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Posted on 25 August 2022 by admin

San Diego weekend arts events: Carolina Caycedo, ‘The Lion King,’ Tchaikovsky and more

Carolina Caycedo: ‘Aesthetics of Commodity’

Visual art
The scope of artist Carolina Caycedo’s work is broad and often touches on environmental and social justice, with complicated sculptures, performance and installation works. The Los Angeles-based artist was born in London to Colombian parents, and has shown work around the globe.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego’s north campus will open an exhibition of Caycedo’s digital collages made from historical stocks and bonds.

The financial documents are from Puerto Rico, Virginia and Pennsylvania, and Caycedo’s works explore and reveal the origins of the term “bonds” in slavery, as bonds began as a way to further capitalize off the mortgaging of human slaves.

In a series of collages, the artist follows the origins and path of debt, oppression and capitalism. This regional artist exhibition opens on Saturday,

Details: On view Friday, Aug. 26 through Oct. 30. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. ICA San Diego: North, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Free.

‘The Lion King’

Theater, Music, Dance
Who among us hasn’t held out our cats, arms outstretched, as we surveyed our shared kingdoms? Broadway San Diego brings the touring production of Disney’s “The Lion King” to the Civic Theatre for the next two and a half weeks.

The show is a six-time Tony Award winner, with a delightful Tim Rice/Elton John soundtrack, and the choreography and set design is vivid and impressive.

Details: On stage through Sept. 11, 2022. This weekend’s performances are 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $35.50+.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphonic Tales

Music, Literature
This concert is a special edition of the San Diego Symphony’s annual performance of Tchaikovsky. Due to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, the symphony has pulled the “1812 Overture” from the repertoire.

They will still perform Tchaikovsky, just not that particular piece, written as a celebration of Russian war victory.

“When you understand that this was commissioned to really showcase Russian imperialism and aggression and that it is the canons of war, it feels to us highly inappropriate to perform it this year under the certain circumstances — when this unprovoked war in Ukraine is literally decimating that country, and people are fighting for their lives. It did not seem that it is appropriate for us,” said San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer. KPBS spoke with Gilmer in early July when they announced the change.

Instead, they’ll add “The Tempest Fantasy Overture, Op. 18,” Tchaikovsky’s moody and pensive tone poem that was inspired by Shakespeare’s play. Also on the program are Tchaikovsky’s “Francesca da Rimini,” and selections from “Eugene Onegin, as well as Rimsky-Kosakov’s “Russian Easter Overture.”

The concert will also feature live narration of the classic literature that inspired these works, from San Diego-based actors Jesse Perez and Shana Wride.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. $40-$90.

NextGen Performance: Gideon Sawyer and beck haberstroh

Visual art, Movement
Graduating artists from UC San Diego’s visual arts program have their work on view at ICA’s central Balboa Park campus, now through Sept. 4. This Saturday afternoon, two of the works will be “activated” with performance, movement and interactions with the pieces.

Gideon Sawyer’s work, his “skins,” are textile sculptures made from clothing, built to resemble bodies and limbs, though representing a sense of struggle and restriction. The performance speaks to the process of finding freedom from such restrictions.

“You took my impression without ever touching me” by beck haberstroh is shown in an undated photo.

Another work, “You took my impression without ever touching me” by beck haberstroh, is a massive, hanging, light-up textile work that features “impressions” of multiple faces. The work features a 15 minute performance.

Details: 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. ICA San Diego Central, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. Free.

‘Essential San Diego’

Visual art, Outdoors
Artist David White’s Park Social project will be installed at Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach on Saturday afternoon. “Essential San Diego” is a sculpture and virtual reality video installation that looks like a seemingly innocuous set of tourist overlook binoculars. Instead of the sweeping panoramas from Kate Sessions, viewers will see videos of essential workers doing the everyday tasks of their jobs in San Diego, and also expressing a series of emotions as they work. The piece feels like a commentary of what’s at the heart of this beautiful place, and a reminder that they’re human beings.

