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Everything Must Go Sept. 10 - Oct. 15, 2022 Opening Reception 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. From the gallery: BEST PRACTICE is pleased to announce the opening of Everything Must Go, an exhibition of an ongoing body of paintings by Keaton Macon. In these works, the artist has rendered in oil on canvas one to one scale images of album covers from his personal record collection. The paintings in Everything Must Go continue Keaton’s interest in tactile media. Each record derives from an impression of a master copy; the grooves deepen and often are ruined by use and misuse. Despite their delicate surface the records’ robust bodies allows for them to be circulated and recirculated over decades entering and exiting the lives and spaces of many people. These paintings, each composed with the signs of use and recirculation (price tags) of the objects they depict serve as a document of that process. The eclectic nature of the artist’s record collection, amassed over the last two decades by rifling through dollar bins and as gifts from friends and family, speaks to the wide range of his musical interests. The selection of records as subjects for paintings is nuanced and is made based on a personal and intuitive relationship to form and text. About the artist: Keaton Macon is a Los Angeles-based artist and educator working in drawing, painting, and installation. He uses images, objects, and sound to allude to historical events and collective memory, and the gaps in knowledge and experience that they produce. These arrangements often skirt attempts of piecing back together events, in favor of producing sensory experiences that ground the viewer in the now. His work has been exhibited at 356 Mission, Queens Los Angeles, Laurel Doody, PØST, RAFFMA at California State University San Bernardino, Shosanna Wayne Gallery, and was part of the KChungproject series at The Hammer. Recently, Macon was included in the MexiCaliBiennial and The Other Places Art Fair. Related links: Best Practice on Instagram Best Practice visiting information

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As part of our Two-Day Workshop series, create your very own assemblage sculpture using upcycled, 3-D materials. Join Robin Douglas to explore the work of artists like Ruth Asawa, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg, and see the creative potential in ordinary objects. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided but feel free to bring in a variety of materials you would enjoy working with. Artists of all levels are welcome. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The San Diego Symphony welcomes the Finnish pop sensation Rajaton to San Diego for their Rady Shell debut in Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA. Known as one of the world’s top six-voice a cappella ensembles, Rajaton brings the music of ABBA to San Diego, performing their top hits with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Rajaton’s infectious energy will have you dancing in your seats, reliving the era of the “Dancing Queen” and disco. You’ll hear all your favorite ABBA hits performed live, including “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me” and many more! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up two days of diplomatic talks in Beijing, he said the two world powers must maintain communication despite "profound" differences.

Suntide offers all-natural, ready-to-drink mimosas that are perfect for enjoying outside under the sky, celebrating moments big and small. Bold, bright and based in California, Suntide crafts mimosas with real juice and sparkling California wine, with no hard-to-pronounce ingredients, mysterious additives or preservatives. Celebrate the San Diego launch at Home and Away in Encinitas on September 10th with live music, DJs, a photo booth, tacos and of course, plenty of Suntide! RSVP for an extra drink ticket. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

September 10–November 5, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, September 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. From the museum: British-born artist Derek Boshier presents a visual survey of various Occupations rendered in his characteristic heads. “I have of late been making many drawings from the size in this exhibition to larger seven-foot drawings,” he describes. Boshier first came to prominence with his paintings as a student at the Royal College of Art in London in the early 1960s, with fellow students David Hockney, Allen Jones, R.B. Kitaj, and others in the British Pop Art movement. Subsequently he has worked in other media, drawing, printmaking, film, books, three dimensional objects, installations, and photography among them. His graphic work with popular music groups such as The Clash and with David Bowie have brought his work to a wider audience. Boshier was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art, London in 2016, a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017, and an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from Solent University in Southampton, UK, in 2021. In addition to his art practice, Boshier has a long and distinguished record as an educator, teaching at the Central School of Art and Design, London, 1963–1979, the Royal College of Art, London, 1973–1979, the University of Houston,1980–1992, and the CalArts in Los Angeles, from 1997 to the present. He lives and works in Los Angeles. Related links: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram Visiting information

There’s a new experience coming to the Fleet! Join us on Saturday, September 24, for the grand opening of Take Apart by Studio X. What is inside of a printer? What is the proper way to use a drill? Learn the answers to these questions and more through hands-on eXploration in Take Apart, a new experience by Studio X. Use tools to open and learn about the different components of electronics and gadgets. With all the parts, you can create something new and eXciting! In celebration of the opening of Take Apart, we're hosting a POP (Public Opening Party)—and you're invited! This party will feature fun activities and special surprises: The first 100 guests get a free Fleet tape measure (at the ticket counter, while supplies last). Get 10% off one Keva Brain Builders at the North Star Science Store. Show your entrance ticket at Craveology to receive 10% off a Deconstructed Pretzel. (Limit one discount per transaction.) Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

This weekend in the arts: Magos Herrera and Brooklyn Rider at the La Jolla Music Society; City Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet"; Julia Margaret Cameron at MOPA; Bert Frings and Bas Louter at Oolong Gallery; Bach Collegium San Diego's "Scorchers"; Moxie Theatre's "The Chronicles of Kalki"; and pompom pride flags and free admission at OMA.

Ten-year-old Belinda is a budding poet who loves to tell stories. But when she’s stuck in the basement preparing for a party upstairs that her stepmother and stepsisters will host, she’ll have to get creative. In this “story within a story” Belinda lives out her version of the evening while also re-enacting the classic tale Cinderella, using whatever objects are at her disposal: napkins, teapots, and doilies, to name just a few. With these everyday items, a healthy dose of imagination, and a love of poetry passed down by her father, Belinda imagines a bigger world for herself. When she learns that the party’s special guest is (real life) writer Gary Soto, Belinda wants desperately to attend the party and share her own writings with Soto. But to do that, she must learn to stand up for herself and take charge of her life and dreams. This captivating bilingual one-woman performance is a modern spin on the beloved fairy tale and tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram Watch the Trailer below!