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President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.

Love is brewing. Join us every weekend in February (including January 31) for Valentine’s Afternoon Tea in the Lobby Lounge. Indulge in fine teas, delicate pastries, and perfectly paired bites—an elegant way to toast to friendship, romance, and sweet connections. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

This history play chronicles the political turmoil in England, focusing on the power struggles among nobles, the rise of the Duke of York, and the rebellion led by Jack Cade, all while King Henry VI remains weak and ineffective. Bill Glaser is our director. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

California has a persistent shortage of qualified teachers. New programs offer a solution, though they are still relatively small in scale.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & November 6, from 6-8:30 p.m., with last class 6-9 p.m. In this 5-week wheel-throwing course, Ceramicist Briena Chavez guides students looking to build a solid foundation in ceramics while progressively developing their skills. This class is perfect for beginners and those who want to refine their techniques through a guided approach. Throughout the course, students will learn fundamental throwing techniques, trimming, altering forms, and glazing, gaining confidence on the wheel while creating functional pottery. Each week introduces a new skill that builds on the previous one, ensuring steady growth and mastery of key pottery concepts. Students gain hands-on experience with throwing and understanding of clay behavior from start to finish, as well as confidence in being on the wheel and a deeper knowledge of glaze choices and surface treatments. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

University City High School Performing Arts presents Thornton Wilder's moving play about everyday life, love and death, in "Our Town." As the omniscient narrator says; "There's something way deep that's eternal about every human being."

07. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air Kevin Inman Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. October 25 (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location (either Kensington, Mission Hills or Loma Portal) $90/$110 Back by popular demand! Join Halloween-obsessive Kevin Inman for a pumpkin-spiced painting session in the streets of San Diego. We will paint in San Diego’s top Halloween décor spot of 2025 (if you know, you know) after extensive research by our intrepid teacher. Costumes strongly encouraged; candy provided. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, appreciate nature, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and letting go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. (I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts.) Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: Stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, size 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” for longer projects. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Make Ceramic Holiday Ornaments together! 2 Saturdays: Build Ornaments on November 8, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. & Glaze on November 22, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 13+ welcome, or 6+ years with adult! In this 2-part workshop, adults and children discover the fun of working with clay…together! Learn the slab-building technique and then roll, cut, and shape your own ornaments while playing with textures and designs. Each person will create a small set of three holiday ornaments—perfect for decorating your home for the season or gifting to someone special! After two weeks, you will return for a short glazing class to apply color to your ornaments! All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take home your handmade creations after they’re fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the interest list to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the interest list to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Ceramics | Adult & Child Ceramic Holiday Ornaments San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook