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Join the Zoom or livestream! “Body Modification: Anatomy, Alteration, and Art in Anthropogeny“ is the topic of a free, virtual public symposium hosted by the CARTA: UC San Diego/Salk Center for Academic Research & Training in Anthropogeny on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 (Beginning 10 a.m. Pacific with Q&A and expert discussion and commencing ~ 1:30 p.m. Pacific), co-chaired by Mark Collard (Simon Fraser University) and Francesco d'Errico (University of Bordeaux). Event Summary: Permanent body modification is an intriguing phenomenon. It is regularly practiced by living humans but is not seen in other extant mammals. It is highly variable within and between cultures. It is also often both expensive and risky. All of these characteristics—its uniqueness, its variability, and its actual or potential costliness—make permanent body modification an important behavior for scientists to understand. However, the scientific study of permanent body modification is in its infancy. The goal of this symposium is to provide a snapshot of where we are at with regard to research on permanent body modification and to identify questions that should be prioritized over the next decade. The symposium will bring together academics from a number of disciplines as well as practitioners from the permanent body modification industry. We will cover a wide range of historical and contemporary permanent body modification practices, including but not limited to tattooing, piercing, finger amputation, and cranial modification. In addition to considering the ‘when’ and ‘where’ of permanent body modification, we will delve into the motivations behind this behavior, considering both the personal justifications offered by participants and the scientific hypotheses proposed to explain it. Additional Information: For updates regarding the Zoom and live webcast on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, follow CARTA’s X/Twitter (@CARTAUCSD), Facebook (@ucsdcarta), and LinkedIn accounts. Funding for this online-only symposium was provided by many generous CARTA friends like you. Closed captioning for recordings was made possible by CARTA Patrons Ingrid M. Benirschke-Perkins and Gordon C. Perkins. For more information, please email: khunter@ucsd.edu or carta-info@anthropogeny.org or visit carta.anthropogeny.org

The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang on Saturday evening in Paris for the first time since a fire heavily damaged the Paris landmark in 2019.

Together with the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, Peter Luongo will present a fun and educational workshop for attendees and a special ukulele performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own ukuleles or borrow one from the Museum. All skill levels can be incorporated, and everyone involved will feel the special thrill that comes from making music with others. Peter Luongo Peter Luongo is one of the most experienced and highly regarded ukulele teachers/ directors in the world. He has dedicated over 40 years to enhancing the lives of generations of music students young and old. Peter began teaching the ukulele in 1981 and, over the past 5 decades, has taught thousands of children and adults, served as a professor in the Music Education Department at the University of B.C., and been a featured presenter at conferences throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe! He is best known for leading the internationally renowned Langley Ukulele Ensemble (1981-2013). Peter continues to present at workshops throughout North America and Europe while also directing adult and children’s groups in Canada and the U.S. Since 2016, he has led The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, an adult performing ensemble that regularly presents at ukulele festivals and events across the United States. Since 2016, he has been a Kala-sponsored artist and a regular consultant and presenter for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM Show). He has also organized and led the NAMM ukulele initiatives since 2018. His workshops, retreats, and seminars are always stimulating, invigorating, inspiring, and a lot of fun! The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble is a group of 14 players from across America and Canada who are committed to developing music literacy, musicianship, and ukulele playing skills. Their goal is to perform and share their music with audiences. The group was established in September 2016 and has continued to evolve, meeting both online and in person. Its repertoire includes Hawaiian, classical, folk, rock, pop, and country pieces. Past accomplishments have included appearances on the main stages at the Los Angeles, Hawaiian, Reno, Palm Springs, Ohio, and Michigan-based Ukulele Festivals. The ensemble has also participated in tours to Hawaiian, West Coast American states (Washington, Oregon, and California), Boston, and Pittsburgh. In recent years, they have had several performances at The California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Legacy Ensemble’s mandate is to model life-long learning and to inspire adults to embrace life-long learning through music. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/peter-luongo-ukulele

Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center is brimming with talent this January, promising a month of music you simply can’t afford to miss! From doubting her abilities for years to now owning the stage with her band by her side, Mercedes Moore reshaped her destiny through sheer determination. Singing professionally for over ten years, she's become a musical powerhouse with her discography spanning blues, gospel, R&B, and classic rock. On Tuesday, January 30, you’ll not only get to see Mercedes Moore & Band perform, but you’ll also get the chance to learn a few steps from the one and only! On top of a live performance, Mercedes Moore will be instructing a swing dance lesson starting at 6 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels, Mercedes invites you to dance the night away with others in the community. Mercedes Moore Band on Facebook / Instagram Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Fresh perspectives of the banjo in the hands of a master performing repertoire drawn from the American Songbook, roots music, hot jazz, tango, Western Swing, classical, and more. Ms. Sayer’s trio will include Corey Gemme (trumpet) & Greg Cohen (string bass). Cynthia Sayer (banjo & vocals) Praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by The New York Times, instrumentalist/vocalist/bandleader Cynthia Sayer is renowned for bringing the swinging sounds of banjo to concert and festival audiences worldwide. A 2023 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner and an American Banjo Hall of Famer, Sayer is a pioneering artist who pays tribute to America’s musical heritage through her virtuoso playing, engaging vocals, and informative, entertaining anecdotes. Sayer is a multi-instrumentalist heard on feature film and TV soundtracks and has appeared on numerous national TV and radio shows, performed at The White House, played with The New York Philharmonic and The New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and is a longtime founding member of Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band. She is also an avid educator with a long track record of workshops, lecture/demos, and educational programming for all ages, and is the author of a popular early jazz play-along program for all instruments as well as a book of jazz transcriptions for banjo, mandolin & guitar. Corey Gemme (trumpet) Corey Gemme, a native of Los Angeles, studied music at Pasadena City College and California State University Los Angeles, and found his niche playing early jazz of the 1920s -‘40s. Performances include countless Traditional Jazz Festivals and events throughout the USA and abroad as a featured artist, a bandleader, and with a variety of top bands in that circuit, including LA’s own Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band. Corey currently appears with numerous groups at Disneyland throughout the year. Greg Cohen (string bass) Celebrated jazz bassist Greg Cohen has performed and recorded with a long list of noted artists in numerous genres for over four decades, including John Zorn, Ornette Coleman, Tom Waits, Woody Allen, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Odetta, Ken Peplowski, Dagmar Krause, David Sanborn, Laurie Anderson, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Donovan, Crystal Gayle, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Lou Reed, Loudon Wainwright III, and many others. An esteemed educator as well, Greg was the bass professor and head of the string department at the Jazz Institute Berlin for 10 years and is an honorary professor in contemporary rhythmic music at SDMK, the Danish National Academy of Music. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/cynthia-sayer-2024 Cynthia Sayer on Instagram and Facebook

