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In bodycam footage, the officer is heard making callous remarks about a woman who died after being hit by a police cruiser. He reportedly told investigators he was mocking what city lawyers might say.

Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. on March 12, 2023 RSVP here. From the gallery: Continuing on the theme of “Imagination” at Sparks Gallery, Artist Cheryl Tall uses narrative figurative sculpture and paintings to create a whimsical, yet sentimental commentary on the experience of being human in the modern age. The title of the exhibition, Dramatis Personae, is the Latin term for “cast of characters” in theater, art, and literature. It refers to the colorful troupe of sculptural characters portrayed in Tall’s art. In the style of “magic realism”, her work uses color and texture to create a surrealistic wonderland that touches on our search for meaning, connection and place. Ranging in size from 7 inches to 7 feet, Tall’s works are constructed from a variety of mediums, primarily clay, tile, and paint. By using finger marks in the clay or paint, and layers upon layers of glaze, paint, paper, or found materials, she creates a richly complex surface on the pieces that echo the appearance of primeval artifacts or folk items. The artist’s inspiration from both contemporary and ancient art is evident in her works; myths and dream imagery are a recurring theme. Her subject matter often includes architectural and figurative elements. Many of her paintings depict full scenes of activity, with a cast of several characters and multiple interactions happening at once. The way that individuals – neighbors, lovers, extended families, and community members – interrelate with each other is a visual and thematic focus in her works. These crucial social bonds, which drive everyday life, are emphasized and celebrated. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Cheryl Tall studied art at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida where she received her BFA and at the University of Miami, Miami, Florida she received her MFA in 1995. Her present studio in Southern California, where she creates her large-scale sculpture and paintings and teaches art classes. Tall’s primary medium is clay, coil built into large figurative sculptures and wall pieces. She also works with mixed media, oil and acrylic painting, and printmaking. Tall’s work focuses on the relationships between people and their surroundings, especially their homes or workplaces. Her subject matter often includes architectural and figurative elements. Influences include Surrealism, Expressionism, Pop Art, Lowbrow and Funk Art, Romanesque Medieval art, folk art, mythology and Primitive Art. Influential artists include Robert Arneson, Shepard Farrey, Andy Goldsworthy, Viola Frey, Adrian Arleo, Paul Klee, Giorgio De Chirico, Oskar Kokoschka and Giselbertus.Tall’s works will be on view at Sparks Gallery from March 12 – April 30, 2023 with an opening reception on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 5-8pm. Use this link to RSVP: https://sparksgallery.com/rsvp?eid=37898 Regular gallery hours: Monday-Friday 12 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A strange comet-like object discovered over five years ago was the first known visitor from another solar system. Its movement was so odd that scientists struggled to explain it, until now.

KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando invites Pac-Arts artistic director Brian Hu to examine Asian representation in Hollywood films through the years, and how recent independent films have played a role in changing how Asians are represented on screen.

Holiday wish lists are all dewy skin drops, hyaluronic acid and lip oil — leaving parents amused and confused.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at 2 p.m., the La Jolla Symphony presents Armenian-American composer and documentarian Mary Kouyoumdjian's "Walking with Ghosts" for bass clarinet solo and orchestra at UC San Diego, featuring bass clarinetist Jeff Anderle and conducted by Music Director Emeritus Steven Schick. Described as “politically fearless” by New York Music Daily, Mary Kouyoumdjian will return to her alma mater as the 2023 Brenda and Steven Schick Commission Honoree. The orchestra will also present American operatic soprano and UCSD faculty member Susan Narucki in Strauss’s Four Last Songs, Varèse’s Octandre, and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. On May 21, 2022, "Walking with Ghosts" premiered at the One Found Sound Gala in San Francisco with Jeff Anderle, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Woodwinds Chair. On June 6, 2022, Anderle and the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra performed the piece in St. Paul, Minn. "Walking with Ghosts" is inspired by Kouyoumdjian’s experience as a first generation American, and delves into what we carry with us from our heritage and our ancestors. Speaking on her rich working relationship with Anderle, Kouyoumdjian shared, “'Walking with Ghosts' is a reflection on the people, experiences, and histories that follow us throughout our lives – whether we walk with their support or carry the burden of their weight. This piece is dedicated to Jeff Anderle, whom I walk with, in creativity and in friendship.” Following this show in UC San Diego, The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, will present the world premiere of Mary Kouyoumdjian and South African-American director and writer Nigel Maister’s "Paper Pianos" on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Performance DetailsSaturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. UCSD Mandeville Auditorium | San Diego Tickets: Starting at $32- 41 (+ fees); $19 student tickets available Link: https://www.ljsc.org/events/october-29-30-2022-powerful-nature-921-873/ Program: Mary Kouyoumdjian – "Walking with Ghosts" [Brenda and Steven Schick Commission] Jeff Anderle, bass clarinet Strauss – Four Last Songs Susan Narucki, soprano – Intermission – Varèse – Octandre Stravinsky – Firebird Suite About Mary Kouyoumdjian: Kouyoumdjian is a composer and documentarian with projects ranging from concert works to multimedia collaborations and film scores. As a first generation Armenian-American and having come from a family directly affected by the Lebanese Civil War and Armenian Genocide, she uses a sonic palette that draws on her heritage, interest in music as documentary, and background in experimental composition to progressively blend the old with the new. A strong believer in freedom of speech and the arts as an amplifier of expression, her compositional work often integrates recorded testimonies with resilient individuals and field recordings of place to invite empathy by humanizing complex experiences around social and political conflict. Kouyoumdjian has received commissions for such organizations as the New York Philharmonic, Kronos Quartet, Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Beth Morrison Projects/OPERA America, Alarm Will Sound, Bang on a Can, International Contemporary Ensemble, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, the American Composers Forum, Roomful of Teeth, WQXR, REDSHIFT, Experiments in Opera, Helen Simoneau Danse, the Nouveau Classical Project, Music of Remembrance, Friction Quartet, Ensemble Oktoplus, and the Los Angeles New Music Ensemble among others. Her work has been performed internationally at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MASS MoCA, the Barbican Centre, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Millennium Park, Benaroya Hall, Prototype Festival, the New York Philharmonic Biennial, Cabrillo Festival, Big Ears Festival, 21C Music Festival, and Cal Performances. Her residencies include those with EMPAC, Buffalo String Works, Alarm Will Sound/The Mizzou International Composers Festival, Roulette/The Jerome Foundation, Montalvo Arts Center, and Exploring the Metropolis. Her music has been described as “eloquently scripted" and "emotionally wracking” by The New York Times and as "politically fearless" and "the most harrowing moments on stage at any New York performance" by New York Music Daily. In her work as a composer, orchestrator, and music editor for film, she has collaborated on a diverse array of motion pictures including orchestrating on the soundtracks to "The Place Beyond the Pines" (Focus Features) and "Demonic" (Dimension Films). Kouyoumdjian holds a D.M.A and M.A. in composition from Columbia University, where she studied primarily with Zosha Di Castri, Georg Friedrich Haas, Fred Lerdahl, and George Lewis; an M.A. in Scoring for Film & Multimedia from New York University; and a B.A. in Music Composition from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied with Chaya Czernowin, Steven Kazuo Takasugi, Anthony Davis, Steven Schick, and Chinary Ung. Dedicated to new music advocacy, Kouyoumdjian is a Co-Founder of the annual new music conference New Music Gathering, served as the founding Executive Director of contemporary music ensemble Hotel Elefant, and served as Co-Artistic Director of Alaska's new music festival Wild Shore New Music. As an avid educator, Kouyoumdjian is Assistant Professor of Composition at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and is a Lecturer at Columbia University; she has previously been on faculty at The New School, Brooklyn College's Feirstein School of Cinema, Mannes Prep, and the New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers program. Kouyoumdjian is proud to be on the board of the American Composers Forum and is published by Schott's PSNY. Learn more at www.marykouyoumdjian.com.

The final acquisition of the 302-bed medical campus is expected to be completed late this year.

Even before the current war, researchers documented the impact of conflict on children in Gaza. Now they worry that kids who are trapped on the battlefield face long-term impacts on mental health.

GOP presidential hopefuls know that the economy is an important issue — if not the top issue — for voters. That means it's a big talker on the campaign trail and a focus area for winning votes.

The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.