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This weekend in the arts: San Diego Symphony plays Texu Kim; dance on the Trolley route; Revision's wicker kintsugi art; "Primary Trust"; Ballet Collective San Diego; Marialena de la Hoz at Art Produce; plus live music picks and more.

Sew Loka Presents "Legends Never Die" an art show dedicated to our ancestors. Saturday July 20th at Mixed Grounds @mixedgrounds in Logan Heights. Textile artist, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski @sewloka will be creating 10 x original textile art pieces, that each tell a story about a deceased relative from her past. Also, a group of twenty local artists will be joining Claudia and creating original paintings in dedication to the ancestors they love @wdcsandiegotijuana2024 #worlddesigncapital2024 The live music, live poetry & live sewing will begin at 4 p.m. but the art show is happening all day (12 p.m. - 8 p.m.) inside the beautiful Mixed Grounds gallery space. Enjoy your favorite iced coffee while listening to live music and soaking in all of the incredible textile art pieces and paintings located throughout Mixed Grounds Hand stitch with your friends inside the Sew Loka embroidery lounge while listening to purposeful poetry performed live by Poets Underground. Cut and sew together recycled denim squares and contribute to a #artforplanetaryhealth community quilt @fleetscienescenter while watching a very special live sewing performance by Sew Loka #sewloka & friends We encourage everyone to please come early and celebrate with us. It is going to be a beautiful San Diego afternoon filled with art, sewing, music, poetry, family, coffee, and fun! Thank you to The William Male Foundation for supporting our "Legends Never Die" art show, We Appreciate You! Featured Artists: - Maritza Garcia @maritzaisawesomedesigns - Emily McMullan @practices_in_art - Juan Pacheko @_jpacheko - Selena Idioma @selenaidiomaart - Julia Martinez @juliamartinezart - Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski @sewloka - Michael Woodward @michaelwoodwardart - Dentlock Angeles @dentloktattooarts - Wendy Gracia @wendyg.art - Shirish Villaseñor @shirishtheartist - Ainara Callahorra @muxu.creations - Earl Dove @earldove - Barbara González @gonzalez_art - Concetta Laren Armijo @doveandtoad - Isabel García @artbyisbl - Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd - Isabel Mad Mindzz @_mad_mindzz_ - a few surprises Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Jaca is an international award-winning duo (clarinet and guitar) that combines classical and world music to bring an adventurous, passionate and completely original musical style to the stage. They have delighted audiences in concert halls, arts series, and music festivals in North America, South America, and Europe. Visit: https://hiddenvalleyccaescondido.info/ Jaca on Instagram and Facebook

Here are 10 heart-pounding novels recommended by NPR staff and critics — perfect for winter reading by the fire.

The Board of Trustees invites all members to join us for the 125th Annual Meeting of the Library Association of La Jolla (Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow the meeting. Interested in becoming a member? Join here If you are unable to attend, please submit your proxy ballot online for nominations to the Board of Trustees before July 23. Printed ballots are also available at our front desks during open hours. There will be no mail-in ballots. Nominees to the Board of Trustees for a first three-year term: Karen Fox, Catherine Palmer, John Reis Nominees to the Board of Trustees for a second three-year term: Celia Henely, Ida Deichaite For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join Santa Ysabel Art Gallery for a Champagne Reception and BBQ in celebration of Will Gullette’s exhibition “Idylls and Echoes” on Saturday, August 17, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist and appreciate his stunning plein-air oil paintings set against the rolling hills of Santa Ysabel. Will Gullette, a distinguished landscape painter, brings a unique perspective to his canvases, honed over 40 years as a professional photographer and teacher. His work evokes the spirit of the great French "Plein Air" painters, with impressionist textures and harmonious color palettes that vividly capture the natural beauty of San Diego County’s fields, forests, and mountains. Through pieces like “Sunnylands Spring,” viewers are transported to the local desert landscapes, fostering a deep connection with the region. “Idylls and Echoes” is on view at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery through September 1, 2024. For more information, visit: santaysabelartgallery.com stay Connected on Facebook

All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war.

Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.

Marino Gomez is a Chicano artist from Sherman Heights in San Diego, California. Starting in 2020, he initially made use of his basic photoshop skills and spare parts of action figures he could find at swapmeets and online. His work utilizes a mix of digital and physical media to create custom art toys, sometimes referred to as bootleg toys. Along with some sculpting, he makes use of a process known as "kitbashing" which involves piecing together new and old action figures to create a new and custom piece. He seeks to introduce the audience to his eclectic work of bootleg toys where he reimagines cultural icons in this debut solo exhibition. This show marks a milestone in his artistic journey, showcasing his own blend of creativity, craftsmanship and cultural insight. Gomez Customs on Instagram

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “Respect,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster. Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/02/respect