Brace yourselves, music lovers! Wonderfront 2024 is back with a bang on its new May dates and set to light up the stunning San Diego waterfront on May 10-12. Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of electrifying performances, engaging activations, and endless vibes at San Diego's premier music festival. Picture this: a lineup that'll blow your mind, featuring the hottest breakout artists and beloved industry veterans across rock, hip-hop, EDM, pop, Americana, alt country, jam and reggae. From Kaytranada's infectious beats to Weezer's iconic sounds, Beck's eclectic stylings to JID's raw energy, Mt. Joy’s jams to Dominic Fike’s swooning crowd favorites – Wonderfront 2024 promises a musical journey like no other. This year’s lineup is stacked with all great artists from the first performance each day to the last. Wonderfront is stacked every day with amazing live performances, from emerging breakout artists like Q, Paris Texas, Samm Henshaw, Abby Anderson, to new artists that are skyrocketing to the top like Channel Tres, joined by some of the hottest acts out there today in Carly Rae Jepsen, T-Pain, Milky Chance, Marcus King, Dayglow, Natasha Bedingfield, Bakar, and mixed in with some classic favorites like The Roots and Steel Pulse. There’s even a special rare performance by Action Bronson with Dr. Bachlava & the Human Growth Hormone (his full band). Continuing Wonderfront’s tradition and commitment to musical diversity and showcasing the hottest emerging talent...Friday kicks off with hip-hop, house, and indie groove pop. On Saturday, dive into the power-pop rock of the 00s forward and the generation of indie pop rock it inspired. Sunday offers a unique lineup of organic grooves, smooth sounds deserving of the perfect sunset, and purpose-driven artists for the true music lover. Wonderfront isn't just about the music - it's a complete lifestyle experience. Dive into the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy for unforgettable after-parties and club shows, or embark on exclusive excursions like yacht parties, cruises, and sunset sails. Indulge in mouthwatering local culinary delights and craft beers and lots of participatory activities. Let's talk VIP. Wonderfront is rolling out the red carpet with an upgraded VIP experience. Imagine lounging in a VIP area right next to the main stages on one side and just 20 feet away from the waterfront on the other. Plus, gain access to a VIP Limo Boat for harbor party cruises and enjoy front row viewing at both main stages – expanded for 2024 to include even more space and multiple entrance/exit points. And that's not all – dive into the VIP Hideaway Lounge space inside the new EDM Dance Club for an exclusive open-air club experience like no other. Weekend Passes and Single Day Tickets for Wonderfront 2024 are about to drop! Early Bird Pricing kicks off on Wednesday, February 21 at 10 a.m. PST, so mark your calendars. General On sale begins on Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m. PST at the standard pricing. Join the WonderList for all the latest updates on tickets, to access your early bird presale code, artists, schedules, and information at www.wonderfrontfestival.com. Don't miss out on the ultimate celebration of music, arts, and the San Diego lifestyle at Wonderfront 2024! Dates: Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, 2024: The Festival hours each day are: Friday May 10, Noon – 10 p.m. Saturday May 11, Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday May 12, Noon – 10 p.m. The Wonderfront Box office is located in The Headquarters courtyard at Seaport Village, 789 W. Harbor Dr. Thursday May 9 ~ Noon-8 p.m. Friday May 10 ~ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11 ~ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday May 12 ~ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more visit www.wonderfrontfestival.com. Facebook + Instagram Wonderlust Events, LLC, 550 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.

The acclaimed annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of breathtaking art experiences. Free to attend, San Diegans and visitors of all ages can enjoy immersive, site-based and/or interactive projects by renowned local, national and international artists. Save the date for WOW Festival 2024 Presented in partnership with UC San Diego Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Many Ukrainians continue to leave their coal mining towns, with the front line of the war with Russia nearby.

Arcade Monsters, a new arcade venue set to open in East Village, has two floors of graffiti art that expand the idea of public art.

For the past fifteen years, Lauren Lee McCarthy has worked in performance, video, installation, software, artificial intelligence, and other media to address how an algorithmically determined world impacts human relationships and social life. "Bodily Autonomy" is McCarthy’s largest solo exhibition in the United States to date. The show brings together two major works —"Surrogate and Saliva"—to examine bio-surveillance. Surrogate takes the form of performances, videos, and installations wherein McCarthy offers her body up as a remote-controlled surrogate to individuals and couples interested in having a child. This proposition is never fully realized by the artist, but it prompts important conversations regarding familial norms, legal barriers, genetic manipulation, gender, and reproduction. Saliva is a series of performances, installations, and videos about DNA sampling and data harvesting through the routine collection of swabs and spit. In a newly commissioned installation at the Mandeville Art Gallery, as a counter-gesture McCarthy has devised a saliva exchange station where visitors can trade their own samples with one another through the assistance of an attendant. The process sidesteps the anonymity of medical and corporate entities, and invites active discussions on data privacy, race, gender, and class as they pertain to genetic material. Together, "Surrogate and Saliva" encourage a potent and timely dialogue regarding bodily autonomy in times of rapid technological development and increased corporate and government surveillance. "Bodily Autonomy" marks the official premiere of "Saliva and Surrogate", both Creative Capital–funded projects. The opening coincides with UC San Diego Graduate Open Studios at the Visual Arts Facility.