Details: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Kate Sessions Park, 5115 Soledad Rd., Pacific Beach. Free.

artist-Sam-Keller-w-his-cheetos-+-auction-sign-painting.jpg — Artist Sam Keller is shown in an undated photo with a Cheetos-inspired sculpture.

‘Sunblock 5000’

Visual art
A new group exhibition opens at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach on Sunday, featuring work by twelve artists, including Brian Lotti, Amelia Baxter, Sam Keller, Mauricio Muñoz, Taylor Chapin (who will also be featured as a solo regional artist at ICA San Diego next spring), Jerry Hsu and more.

The works explore the weirdness on the fringe of beachy and sun-drenched aesthetics, possibly best described by their promo video, an edited clip from “Robocop.” I hear there’s a pile of oversized Cheetos involved.

Details: Opening reception is noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. On view through Oct. 9, 2022. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oolong Gallery, 349 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach. Free.

For more arts events, to submit your own event, or to sign up for the weekly KPBS/Arts Newsletter, visit the KPBS/Arts calendar.

Posted on 29 May 2022 by admin

Carolina Women Advance To Nationals in Five Events – University of South Carolina Athletics

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The Gamecock women punched tickets to the NCAA Championships in five events on Saturday at the Haugh Track & Field Complex to wrap up action at the NCAA East Regional.

“Today was an up and down day,” said head coach Curtis Frye. “Our expectations are so high that we’d like to get 100 percent advanced, and when you don’t get that done, it sends you to a low. But we got a higher percentage than what we expected when we left.”

Rachel Glenn was clean through the high jump, clearing the final bar of 1.84m/6-0.50. Glenn passed on the firs two height of competition and went on to clear the final three heights of competition without a miss.

Glenn advances to Eugene, Oregon, for the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the second time in her young career. Glenn won last year’s outdoor high jump title.

Destinee Rocker advanced to the NCAA Championships in the 100-meter hurdles. Rocker ran a time of 13.08 to finish second in her heat and earn an automatic bid to Nationals. Rocker’s advancement marks her second NCAA Championships’ qualification this year. She also made it to Indoor Nationals in March.

Makenzie Dunmore grabbed the final automatic qualifying spot in her heat of the 400 meters, finishing with a time of 51.90. Dunmore was the eighth-fastest qualifier in the quarter-Mile. Dunmore is set to return to Oregon, where she ran from 2017-19.

Both Gamecock women’s relays advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The women’s 4X100-meter relay team finished second in its heat to grab an automatic bid to Oregon and the women’s 4X400-meter relay team won its heat to move on to Nationals automatically.

Jayla Jamison took 13^th overall in the 200 meters with a time of 23.02. She finished just .01 behind 12^th place and .02 behind the last time qualifier.

Stephanie Davis and Aaliyah Pyatt’s individual seasons came to an end in the 400 meters. They finished 14^thand 22^nd, respectively.

All-in-all, Frye said the Gamecocks had a good week in Indiana.

“It was a phenomenal week,” Frye said. “We have a lot of bright spots in the future. None of our men are leaving due to graduation. All of them are back. We lose three women, but we’ve got the other 11 and we’re bringing in five more.”

The final tally of Gamecock entries at the NCAA Outdoor Championships is 11. The men have six entries while the women have five entries in Eugene.

Carolina track and field will be back in action in two weeks with the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Orego, to close out the collegiate season.

Women’s Individual Results

200 Meters – Quarterfinals
13. Jayla Jamison – 23.02

400 Meters – Quarterfinals
8. Makenzie Dunmore – 51.90Q
14. Stephanie Davis – 52.58
22. Aaliyah Pyatt – 53.47

100-Meter Hurdles – Quarterfinals
4. Destinee Rocker – 13.08Q

4X100-Meter Relay – Quarterfinals
4. Jamison, Dunmore, Frank, Frasier – 43.38Q

4X400-Meter Relay – Quarterfinals
4. Davis, Dunmore, Frank, Registre – 3:29.37Q

High Jump – First Round
T1. Rachel Glenn – 1.84m/6-0.50q

Posted on 14 May 2022 by admin

Upcoming events in Eastern Carolina

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -There are several events happening across the East this weekend.

