by John M. Eger December 27, 2025 Keeping America strong, safe, and resilient will require reimagining the way we live, work, and play—at every level—ensuring effective and ethical governance, and […]
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THE BUZZ: Bloom & Sketch: Learn to Draw with Emmy Award Winning Artist Mark Kistler
by Anna Guillotte August 27, 2025 Bloom & Sketch: Learn to Draw with Emmy Award Winning Artist Mark Kistler The San Diego Botanic Garden is already one of the most […]
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ART SHOP TALK: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Join Vanguard Culture for a special episode of ART SHOP TALKS featuring the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. CEO Gina Lopez shares how their innovative internship program is empowering […]
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THE BUZZ: Everyone’s Invited: Cygnet’s 2026 Lineup Celebrates Art for Every Audience
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer December 23, 2025 Cygnet Theatre announces Christopher Lysik as the 2026 recipient of the Dee Silver, M.D. Commission—bringing his new musical Songs for the Anthropocene to […]
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COMMENTARY: Montessori, Waldorf, and Stanford’s d.school Point to Design Thinking as a New Way of Learning.
But what Is It, and why does it matter for the Future of Work? by John M. Eger December 22, 2025 You may have heard the phrase “design thinking,” but what does […]
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BOLD BITES: Mushroom Consommé with Beet Strips and Chervil
by Michael A. Gardiner December 22, 2025 In Eastern Europe the classic Christmas Dinner is served on Christmas Eve rather than on Christmas day itself. With a wife of Polish […]
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Shaping Freedom Podcast: Living Fully Through Creativity Healing, and Resilience: Susanna Peredo Swap
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning producer, journalist, and filmmaker Susanna Peredo Swap—a cultural force dedicated to uplifting San Diego’s creative community. […]
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BOLD BITES: Latkes with Smoked Salmon, Pickled Blackberry, and Wasabi Cream
by Michael Gardiner December 20, 2025 This dish is the mash-up of two prototypically Jewish elements and two that definitely don’t seem to be likely suspects. But the acidity and […]
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ART SHOP TALK: The History of Joy Interview with Tatiana Sizonenko & Heath Fox
Tatiana Sizonenko and Heath Fox are influential voices within San Diego’s arts and cultural community, bringing decades of experience in art history, curatorial practice, and museum leadership to the conversation. […]
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ART SHOP TALK: The History of Joy A Conversation with Patricia Maldonado
Patricia Maldonado is a San Diego–based dance improviser, choreographer, curator, and cultural connector whose work bridges movement, performance, and community storytelling. As a key contributor to Vanguard Culture’s bi‑national programming […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Zaquia Mahler Salinas – Disco Riot
Zaquia Mahler Salinas is a San Diego-born choreographer, movement artist, educator, and arts organizer whose work expands the boundaries of contemporary dance and community practice. With a BA in Dance […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Linda Mariano- ART San Diego Contemporary Art Fair
Linda Mariano is a dedicated arts leader, curator, and advocate deeply engaged in shaping San Diego’s creative ecosystem. With extensive experience in arts programming and community-centered cultural work, Mariano has […]
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