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Yiddishland and The House of Israel are honored to host a screening of the silent film “The City without Jews,” a 1924 Austrian masterpiece, directed and produced by H.K. Breslauer. The film is based on a bestselling homonymous dystopian novel by Hugo Bettauer, which portrays the fictional Austrian city of “Utopia” (a thinly-disguised stand-in for Vienna), which passed an antisemitic law, forcing all Jews to leave the country. Although at first the decision was welcomed and met with celebration, as time went by, Utopia’s citizens faced an ongoing economic impoverishment and cultural decline that forced them to reconsider their decision and wonder whether to invite the Jews back. Though darkly comedic in tone and stylistically influenced by German Expressionism, the film nonetheless contains ominous and eerily realistic sequences, such as shots of freight trains transporting Jews out of the city. It is considered to be one of the few surviving Austrian expressionist films, being then the subject of research and interest both in Austria and around the world. We will have the unique opportunity to enjoy live original music by world-renowned Klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin. Alicia Svigals Violinist/composer Alicia Svigals is the world’s leading Klezmer fiddler and a founder of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. She has performed with and written music for violinist Itzhak Perlman and has worked with the Kronos Quartet, playwrights Tony Kushner and Eve Enseler, poet Allen Ginsburgh, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Debbie Friedman and Chava Albershteyn. Svigals was awarded a Foundation for Jewish Culture commission for her original score to the 1918 film The Yellow Ticket and is a MacDowell fellow. With jazz pianist Uli Geissendoerfer, she recently released Beregovsky Suite a recording of contemporary interpretations of Klezmer music from a long-lost Soviet Jewish archive. Her CD Fidl (1996) reawakened Klezmer fiddle tradition. Her newest CD is Beregovsky Suit: Klezmer Reimagined, with Jazz pianist Uli Geissendoerfer-an original take on long-lost Jewish music from Ukraine. Donald Sosin Pianist/composer Donald Sosin grew up in Rye, New York and Munich, and has performed his scores for silent films, often with his wife, singer/percussionist Joanna Seaton, at Lincoln Center, MoMA, BAM, the National Gallery, at major film festivals in New York, San Francisco, Telluride, Hollywood, Pordenone, Bologna, Shanghai, Bangkok, Berlin, Vienna, Moscow, and Jecheon, South Korea and many college campuses. He has worked with Alexander Payne, Isabella Rossellini, Dick Hyman, Jonathan Tunick, Comden and Green, Martin Charnin, Mitch Leigh, and Cy Coleman, and has played for Mikhael Baryshnikov, Mary Travers, Marni Nixon, David Alan Grier, Howie Mandel, Geula Gill, Donna McKechnie and many others. He records for Criterion, Kino, Milestone, Flicker Alley and European labels, and his scores are heard frequently on TCM. Sosin has had commissions from MoMA, the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. He lives in rural Connecticut with his family. When: Wednesday May 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PT (8:30-10:30 p.m. CT, 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET) Zoom: Early Bird (available until Wednesday, May 8) $10, $18 if paid after Wednesday, May 8. In cooperation with The Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts and The House of Israel. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Every spring, the Japanese Friendship Garden celebrates the blooming of the Cherry Blossom Trees at the Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy food, merchant area and a children's are with activities and arts & crafts. The lower garden will host daily performances and beer and sake garden. This festival is a community favorite and we hope to see you there! March 7-10, 2024 Visit: www.niwa.org/cbw Call: 619-232-2721 Japanese Friendship Garden on Facebook / Instagram

This extraordinary exhibition highlights a special selection of the most highly sought-after works from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. In homage to this unique perspective, select works in this exhibition include rare examples signed by Audrey Giesel. The Art of Dr. Seuss project offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of this celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of work that, in every respect is uniquely, stylistically, and endearingly Seussian. For more information please visit: ecgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Hamsa Fae (she/they) presents, Trans Aphrodesia, an intimate, one-night poetry and performance gathering that invites viewers to contemplate repressed eroticism and hyper-sensuality as pathways for transformation. After exhibiting her first works at Mingei International Museum in October 2023, Hamsa installs the second half of her award winning book, Blood Frequency, alongside the debut of her durational performance, "When No One is Watching". In sponsorship with VietVote, the event is FREE to the public. Viewers consent to suggestive content and the Safer Space Policy upon entry. 7 p.m.: Doors 7:30 p.m.: Performance 8:30 p.m.: Artist talk Related links: The Brown Building The Brown Building Arts on Instagram

Camino23 is a bilingual, bicultural, binational space where actors in the region flex their muscles and train by building a supportive ensemble of artists committed to learning our plays, our history, our scholarship, and our struggles. Isabel, three sailing ships and a con artistBy Dario Fo.Directed by Daniel Jáquez and performed by Camino23, a Latinx theater collective. This insightful, satirical, subversive comedy, set after and before 1492, revolves around the tragicomic deeds of an actor who is sentenced to death for having performed a banned play by Fernando de Rojas. The unfortunate actor, while on the gallows, is offered an opportunity to do one last show with his acting company. It must be a show about Columbus and Queen Isabella. August 5, 2024 at 8pm At Casa Familiar – El Salon Theater ( 114 W Hall Ave San Ysidro, CA 92173) Register here. Related links: More information at The Front/Casa Familiar

Conducted by Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis Join us for a very special time of spiritual renewal and rebirth when the Divine comes close to bless and uplift us. During Easter, we celebrate the release of the lower nature and the resurrection of the higher, Divine nature. Included is the music, meditation, fellowship and our cofounder’s Barbara Martin mystical Easter message. Offered online and In-person Barbara Y. Martin is considered one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Dimitri Moraitis is cofounder and executive director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri has lectured across the country, appeared on numerous radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute with Barbara. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolutionand the upcoming release of the 25th anniversary edition of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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Join us for a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese culture with our unique Kintsugi Experience. Kintsugi, often called “golden joinery,” is more than just an art form; it’s a profound philosophy deeply rooted in Japanese culture. It treats the mending of broken pottery as an artful and spiritual practice, celebrating imperfections and the beauty of resilience. This philosophy aligns closely with the essence of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces life’s imperfections. Our Kintsugi Experience offers you the chance to not only learn about this rich cultural tradition but also to experience it firsthand. You’ll delve into the history and philosophy of Kintsugi, gaining a profound understanding of how it represents life’s journey. You’ll receive all the materials needed, and be guided through the hands-on process. As you mend your own piece of pottery, you’ll discover not only the art of Kintsugi but also the art of self-acceptance and resilience. This isn’t just a class; it’s a cultural immersion and a transformative experience. By participating in our Kintsugi Experience, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and the profound wisdom that lies within this ancient art form. Materials are included, so all you need to bring is your curiosity and a willingness to engage with a culture that cherishes imperfections as part of life’s beauty. Ages 12+ welcome • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers contact team@sandiegocraft.org for enrollment. • Military and sibling discounts

While some property owners try to turn a profit from the street artist's murals, others have carried the intense and costly responsibility of protecting them.

The affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" later became a right-wing podcaster.