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This weekend in the arts: The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus explores light, color and nature in music; SoNo Fest heats up with chili and local flair; plus, the annual December Nights shines with the grand reopening of Balboa Park’s Botanical Building.

Friday, September 13, 2024 from 4–6 PM Esteban Saltos (paper arts) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

November 23, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon It’s time to get into the Winter spirit by creating Glass Nightlights or Ornaments for yourself or a special someone on your gift list. Join Instructor Suzanne Balestri on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to make holiday ornaments such as snowmen, penguins, Judaica, candles, wreaths, Christmas trees, elves, etc. Keep the season’s inspiration going, and design a nightlight to add a soft seasonal glow to any room. (Nightlight mechanism will be provided.) You’ll have a wide selection of glass colors, textures and patterns to create one-of-a-kind winter treasures. No previous glass experience needed. Suzanne will help you along the way, and will send you instructional glass cutting and grinding videos in advance of the workshop so you can become familiar with several techniques before class. All glass art will be kiln-fired after class and ready for pick up at the Collective a few days later. A $15 (cash only) materials fee is due to the instructor at the start of the class. Adults and Teens of all levels are welcome! Ages 8-12 years must be accompanied by an adult. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

All are invited to attend the inaugural Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts "Fellowship Forum", an afternoon of film screenings and panel discussions celebrating the diverse artistic work of fellows from across the UC San Diego community. This event showcases cinematic work produced by over a dozen graduate students, faculty, staff and recent undergraduate alumni who represent the first to receive a fellowship from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. The fellowship awards provide support for cinematic research and production projects with a goal of enhancing the creative and academic community. The forum will feature three, 45-minute segments of film screenings and panel discussions, concluding with a celebratory reception of light refreshments. The projects highlighted in the Fellowship Forum span an impressive range—from narratives of conflict and violence in Columbia’s mining industry, to a philosophical deepfake of Drew Barrymore, cosmic opera and so much more. Participating fellows include: • Jalal Al-Marashi Jaffer '24, Alumni • Cuyler Ballenger, Graduate Student • Zeinabu Davis, Faculty • Yingjie Fei, Graduate Student • Emily Greenberg, Graduate Student • Todd Henry, Faculty • Zakary Hori '24, Alumni • Ashley Jones '24, Alumni • Lev Kalman, Staff • Luciana Marcos Laberge, Staff • Daisuke Miyao, Faculty • Rida Qadeer '24, Alumni • Alexandro Segade, Faculty EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP TO THE EVENTBRITE _________________________ ABOUT THE SURAJ ISRANI CENTER FOR CINEMATIC ARTS The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts in the School of Arts and Humanities serves as the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts. The center provides access and opportunity for UC San Diego students and scholars to pursue their passion in cinematic arts through research, scholarship, teaching, production and exhibition of film and moving-image arts. _________________________ Questions? Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu Visit: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/ Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8 p.m., join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute concert to three of Mexico's most iconic musical figures -- Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal -- at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon. This special concert, titled "Tribute to Three Greats," will feature a stunning performance by Mariachi Champaña Nevin, a world-renowned ensemble led by composer and trumpeter Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., who is widely considered a leading proponent of classical mariachi music. This unforgettable evening will transport the audience through a collection of timeless songs from these legendary artists, each performance evoking deep memories and emotions. With a 14-piece Mariachi accompanied by a 10-piece symphony orchestra, the show promises to be an emotional celebration of Mexico's musical heritage. Mariachi Champaña Nevin, who has been performing together internationally for the past five years, will bring the sounds of Mexico to life in a unique and breathtaking way. This will be the group's first performance in San Diego this year. Producer and promoter Javier Lugo, who grew up listening to the music of Fernández, Gabriel, and Dúrcal, has big plans to take this tribute on the road to share their unforgettable legacy with even more audiences. Mariachi Champaña Nevin's repertoire, which includes original compositions by Jeff Nevin and stunning arrangements of classic mariachi music, will be a fitting tribute to these beloved icons Tickets Available Now

A medida que los esfuerzos agresivos del gobierno para reducir la migración han tomado forma, incluyendo deportaciones sin precedentes de hombres a prisiones en otros países, los niños migrantes están siendo separados por largos períodos de los familiares con los que esperaban vivir al llegar a Estados Unidos.

Join us for a relaxing and vibrant night filled with creativity and wine! Local artists will lead you step by step for this fun Paint and Sip to recreate “Fire and Ice” a beautiful sunset wave that will add a talking piece to any home! This 2.5-hour class is suited for all experience levels and comes with all supplies to paint on a 16×20 canvas. Take your family out, share a date night, or catch up with friends doing something different! Being creative together and yes, a little messy, is always a memory maker! Solterra is a local gem with amazing food and prize-winning wine. Their kitchen offers tapas, flatbreads, burgers, charcuterie boards, and more! Check out their menu happy hour starts at 3:30-5:30 p.m. daily, so if you want to take advantage of a happy hour make sure to show up early to place your order! Kids 15 and older may join. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety: For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Solterra Winery & Kitchen on Facebook / Instagram

The festival expands to include a film trade expo as well as movies from around the globe.

Join us for our first Paint and Sip. Local artists will guide you every step of the way as you recreate a vibrant string of Red Chili Peppers, a perfect accent to anyone’s kitchen! All supplies are provided for this lovey 12×16 beginner friendly paint party, lasting 2.5 hours. Let’s create some beautiful memories together! Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine. so don’t miss out on this memorable creative experience! See you there! Alejandra’s invites guests to experience a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. Using seasonal ingredients, made-from-scratch Mexican tastes are curated by our commitment to offering fresh, handcrafted recipes. Become enticed by our beverage program, offering patrons exemplary spirits incorporating freshly squeezed juices, hand-selected wines, and local beer options. At Alejandra’s, we strive to continuously raise the bar to serve a memorable family atmosphere to everyone. Come, celebrate with us and enjoy inspiring flavorful Mexican combinations. Make sure to visit early to catch their amazing HAPPY HOUR between 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.! Painters ages 15 and older are welcome to participate. All food and drink is through the venue. This venue accommodates a capacity of 20 guests with indoor and outdoor wheelchair accessible space. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety: For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness.

Author and activist Jen Soriano explores the origins of their chronic pain by diving into history.