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Art for a Cause Brings Internationally Acclaimed Fine Art to the University Club of San Diego An unforgettable evening awaits as The Wilshire Foundation, in partnership with the University Club of San Diego—one of the city’s most prestigious, invitation-only private clubs—hosts an exclusive fine art exhibition and fundraising evening on Friday, January 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Perched high above the city with sweeping panoramic views, the University Club provides an exceptional and refined setting for this rare West Coast presentation of internationally acclaimed, award-winning works previously exhibited in New York and London. The private-club atmosphere offers guests an intimate and elevated experience designed for thoughtful engagement with art. The curated collection features contemporary and modern works created in acrylic and resin on canvas, where meticulous realism converges with atmospheric abstraction. Many pieces emerge gently from layered veils of translucency—soft washes of pigment, mist, and light—revealing compositions that feel both timeless and quietly powerful. Muted palettes are enriched with subtle vibrancy, creating an immersive quality that balances serenity with depth. The works convey a sense of stillness and introspection, offering art that whispers to the soul through refined detail, haunting beauty, and contemplative restraint. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, inspired conversation, and a cashless bar (credit card only) within the elegant, members-only environment. Select works will be available for acquisition, with all proceeds benefiting the Wilshire Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives, supporting cultural enrichment and community impact through the arts. Hosted by the University Club of San Diego and the Wilshire Foundation, the evening reflects a shared commitment to excellence, cultural stewardship, and purposeful philanthropy. More information about the featured artist and collection is available at wilshireartgallery.com. Tickets are required for entry and may be purchased at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wilshirefoundation/1969708 Additional details are available at wilshirefoundation.net and wilshireartgallery.com. Event Details Event: Art for a Cause Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: University Club of San Diego Hosts: Wilshire Foundation & University Club of San Diego Media Inquiries: wilshirefin@gmail.com “An unforgettable evening awaits.”

Alison Brown doesn't play the banjo. Alison Brown plays music on the banjo. Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes playing the banjo and the result is a sound that blends the rugged drive of bluegrass with the harmonic sensibilities of jazz, earning vast acclaim and a GRAMMY award in the process. Alison Brown on Facebook / Instagram

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… 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: Friday, January 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse.

Mueller's family told The New York Times in August that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They're all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.

Our lively and engaging home remodeling seminar, popular with San Diego homeowners for many years, is designed for homeowners considering a major project such as a new home, whole home remodel, addition, kitchen, outdoor living space. Meet our team in person, including our company president, senior designers and architects, while you learn about the design build process and see an inspiring array of design ideas for your home. Lunch will be served.

Semblance Project: Multiplicity/Presence is an evening of new music for soloists and electronics conceived and curated by award-winning composer Daniel (Jingyang) Cui, exploring Asian presence in contemporary classical music as an active, generative force. The program features premieres of four new works for solo or duo and electronics by Cui, each created through close collaboration with the performers and shaped by their own cultural backgrounds, personal histories, and artistic experiences. Rather than presenting a single narrative of identity, the concert foregrounds multiplicity and examines how layered identities take form through sound, gesture, and performance practice. The electronics and human machine interaction elements are designed in collaboration with Qianyi Rose Sun, whose work engages questions of technology, agency, and co creation in performance. The concert also includes excerpts from Mongolian Suite for solo cello and My Windows for solo piano by Lei Liang, a leading figure in contemporary music whose work has played a significant role in expanding how Asian histories and sonic traditions operate within global new music contexts. Together, the program brings emerging voices into dialogue with an established lineage, framing Asian presence as something that reshapes the concert space from within. The concert is free and open to the public, with a post concert reception where audience members are invited to meet the performers and composers. Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 7 p.m. Location: Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UC San Diego Admission: Free

Residents in and around Washington braced themselves for damaging storms earlier this week, but turns out it was a forecast flop. One local meteorologist apologized.