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Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.

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

Escondido’s oldest and most famous event, the Grape Day Festival, is back! Returning on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12- 6 p.m. and presented by the Escondido History Center in conjunction with The Brothers of 6 in historic Grape Day Park. The 2024 festival is a family-friendly event, featuring old time entertainment, artisans and crafters, with live demonstrations such as spinning, corn shelling and butter making. Take off your shoes to do a little grape stomping, eat some free table grapes like festival goers did in back in the day. Enjoy delicious foods from local vendors and sample delectable wines and beers from some of San Diego's finest wineries and breweries in our Wine and Beer Garden! New this year! James Stone Glass Blowing, live glassblowing in the center of the festival. Our Kid's Zone will once again give kiddos the chance to participate in some good-old-fashioned games, face painting, crafts, animal balloons and pony rides! Come on over to the Escondido History Center Zone to enjoy ice cream, hot popcorn, roasted peanuts, and cold drinks while you take in all the Grape Day Festival has to offer! For more information visit: grapedayfest.com

Join us for an intimate, acoustic performance that will touch your heart and soul. Enjoy new takes on old classics, and original songs of hope and resilience written by Voices of Our City Choir Members. Voices of Our City is a San Diego based nonprofit offering life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans rebuilding their lives out of homelessness. Our internationally-recognized choir features artists experiencing and impacted by homelessness. 100% of ticket sales go directly to the transformational programming of Voices of Our City. Be a part of our creative solution to homelessness. Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the power of music to unite and uplift us all. For more information visit: voicesofourcity.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation. Stand-Up in support, August 21, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Join American Me Comedy, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the local San Diego organization ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATON. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Jason Collings, Jer Bear Magic, musical guitar: Todd Risenmay, Tatum Price, and San Diego local favorite, PMan. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-821- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION: a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to awareness, education, and action, advocating for sudden cardiac arrest prevention in youth. Come share this special one-nite comedy event in support of ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego youth and take prevention to heart as we help save lives, one laugh, and one heart screen at a time! #Saving lives ONE LAUGH and ONE HEART at a time #taking prevention to heart American Me Comedy on Instagram and Facebook

Each segment on the song rail plays a palindrome, which means the melody is the same played in both directions.

Kline Swonger is a cross-disciplinary artist whose research and sculptural work revolves around perception and psychology of space. She imagines place as residing simultaneously in both physical and emotional landscapes, the moments experienced in-between offering new perspective and opportunity for discovery. Through her work she explores the relationship formed when the boundary between internal and external dissolves, and the consequence of separation or fragmentation. She formally integrates spatial boundaries, subtle shifts in light and details, and manipulated materials which engage the senses into her works. Through aesthetically quiet sculpture installations with the world through their senses, space for reflection is created. Viewers are invited to explore their own thresholds of perception, noticing their engagement with the world through their senses. On view: Feb. 6 – March 1 (Closed: Feb. 16 and 19) Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artist talk: Wednesday, Feb. 21, noon Weekend Reception: Feb. 24, 12-2 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon-Tue 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wed-Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stay Connected with Kline Swonger on Instagram!

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization, is celebrating five years of community, music, and fun in 2024. Founded after identifying a unique opportunity to unite as female musicians, the band brings a shared love of salsa and Latin music to audiences throughout Southern California. With a commitment to serving the community, Sabrosas partners with local schools through mentorship programs as well as organizations like the San Diego Latino Film Festival and San Diego Pride, enlivening the cultural landscape. Sabrosas is proud to have performed at venues such as Cafe Sevilla, the Belly Up, NAMM, and numerous community festivals. Looking ahead, the band is focusing on writing and recording original music, and of course, will continue to inspire and entertain, reinforcing their dedication to bringing Latin music to audiences of all ages. Bistro Seating $20 per person Free RSVP also available. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

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

Illume/Warwick’s: An Evening with Anna Quindlen The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Anna Quindlen as she discusses her new novel, "After Annie" New York Times Bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist at The New York Times, is the author of many novels including Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake; A Short Guide to a Happy Life and Object Lessons. Her latest novel, After Annie, is a story that ends with hope, a beautiful novel about family, friendship and the ties that bind us. When Annie Brown dies suddenly, her husband, her children, and her closest friend are left to find a way forward without the woman who has been the lynchpin of all their lives. At the center of this novel is the power of love to transcend loss and triumph over adversity. Quindlen will be in discussion with Jillian Tullis, PhD, professor of communications. This is a ticketed event that includes a copy of the book After Annie. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to warwicks.com/event/quindlen-2024. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. For information on parking, visit sandiego.edu For more information visit: warwicks.com