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About this event The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts is pleased to invite you to the screening of Prof. Nicole Miller’s film, To the Stars, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Mosaic 113 Auditorium in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. About the Film The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts will be screening "To The Stars" by Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Nicole Miller. "To the Stars" is an immersive exploration of identity, voice, pain, and possibility. The film, originally commissioned by SFMOMA in 2019, examines the transformative capacities of practice, rehearsal, and collaboration through scenes with prominent figures of color including Alonzo King's LINES ballet, NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle, opera singer J'Nai Bridges, and others. Biography Nicole Miller is an associate professor in the Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego. Miller is a conceptual artist known for her inventive uses of video, often incorporating documentary-style methods into evocative mixed-media installations that deal with self-representation and the experience of looking. Location The Mosaic 113 Auditorium is located in the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego (Mosaic Building). Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure. Weekend parking is $2/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world! Participants will learn about the concept of the hero’s journey as described by mythologist Joseph Campbell and look at heroes in literature, TV shows, graphic novels and movies. They will learn the attributes of a hero, identify their own “super powers,” and explore how science, technology, psychology and medicine contribute to today’s heroes. This is an in-person workshop. Registration is required. Registration Link can be accessed here! Registration for this event will close on November 1, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m. Allowed Grades: 9th Grade to 12th Grade

Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), is hosting the Veterans and Military Summit on November 3 to support successful transitions of military to civilian careers. Educational sessions will be led by veteran champions, parents of active service members and military spouses who will share their knowledge, connections, and resources to aid in the entrepreneurial journey. The speaker lineup includes Paula Pedene from Honoring America’s Veterans who will share how to foster winning outcomes and public relations strategies; and Stacey Gordon, Veteran Advocate and Military Transition Coach, on creating a business vision and values. Additionally, Margaret Carson from C2C Consulting will speak on marketing and branding strategies; and Andre Whittinton, Opemia Consulting on his journey as a veteran-owned business owner. Attendees can join the summit virtually at no cost or in person at the BBB Phoenix or San Diego Campus for a fee of $10 and includes both breakfast, lunch and a challenge coin to commemorate the event. The summit is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here! BBB encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers make wise marketplace decisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. By working side by side with industry experts, we unite with a common goal. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a community of trust. More Information: For media inquiries, contact pr@bbbcommunity. Please allow a 24 hour courtesy for interview requests. For additional news stories, visit bbb.org/us/news. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Help us give a great big welcome to the students from the San Diego's Youth Symphony's Ovation-level program. This group of highly-experienced young musicians has earned a reputation as one of the nation's finest youth orchestras. Comprised of roughly 50 musicians (ages 14-18), students will perform under the leadership of SDYS' new Artistic Director, Sameer Patel (former Associate Conductor San Diego Symphony). Bring your entire family and all your friends to experience these wonderful performers!

Get to know the mammals that live off San Diego’s coast, from playful dolphins to majestic whales. Through a variety of activities, we’ll explore the amazing adaptations of these marine mammals. This is an in-person workshop. Registration is required. Registration through here! Registration for this event will close on November 12, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

With 3D modeling, you can design a house, a bridge, a monster – or anything else you can dream up! Learn to use SketchUp Make 3D Modeling to create all sorts of three-dimensional graphic models. This is an in-person workshop. Registration is required Registration Link can be accessed here! Registration for this event will close on November 8, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Kids 5th Grade & Under can bring their stocking and we'll fill it with goodies! Then stick around for a Christmas movie and treats! This is a free, outdoor event and you can get your tickets here! Follow on Socials! Facebook & Twitter

Home to culinary innovation and diverse taste, Imperial Avenue is a go-to destination. On Saturday November 26, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., the Taste of Imperial Avenue invites culinary enthusiasts to come savor the vibrant and diverse cuisines that Imperial Avenue has to offer. With more than 10 restaurants, cafes, and food stands participating you will for sure want to come hungry! Additionally, you will be able to explore the sites of the great culturally diverse Greater Logan Heights Neighborhood. This self-guided family-friendly tour is perfect for those dining solo, as a couple, or even on a family adventure. Taste of Imperial Avenue is the place to be! We welcome our neighborhood community and local San Diegans to experience a fun-filled day walking from business to business while enjoying LIVE art and music throughout the Greater Logan Heights neighborhood. Purchase your ticket today!

Drawing from experience and self-directed research, Rayyane Tabet explores stories that offer an alternative understanding of major socio-political events through individual narratives. Informed by his training in architecture and sculpture, his work investigates paradoxes in the built environment and its history by way of installations, interventions and performances that reconstitute the perception of physical and temporal distance. For more information, please visit here.

Sold Out The Robert Cray Band will be touring the U.S. and UK for the first time since the 2020 release of his album, "That’s What I Heard." Dates include a California run in April, followed by the UK in May. Cray will hit the northeast in June, with a return to New York City on June 7 at Sony Hall. VENUE PRESALE 10/26/2022 @ 12 P.M. PST PUBLIC ONSALE 10/28/2022 @ 12 P.M. PST Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter