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Learn how to make flower crowns and body flower art. Learn basic flower wrapping techniques with local spring flowers, fillers & greens to create your own special flower crown. Materials and tools provided. Admission is included in the cost of this workshop. Stay Connected with The Flower Fields! Facebook | Instagram | X

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.

Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. On view through Feb. 5, 2024. This is a collaborative exhibition featuring Alexander Rojas Salazar represented by San Diego Art Advisory exhibited at Sparks Gallery. Alejandro Rojas Salazar is a Texas-born multidisciplinary artist of Mexican heritage who works in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation art. After graduating from Colorado College in 1995 with a BA in Sociology and Arts, Salazar continued to pursue his studies in art, with a particular focus on art in society and religion. He has since obtained master's degrees from both Boston College and Harvard University. Salazar's artistic journey has taken him across various mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, theatre, and dance. It was while living in Florence, Italy, that he discovered his calling in painting. Today, he's not only an accomplished artist but also an art dealer, running his own art space, SD Art Advisory. His work has been widely exhibited and collected, with multiple series to his name. Alongside his work as an artist, Salazar has long been involved in mentoring and representing other artists and has played a key role in showcasing the work of many emerging talents. At 50 years old, Salazar has reiterated his lifelong commitment to art, with plans to continue painting and supporting others in the artistic community. Salazar is best known for his large-scale abstract paintings, which are characterized by vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. Salazar's work explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, often drawing on his Mexican-American heritage and personal experiences. RVSP here. Related links: Sparks Gallery: website | Instagram | Facebook SD Art Advisory: website | Instagram | Facebook

Scripps Ranch Little League is in the Intermediate World Series this week in Livermore.

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

Sirocco is a celebration of folk traditions from around the world, led by the inimitable Abel Selaocoe, a musician described as “a star in the making,” (The Arts Desk) and UK-based Manchester Collective for a program that weaves between original settings of African music, Danish folk songs, and classical music like you’ve never heard it before. When this program toured across the UK and Europe, critics described it as a “deeply moving” and “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Vows to shrink the deficit, pay down the debt and run government more like a business have long been a stock element of politics. Candidates for office who have business backgrounds made it a mantra.

Bowen Yang talks to Wild Card about his proudest moment as a kid, hard truths from Tina Fey and why he thinks there's more to reality than we can see or touch.

Join artist Natasha Kozaily (b. 1985) as she shares songs, stories, and art from the Cayman Islands that raised her and inspires her work today. Participants will first learn about the rich heritage of this Caribbean archipelago before learning how to weave a rag rug, inspired by the traditional folk craft of the Cayman Islands. This program is intended for adult audiences. Capacity is limited to 30 participants. RSVP today!

Ensenada-based artist Guadalupe Vidal will open her first exhibition in the United States at Bread and Salt, in the main gallery, on view beginning Feb. 10. Guadalupe Vidal's work is architectural, often using engraved clay bricks and other constructions to form sculptures and installations. Vidal also uses clay and brick dust on canvases. Opens with a reception from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 during Barrio Art Crawl. Related links: Bread and Salt: website | Instagram