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Union Hall Gallery Presents "Inspiration": A Solo Exhibition by Vira Ustianska Exhibition Details: Title: "Inspiration" Date: May 3 - June 1, 2025 Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, Suite 201, San Diego, CA Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: info@unionhallgallery.org or call: (619) 202-0711 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher. She has a master’s degree in painting in Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art, where she studied at the portrait-genre workshop under the guidance of professors Victor Chaus and Vasily Ganotskiy. Among her many accolades, she has been a curator of the Drawing Studio at the National Union of Artists of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia. In 2017 she opened a studio of academic painting ‘V-ART’ and taught painting, drawing, plastic anatomy, coloring, and composition at the collegiate level. In 2022, she was evacuated to the USA due to the war in Ukraine. Over the past 2 years she has created around 300 paintings, and takes part in art shows throughout San Diego. “I think it is, like musical notes, that in painting, we do not have borders, we do not have words, and we have Inspiration… Pure Inspiration is indescribable; you can just feel and take it. That’s precisely why I would like to share these paintings, which were created in San Diego County and reflect the light and landscapes that inspire me every day. It is my goal to build a bridge between the modern impressionistic paintings I have created here in California with South-East Ukrainian Impressionistic Art and Inspire us all to live and feel life!” Visit: unionhallgallery.org/exhibitions/ Vira Ustianska on Facebook / Instagram

Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.

In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, politicians are taking to the same non-political podcasts to reach a new audience.

Shelter to Soldier, in proud partnership with Foundation for Women Warriors, is excited to announce its third annual Sisterhood of Service event, presented by L’Auberge Del Mar. Taking place on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014), this event is a heartfelt celebration recognizing the strength, resilience, and service of women veterans and active-duty military women. Created to foster connection, empowerment, and community, Sisterhood of Service provides a welcoming space for women who have served, and continue to serve, our country. The day will begin with an all-levels yoga session, followed by refreshments, networking opportunities, and access to resources tailored to the needs of women veterans. Attendees will also enjoy a catered lunch, hear from an inspirational guest speaker, and participate in an interactive goal-setting workshop. Admission is free for women veterans and active-duty military members, but an RSVP is required. To learn more or to register, please visit: https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/event/women-veterans-event-sisterhood-in-service/. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit: https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. About Foundation for Women Warriors: Foundation for Women Warriors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to serve women veterans and their children so that their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world. Our programs prevent homelessness and enhance the personal and economic wellbeing of women veterans by addressing the growing needs of the increasing population of military women transitioning to civilian life.  Visit: https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/ Shelter to Soldier on Facebook / Instagram Foundation for Women Warriors on Facebook / Instagram

In her inaugural speech at County Administration Center's west lawn, the District 1 representative said she is "ready to lead" on pressing issues ranging from the South Bay sewage crisis to more housing.

George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.

The American Cornhole League hosts its championship tournament in South Carolina. The league's chief strategy officer, Trey Ryder, spoke to Morning Edition about the sport's growing popularity

Celebrate our local communities active in fishing and the production of seafood. The Kumeyaay, Spanish, Mexican, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and more. "Harvesting the Ocean" is Maritime Museum of San Diego's latest exhibit embraces San Diego's longstanding association with the ocean as a source of food, a driver for the local fishing economy, and a foundation for the creation of vibrant community identities. Open daily, and included with general admission. San Diego Maritime Museum on Facebook / Instagram

A coalition of 16 states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit that the Trump administration is trying to effectuate a national ban on gender-affirming care for youth by intimidating hospitals and doctors.

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – noon. July 14–18 (5 days, 15 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Sculptural relief combines the dimensionality of sculpture with the compositional demands of drawing to create an exciting artistic challenge. In this course we will work from a model in order to study the way a portrait can be compressed from full dimensionality into low- and mid-relief. Materials: Clay and boards included with the materials fee paid to instructor on first day of class. Max students: 12 $250/270 + $28–60 materials fee paid to instructor ($28–40 for clay (depending on type selected); $20 for boards [optional]). Students currently enrolled in UCSD: $125 + $28–60 materials fee paid to instructor ($28–40 for clay (depending on type selected); $20 for boards [optional]).