Lux is open late for wine, music, merriment, and a chance to meet artist-in-residence Alison Moritsugu and view her work. In conjunction with SEZIO, we are proud to present indie rock trio, CALICO HORSE, who recently released their debut album, "Mirror." Come, support, listen!

Blackout Party in the Atari Lounge

The SD ART PRIZE is dedicated to the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city and a building block of the lifestyle of its residents. Conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultural life, this annual award honors artistic expression. The SD ART PRIZE, a cash prize with exhibition opportunities, spotlights three established San Diego artists and three emerging artists each season whose outstanding achievements in the field of Visual Arts merit the recognition.

Jamuel Saxson performs

LUIS DE JESUS SEMINAL PROJECTS is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by BRIAN DICK, titled Me Me Me, opening November 22 through December 27, 2008. An artist's reception will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 6 to 9 PM. Using a post-studio style of practice, Brian Dick continues to examine his apparent fascination with self identity through self portraiture. Referring to his work methods as 'playful,' he compares his process to a science project: "It's the building of it that's interesting; it seems that most of my ideas start with my body and then collapse into a push/pull play of self." Brian Dick's ongoing exploration into identity is seen throughout all his performative/interventionist works. Investigating self-identity and what it means by using different materials and processes and activating different ideas, he starts with his body as the center point and moves outward into different directions according to how he feels at the moment. In past works, this has taken the form of Dick and a partner engaged in a boxing match, wearing oversized crocheted afghan gloves and afghan heads (that completely block sight and sound) with cell phones strapped underneath to their ears (Boxing Love), a museum "mascot" created from secondhand materials found at local thrift stores (Nationwide Museum Mascot Project), and playful temporary sculptures (surrogates) created out of bedding--blankets, quilts and pillows--that serve double-duty in a daily ritual of making his bed differently each day (Making My Bed). Brian Dick often documents his experimental works in photography, film, video, sculpture, and on the Internet.

Anti-Monday League Presents: The Gift Curse, Die Sabotage and The Subadons

91X Loudspeaker presents three local rock acts: Stripes and Lines, This Holiday Life and Sayvinyl

My Brightest Diamond with 'Clare and the Reasons'

COMMUNE WEDNESDAYS is a monthly event featuring a collection of local bands, DJ's, fashion designers and artists. So come dance, booze and schmooze while joining COMMUNE in supporting local talent at one of your favorite neighborhood bars.

The Moviegoers, Da Bears, Calico Horse, and Hotel St. George

Aimee Mann comes to San Diego and performs a Christmas show w/ some special surprise guests.

Jorge Tellaeche v. Wes Bruce // Music by Joel P West

Tom Morello of 'Rage Against the Machine' and 'Audioslave' takes the stage as a front man of 'The Nightwatchmen' at The Belly Up.

During the 1980’s the Chinese government attempted to create their very own slanty-eyed Communist-loving Hulk Hogan. However, the experiment failed, and Jasper Wong was thus born. As a small child, Jasper spent much of his time attempting to grow chest hair through mental telepathy and Kung Fu chopping small babies with his dainty Asian fists. As years passed, he learned to accept his genetic hairless deformities, and instead focused his time drawing portraits of the A-Team. Today, Jasper Wong has a frosty illustration style that developed around an odd and unhealthy obsession with the color pink, Mr. T, and magical laser beams. Yet somehow it all combines into his own unique clash of Asian-influenced pop culture on paper. Jasper has had shows in Japan, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, France, London, Chicago, Hawaii and San Diego and has recently been selected by Archive magazine as one of the 200 Best Illustrators worldwide. He has also been featured in prestigious art publications such as Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, and American illustration. This is a great way to end the year, so don’t miss this truly unique show!