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In addition to the aesthetic beauty and the historic importance of a work of fine art is the story that unfolds on its canvas. One can truly ‘read’ a painting as one does a book, identifying central characters and imagining the dialogue that takes place between them. Many of the true masters in art history are the great storytellers, those who stimulate our imaginations and bring their subjects to life on canvas. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the storytelling in this docent-led talk. Date | Thursday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Onlina via Zoom This is a free event open to the public, brought to you by the Timken Museum of Art. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/virtual-tour-tell-me-a-story-narratives-in-art or call (619) 239-5548.

June 7 is California’s primary election. But will voters participate? Or will the streak of low midterm voter turnout continue?

The Mexican artist answers our "El Tiny" questionnaire, and tells us about why he thinks art is the "blood of everyday life."

President Biden visited Puerto Rico, where he promised to ensure the U.S territory is better prepared for future storms.

Note: This exhibition was taken down two weeks early. "Text Me When You Get Home" is a new solo exhibition by border artist Diana Benavidez, and will be on view Mar. 12 through May 13, 2022. About the exhibition: Text Me When You Get Home explores habits and rituals adopted by women against lurking predators in public spaces. This collection of piñatas investigates objects transformed into self-defense weapons and addresses common practices embraced on a daily basis as a form of protection against sexual harassment and violence. Opening reception: Saturday, Mar. 12 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment (619) 269-1981; info@ljathenaeum.org About the artist: Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect upon her experiences growing up along the border, her identity, and culture. Her work is known for introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas including media and technology. Diana received a BA in Visual Arts from UC San Diego and her art has been exhibited in Mexico, Canada, and the US. Related links: Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram The Athenaeum on Facebook Visiting information for the AAC

The vast majority of data collected from license plate readers are unrelated to criminal investigations. But to members of law enforcement, they’re a valuable tool with countless success stories. To activists, they offer the government an unrestricted view into people’s daily lives.

The Netherlands in the 17th century ranked among the most powerful and influential countries in Europe and the world, erupting with artists of such skill and inventiveness, they continue to enthrall to this day. We are very fortunate that the Timken collection contains Dutch and Flemish masterpieces from some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Anthony van Dyck. In today’s docent-led talk, we will examine the new genres of art introduced during a period in which the inhabitants of the Netherlands became consumers of art to fill their homes - they couldn’t get enough. Art for the first time became available in the open marketplace and there were plenty of buyers for the wonderful new landscapes, still life, portraits and genre scenes of their everyday lives. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

There could be as many as half a million stray cats on county streets, according to the San Diego Humane Society. Feral cats are spayed or neutered and then released by the humane society -- and that program has recently expanded, despite critics. Meanwhile, annual inspections of nursing homes by the California Department of Public Health have resumed after being suspended in March of 2020, at the start of the pandemic. Plus, a San Diego Superior Court ruling that overturned an Oceanside ballot initiative could have widespread implications for housing development in the state.

Mandy Gunasekara, a former EPA official in the Trump administration, says climate change will be "mild and manageable." She wrote a playbook to weaken the EPA if a Republican wins the 2024 election.

In a surprising move, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced that he will not serve out the remainder of his term, and will instead retire effective February 3. Plus, veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for "presumptive" VA disability benefits last year, but a backlog of paperwork may complicate the issue. And, in our weekend arts preview, we'll take you to sculptures that are like otherworldly portals, a theatrical and puppetry take on the snowy streets of Ezra Jack Keats stories, plus some Monday night soul.