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"Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music" exhibition runs Feb. 7, 2023 - March 25, 2023 This exhibit celebrates and shines a light on the UC San Diego course Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music, created by music professor and industry practitioner King James Britt. Throughout Winter Quarter 2023, view an assortment of Professor Britt’s exciting course materials, a selection of vintage and modern electronica instruments-of-interest, and ephemera associated with Britt’s career and his current research. Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music is a new UC San Diego lecture course that focuses on researching and honoring the people of color who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape. Genres span from Chicago house, Detroit techno and drum’n’bass music. Using his position in the industry, the class has been attended by many, including Questlove, Julian Priester and Flying Lotus. Location: The Nest at Geisel Library, 2nd Floor Parking: All visitors to the UC San Diego campus are required to display a valid parking pass. The closest parking to the Geisel Library is the Hopkins Parking Structure. More information about parking on campus. Follow these guidelines for accessible parking. Related Event: Blacktronika: Club Experience Friday, March 3 | 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater The Blacktronika: Club Experience pop-up is a physical in-person extension of the Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course. The course honors all the innovators of color that contribute to the advancement of electronic music. Chicago & NY house, Detroit techno, Jamaican dub, funk, disco, hip-hop, amipiano and more are all rooted in Black music. These nights provide a remote course with the opportunity to experience the music the way it is meant to be, on a sound system in a safe space. Also provides an opportunity for all to unite for the rhythm. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at music.ucsd.edu/tickets. King Britt on Facebook

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Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking, and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. A careful listen to Claude’s playing will reveal some of his influences: Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; J.J. Cale; and J.S. Bach. "A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…” Altadena News Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Free Live Craft Demonstrations & Portable Saw Milling! Friday, June 2 from 4-7 p.m. Drop by San Diego Craft Collective on June's First Friday for a big HUGE crafting experience. We have a special guest this month! We're partnering with our friends at Lumbercycle to show the community how urban trees can be cut into usable lumber. We'll be cutting logs from trees removed from Liberty Station that would have otherwise gone to the landfill. Come by and tour our garden, watch some cool people mill some big logs, cookies, and ask questions and learn about biomass utilization and sustainable urban forestry! Free to the public and open to all ages! We'll have earplugs available for anyone who would like them. On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life. Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or market, or a bit of fun shopping, Craft Collective opens their doors for a fun evening of connecting over craft. Drop in and check out our upcoming workshops, tour our educational garden, or bring a young one in your life for a free, family-friendly craft that evening from 5-6 p.m. This month, kids will be crafting with leather. Each month the children's craft changes, so pop in while you're visiting and get crafty! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Aaron Glantz writes that he was adrift after years of reporting in Iraq and on the war's effects. His fellowship at The Carter Center and a pointed question from the first lady put him back on course.

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A far-right extremist group connected to San Diego is fueling anti-semitic incidents. In other news, an Escondido company makes specialty police uniforms for departments across the country. Plus, the world premiere of a play inspired by the Logan Heights community premieres at The Old Globe Thursday.

When properly cooked, fried turkey can be an explosion for your taste buds. But if it's not completely thawed, that turkey can explode in a pot of hot oil and spark a dangerous fire.