In Kinston:

The Renaissance Faire will be held at the fairgrounds May 14th and 15th from 10am to 6pm. Meet the King and Queen, fire breathers, jugglers, period music, vendors, and food. Visit encrenfaire.com for more information.

In New Bern:

The 30th Annual Antique Automobile Show will be held today, Saturday, May 14, in downtown New Bern. The event will feature prized automobiles ranging from century-old “Tin-Lizzies” to supercharged cars of the 1990′s. The registration fee is $20 per vehicle and $25 the day of the show.

In Cedar Point:

The Pure Farms Pure Waters Community BBQ will be held today, May 14th at 34 North Bar at 1106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC from noon to 8 pm. NC pork BBQ will be sourced locally from Shenk Family Farm in Newport. NC vegan BBQ will also be served as an option. This is a family-friendly event; all ages are invited. BBQ plates are $15 each, or $12 for CCRW members.

Posted on 17 April 2022 by admin

Pirates Win Six Events During Split Weekend – East Carolina University Athletics

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The East Carolina track and field program continued to build toward the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships with participation in the Gamecock Invitational in Columbia, S.C. and Trojan Relays at the University of Mount Olive.

The Pirates won six combined events at the two meets and set four program top-10 times and marks.

Event Winners
Lindsay Yentz: Steeplechase – 11:01.54
Naadiya Faison: Shot Put – 15.06m
Rebekah Bergquist: Discus – 51.59m
Ansley Frady: Javelin – 41.69m
Logan Carroll: Discus – 51.66m
Blake Mathews: Javelin – 52.91m

Program Top-10 Times and Marks Achieved
3. Lindsay Yentz – Steeplechase (11:01.54)
4. Naadiya Faison – Shot Put (15.06m)
8. Jenna Strange – Steeplechase (11:17.13)
8. Rebekah Bergquist – Discus (49.19m)

Up Next: ECU closes out the regular season next weekend at the USC Open on the campus of the University of South Carolina.

Posted on 2 April 2022 by admin

Eastern North Carolina Easter events happening this weekend

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -Ahead of the highly anticipated holiday, there are a few Easter events happening this weekend across the East.

In Greenville, a community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Pitt County Leroy James Farmers Market and The Village and Farm Museum will take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

The hunt is free and open to the public, located at 4560 County Home Road in Greenville. Parking will be available at The Village and Farm Museum.

Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., and the schedules are divided by age group with kids four years and younger starting at 10:30 a.m. and ages five through nine starting at 11:00 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring a basket to collect eggs and there is no age limit for participation.

An egg hunt will also be in Bethel Saturday starting at 11: 00 a.m. at the Bethel library.

Vendors, a worship team and a time for community prayer will also take place at the event in Bethel.

Posted on 27 March 2022 by admin

Pirates Win Six Events At Mount Olive – East Carolina University Athletics

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The East Carolina track and field program kicked off its outdoor season over the weekend with participation in the Raleigh Relays and Trojan Challenge at NC State and Mount Olive.

The Pirates won six events at the Trojan Challenge while setting four program top-10 outdoor times and marks.

“I feel like both teams did a pretty good job this weekend,” Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Curt Kraft said. “We now have a measuring stick moving forward regarding what we need to improve on the upcoming weeks. It would’ve been nice to have better weather conditions at both sites, but that’s one of the factors we have to deal with in outdoor season. Now we turn our attention to our home meet next weekend.”

ECU Event Winners
Alyssa Zack – 5,000m (17:55.35)
Naadiya Faison – Shot Put (14.85m)
Rebekah Bergquist – Discus (44.31m)
Rebekah Bergquist – Javelin (41.46m)
Starrett Vesper – Pole Vault (4.40m)
Logan Carroll – Shot Put (15.87m)

Program Top-10 Marks Achieved
3. Chase Osborne – 5,000m (14:38.52)
5. Naadiya Faison – Shot Put (14.85m)
6. Molly Stecker – High Jump (1.65m)
9. Madeline Hill – 5,000m (17:14.55)

Up Next: East Carolina welcomes The Citadel, UNCW, Mount Olive, Winthrop, Virginia Tech and UNC Pembroke to Minges Family Field at Bate Foundation Track and Field Facility April 1-2 for the eighth annual Bill Carson Invitational.

Posted on 17 March 2022 by admin

ECU Updates 2022 Pigskin Pig-Out Events – East Carolina University Athletics

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The 37th Annual Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party is set for April 8-9. The Pigskin Pig-Out is a family-oriented festival style event surrounding the annual ECU Purple-Gold Spring Football Game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

All events listed below will take place on the Grady-White Boats Athletic Campus on Saturday, April 9. More information on all of the weekend’s festivities can be found on the Pigskin Pig-Out Page.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – BBQ Plates for Sale

A BBQ meal, which includes barbecue and fixings, is available for $10. Pepsi products, bottled water, beer and wine will also be available for purchase. All activities will be located on the south side of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in front of TowneBank Tower.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – BBQ Drive-Thru

The drive-thru will be held in the pick-up circle in front of Elmhurst Elementary School. Traffic will enter via Greenville Boulevard, travel through the neighborhood, and exit towards 14th Street.

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Inaugural Pigskin Car Show

Participants may sign-up to enter a vehicle in the show here. Cost to enter is $20 per spot pre-registered and $25 per spot day of the event. The show will be held in the Burt Family Premium Lot. Come on out and win our first ever “Pig-Out Your Ride” trophy. Additional information on the car show can be found here.

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Touch-Arrrgh-Trucks

Get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. We will have local representatives and their vehicles from emergency, construction and more all in one place! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite trucks and cars in a safe and supervised environment. Our opening hour will be a silent and horn-free hour to create a sensory-friendly experience. This event is free for guests of all ages! Read more about this event here.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Kids Zone & Skills Station

The Kids Zone & Skills Station will be held on the Turf Practice Field located on the southwest end of the Burt Family Premium Lot. This area will feature face painters, activity stations and skill stations with various ECU student-athlete teams, including an NFL Pro Day (style) Workout run by members of the ECU Strength & Conditioning team. No cost to participate.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pigskin Pig-Out Vendor Palooza

Participants may sign-up to sell and/or display their items here. The cost to reserve a 10×10 spot is $20. Local businesses and artists are encouraged to apply to showcase their creations, materials and more. All setups are subject to approval by ECU Athletics. The Palooza will be held in the Burt Family Premium Lot. Learn more information about this event here.

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – 2022 Pirate Football Team Meet and Greet

Meet the 2022 Pirates as they sign autographs and mingle with their fellow Pirates. No cost to participate.

11:15 a.m. – PeeDee’s Birthday Party

PeeDee will be celebrating his birthday with all his friends and he wants every young buccaneer to join him. The first 100 kids will receive a free cupcake. This event will be held on the Taft Family Plaza in the Burt Family Premium Lot. No cost to attend.

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Spare Change Concert

Come out and watch local band Spare Change perform on-stage at the Taft Family Plaza in the Burt Family Premium Lot.

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Purple-Gold Spring Game

Fans are invited to enjoy the 2022 spring game free of charge! Get your first glimpse of the 2022 Pirates, head coach Mike Houston and his staff in action as they prepare for the upcoming season.

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Peyton Winstead Concert

Come out and watch former ECU football student-athlete Peyton Winstead perform on-stage at the Taft Family Plaza in the Burt Family Premium Lot.

3:00 p.m. – Softball First Pitch vs. Houston

Come on over to Max R. Joyner Family Stadium and watch the Pirates take on Houston. Admission to this event is free.

4:00 p.m. – Baseball First Pitch vs. Wichita State

Join us at Clark-LeClair Stadium and watch the Pirates face off against Wichita State. To purchase tickets, contact the ECU Ticket Office at 252-737-4500 or purchase them online at ECUPirates.com.