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  • 4 coffee table art books from 2023 that are a visual feast
    This group ranges from a fabulous collection by contemporary, neurodiverse artists to Milton Glaser's pop art, and Aino and Alvar Aalto's Finnish modernist designs to a survey of Islamic architecture.
  • Play Day: Masked Parade
    Join us on Sunday, November 12 for Play Day! Learn about performance art inspired by "Eleanor Antin & My Barbarian." Together, we will make masks and show them off in parades throughout Axline Court, Art Park, and the Sculpture Garden. Art activity: Make parade masks in Prebys Learning Center with local artist, Astrid Leon Alvarado. Then, wear the masks in parades at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1p.m. Schedule | • 10 a.m., explore our galleries with a kid friendly tour • 12:30 a.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go. • 10 a.m.-1 p.m., enjoy live music, snacks, a book nook, and free play in Jacobs Hall. *Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Play Days are made possible with generous support from the G.A. Foster Legacy Foundation.
  • The sun powers solar panels on a home in San Diego's City Height's neighborhood on Oct. 5, 2023.
    New California rules are crushing the solar industry
    The California Public Utilities Commission’s decision to slash the value of electricity produced on the state’s rooftops is having the exact effect the solar industry said it would. Sales are down sharply and the solar industry is losing jobs.
  • Demonstrators hold up large cut-out letters spelling "VOTING RIGHTS" at a 2021 rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
    An appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act
    Who can sue to enforce key voting protections for people of color under the Voting Rights Act could be severely limited by a lawsuit out of Arkansas, which may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Colombian performer Shakira leaves court in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday. The global pop star struck a deal with prosecutors as her trial on tax fraud charges was scheduled to begin.
    Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
    After maintaining innocence for nearly five years, the pop star acknowledged failing to pay about $15.8 million in taxes. She will receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of $7.6 million.
  • Stories of Us: Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan
    Join us for our brand new event: Stories of Us! Little ones and their families are invited to experience the richness of San Diego's diversity through storytimes, musical presentations, or hands-on activities with local community members to create meaningful discussions and insights into the many cultures they may encounter in their lives. Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego's Mexican community. Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Related links: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum website | Instagram | Facebook
  • The site of a fire is seen under Interstate 10, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles drivers are being tested in their first commute since a weekend fire that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown.
    Fire-damaged Los Angeles freeway repairs will take three to five weeks, California governor says
    Officials have warned that the temporary closure of the stretch of I-10 will be felt beyond the city, possibly slowing the transportation of goods from the twin ports of LA and Long Beach.
  • "I'm ecstatic. It's a blessing that they approved this therapy," said Victoria Gray, the first person in the U.S. to undergo CRISPR gene-editing for sickle cell, of the Food and Drug Administration's decision.
    FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness
    The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal a new medical era.
  • Macrame Pillow Workshop
    Join us for a morning of macrame and make a pillow! Macrame projects are perfect for home decor, as they’re durable, versatile, and lend that boho chic look to any space. And, this macrame pillow project is perfect for the upcoming warm months of spring and summer relaxation, wherever you’re hanging out. In this workshop, students will macrame their own pillow covers for a supplied white 12×20 pillow insert. *Note: the white pillow insert will show through the macrame pattern, so if students would like to have a different color, it is recommended they bring a pillowcase or cover to cover the pillow. Pillowcases are not included. The instructor recommends this pillow cover. Students, please choose from the following macrame cord color options for your project: White, Black, Blue, Brown, Green. No experience necessary. Ages 11+ welcome and ages 8-10 with an adult! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts
  • Learn to Warp + Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
    Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. All materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In this workshop you’ll learn: • How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; • How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) • How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; • How to Weave; • How to Remove your Woven; • And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. OPTION: Students will weave on my Ashford looms in-class. The instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand. • Scholarships available • Military discount
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