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When does text become art? How does the use of words in artwork impact the whole? Join us on Friday, June 16 for a discussion on Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s "Home Economics" (1997) and Ed Ruscha’s "Ace" (1962). Then, using a found poetry activity to help spark ideas, incorporate text and traditional or modern calligraphy to create text-and-image-based artwork. Participants may attend this single session and create standalone artwork, or attend multiple sessions. The artwork from this session can be added to a handmade artist’s book during the final session. This workshop is part of Reflections, an eight-session workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. Learn from trained Museum educators about Contemporary art, and together with friends, share inspired connections and tell your personal story through art. Only 15 spots available. Can't join us for these dates? MCASD will host additional Reflections series through 2024. Reflections is generously supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: Moondaddy performs a pre-release show at Soda Bar, alongside other acts Jackie Medoza and more. Moondaddy is helmed by multi-instrumentalist Cara Potiker, and the upcoming album "Poet Lies" will come out Aug. 18 on the Volar Records label. Moondaddy's sound is indie, moody and dreamy, evoking Beach House or Cocteau Twins with a synthed-out shoegaze sonic depth. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: moondaddy record release show! Indie dream pop artist moondaddy first began in singer/songwriter Cara Potiker’s San Diego bedroom, dreamt up as a pressure valve for the existential dread of the 2020 lockdown. During that time Potiker began diving deep into analog audio, spending hours in her bedroom songwriting and making physical demo tapes.After pairing with Texas-based producer El Cosmophonico (real name Manuel Calderon), Potiker began transforming those demo tapes into expansive reverb-soaked odysseys with her forthcoming debut album, Poet Lies. Also performing are Jackie Mendoza, Omo Cloud and The Slashes. This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID. Related links: Moondaddy on Instagram Soda Bar on Instagram

Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel paramilitaries a year ago, experts estimate over 14,000 people have been killed and millions displaced and facing starvation.

The upcoming immersive "Elvis Evolution" experience in London employs everything from cutting edge AI to a 200-year-old magic trick.

President Biden's State of the Union speech on Thursday night will be his opportunity to challenge his critics while offering additional clarity on how he would approach his second term.

New Village Arts partners with the Oceanside Theatre Company to co-produce Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods," directed by Kristianne Kurner. Interwoven through fairy tales is the story of a baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch. Sondheim’s songs, seamlessly melded to James Lapine’s text, are perfect expressions of the complications of living in modern society and the difficult choices we encounter on the paths of our lives. "Into The Woods" will transform the Oceanside Theatre Company’s stage into a magic land where almost anything can (and does) happen. Previews: March 18 – 25 Opening Night: March 26 Performances: March 27 – May 1 Visit the website for tickets. Full schedule: Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. + 7:30 Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. New Village Arts on Facebook + Instagram / Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook + Instagram

The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids to the materials that make art.

A lifetime love of basketball and sports blended with artivist (artist & activist) Jim Moreno’s social justice leanings prepared him to respect Coach Greg Popovich’s outrage at some of our nation’s leaderlessness and insouciance to suffering and injustice. Coach Popovich broke ranks with staying silent in many press conferences after games to denounce injustice, the murdering of our children in our schools, and power’s reluctance to challenge the status quo on military assault rifles. A basketball coach, he didn’t talk about his team’s loss in one press conference, Coach Pop addressed the cowardliness and selfishness of legislators who shy away from gun control legislation so as not to lose votes and paychecks. How does this poetry class for beginning or seasoned poets inspire participants to write original political poems. Moreno answers, “There are more of us like Coach Pop who are sick and tired of the carnage. There are more of us that would like to find a language to speak out against the greed that robs families of their children, of their children’s lives. I can teach anyone to write poetry from this genre by following the wisdom of those on whose shoulders we stand, poets who came before us.” Audre Lorde said, “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less & less important whether I am afraid.” June Jordan said, “To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself. And that’s political, in the most profound way… Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” Or President Kennedy, who quoted poet Robert Frost, when he said, “When power leads men towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses. For art establishes the basic human truth which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment.” This three-hour class for beginning or seasoned poets will be divided into two ninety-minute segments. The first segment includes poetry prompts and film clips from some poets who resonate with Coach Pop: local poet Alfred Williams, Joe Milosch, and Rudy Francisco. We’ll also review some of Coach Pop’s press conferences as well as press conferences of Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors. The second segment will include some national and international poets like Robert Bly, June and Audre, Sandra Cisneros, and Pablo Neruda. The poets chosen from these two segments will include the above poets and poets who are inspirational in the hopes that class participants will also be inspired to write original poems in a Container of respect and dignity, no matter the culture or color of skin. We stand on the shoulders of June Jordan when we live and write from her quote: “What’s important about poetry in the context of leadership is that most of the time, power has to do with dominance. But poetry is never about dominance. Poetry is powerful but it cannot even aspire to dominate anyone. It means making a connection. That’s what it means.”

KPBS Midday Edition got a sneak peek of the convention floor during preview night. Plus, a look at the more literary side of the convention and book fandoms. And off-site events to check out this weekend that don’t require a badge.