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Date: May 18, 2023 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: UC San Diego Atkinson Hall Host: Shahrokh Yadegari Agenda: 5 p.m. Performance in Atkinson Hall's auditorium 6 p.m. Atkinson Hall pre-function area/courtyard for reception RSVP to ideasqi@ucsd.edu by noon, May 18. The Qualcomm Institute’s (QI) IDEAS series presents “Pigments of Imagination,” an interactive virtual reality experience that frames the creative process as a narrative relating the inner-workings of one’s unique imagination to the universe around us. It is an observation on the beauty, fear, adventure, sadness and loneliness of self-discovery and the artist’s ultimate recognition of process as goal, as told through the story of a small child’s journey to the moon. The installation is designed to reimagine the popular music video in a virtual space as a dynamic, emotionally engaging experience by exploring distinctive relationships between spatialization, audiovisual reactivity and interactivity, which allow for a narrative immersion that maintains a structured arc and conclusion but unique experience with each use. This piece features musical contributions from UC San Diego Music’s King Britt, Steph Richards and Zach Konick, and vocalist Nick Tolford. Singular virtual reality experiences will be offered in addition to the general presentation. Bios: Timothy Gmeiner is a San Diego, California-based interdisciplinary artist and music producer. He has toured internationally under the name “Ill Poetic” and garnered public acclaim for his releases from artists and publications such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Portishead. Through his company SoundRzn Design, he has provided audio and visual services for artists, universities and companies of various industries including the San Diego Symphony, OWN and HBO. He has worked as the Assistant Director at QI’s Audio Spatialization Lab and is currently enrolled in UC San Diego’s Computer Music Ph.D. program, where he focuses on audiovisual relationships in virtual and physical spaces. Current projects and collaborations focus on spatialized and interactive compositions in virtual reality, audiovisual live performance and large-scale real-time reactive installations. Eito Murakami is a master’s student at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. He graduated from UC San Diego with bachelor’s degrees in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts Music (ICAM) and Political Science/International Relations. Murakami is an electronic composer, performer, sound designer and virtual reality developer. By combining his classical music training with proficiency in audio and graphics software, he creates digital interfaces and instruments that promote intuitive musical performance. Specifically, he specializes in Unreal Engine to develop audiovisual infrastructure that allows multiplayer interactions in virtual 3D environments. Murakami is a former member of the Sonic Arts Research and Development group at QI.

The ESPN networks are off the air for the start of the college football season and during the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

In his film The League, Sam Pollard tells the story of the Negro National League: "They brought a different kind of style ... a kind of baseball which Major League Baseball is trying to bring back."

A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms.

A dangerous heat wave for inland areas was predicted to continue through next week and possibly into the following week with the heat expected to peak over this weekend, the National Weather Service said.

Parts of "The Big Apple" could see at least 6 inches of snow, while somewhere between 8 inches to a foot could fall in Boston. Public schools in both cities will be closed Tuesday.

Law enforcement, emergency animal control response and other essential services will continue through the holiday.

To honor Juneteenth as an important part of American History, please join us for Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community on Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 7 p.m. This event includes a black-owned business market, a panel discussion on “What does liberation mean in the 21st Century?”, and live music throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a Neo Soul performance by some of San Diego's best musicians. This free event is open to the public and includes complimentary food and beverages. This celebratory event was made possible by support from the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, and our Community Partners Courtney Dade, Terrell Thompson, and Blake Dye. Information about the Panel Discussion: What does Liberation mean to you? Featuring: Dr. Helen Griffith, Executive Director, The Preuss School UC San Diego Bruce Mayberry, Chairperson, County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Brisa Johnson, Director, San Diego Black Worker Center Blake Dye, CEO, SMPL Collective Marisol "Dottie" Dothard, Biomedical Sciences PhD Student, UC San Diego Moderator: Loren Cobbs, Founder of SD Melanin & Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Event Schedule: Noon - 7 p.m. Vendor Market with a DJ, singers and live piano in The Forum with art, crafts, and services 2:30 - 3 p.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring remarks by Dr. Becky Petitt 3 - 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring community partners representing commerce, the workforce, arts and culture and education. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Choir Performance by The A Squad on The Grand Staircase 5:15 - 7 p.m. Neo Soul/Jazz Performance by Soul Sunday and Serenade Social in The Guggenheim Theatre The community is invited to join the event by hosting vendor booths, showcasing visual art, volunteer, or provide sponsorship. Space is limited so please email DESarts@ucsd.edu before May 25 for consideration.

Almost half of all babies born in the U.S. are born to unmarried mothers. That's not good for children, says progressive economist Melissa Kearney in her new book, The Two-Parent Privilege.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who's challenging incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, is trying to turn the gubernatorial race into a referendum on national politics.