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Ian McKellen plays a brutal theater critic in a new film. That sent our own film critic back into the archives, musing about portrayals of critics on screen.

About the exhibit: Featuring artwork by Alexa Vasquez, this exhibition will highlight the experiences of undocumented queer immigrants that migrated to the U.S. as children and came of age in the country. As undocumented queer immigrants, they experience a double marginalization in which they must navigate both xenophobic and homophobic violence. Their queer identities marginalize them within undocumented immigrant communities, who frequently hold homophobic beliefs. Similarly, their undocumented status excludes them from many queer communities, who are often opposed to undocumented immigration despite their otherwise liberal politics. Consequently, undocumented queer immigrants cautiously and strategically choose how and when to be out about their sexuality and/or immigration status. While this double marginality undoubtedly positions undocumented queer immigrants as one of the most vulnerable communities within the immigrant population in the U.S. and the country writ large, many undocumented queer artists are also using their lived experiences to politically empower their communities. Read more from curator M. Lilliana Ramirez and the artists here. About the artist: Alexa Vasquez is a trans woman of color and child migrant from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in painting, writing, and fashion. Her work is autobiographical, poetic and political and her visual artworks are inspired by Oaxaca, by the experience of a migrant longing to make it back home. Her writings are memories of growing up in an immigrant household, leaving home, transitioning, and exploring trans womanhood. Related programming: EXHIBITION CELEBRATION Saturday, June 8, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Reserve your tickets to celebrate with us on (Members free, Visitors $15) OFF THE WALL Thursday, July 25, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m. Reserve your tickets for the next installment of OMA's conversation series that brings community leaders together with artists and curators to discuss current affairs which impact the health and well being of our region now and in the future. ($15 Visitors, $10 Members, $5 Artist Alliance / Students) Related links: Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA): website | Instagram | Facebook

While well-intentioned, the first several states attempting to divert food waste from landfills and incinerators posted just a 20% success rate, according to a study published Friday.

Donald Trump has echoed a new iteration of a conspiracy theory that has taken root in the GOP that falsely claims there is a plan to bring nonwhite immigrants to the U.S. to replace white voters.

Congolese athletes Mireille Nganga and sprinter Emmanuel Grace Mouambako, as well as a guide accompanying Mouambako, were reported missing shortly after competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

The 26-year-old left Thursday night's game after he leaned headfirst into a tackle and added to an already worrying history of brain injury, prompting fans and former players to urge his retirement.

Oolong Gallery Presents "Sembrando un Jardín" A Solo Exhibition by Peruvian Painter Sylvia Fernández Oolong Gallery is thrilled to announce the upcoming solo exhibition "Sembrando un Jardín" by Peruvian painter Sylvia Fernández. This exhibition marks the final showcase in the gallery's current raw form before the warehouse undergoes significant construction and division. The show will be held from May 18 to June 9, 2024 with an opening reception Saturday May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Oolong Gallery, including an event to follow in celebration of the parallel exhibition in the foyer gallery by graphite artist Christina Hendershaw. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. + by appt Sylvia Fernández, who relocated to Oceanside, California in 2022, brings a deeply personal and visceral body of work to the former glass building. Her latest series, "Sembrando un Jardín" (Sowing a Garden), reflects a studio practice of rediscovering nature and establishing a sense of belonging in a new environment. Her oil paintings present lush scenes, femme lurking and a wild jungle of green splendor. The work has taken San Diego by storm in a matter of two years. This large scale solo includes an appropriate bigger installation of paintings for the first time in the US, and a fitting final treatment to this raw industrial space. It comes in a timely manner as her first inclusion in the LA art world recently commenced at the allied gallery La Loma Projects, Highland Park in a group show. "Moving and relocating comes with a load of unexpected emotions. Leaving your habitat and relying on memories every day to not feel lost is a tough and pleasant constant mental exercise," says Fernández. "In a deep, calm, alert way, I’ve seen time pass by and let myself grow here. 'Sembrando un Jardín' is the awareness of the beginning of a new path, the poetic exercise where intimate emotions transfer to universal ideas of belonging." The exhibition explores the symbiotic relationships between humans and nature, illustrating how new connections can foster growth and hope. Fernández's work brilliantly captures the delicate interplay of light, color, and form, inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationships with the natural world. About Sylvia Fernández Born in Lima, Perú in 1978, Sylvia Fernández graduated with a gold medal from Escuela Superior de Arte Corriente Alterna in 2002. Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally, including recent shows such as "Dream Syndication" at La Loma Projects in Los Angeles, CA (2024), "Shape Shifting" at Two Rooms in San Diego, CA (2023), and "New Islands" at Tyger Tyger Gallery in Asheville, NC (2023). Since moving to San Diego in 2022, Fernández continues to explore the abstract boundaries of the mind and body in relation to nature. CV About Oolong Gallery Oolong Gallery is a contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists. Located in North County San Diego, CA, the gallery provides a platform for artists to engage with the community, speak to next generations and inspire better art collecting. Oolong Art Gallery on Instagram info@oolongallery.com

Oolong Gallery Presents "What is Built" - A Solo Exhibition by Christina Hendershaw Oolong Gallery is pleased to announce "What is Built," a solo exhibition by graphite artist and San Diego native Christina Hendershaw. This captivating exhibition will be displayed in the foyer gallery at Oolong from May 18 to June 9, 2024, offering a unique exploration of the ephemeral nature of urban structures in the form of graphite works on paper. This exhibition marks the final showcase in the gallery's current raw form before the warehouse undergoes significant construction and division. Please join us for the opening reception Saturday May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Oolong Gallery, including an event to follow in celebration of the parallel show in the warehouse by Peruvian oil painter Sylvia Fernández. Before a foundation is poured or a beam erected, the conceptual framework of our cities materializes in the realm of imagination. These nascent structures, which eventually manifest as tangible entities, exist in a liminal state—simultaneously solid and elusive. Once built, they seamlessly blend into the fabric of our daily existence, often going unnoticed until moments of construction or demolition draw our attention. Hendershaw’s meticulous graphite drawings capture this delicate balance between presence and invisibility, examining the experience of spatial perception and collective memory. "These imagined structures straddle the line between solidity and intangibility," says Hendershaw. "Their presence is so pervasive, so assumed, that they often go unnoticed—perceived as indestructible and unyielding." Through ethereal and abstract representations of recently constructed ruins, Hendershaw’s work obscures rather than clarifies any authentic sense of place or location, referencing the transient nature of what is built. About Christina Hendershaw Born in 1983 and raised in San Diego, Christina Hendershaw now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. She holds an MFA from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles (2012) and a BFA from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (2006). Hendershaw’s work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows, including: Solo Shows: "Between, next to and in front of," Ice Gallery at Bread and Salt, San Diego, CA (2014) Group Exhibitions: 'Leucadia' Oolong Gallery x the Brown Studio Encinitas, CA (2024) Tryst Art Fair for Artist-Run-Spaces and Collectives, Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CA (2023) "The Body Is The House We Live In," The Floating Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (2023) "All My Friends Are Architecture," Modest Common, Los Angeles, CA (2022) "Still Figuring Out a Title," Private Residence, Los Angeles, CA (2018) Exhibition Details Exhibition Title: "What is Built" Artist: Christina Hendershaw Dates: May 18 – June 9, 2024 Opening Reception: May 18, 2024, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Oolong Gallery, 687 Second Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. + by appt Oolong Gallery invites you to experience Christina Hendershaw’s exploration of the fleeting and often unnoticed aspects of our urban landscapes in the form of graphite works on paper. For more information, please visit www.oolongallery.com or contact the gallery at info@oolongallery.com About Oolong Gallery Oolong Gallery is a contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists. Located in North County San Diego, CA, the gallery provides a platform for artists to engage with the community, speak to next generations and inspire better art collecting. Oolong Art Gallery on Instagram

The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.

Earlier this week, scientists reported dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide in the Tijuana River Valley.