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Two essential elements of a good work of two-dimensional art - not matter what the subject and no matter whether it is realistic or abstract - are value and composition. To explore what makes a good composition, we will consider the following important ideas when creating an image: *Verticals, horizontals and diagonals; *Focal Point and the Rule of Thirds; and *Overall design: triangular or circular. During the session, participants will sketch and make preliminary designs for three artworks. Please visit the website for required materials for this session and to register. RSVP at: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego New Music presents a unique program curated by Zane Alexander and generously underwritten by Julia S. Falk, Ph.D. at the Athenaeum Art Center. The Holy Ghost is an improvisation directed by Zane Alexander and interpreted by an ensemble of fourteen outstanding musicians from San Diego. The diverse cast of musicians of all ages and musical backgrounds will come together and be given the tools to make something beautiful and unpredictable. Simplicity, trust, and choices are what The Holy Ghost is invested in. Soprano sax soloist Ryan Ebaugh and curator Zane Alexander will guide the band through this multimovement structured improvisation, spotlighting the unique voices of San Diego's instrumentalists.

Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 swept the night, while celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Jordan Peele, Timothée Chalamet and Simu Liu added star power to the frenetic Awards show.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging state legislators to make progress on climate change before the end of the current legislative session. Then, as cases of monkeypox climb and health officials scramble to contain the outbreaks, one veteran journalist sees the similarities from covering the HIV/AIDS crisis almost four decades ago. And for our weekend arts preview, we hear about some new art openings and closings, music and theater about Paris, and even some outdoor jazz.

Miley Cyrus, SZA, Billie Eilish and others had a big night. But once again, the music industry found itself in the long shadow of Taylor Swift, who won album of the year and announced a new project.

From the organizers: The Rosin Box Project (TRBP), San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company, is opening their 2023 Season: Impulse with Empower. A trailblazing female-led program coinciding with Women’s History Month, featuring three new works choreographed by Resident Artists Lauren Flower, Bethany Green, and Carly Topazio, to be presented at The Light Box Theater in Liberty Station. Performances are Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Also, a special immersive-performance-style event featuring Bethany Green's new work will be presented on Monday, March 27 at 7:30pm. There will also be a Virtual Stream of the full program on March 25 at 7 p.m. (PST). TRBP thrives on expanding the definition of what dance is—who it’s made for and by—while presenting world-class dancers and choreography in an unfiltered and authentic space. Empower spotlights female choreographers that are evolving the art form with their own unique artistic voices. Receptions will follow the March 23 and 24 performances, giving attendees the opportunity to meet and mingle with the company artists, and an Artist Talk-Back (Q&A) will follow the March 25 performance, allowing the choreographers to speak about their work in more detail. Related links: The Rosin Box Project on Facebook The Rosin Box Project on Instagram

Premieres Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Watch ROADSHOW's thrilling and chilling appraisals, including a MAD Issue 8 complete "Frank N. Stein" story, a German wax-head doll, and a Georgian & Victorian mourning jewelry collection. Dare to guess the top $80,000 to $120,000 find!

We invite you to In The Bag's first installment of SYNERGY, designed for our community to gather outside of a club and in an environment where we aim to balance our physical and spiritual bodies. Hosted in partnership with wellness-focused non-profit Namastay Sober, SYNERGY 1.0 will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Quartyard (1301 Market Street, San Diego). A leader in the conscious arts, Megan Kenson will guide the event from start to finish, including a cacao ceremony, meditation and a gentle vinyasa flow suitable for all levels. There will also be a variety of local vendors and light music. SYNERGY 1.0 kicks off Namastay Sober’s Sobruary Challenge, a month-long community experience to reconnect with yourself and get out of your comfort zone. The challenge encourages refraining from alcohol and drugs, or another habit that disconnects you like doom scrolling or bingeing tv, for the month of February to show solidarity for those navigating recovery. Namastay Sober believes that “through connection, we can overcome addiction together.” Join Namastay Sober’s month of mindfulness to sustain consistent daily conscious healthy living here! A portion of proceeds from SYNERGY 1.0 will be donated to Namastay Sober to support people in recovery through yoga and fitness studio scholarships, free community classes and wellness-focused sober events. Event schedule: ‣ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Check-In ‣ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Kick-Off, Cacao, Meditation, Yoga ‣ 01:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mix & Mingle, Music & Vendors Details: ‣ Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. ‣ In case of rain, SYNERGY 1.0 will be rescheduled. ‣ This event has a no refunds policy.

"Wildlife in Art" will be on display Nov. 2 to Dec. 9, 2022 at Foothills Art Association in Porter Hall. The reception and awards will take place November 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Awards at 5:30 p.m.) Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Foothills Art Association on Facebook + Instagram

Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.