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"Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures" is a room-sized installation that imaginatively embodies writer Octavia E. Butler’s story through a speculative rendering that explores Butler’s childhood inspirations and influences. While interacting with the exhibit, youth and multi-generational audiences will be able to engage in worldmaking to imagine fantastical ways to adapt to and shape change in the future.Leading up to the exhibit, we’ve collaborated with a network of advisors, community partners and artists to envision and plan this exhibit. In August 2023, the New Children's Museum hosted the Seed-to-Tree workshop! Community members attended the gathering for a weekend of art making through different mediums, creative writing, and sharing their ideas for the upcoming exhibit. Thank you to the Seed-to-Tree community who joined us for an imaginative and inspiring weekend! Join us on March 9 at The New Children’s Museum to experience Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures! Advising curator: Dr. Ayana Jamieson, founder of the Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network. Seeding Futures Collective: Mithsuca Berry, Cecilia Caballero, Ph.D, Megan Dickerson, Ellamaria Foley-Ray, Ph.D, Lynell George, Ayana Jamieson, Ph.D, Denali Jöel, Shelley Streeby, Ph.D. Related events: 2-3 p.m. March 9 at UC San Diego Park & Market: As part of the opening weekend, guests are invited to a free panel on March 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Moderated by Dr. Ayana Jamieson (she/her) and including Pasadena-born visual artist American Artist (they/them) and journalist Lynell George (she/her), the conversation will explore the life and legacy of Octavia E. Butler and her far-reaching impact on thought leaders and creatives across disciplines. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at UC San Diego Park & Market. Those interested in attending must RSVP in advance. Related links: New Children's Museum: website | Instagram | Facebook

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"Dark Loops," an immersive contemporary art exhibition by Margaret Noble, invites exploration into the intricate connections between living and non-living entities, nature, and technology. Presented by the Mesa College Art Gallery, this exhibition will be showcased from February 5th to 29th, with the opening on February 8 from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Noble's thought-provoking installations challenge conventional perceptions. They seamlessly blend elements of reality and illusion, organic and inorganic, prompting audiences to reconsider humanity's relationship with the environment and technological advancements. Through a diverse mix of sculptures, live-streaming videos, preserved insects, and technology-infused components, "Dark Loops" creates artificial ecosystems within the exhibition space. These installations blur the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, encouraging contemplation on the complexities of our surroundings. Visitors will encounter an array of creatures and elements within Noble's artwork, ranging from bees and moths to reptiles and cocoons. These creations aim to challenge traditional taxidermy, offering a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of various elements within our environment. The exhibition's immersive experience extends through works like "Horizon" and "Infinite Bee," playing with the contrast between projected illusions and their real-life counterparts. These installations provoke introspection on how our perceptions are shaped in an increasingly digitized world. "Dark Loops" invites viewers to examine the intricate relationships defining our existence. Noble's interactive experiences prompt reflection on the interconnected patterns surrounding us, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging these interdependencies in fostering environmental consciousness. Exhibition Dates: Feb. 5-29, 2024 Open Gallery Days/Hours: 12-5 p.m. Monday - Thursday Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive -FA103, San Diego, CA 92111-4998 Opening Reception: February 8, 2024, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. About Mesa College Art Gallery: The Mesa College Art Gallery is an educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. It is our mission to enrich and engage our student community through art. The gallery exhibits are complemented with artist lectures, workshops, and guided tours. ALL OUR EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Related links: Margaret Noble: website Mesa College Art Gallery: website | Instagram | Facebook

Learn how to stock your fridge with homemade fermented probiotic condiments! Often overlooked, condiments are unsung heroes, an important part of adding flavor to our favorite main dishes! Join Austin Durant, author and founder of Fermenters Club, as he takes you through the most popular condiments, showing how each can be fermented. - Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods - Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented condiments such as ketchup, mustard, salsa, chutney and hot sauce at home! - Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented pickle styles to sample - Do It Together: Roll up your sleeves and make a jar of condiments to take home and ferment. Includes your own take-home mason jars of mustard and ketchup. Save $10 when you bring a friend! (Each guest must have a ticket). For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

“Am I going to continue banging my head against the wall here for something I don’t think is going to change?” asked the leader of a civilian law enforcement review board in San Diego County.

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Learn how to make cultured milk products through fermentation, and celebrate summer by indulging in cultured ice cream (dairy and vegan)! This will be an intimate experience (limited to 12 guests). The experience includes: - Introduction to food fermentation and its many health benefits - Demonstration of two styles of kefir (dairy and tibicos or water kefir) - Flight of cultured ice cream flavors (dairy or vegan) - Includes a take-home milk kefir or water kefir culture *Dairy flavors based on milk kefir; vegan flavors are coconut-based and cultured with water kefir Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/cultured-icecream-social-sd/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

The Israeli military said it had fired at people trying to return to certain areas of southern Lebanon on the second day of a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group.

The Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.