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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

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.

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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

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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

The California Festival takes place Nov. 3-19 across the state, with dozens of distinct performances throughout San Diego spotlighting new musical compositions written in the last five years.

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.

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