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On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 mycophiles, educators, chefs, supportive businesses and dedicated mushroom amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals will gather at our Annual Fungus Fair in San Diego’s Balboa Park, continuing our mission to help educate our community, exchanging knowledge and celebrating all things fungi. The San Diego Mycological Society was established in 1997 and our group gathers for the many facets of fungi such as culinary, cultivation, identification, photography and art, ecology and more. We have monthly seminars, conduct classes, lead forays to find mushrooms, assist in mushroom identification, and share joy in commensality at member potlucks and chef prepared full course mushroom dinners. Visit: https://sdmyco.org/fungus-fair-2024/

History is made: Claudia Sheinbaum has won Mexico's election by a landslide to become its first female president.

Nancy Pelosi opens up about wielding power — and what she was doing in the days leading up to President Joe Biden announcing he was abandoning his race for a second term

Join us on Free Second Sunday for Play Day! Celebrate the legacy of long-time San Diego resident Robert Irwin, who created innovative site-specific artworks that explore the effects of light through interventions in space and architecture. Taking inspiration from Irwin's use of light, we will play with its natural and artificial sources by casting shadows in a shadow puppet theater and learning the differences between translucent, transparent, and opaque objects. Art activity: Inspired by the radiant glass sculpture Spanish Fan (1995), on view in MCASD’s Sculpture Garden, create a faux-stained glass rainbow with colored cellophane paper and hang them on your favorite window in Prebys Learning Center. Schedule: At 10 a.m., explore our galleries with a kid friendly tour At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go. From 10 a.m. -1 p.m., enjoy music, a book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace. In Jacobs Hall, play with light and shadows with fun, interactive activities. *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. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The lowercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Here is the link for the Lowercase Modern Calligraphy Workshop. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen - Materials included - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us on Saturday, March 9, at Distinction Gallery for the unveiling of "Nectar" by painter Mia Savage. This free, all-ages event showcases oil paintings of fruits, flowers, and human figures. Executed with expressive realism, Savage demonstrates a masterful fusion of tradition and modernity. All exhibits at Distinction Gallery will be open to visitors during the reception. There will be live music and a bar for visitors 21+. Artist in attendance. FREE | LIVE MUSIC | ALL AGES About the artist: Mia Savage spent her formative years engrossed in the contemporary Hong Kong art scene and venerable museums of New York. Her work seamlessly integrates the essence of both eastern and western cultures, embracing a harmonious blend of old and new. She lived in Hong Kong, New York and Boston until 2017, when she relocated to Los Angeles for an artist residency. Savage's art has covered books and magazines globally, and her pieces regularly feature in solo and group exhibitions. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Gov. Gavin Newsom and several local officials spoke in favor of Proposition 1, but one organization says this measure is a broken promise.

The painting, entitled Ecce Homo, was attributed to a different artist when it went to auction in 2021, but the Prado museum says it has now been verified as a lost work of the Italian master.

Join us for our Lowercase Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, which give the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. *Please Note: We offer two separate workshops focusing on Modern Calligraphy. One workshop specifically covers uppercase letters, while the other concentrates on lowercase letters. Here is the link for the Uppercase Modern Calligraphy Workshop. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen - Materials included - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink - Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Storytelling has always been a big part of our lives. The good news is that everyone has a story, and we at Readers Magnet love to share them. We believe in providing a platform for all writers, especially independent authors, to share their stories, fostering connections between them and their readers. And what better platform for you to connect and share your story with the world than The Festival of Storytellers? The Festival of Storytellers is the biggest virtual book fair created by Readers Magnet as a response to the pandemic's challenges on in-person book events. Now in its fifth chapter, the Festival welcomes authors of all expressions, subjects, styles, occupations, orientations, and heritages to share their stories and experiences, discuss ideas, inform, inspire, and know each other. The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 5 in January promises to be bigger and more exciting. It shows everyone has a story to tell and provides close access to readers and storytellers alike. The Festival will stream 100+ authors with hyper-focused stories, panels, and live Q&A sessions to help take your book to the next level. The all-in-one event will bring you closer to your readers and potential buyers than ever before, all from the comfort of your home. Grab the chance to join 20,000 of the world's brightest minds in publishing to learn, share stories, and connect online for two weeks, from January 22 to Feb. 4, 2024. Go on and register at www.thefestivalofstorytellers.com now! To learn more about The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 5, feel free to call 1-800-805-0762 or email us at events@readersmagnet.com. You could also visit www.readersmagnet.com for more info. We are here to help you!