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Join us for Live Music on the Piazza with awesome local artists! Grab food and cocktails from our stations and enjoy it on our outdoor patio or the Piazza della Famiglia. Order Food and drinks from select stations through online ordering! Dog-Friendly Patio! Free to attend. Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ratpack Reborn

“Art is a mirror held up to the society which birthed it, a whisper from long ago history. It is a code message sent to a timeless future: this is who we were; what we believed; what we valued.” — Linda Blair This lecture will be a meditation on Jan Vermeer, an artist celebrated in literature and movies today, but after his death, forgotten until the 1850s, when a French art critic stumbled upon a masterpiece (View of Delft) by a mysterious artist he thought might be named Meer and devoted the rest of his life to searching out more “Meers.” Today, of course, Vermeer’s crystalline cubes of light-filled space, masterful reflections, and enigmatic, contemplative women make him one of the most revered painters in art history. About Linda Blair: Linda Blair has taught art history for many years, at the La Jolla Athenaeum and UC San Diego Osher; she was a docent at The Cloisters. She holds a BA from Mills College and an MA from USD. She is an active volunteer at UC San Diego, dedicated to raising scholarship funds. Tickets: $16/21 The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture.

Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 from 4–6 p.m. Jean Krumbein (life drawing) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

Friday, September 13, 2024 from 4–6 PM Esteban Saltos (paper arts) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

Grab your flashlights and get ready for an adventure to learn about the fascinating plants and animals that thrive at night with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Campers will learn about nocturnal plants and animals and how they live in the dark through hands-on STREAM activities and crafts. November 25 - 27 Ages: 4 - 7 years old Registration: Members- $195 | Non-members: $220 Last day of registration: November 11 San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, October 19 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for this hands-on exploration of glass dipping pens! In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn the letterforms and strokes of American Cursive handwriting while experimenting with a unique writing tool. Whether you're a beginner or have some cursive experience, this workshop offers a fun and creative way to enhance your handwriting skills. Glass pens provide a distinctive and enjoyable writing experience, and you'll leave with a set of new skills and techniques to continue your cursive journey. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is for students of all levels interested in writing and/or journaling techniques. In this 3-hour session, we will cover Basic American Cursive: Start with the foundational techniques of American Cursive handwriting, focusing on smooth, flowing letterforms. Color Variations: Experiment with different colors using glass pens to add vibrant and creative touches to your writing. Drawing Techniques: Uncover how to use the glass pen for simple yet expressive drawing techniques that complement your cursive work. Materials included: Guide sheets Paper Ink A glass pen to use during the workshop Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com

Meet on Thursdays — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept 2, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct 17 Join us for our Intermediate Copperplate Calligraphy 4-week class and take your Calligraphy skills to the next level. We will go beyond the basics, exploring letter connections, variations of letters, spacing and page layout. You will receive detailed guides and drills to assist you in your practice. This class will provide the tools and techniques needed to advance your Copperplate skills. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend: This course is designed for those who have a basic understanding of Copperplate and want to refine their technique and deepen their knowledge. In this 4 Week Class, we will cover: Letter Connections: Master the art of smooth and fluid transitions between letters. Variations of Letters: Explore different styles and variations to add personal flair to your writing. Spacing and Layout: Learn how to achieve balanced and aesthetically pleasing text arrangements. Drills: Engage in targeted exercises designed to improve your copperplate script and consistency. Materials included: Guides Ink Paper Materials NOT included: Calligraphy pen (straight or oblique) Nibs Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com

Join us for Blue/Blue, a double feature screening of "The Blue Description Project" (BDP) (2024) by Liza Sylvestre and Christopher Jones, created in collaboration with Dr. Sarah Hayden of Voices in the Gallery, and "Notes on Blue" (2015) by Moyra Davey. We encourage arriving early to grab refreshments from The Kitchen before entering the museum. No RSVP required. Entry will be first come first serve. Schedule 5PM: Doors Open 5:30PM: Introductions 5:50PM: Screenings begin. Christopher Robert Jones, Liza Sylvestre, Sarah Hayden, Blue Description Project, 2024. Digital movie, captions, 1h20m Moyra Davey, Notes on Blue, 2015. Color video with sound, 28m About The Blue Description Project (2024) The Blue Description Project (BDP) (2024) is an audio description and captioning project—produced by Crip*—Cripistemology and the Arts in collaboration with Voices in the Gallery— that engages Derek Jarman's Blue (1993) via expanded and critical accessibility. As Jarman wrote in Chroma (1994): “If I have overlooked something you hold precious—write it in the margin.” BDP takes up this invitation by creating a new, experimental iteration of Blue on the 30th anniversary of its release and Jarman’s death. The BDP iteration features creative captions and audio description that have been sourced from numerous contributors. It attempts to convey, express, engage, respond, evoke, articulate, replicate, translate, transmogrify, channel, and transcend what Blue is/was/could be. Audio Description Only version: HERE (PW: 5JGEfbWgFN62GNP) About Notes on Blue (2015) Moyra Davey's new 28-minute video is a lyrical film essay that interweaves various biographies-including those of Derek Jarman, poet Anne Sexton, writer Jorge Luis Borges, and the artist herself-to explore blindness, color, and identity.

Mexico is accusing the gunmakers of aiding and abetting the gushing pipeline of military-style weapons from the U.S. to Mexican cartels.

Fridays, March 7 - 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His assistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years younger than her boss's car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions.