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From San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Desert art, Dia de la Mujer, contemporary dance and more (KPBS feature): The Front gallery's long-running women-centric group exhibition, Dia de la Mujer, opens its 2022 iteration on Saturday, Mar. 5. This year, it's curated by Monica Hernández, with a jam-packed line-up of more than 40 artists, plus installation pieces by Xoque Art and the nonprofit youth program ARTS (A Reason To Survive). On my radar: a piece by Angelica Omaña, called "Generico Generacional" that combines painting with stacked brand-name medicine boxes; Annalise Neil's work; Tarrah Aroonsakool's "Her Mother’s Thai Silk," as well as the ARTS interactive postcard project. At Saturday's opening reception, there'll be music, live spoken word and installation activations, and Mujeres Brew House will be on hand for refreshments. [Read more] — Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Opening reception: Saturday, Mar. 5, 5-8 p.m. The 15th Annual Dia De La Mujer Exhibition celebrates its opening reception on Mar. 5, 2022, with over 40 local artists from San Diego, San Ysidro, and Tijuana. The Front Arte y Cultura at Casa Familiar invites the public to attend the opening reception and its following Dia De La Mujer events. About the exhibition: Continuing its long tradition in San Ysidro and San Diego, Casa Familiar’s Dia de la Mujer celebration brings together a wide array of artists over several events to elevate the works of BIPOC women and non-binary artists. It is an open invitation for artists to explore relevant issues of identity, gender, politics, community and/or spirituality. This year’s exhibition is curated by Monica Hernandez, community organizer and curator from San Ysidro, California. Monica was one of the curators for the first Dia de la Mujer exhibition 15 years ago. “LOVE IS AN ACTION – Amor en los tiempos de pandemia is an invitation to present works that reflect on our resiliency, elevate the interconnectedness of all our relations, and explore love as a movement towards other possible worlds,” said Mónica Hernández, curator. “It is a call to boldness and a return to love.” Participating artists: A.V. Rose, Aida Urbina, Alexa Macias, Alondra Zamorano, Angelica Omaña, Annabel Tourrado, Annalise Neil, Betty Bangs, Bhavna Mehta, Bridget Rountree, ChulaMaiz, Claudia Moncada, Cristina Muñoz Brown, Damariz Aispuro, Emily Hicks, Esther Gámez, Esther Rodriguez, Gabriela Kovats Sanchez, Gabriela Ponce, Irma Bejarte, Judith Limones, Juliana Garcia, Karina Zuñiga, Leila Tamari, Lourdes Araiza, Lynn Susholtz, Maria Kazvan, Maricruz Salgado, Mayra Huerta, Mayra Meza, Monica Nuñez Aragon, Nanzi Muro, Natalia Ventura, Paola Segura, Patricia Cruz, Rianne Magbuhat, Samantha Estrada, Tarrah Aroonsakool, Vanessa Salas, Veronica Aponte, Veronica Aranda, Veronica Kovatz, Yvette Roman XoQue Art in Motion with Berenice Badillo, Ana Maria Herrera, Jennifer Clay, Sandra Carmona, Selina Calvo & Cynthia Vaquez Parallel activities: -WORKSHOP – Ánimo Mujer at ARTS in National City. Mar. 10 5-7 p.m. (Works on display March 11 – April 2) -SIDRO SATURDAYS – Arts & community market. + ART THERAPY WORKSHOP. Mar. 19, 2-6 p.m. More information -PANEL / PLATICA – What does it mean for love to be an action. Virtual event . Apr. 7, 6 p.m. -VIDEO RELEASE – 15 years of Dia de la Mujer. Virtual event. Apr. 21, 6 p.m. -CLOSING RECEPTION / TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION May 7, 6 p.m. Related links: The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram Opening reception information on The Front's website

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Free Walk N’ Talk at the Santa Ysabel Lower Truck Trail Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for their monthly Walk N’ Talk at the beautiful Santa Ysabel Lower Truck Trail. This is the fourth hike 0f the conservancy’s exciting Coast- to-Crest Trail Challenge series, bringing participants one hike closer to completing the challenge and earning their YEAR 7 C2C Challenge patch and certificate! (Don't worry if you missed any of the Walk N’ Talk combined C2C Challenge hikes the Conservancy has already completed as they will be repeated in the new year). For event details and to reserve your spot, visit sdrvc.org/events For questions contact Community Engagement Manager kim@sdrvc.org.

Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This class meets weekly, 4 times inside of a month Ages 3-6 welcome! Little ones learn best through exploration. Each week your child will explore different crafts using safe, natural materials meant to engage their curiosity and wonder. The hands-on activities will allow your child to express themselves in a creative way and practice, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and much more. This series is a wonderful introduction to a creative and nurturing learning environment. During each session your child will make a project to take home. Taught by instructor Hayley Haspel-Winick, this weekly series is full of hands-on crafts for early childhood. Projects are Waldorf, Reggio, & Montessori-inspired using safe, natural materials. The classes begin new each month with a new theme. Craft projects are in line with the seasons to keep toddlers grounded and in rhythm with the seasons. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers enrollment info • Military and sibling discounts • One-day /Drop-In Ticket available Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

NPR's Scott Simon ponders stadium naming rights: how relatively inexpensive it is for companies to link their brands to major league ballparks and football fields.

The Hemlock Society of San Diego Right-to-Die Film Series Presents "The Leisure Seeker" starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland. Join us in person for a free public screening and discussion of our February featured film, "The Leisure Seeker" is an unforgettable story of an aging couple traveling in their vintage recreational vehicle for one last road trip before his Alzheimer's and her cancer can catch up with them. Follow Hemlock Society on Facebook!

Consumers are compensating by stretching out their loans over longer time periods. But that means more interest, and a higher chance they'll owe more than it's worth.

The ongoing case in the police beating death of Tyre Nichols once again focuses on the use of deadly force by officers. Now, police at one South Bay college are working to create a community for change. In other news, the IRS says some people need to wait to file their taxes. Plus, what you can expect at the Black Comix Day mini convention happening this weekend.

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