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From the organizers: For 24 years, the Athenaeum has presented unforgettable festivals featuring Gustavo Romero performing the complete piano repertoire of a specific composer. Whether you have been with us all 24 years or have yet to experience the wonder of this artist—who plays from memory—you will not want to miss our upcoming 25th Summer Festival. Romero, a native San Diegan, with a heritage in Guadalajara, first performed at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as a young boy, and it was with him that the Athenaeum planned its first Summer Festival in 1999, the organization's 100th anniversary. Each year, Romero chooses composers to study in depth, sharing the full range of their artistry. Dinners will be offered at the Athenaeum after the first and last concerts (July 7 and 28), providing an opportunity for concertgoers to socialize, meet Mr. Romero, and share a delicious meal. All concerts begin at 4 PM at the Athenaeum. Priority seating will be given to Donor-level members and above, and to dinner guests. 4 p.m. on Sundays: July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library website | Instagram | Facebook

Come paint the city on canvas at Oceanside Museum of Art’s (OMA) 2023 Oceanside Plein Air Festival from July 15 through July 22. Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment with artists of various skills to take over our beautiful city with plein air painting. There will be Artist Workshops, Artist Networking events, Big Easel Sales, Quick Paint Challenges, and Awards during the Festival. Artwork created during the Festival will also be up for selection for our Plein Air Exhibition that will run through January 2024 at OMA. Friends, neighbors, visitors, and art lovers are all invited to share in the wonder as we watch scenes of the ocean and beaches, landscapes, and cityscapes of Oceanside come to life on canvas and paper. Be part of the creation or come support our local artists! View our Festival schedule of events. Middle school to professional artists are invited to participate. For more information visit: oma-online.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.

Police officers backed Trump's reelection, but police reform advocates wonder what that will mean for police accountability

Nearly 500 journalists have walked out of the Guardian and its sister paper, the Observer, to protest what they see as a betrayal of the paper's values: the planned sale of the Observer to a startup.

Enjoy "pay-what-you-wish" admission to the galleries with drop-in art activities and an in-gallery spoken word performance by exhibiting artists Helena Westra and Ryan Hedrick at 4:00 p.m. Plus, don't miss a stained glass demonstration with Audrey Gingras! For more information visit: artcenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

President Joe Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved this year for Ukraine before the end of his administration.

Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.”— CARL SAGAN Visit: www.ljathenaeum.org/events Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego artist Tarrah Aroonsakool's new solo exhibit at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights is an immersive maze exploring assimilation and racism in immigrant communities. The installation is both alluring and unsettling, much like the American Dream.

Thomas and his friends from the Isle of Sodor will take over the museum on Saturday, August 17th! Join us from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day all about Thomas the Tank Engine including: Thomas & Friends scavenger hunt around the museum, with Thomas trains running on our layouts Arts & Crafts inspired by Thomas An Isle of Sodor display Sing and Dance along sets at 11am and 1pm Thomas Family Day is included in museum admission, and kids 12 and under get in free! Please Note: There is no full-size, rideable train at this event Visit: https://tickets.sdmrm.org/e/san-diego-model-railroad-museum-2024 San Diego Railroad Museum on Instagram and Facebook