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We will explore the fundamentals of watercolor—adding pen-and-ink as well. The class is designed to break down fear and encourage spontaneity. All levels are welcome in this positive and encouraging class. Materials: Paper: two 22” x 30” sheets of 100%, 140 lb., rag, cold-pressed paper (such as Arches or Fabriano). Brushes: one #8, #10, or #12 round brush (with a good point); one 3/4” or 1” flat brush; one large (2” or 2 1/2”) cheap bristle brush (from hardware store). Other: palette (any palette with eight or more color wells will do); water container; sketchbook; two No. 2 pencils; 3/4” or 1”–wide masking tape; small drawing board (Gatorfoam board or Masonite, 12” x 16” minimum); paper towels (Viva preferred). Paint: Any colors you have. Must-have colors (at least 14 ml) are Daniel Smith New Gamboge; Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna (do not substitute another brand for this one); Alizarin Crimson Permanent; French Ultramarine Blue; Phthalo Blue; Burnt Umber. Please prepare a selection of photo references. Have ready several still-life or landscape reference photos. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The Category 5 hurricane tore a path of destruction across the island, causing major flooding and power cuts. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the country a "disaster area."

Dine Your Heart Out This Valentine’s Day at Cafe Sevilla Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14 Starting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, Cafe Sevilla will offer a special four-course Valentine’s Menu with specials including warm goat cheese dip & Spanish charcuterie to start; lobster cake with citrus salad as the second course; your choice of pan seared duck with Spanish beer glaze or lobster paella valenciana for the main course; and an orange tart with raspberry meringue for dessert. The four-course menu is $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. These items are also available à la carte, and Cafe Sevilla’s regular dinner menu is also available all evening. Guests will enjoy live Latin music from 6:30-10 p.m. followed by more live Latin music & alternating DJ set from 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Reservations for dinner are highly recommended by calling 619-233-5979. Guests can also enjoy a dazzling Flamenco Dinner Show Experience at 7 p.m., which includes a Welcome Charcuterie Platter, 3-Course Spanish Lobster Paella Dinner & Nightclub Entry (where we will be live DJ & dancing util 2 a.m.) priced at $119 per person. Reservations are required for the dinner show by calling 619-233-5979 or reservations can also be made online via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-weekend-flamenco-dinner-show-experience-cafe-sevilla-san-diego-tickets-1141160735479?aff=oddtdtcreator Cafe Sevilla San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Nathalie Joachim is a GRAMMY-nominated performer and composer. The Haitian-American artist is hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her creative practice centers an authentic commitment to storytelling and human connectivity while advocating for social change and cultural awareness, gaining her the reputation of being “powerful and unpretentious.” (The New York Times) Ms. Joachim is an Assistant Professor of Composition at Princeton University and is regularly commissioned to write for orchestra, instrumental and vocal ensembles, dance, and interdisciplinary theater. Recent and upcoming highlights include new works for the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Grant Park Music Festival and more. Her landmark project, Fanm d’Ayiti, an evening-length work for flute, voice, string quartet and electronics, celebrates and explores her personal Haitian heritage and received a GRAMMY nomination for Best World Music Album. Joachim’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Ki moun ou ye - an intimate examination of ancestral connection and self - was co-released by Nonesuch Records and New Amsterdam Records in early 2024, and deemed “one of the year’s most creatively and personally ambitious albums.” (SPIN Magazine) Joachim is a 2024-25 Scholar-in-Residence at the Museum of Modern Art, a United States Artist Fellow and co-founder of the critically acclaimed duo Flutronix. She is an alumnus of The Juilliard School and The New School. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/nathalie-joachim Nathalie Joachim on Instagram and Facebook

Join us in our 2nd annual Revival Art Exhibition, in celebration of Earth month! Mingle with other creatives, and enjoy beautiful work made by Revision Artists in Residence, along with local artisans, all made from discarded and repurposed items. Featuring the work of artist Rob Tobin, Chad Berwald, Jason Ney, Faye Allen, and more. Participate in a free interactive art activity, led by artist Wendy Morris. Shop a selection of garden chairs, plants, vintage bicycles, inventive jewelry, and more! Visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/ Revision on Facebook / Instagram

The Dynamic Inclusive Dance Organization is holding its 17th annual showcase fundraiser. This year's theme is "Shine and Soar," which will be held in the Champion Ballroom Academy this weekend.

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

Smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, or "anywhere children may be present," said French health and family minister Catherine Vautrin.

Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women.