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The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor, starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of "South Pacific" and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.

Get funky this summer at MCASD! We will make masks inspired by Gerald Clarke, scarves inspired by Yinka Shonibare, and mixed media art jewelry inspired by artists in our featured exhibition, Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. Learn how contemporary artists combine materials and ideas to make exciting new art. Play with different styles as you go on an adventure through the Museum. Hands will get messy while mixing and matching mediums and learning about the elements of art. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

You are invited to the opening reception of "Women Work Together" by the Feminist Image Group (FIG), a new exhibit exploring creative collaboration as a catalyst for change. Exhibit runs May 3 through September 6, 2024. In an era of polarization and discord, the Feminist Image Group's (FIG) new exhibit delves into the dynamics of collaboration, exploring how cooperation is both challenging and essential in these divisive times. Artist pairs will create duets—new works of art that blend their individual ideas and styles. This collaborative process showcases the creative synergy between artists and serves as a powerful metaphor for cooperation as a social process. The underlying aim of this all-media project is to ignite a dialogue that fosters empathy, understanding, and the collective advancement of society. Mandell Weiss Gallery Curator, Elizabeth Tobias, who is also a member of FIG, explains, “FIG creates visually stunning and thought-provoking exhibits that explore critical issues impacting women in society. ‘Women Work Together’ examines collaboration as a feminist response to present-day conflict and division. Together, the artists will leverage their individual talents and perspectives to achieve a shared goal.” For artist Susan Osborn, who is collaborating with Jennifer Spencer, “the act of working with someone to create brings enhanced communication and respect.” “Learning how another artist works teaches me to expand my ways of creating, says Jennifer Spencer,” as a result, I may change how I continue to do my own work.” FIG is a coalition of San Diego artists who organize exhibitions and support one another in their careers. FIG artists work across many media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installation, digital media, and performance. As artists, they are concerned with how women continue to be portrayed and treated in the art world. They promote an inclusive world view that allows all voices. FIG was formed in 2009 by artist and curator Anna Stump. There are currently over 70 members in San Diego. Participating Artist Duets: Alessandra Moctezuma + Doris Bittar Ann Olsen + Kim Niehans Cindy Zimmerman + Hannah Johansen Irene Abraham + Stacie Birky-Greene Jane E Hindman + Judith Christensen Jennifer Spencer + Susan Osborn Kathi McCord + Kathleen Mitchell Kathy Nida + Moya Devine Kirsten Aaboe + Mary Pennell Minnie Valero + Linda Litteral Momilani Ramstrum + Therese Rossi A program of San Diego Ballet. Funded in part by the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust and the NTC Foundation curated by Elizabeth Tobias. For more information visit: libertystation.com

Vargas announced on Dec. 20 that she wouldn't serve a second term after winning re-election in November.

Please join San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez, for the launch of his signature project entitled San Diego Poetry Futures 2024! We are thrilled for the launch of Poet Laureate Perez’s signature project, San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24)! SDPF24 will serve as a collaborative space for poetic experimentation and explore poetry as a form of intergenerational community empowerment, through various programs and projects to bridge communities. Please join us on Wednesday to learn more and celebrate! Learn More Here: sandiego.gov/arts-culture/initiatives/poet-laureate/jason-perez

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for a post-summer musical journey. Music includes Mendelssohn’s Meeresstille und Glückliche Fahrt, Haydn’s Sailor Song, Delibes’ Bell Song and Flower Duet from Lakmé, and Copand's Appalachian Spring. The Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, is joined by Soprano Emily Ortlieb and Mezzo-Soprano Martha Jane Weaver. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience will receive directions to free parking. Please limit to one registration per email address. Free-will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Visit: Happy Sails and Safe Travels

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This month, the One Book/One San Diego winner, "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller will be discussed. Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller’s breathtaking memoir Know My Name “gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the artist, the survivor, the fighter.” (The Wrap). She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral—viewed by eleven million people within four days, it was translated globally and read on the floor of Congress; it inspired changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case. Thousands wrote to say that she had given them the courage to share their own experiences of assault for the first time. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up. To register for this program, and to get the Zoom link for each month, please email SRichards@sandiego.gov Visit: https://www.sdcl.org/one-book-one-san-diego/

El presidente electo estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijo el martes que intentará cambiar el nombre del Golfo de México por el de "Golfo de Estados Unidos", un nombre que, según él, suena "hermoso".

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This month, the One Book/One San Diego winner, "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller will be discussed. Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller’s breathtaking memoir Know My Name “gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the artist, the survivor, the fighter.” (The Wrap). She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral—viewed by eleven million people within four days, it was translated globally and read on the floor of Congress; it inspired changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case. Thousands wrote to say that she had given them the courage to share their own experiences of assault for the first time. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up. Visit: https://www.sdcl.org/one-book-one-san-diego/ San Diego County Library on Instagram and Facebook