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Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 18 for an artist talk with Christopher Cozier, an artist featured in our newest special exhibition Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. Christopher Cozier’s work as an artist, writer and curator aims to explore and affect conventional readings of the Caribbean, revealing alternative narratives and interpretations. Investigating the relationship between contemporary and historical conditions in his drawing, prints and installations, Cozier often sets up actions in response to new places and enlists mundane everyday objects along the way.  Guarantee your entry for the artist talk with a sliding scale donation that supports the programming and operations at MCASD. Choose your contribution on a sliding scale: $2, $5, or $10. Members can RSVP for free. Walk-in access remains complimentary, subject to availability. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized travel with his 1957 guidebook Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, has died at 95, his daughter confirmed Monday.

As part of the Playhouse’s commitment to being a home for artists to develop new plays and musicals, Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley created the DNA New Work Series in 2013. DNA offers playwrights and directors the opportunity to develop a script by providing rehearsal time, space and resources, culminating in public readings. This process gives audiences a closer look at the play development process, while allowing the Playhouse to develop work and foster relationships with both established and up-and-coming playwrights. Learn more about the series here. DNA 2023 LINEUP WEEK 1 Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 "Suburban Black Girl" By Zakiya Young Directed by Jacole Kitchen 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 2 Zakiya Young is the poster child for racial reconciliation. She code switches with lightning speed. White sorority? Like, no prob. A Black and Latino church with a white pastor? She’ll praise God in Spanish! Broadway? Is it color blind casting or an all-Black show? Doesn’t matter because this suburban Black girl has mastered the art of being ‘non-threatening.’ But when COVID lockdowns put a spotlight on police killing unarmed Black people, everything she suppressed begins seeping out like an infected wound. "Human Museum" By Miyoko Conley Directed by Jesca Prudencio 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec 3 Set in a future where humans have gone extinct, Human Museum follows a group of robots on Earth that run a museum dedicated to organizing the physical and digital artifacts of human life. On the centenary of human extinction, a sudden radio call upends everything the robots thought they knew about the last days of humanity. Human Museum explores what we will leave behind when we’re gone, and who will carry on our legacy. "59 Acres" Created by Marike Splint In collaboration with Jonathan Snipes and Stewart Blackwood 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec 1 12:00 p.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 3 Marike Splint’s new piece is a site-specific, immersive soundwalk that uses the environment around La Jolla Playhouse as its canvas. Layered with disarming metaphors, historical details, and personal musings, 59 Acres takes you on a meditation through the physical, cultural and geographical landscapes we inhabit, while searching for the extraordinary in the mundane. WEEK 2 Dec. 5-10 "McNeal" Written and Directed by Ayad Akhtar 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec 7 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 9 Good writers borrow, great writers steal. Jacob McNeal is one of the greatest writers, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, plenty of old axes to grind, stage 2 liver failure and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence. Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar’s new play is a keenly-observed and wickedly smart examination of the inescapable humanity – and increasing inhumanity – of our stories. "To Red Tendons" By Peter Kim George Directed by Kat Yen 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 8 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec 10 We still don’t know how to talk about what happened in Los Angeles on April 29, 1992, and it’s a problem. A group of young actors come together to re-enact a “primal scene” from the Los Angeles unrest in 1992 using elements of group psychotherapy. Why don’t liberals acknowledge American empire? How do the unseen parts of empire structure what is visible? We’re just trying to live. To Red Tendons deals with seething anger turned inward, and a desire for reconciliation.  "Sound Place Love" Created by Braden Abraham and Gordon Hempton Based on recordings by Gordon Hempton, The Sound Tracker Directed by Braden Abraham 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec 5 and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 6 A Without Walls work-in-progress! Sound Place Love is a captivating, immersive audio installation about celebrated sound artist Gordon Hempton, known as The Sound Tracker. Gordon spent decades capturing disappearing natural environments across the Earth, using a specialized microphone that emulates human hearing. Distilled from hundreds of hours of personal recordings and interviews, this project shares some of his most beautiful and engaging recordings around the globe and his personal struggle with hearing loss. Be the first audience to experience this moving auditory voyage, exploring how we perceive and appreciate the art of listening. Reserve free tickets All DNA readings are general admission seating. Tickets are free and reservations are required. Some shows may sell out. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse: website | Instagram | Facebook

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at the highest in more than two decades. Investors are betting it will start to lower rates at its next meeting in September.

U.S. employers added more than a quarter million jobs in September, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. Here's what to know about the data.

North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.

The new legislation would lower the financial penalty for some employers and compel them to correct violations.

Police in Waterbury, Conn., allege the man's stepmother locked him in his room with limited food and water for over 20 years, until he started a fire using hand sanitizer, printer paper and a lighter.

Learn to Macrame’ today! September 21, 10 a.m. - Noon Come learn the ropes (ha ha!) and join us for a macramé plant hanger class! These plant hangers are fun to make and perfect for any home decor, whether you’re going for a boho chic look or simply just want to add a touch of nature to a room. Did you know that plants filter the air in your living space? The more plants, the cleaner the air you breathe! Come learn this mindful making technique today and you’ll see why it’s been popular for so many decades now! Materials are provided in the class fee (except for the plant). Bring your pot with you if you have a specific size to fit! No experience necessary. Ages 11+ welcome and ages 8-10 with an adult! • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Spill the Beans’ Seaport Village location is hosting a permanent jewelry pop-up on Friday, March 29th! The popular coffee and bagel spot will be partnering with Haus of Serotonin, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 p.m., to sell handmade chains to store customers for $10 off the original price. And for Spill the Beans’ fanatics, Haus of Serotonin will be naming one of their chains after the Basic Sitch drink, a dope take on the classic caramel macchiato, created with a blend of caramel sauce, vanilla syrup, milk, and espresso. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram