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Join us for Voices on the Inside at the SDPL, a self-portrait photography and poetry exhibit by incarcerated members of Poetic Justice. Voices on the Inside unites our community with a multi-modal art exhibition, free to the public, rooted in the urgent need for a collaborative solution to amending punitive approaches to incarceration and increasing rehabilitation and healing. This exhibition offers an innovative and constructive approach to transforming prisons and jails by acknowledging and listening to those who are surviving incarceration. By bringing together communities for the purpose of dialogue, bridging differences, healing from harm together, and witnessing the humanity behind each individual, Poetic Justice hopes to make real change in the lives of incarcerated women. Poetic Justice is a community within and beyond women's prisons and jails, working alongside one another with a shared belief in the power of self-expression to change lives. Voices on the Inside, funded by the NEA, the World Design Capital and the California Arts Council, is a Poetic Justice photography and poetry program in collaboration with photographer Lisa Loftus that brings together incarcerated members of our community from California, Oklahoma, and Tijuana. On view at the downtown San Diego Central Library's Popular Library Fairway, April 29 through July 31, 2024. Opening reception: 1-4 p.m. Sunday May 5, 2024 Feel free to arrive anytime between 1-2pm, as the reception and events will begin at 2pm. We can't wait to see you there! Reception information and RSVP here. Voices on the Inside is a free event, open to the public and if you would like to support the team who made it possible, please consider making a donation at the following link; https://www.poeticjustice.org/donate. If you are not in California or able to attend Voices on the Inside at the San Diego Library from May-July 2024, please also consider a donation that will allow Poetic Justice to bring this exhibit to your area! Related links: San Diego Public Library: website | Instagram Poetic Justice: website | Instagram

Don't miss Vanguard Culture's signature Artist @ the Table - Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux. Don't miss the opportunity to meet the women responsible for safekeeping the tremendous creative legacy and estate of one of the most notable artists in modern history. Enjoy wine tastings from the Valle de Guadalupe presented by Baja Wine + Food and delicious culinary bites by eight of the region's most talented chefs - each tasked with creating an appetizer inspired by Basquiat's work. Featuring a powerhouse celebrity chef and winemaker lineup curated by Wine Director Fernando Gaxiola, Director of Baja Wine & Food and Culinary Director, the multi-award-winning Chef Flor Franco of Casa de Flor. Be part of the creativity and VOTE for your favorite culinary design! Flaunt your most colorful or artful outfit at our urban photo station by renowned photographer Josue Castro. Dance to live music by Afro-Caribbean band Cacique & BMA Image Award-winning jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette. Sample fragrant soaps by Early Girl Creations at the Soap Factory. Bid on amazing auction items and experiences! A majority of your ticket serves as a tax-deductible donation to Vanguard Culture, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego's creative workforce. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a Puerto Rican/Haitian American artist known for his neo-expressionist paintings and graffiti art. Basquiat was and is still considered a ground-breaking artist in the neo-expressionism art movement. A young black artist, his artwork dealt with themes of racism, classism, colonialism, and other power structures and their effects on U.S. society.

On Friday, April 19 LIFE AT MiraCosta College invites you to free lectures. At 1:00 “The Art Institute of Chicago’s Collection of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Paintings" by Robin Douglas, O’side Museum of Art. The Art Institute of Chicago would not have the world-renowned collection without brilliant and brave female art collectors. See who they were and what they collected to inspire generations past, present and future. At 2:30 "RAD: Women’s Self Defense" with Elaine Armstrong, LIFE Member. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) enhances the options for self-defense so these options become viable for a woman who is attacked. Included will be sexual assault prevention, awareness, and senior safety. Elaine will demonstrate a few simple self-defense techniques that anyone can do. Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room Trailer T200 by the Police Station and by the Internet Application ZOOM. For more information visit: miracosta.edu Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

Heddatron By Elizabeth Meriwether Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler in the age of Artificial Intelligence A wildly creative, absurd and surprising reinvention of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Jane Gordon, a pregnant housewife, is abducted by robots, taken to the rainforest, and forced to perform Hedda Gabler by her robot captors. Meanwhile Nugget, her ten-year-old daughter, with the aid of her milquetoast father, an eager documentary filmmaker and her small arms dealing uncle must rescue Jane – whether she wants to be saved or not. As we approach the AI singularity, Heddatron constructs a bizarre and strangely familiar world of reality TV and rocket launchers where everyone, artificial or otherwise, just wants to feel a little bit human. For more information visit: palomar.universitytickets Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different.

Join us for an evening of Cuban Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and informal performances/demonstrations by Agogo, the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble, Cuban /Brazilian Drum and Dance Students. This evening also includes an open dance floor and live music by local salsa band. Bring your salsa shoes! Founded and directed by Patriceann Mead/ Music Director Mark Lamson/co-director Yuri Mendiola Cuban appetizers will be served. For more information visit: palomar.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Puerto Rico's unstable electric grid affects every sector of society, including the island's rich cultural scene. An outage abruptly ended an emerging pianist's recent concert, touching a nerve.

Step into a world where ancient tales come alive through brushstrokes and creativity. Join us at the "Gods and Monsters" art show, presented by Divergence Art Collective. Explore the realms of mythology as our talented artists re-imagine gods, goddesses, and fearsome monsters in captivating ways. Guests are invited to dress up in their favorite mythological attire. Capture the magic with photo opportunities alongside our artists, who will be adorned in captivating costumes inspired by ancient legends. It's a chance to not only admire the art but also to become part of the mythic world that we've created. Join us for an unforgettable evening where imagination knows no bounds! The opening reception is 6-10p.m., April 4th. Drinks will be available for purchase from Last Spot Bar. Live music 7-9p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media| Instagram + Facebook

The suits will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission, marking humankind’s first return to the moon since 1972. It will see the first woman and the first person of color walk on the moon.

This week of Summer Camp is all about book making & papercraft! In this 1-week camp, kids and teens will learn to make handmade paper, create an origami book, and diy zines, and beyond! Exploration + imagination meets hands-on crafting as campers push the bounds of this flexible medium to its limits. Students make fun projects to take home. This camp is recommended for children 11 years and up. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child or teen transferred, let us know! If you’d like your child or teen to stay during the lunch hour, there’s a $25 fee for the week to cover the lunchtime gap. They can bring a lunch and have lunch with us with the option to do a fun craft after lunch, or head out to grab a lunch and head back to the studio to eat in a safe, welcoming space. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram