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Black Rootedness, A Poetry Reading

Black Rootedness, A Poetry Reading

An exploration of the themes of home, love, collective memory, and strong women, Black Rootedness, A Poetry Reading builds community across continents through verse. Inspired by the anthology Black Rootedness: 54 Poets from Africa to America, edited by Karla Brundage of the West Oakland to West Africa project, this poetry reading features writers from California to Kenya. Join Karla Brundage and Oceanside’s Rameses Setekh of Sown in Truth Orations as they host on Saturday, December 10 at the Oceanside Theatre Company at the Brooks, 217 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside. Gather early for community and coffee at 10 am followed by the poetry reading at 11 am. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 door. OceansideTheatre.org.

Hunt For Art

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.

Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.

You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.

You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.

A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!

Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.)  You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.

Holiday Open Mic & Merriment

Create community and network with other musically-minded friends and family as we celebrate our collective talents and achievements!

Meet our team and enjoy original music, as we make the holiday season truly ‘festive’ with warmth and light. Bring your own instrument, borrow one of ours, sing, or just sit back and relax. Hosted at our Music Wellness Center, snacks and refreshments provided. It’s free, although donations are welcome.

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Walk in anytime.

RSVP requested, not required. All ages and abilities welcome!

If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible to you and your family, please contact us at community@resoundingjoyinc.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pop Up Creative Arts Cafe

A day of art, music, and poetry featuring performances and work by service members and veterans, open mic, and interactive experiences for all ages!

Free | 10:00 – 2:00 | Family-friendly
Onsite food trucks and free parking.

A collaboration between the San Diego Opera, Combat Arts San Diego, Vets Community Connections, San Diego Veterans Coalition, VetArt, So Say We All, and MusicWorx, hosted by Resounding Joy at the Music Wellness Center.

This event is part of Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the state and local arts agencies with administrative support provided by Americans for the Arts. Creative Forces® is a registered trademark of the National Endowment for the Arts.