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The book “Art as Social Practice: Technologies for Change” explores how artists use their creative practices to raise consciousness, form communities and cause social impact through new technologies. Tactical media artist xtine burrough, who presented in the Context Exhibit Series at Kellogg Library in 2018, returns to campus to discuss the new anthology of socially engaged artists’ writings that she co-edited. Book contributor and artist Kim Abeles will discuss her environmental and community-based artworks. Lucy HG Solomon, a CSUSM professor and chapter co-author, will moderate a panel about the artists’ relationships to community and technology. *satellite location with mini exhibit in the Arts Building foyer Co-sponsor: University Library, #CSUSMLibrary

Annual inflation continued to ease, cooling to 6.5% in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder to keep the same standard of living.

One man in Vista honors military history through a collection of artifacts — more than 2,000 of them. But his collection needs a new home.

Join the Women's Museum of California on May 25 for a book talk with San Diego Women Hall of Fame inductee, Maria Garcia. Maria Garcia is an educator, writer, Chicana activist, retired elementary school principal, and historian. Her current book titled WE MADE SAN DIEGO tells various stories about Latinos that contributed to the history of San Diego. The book took five years to write and is an oral history of various aspects of the community. The book tells of community activists who have worked to affect social issues. Date | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 6pm Location | San Diego History Center Purchase tickets here! $10-$20 Join us at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park to listen to Maria talk about her new book, her inspiration to write it, and learn about the impact Latina women have made in San Diego. Refreshments will be provided. Seats are limited so please purchase your ticket ahead of time. For further information on this event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-we-made-san-diego-by-maria-garcia-tickets-328400102547

Event focuses on Afrofuturism and provides an educational, entertaining, and informative space for creative thinkers.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, is ditching its traditional fall gala season and inviting the community to bring out their flared pants, maxi dress, and fringe at Boogie 4 Babies. Boogie4Babies guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment, a spectacular live auction, and nonstop dancing to live music by ABBA LA.  Funds raised will directly support Miracle Babies’ programs, which includes expanding and increasing the much-needed support for transportation to and from the hospital and mental health support for moms experiencing maternal mental health disorders. “Over the last 12 months, Miracle Babies has assisted over 8,000 families thanks to its generous supporters,” said Marianela Camarillo, Executive Director at Miracle Babies. “Through our programs we seek to improve health and mental well-being and address inequities for parents through free access to transportation, supportive services, and resources.” To purchase tickets to Boogies 4 Babies, please visit here! Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Enjoy street food from around the world! The second annual City Heights Street Food Fest will be an evening of live art, music, drinks, community, and street food as diverse as City Heights! Join us June 3rd to celebrate the City Heights community and the City Heights CDC's 40th birthday. Please note that all registration/ticketing proceeds will be used to provide job assistance, food, housing, safer streets, and other support to the City Heights community. Street food from many cultures around the world will be available for purchase, and your purchase supports sidewalk vendors as they battle unjust legislation that, until recently, made it virtually impossible to be a legally-recognized business. We can’t wait to celebrate and support these food vendors!

The state is scrambling to clean up and repair widespread damage. A new storm entering the state Wednesday is expected to be limited to the north while the south gets a break.

A top federal regulator called the failure of Silicon Valley Bank a "textbook case of bank mismanagement" during a Senate hearing about what led to its spectacular collapse

Similar to "Who's Line is it Anyway?," All Hands On Deck! is a hilariously fun, interactive, and family-friendly show based entirely on audience suggestions. While we're getting our new theatre into ship-shape, we're offering preview performances at a discounted rate of $10 on a Pay What You Can basis, including the option to cover the cost of another audience member's ticket. We invite you to choose the option that works best for you! This show is BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair! Yes, you read that right. We're doing this picnic style indoors! We're still searching for our forever chairs, so in the meantime we're crowdsourcing. Dates | Fridays & Saturdays, March 18, 2022 - March, 26, 2022 Location | Mockingbird Improv Purchase/Donation ticket here! Doors open at 6:45PM for you to come explore our new space and talk to our team about what the final product will look like. Show starts at 7:15PM. All attendees must abide by Mockingbird Improv's COVID-19 Policies and Guidelines As San Diego’s only nonprofit improv theatre, Mockingbird Improv's mission is to provide connection, joy, and opportunities for self-expression to the local community by engaging in high-quality training and performances, and providing a supportive and empowering space for fun, silliness and growth through equitable, diverse and inclusive practices. With us, you’ll express creativity, build confidence, and cultivate joy through laughter and play! For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.mockingbirdimprov.org/allshows