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Little Fish Comic Savvy: Festivus Edition! Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… We hope you can join us for the very last Little Fish Comic Savvy for 2022! As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115

Nintendo and Ubisoft both return to form this Autumn, while massive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil 4 get new expansions. NPR rounds up the best and biggest new games of the season.

Tax returns are used by the state government to send Californians money. But some of the people who could most use the money don’t get it — if their incomes are low, they may not be required to file taxes, and if they choose not to, they might miss out.

The Department of Visual Arts at UCSD invites you to a gathering of friends and colleagues in honor of Professor Emerita Lesley Stern's life and work. Speakers will include Lisa Cartwright, Amy Adler, Ricardo Dominguez, Daisuke Miyao, Steve Fagin, Adrian Martin, Katrin Pesch, Lisa Bloom, Chandra Mukerji, Teddy Cruz and Fonna Forman, Elana Zilberg, Ruth Wallen, Katrin Pesch, Leslie Dick, Erica David, and Vanessa Roveto. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/519091525727

President Joe Biden appointed Constance Carroll, the former chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, to the Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

Students will learn the unique storytelling and art of manga (aka., Japanese comics) by studying a variety of techniques and master artists: we'll work with pens, brushes, pencils, and other tools to create a finished manga story on high quality Bristol Board (11x17"). Materials are included in this camp’s cost. Guest lectures and critique are anticipated as well. Ages: 12+ Dates: 3/27/23 - 3/31/23, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. (15 Spots Left) Prices: $295 for one session ($265 if early registered by February 15th) Click here for more information about this camp!

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’ illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate. Exclusive Collections will share a compelling selection of artworks from "The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection" at the 212 S. Cedros Ave. #104, Solana Beach, California, Nov. 26 – Dec. 24. Hours are Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as "The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss," a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned Drouberhannis, and Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast, to name a few. Additionally, Ted’s cat was never far from his artist thoughts. He drew himself as The Cat Behind the Hat, his cat was the protagonist in several of his Secret Art paintings and, as a fun aside, many of his early advertisements and cartoons had a “cat bystander” witnessing all the action. They hinted at his adventures across the world, his reclusive sensibility despite his fame, and his penchant for the childlike fantasy and humor, which infused nearly every facet of his life. Despite the unprecedented demand during his lifetime, no limited edition artworks were ever conceived, authorized, or created until this historic project began in 1997, six years after Geisel’s death. That year, this exclusive project put into motion a series of artworks and exhibitions, which firmly established him as one of the most iconic artistic talents of the 20th century. Each of these Estate-Authorized limited editions has been adapted and reproduced from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, or sculptures. Additionally, each work bears a posthumously printed or engraved Dr. Seuss signature, identifying the work as an authorized limited edition commissioned by the Dr. Seuss Estate. In her preface to the popular coffee table book on this collection, "The Cat Behind the Hat," Audrey Geisel (Ted Geisel’s widow) writes, “I’m gratified to carry out Ted’s wishes and have these works revealed to the world.” Join us for a fascinating glimpse into the unique artistic vision of Theodor Seuss Geisel! For more information on Merry Grinchmas! The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection or Exclusive Collections Gallery, please visit https://www.ecgallery.com/events or call (800) 599-7111.

From the gallery: Local pop artist Jon Savage will open his first solo exhibition for the month of December at The Studio Door titled ‘7250’. The show will present paintings and photographs interpreted as personal stories reflecting the visual journey of his life. The title, ‘7250’ is a reference to this timeline combining his birth year ’72 and turning 50. Self-taught, Savage has been fueled by artistic creativity for as long as he can remember. He developed a fascination with media and visual arts during his childhood years. His love for photography, video editing, cinematography, acting and painting propelled his passion. Throughout his Deaf childhood, he remained devoted to educating Deaf people about the linguistic, social, political and cultural issues of the Deaf community by traveling across states and countries to share his experiences. “Art makes the stripes go around,” said the artist in reference to his pop style. In 2011, Savage began creating contemporary art paintings based on people and classical subjects that inspired him by using abstract, bright colors and a clean style. He often incorporates stripes as a base for his figurative work to unify the message of each art piece. Savage has partnered with The Studio Door previously. In addition to exhibiting his artworks, Savage curated the 2017 national exhibition titled Artistry Through Deaf Eyes. The exhibit included the works of Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists. For many patrons, it was their first introduction to DE’VIA art. DE’VIA, also known as Deaf View/Image Art, reveals the Deaf Experience usually incorporating expressions of affirmation, resistance and liberation. “As a San Diego gallerist, I get excited to see artists, like Jon, who flourish over time and not become sidetracked by the challenges of the art scene. It feels like the right moment for Jon to share his work in such a monumental way. This will be the largest solo exhibition that I’ve had the honor to have in my gallery” said The Studio Door owner Patric Stillman. ‘7250’ is on view at The Studio Door (3867 4th Avenue in the Hillcrest neighborhood) December 3 - 30, 2022. For more details, visit jonsavagegallery.com or thestudiodoor.com. Related links: Artist Jon Savage on Instagram The Studio Door on Instagram

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

The Federal reserve made a move yesterday to cool down the inflationary spiral that’s made gas, food and housing prices spike by raising the rates banks use to lend money to each other. Then, the family of a man who died in custody after a 2015 arrest in Santee has been awarded $85 million by a jury. Also, in order to meet city and state climate goals more people will have to use public transit in San Diego. Why do so few people use public transit now? Plus, the city of Oceanside at one time had a derogatory nickname: “Ocean-slime.” But now it's quickly becoming the next tourist hotspot in San Diego. And, finally, we wrap up our series on the second anniversary of COVID-19 shutdowns and event cancellations, and hear about the impact these past two years have had on live music and local music venues.