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Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. January 22 (1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location at Sunset Cliffs Enjoy the golden afternoon light on the seaside cliffs in Ocean Beach. Listen to the sounds of drum circles and seagulls and the strident cries of Karens upset about people biking on the footpath. Smell the coastal sage and patchouli of the hippie tourists. This plein air painting class is taught on location in beautiful San Diego. Join San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, simplify a complex subject, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and how to let 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, 11” x 14” to 16” x 20”, for longer projects. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/6 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

A handful of corporate sponsors have withdrawn their support from San Diego Pride over one of its headliners' stance on the Israel-Gaza war. But the organization says ticket sales are still up.

San Diego Restaurant week is back with more than 100 local eateries participating. Executive chefs Sebastian Sevilla of Temaki Bar and Bryn McArthur of Amaya Restaurant share their menus and tips for tackling the county’s lineup.

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The yearly competition between the small liberal arts college lauded for its "great books" curriculum and the famed school for naval officer training began in the early 1980s. Several attendees recounted the legend that a discussion between a St. John's College student and the Commandant of the Naval Academy led to the latter's challenge that his midshipmen could beat Johnnies at any sport.

Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.

Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. Examine a complex, talented, and passionate photographer, illuminating the fortitude it takes to be an outsider documenting outsiders. As is necessary in this moment, this film also probes the question of “who can tell whose story?” while spotlighting an overlooked, but richly deserving artist.

The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.

Looking for ways to support your San Diego neighbors? The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting blood drives at our San Diego and Oceanside campuses. All blood types are needed urgently, especially blood type O. You can make an appointment or walk in — and be sure to check out our adoptable pets while you’re there! Visit: San Diego Blood Bank San Diego Blood Bank on Instagram and Facebook