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"General Dynamics" — Solo Exhibition by Weston Riffle Opens at Poway Center for the Performing Arts A solo exhibition of new and selected works by California painter Weston Riffle, will open June 2, 2025 and run through July 1, 2025 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Known for his vivid portrayals of rural California life and unflinching social commentary, Riffle brings a powerful and introspective body of work to North County San Diego. Born in La Mesa in 1970 and raised on a farm in Ramona, Weston Riffle is a product of the land he paints. His academic roots lie at San Diego State University (B.A., 1993) and San Jose State University (M.A., 1996), but he is largely self-taught—an “anti-artist,” in his own words. His unique voice blends deeply personal memory with socio-political undertones, capturing the spirit of California’s agricultural and working-class landscapes. "I wish to express simple purity in desire, action, and hope, of the people and places I have known," says Riffle. "Usually complex beginnings end in simple composition. A fatalistic view seems to be the result.” The exhibition title, "General Dynamics," references the tension between individual identity and the overwhelming machinery of modern systems—economic, social, and existential. In these paintings, brightly rendered scenes of farm workers, fishermen, and rural settings unfold in layered narratives that hint at both celebration and critique. As art gallery director, Deborah M. Williams notes, “It is as if the farm workers in their anonymity are just so many interchangeable parts in a larger machine… The political makes itself known through the personal.” Riffle’s work has been featured in galleries and museums across California for over 20 years, including the Oceanside Museum of Art, National Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, Borrego Art Institute and William D. Cannon Art Gallery. His pieces are held in both public and private collections and will also be the subject of an upcoming solo show at the Santa Paula Art Museum in 2028. Weston maintains art studios in San Diego’s Liberty Station-Arts District and in Idyllwild, CA. and splits his time between the two locations. More of his work can be viewed at Carruth Cellars (Liberty Station location) for the month of June 2025, his Liberty Station studio in Barracks 19, Golden Pine Gallery in Idyllwild and during Idyllwild Open Studios in July 2025. "General Dynamics" is more than a visual experience—it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reawaken. Riffle’s canvases are memory, protest, and poetry wrapped in color. Exhibition Details: Title: "General Dynamics" Artist: Weston Riffle Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway CA Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 1, 2025 Admission: Free and open to the public For more information, visit www.powaycenterarts.org or contact the box office at (858) 668-4793 The exhibit is open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Parking passes are required on weekdays and can be picked up in the Main Office of the PCPA lobby. Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram Weston Riffle on Instagram

Please Note: the meeting on May 13 is cancelled Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided. Audience: Recommended for elementary school-aged children through adults. Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: Mission Valley Branch Library

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

Back for the 13th Annual Compassion & Fashion Show, with music and in hope to bring inspiration to CIDP/GBS survivors. This year will be in hope to inspire and encourage all the GBS and CIDP survivors, within the clothing line to let light and motivation come through. Be prepared to see spring pieces and our special guest receiving the Benson Award from the San Diego Chapter, a guest GBS (Gillian-barre syndrome) survivor. Enjoy the good music & delight in the food, while cultivating in the hardships of many who have suffered through GBS and CIDP. Stay tuned, after the show for our Swag Shop featuring Lizz Russell's new spring fashion collection. Join us for an unforgettable evening where fashion meets philanthropy. This exclusive event will feature a captivating runway show, an inspiring award ceremony, and the highly anticipated launch of three new Lizz Russell Spring/Summer collections. Event Highlights: - Reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails are available with purchase - Runway Show & Award Ceremony - Live music by DJ Matrox - Exclusive shopping at the Lizz Russell Couture Boutique - Supporting a Greater Cause! May is GBS and CIDP Awareness Month. Join us as we honor and celebrate survivors, caregivers, and their families. Secure your tickets early and be part of an evening that blends style, purpose, and impact! This year’s Compassion in Fashion will be hosted by the dynamic Jolisa Dudley Webb and Stephen Pierce. Special guest model Latricia Rene—who now competes in senior Olympic basketball—will grace the runway, adding a powerful example of resilience and strength. We are honored to welcome retired WNBA legend Ruthie Bolton and renowned civil rights attorney Geneviéve Jones-Wright as special guests. Geneviéve will serve as the evening’s inspirational speaker, offering personal insight into the journey of GBS and CIDP survivors. The event also features a striking jewelry presentation by Gwen Bates, Director of Fashion Week San Diego and founder of GFASH. In a stylish collaboration with My Black Dresses, Gwen’s jewelry will elevate the show’s elegance and purpose. Lizz Russell Collection on Facebook / Instagram Visit: http://survivorlicious.org/

NOTE: This event is cancelled Join Scott Farrell, program director of Chivalry Today and head instructor with the San Diego Longsword medieval fencing program, for a look into the language, function, and artistry of knightly armor in Shakespeare’s world. From the glory of Henry V, to the supernatural apparitions of Hamlet, to the treachery of Macbeth, arms and armor appear over and over in Shakespeare’s works, and a thorough understanding of the “visual language” of medieval and Renaissance armor lends a much deeper, more nuanced understanding of many of his stories and characters. Visit: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/event/now-thrive-the-armorers/

Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities, their personalities, and everything we love about America's Finest City: San Diego, CA. Visit: https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego-register Rock 'n' Roll Running Series on Instagram and Facebook

Your favorite fantastic worlds in film and television are the product of not just visual effects, but the music and sounds that accompany them. In what ways can sound and music shape our perceptions of that which we see? Join us for an entertaining and educational discussion of the aural dimension of popular media, with a special emphasis on "Doctor Who" and its history of unique and innovative uses of music and sound. This engaging, entertaining, and educational series of fan panels will appeal to Whovians, armchair scientists, and generally curious minds. Bridging science and storytelling, this series explores the real-world science in “Sci-Fi,” engaging the world of Doctor Who. Visit: 'Into the Whoniverse' panel series: Shaping Worlds of Wonder through Music and Sound Comic-Con International on Instagram and Facebook

The Cinco de Mayo celebration began in Old Town many years ago, and over the years has grown to become a San Diego tradition. Make it a weekend of fun there are so many places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Diego. The Gaslamp in downtown is the largest with over six blocks of things to do like live music, Lucha Libre meet and greet and food and fun throughout. In Old Town the place to party is Fiesta de Reyes in the State Park with live music. Visit: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Old Town

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. A visit to the Steam and Gas Engine Museum at Vista. Remembering the Clermont Hotel and the days when a part of San Diego was known as "The Harlem of the West." Things viewers have sent in.

China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles.