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Peruse a stunning showcase of original works of plein air art in a variety of media created over the course of the 2023 Oceanside Plein Air Festival. Taking place directly behind the Museum, you can find the next gem for your collection at pricing accessible to any level of collector, or simply browse the hundreds of artistic interpretations of Southern California’s natural beauty and built environment created over the course of the preceding week. The sale will be open both before and after the Plein Air Festival Awards Celebration taking place just around the corner at OMA, making it an exciting way to start or end your day of celebrating art in the open air. For more infromation visit: oma-online.org

Enjoy a cup of coffee and good conversation with fellow artists, and explore the exhibitions at OMA for free. Offered by OMA's Artist Alliance, sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists for all disciplines are welcome.

The tax preparation and financial software company is laying off 1,800 people as it shifts to AI. About a third of the Californians being laid off are here in San Diego.

The Motion Picture Academy hopes that more popular films, an earlier showtime, and increased diversity among nominees will lead to higher viewership.

American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Amazing Strays Rescue. Stand-Up in support, February 21, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Join American Me Comedy, Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024 @ 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the local nonprofit organization: Amazing Strays Rescue. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Josh Nasar, Steven Briggs, Kristi McHugh, Dave Ppl and San Diego’s own, Louie Centanni. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of Amazing Strays Rescue. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-221- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Amazing Strays Rescue: an All cat and dog breed, Volunteer-Based San Diego nonprofit that knows no geographical boundaries. Amazing Strays Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless or at-risk animals (domestic violence and military on deployment,), focusing on creating safe environments for the forgotten or neglected, by finding homes for the rehabilitated and healthy, and aiding in the efforts to combat overpopulation and the spread of disease. Come share this special one-nite comedy event in support of Amazing Strays Rescue! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego furry community and help save lives, one laugh, one bark and one meow, at a time!

The unique objects displayed at the niche of Mingei International Museum reflect the creative expressions of seven international female artists selected by Persian Place, from Feb. 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Seven international female artists were invited to create work inspired by the Shahnameh, a 10th and 11th-century epic poem by Persian poet Abul Qasem Ferdowsi. The Shahnameh narrates the heroic tales of Persian kings and also acknowledges the pivotal role of Iranian women as influential nurturers and warriors in their communities. The showcased artists include Shirin Aghdaie, Sasha Furlan, Melissa Meier, Yasaman Mostajeran, Marty Ornish, Sara Soleimani Qashqai, and Soroor Sharifi. Visit: mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

After a ruling that limits LGBTQ+ protections, many are wondering what larger implications could be at play.

Michigan is a pivotal state in 2024 — and one that the Biden campaign sees as part of its path to victory. But Democrats are still weighing how to move forward after Biden's recent stumbles.

In this yoga class we will progressively reactivate the body and mind to develop strength and flexibility. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation. Sunday, August 27, 8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. in the UK, 5 p.m. in most of Europe, 6 p.m. in Israel) Instructor: Tanya Yakovleva Tetyana (Tanya) Yakovleva is a Yiddish lecturer of the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and a literature lecturer at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego and received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019. Tanya is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org

Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend.