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July 26–October 18, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, the Athenaeum’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view this summer and fall, July 26 through October 18, 2025. This year 315 artists entered about 900 works for consideration. Juror Malcolm Warner, art historian and curator, selected the final 29 artists and 29 works to exhibit. Prizewinners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, July 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit ljathenaeum.org/juried-exhibition for updates. Artists in the exhibition are Leila Aghdami, Angelo Aguila, Nikusha Beatty, Raymond Brownfield, Ty Caulfield, Dane Conboy, Carolina Danu, Sheeva Davari, James DeLisio, Beth Duggan, Chi Essary, Peter Fay, Ken Goldman, Josie Marlyn Gomez, Lucy Guianan-Helle, Susan Hill, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Jinhoo Kim, Megan Knobloch Geilman, Elliott Linwood, Martha Martin, Brad Maxey, Lori Mitchell, Elizabeth Rooklidge, Amy Rosenberg, Louise Russell, Neil Shigley, Jeff Steorts, and Paul Woggy. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Dan Dabrowski of Alexandria, Virginia, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Get ready to fall in love—with a show that celebrates dreams, connection, and the magic that can unfold when worlds collide. “Love on the Menu” is cooking up something special this summer at The Bornemann Theatre on the beautiful TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos! This original theatrical production is written, choreographed, and produced by the TERI Performing Arts program professional team. Starring the talented and inspiring TERI Players, the program’s talented thespians, this one-night-only performance features original songs, captivating choreography, and a cast of lovable characters that will leave you smiling long after the curtain falls. “Love on the Menu” follows Will, a sandwich shop owner stuck in a daily grind, and Jasmine, a spirited dancer with dreams that stretch far beyond the city streets. When their worlds collide, the city around them comes alive—with strangers becoming friends, routines giving way to rhythm, and love finding its place on the menu. “Love on the Menu” is a joyful celebration of connection, community, and the magic that happens when we open our hearts. Featuring original songs, lively choreography, and a cast of endearing characters, “Love on the Menu” promises more than just a performance—it’s an unforgettable theater arts experience blending music, movement, and heart. The Bornemann at the TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

Russia is pushing to take over all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where one resident tells NPR that she feels her "life depends on how our guys at the front hold on."

The university, which opens for class next year, promises a novel approach to higher education, as a hybrid institution with programs from San Diego State, Cal State San Marcos, UC San Diego and Southwestern College.

Welcome to Jean Isaacs, The Legacy Concert, a concert that will reflect our appetite of laughter, love and professionalism. All choreography for The Legacy Concert has been selected and choreographed by Isaacs from among 150 unique dances created over a 60 year career. Jean Isaacs has enjoyed a long rich career making dances throughout the region and beyond. Her creative energies have been widely recognized throughout the US, Mexico and Europe and she has been applauded for her work by critics and audiences alike. Performers for The Legacy Concert include many who have co-created the dances with Isaacs. Artists performing include Steve Baker, Monica Bill Barnes, Blythe Barton, Annie Boyer, Jill Breckenridge, Kate Brill, Jovani Chavez, Jessica Curiel, , Ivan Flores, Cora Fowler, Hazel Fowler, Natalia Hill, Cecily Holcombe, Liv Isaacs-Nollet, Jeremiah Jenkins, Robby Johnson, James la Rose Powell and David Wornovitzky. Audience are enouraged to linger post performance to greet the artists and enjoy light snacks and drinks. Jean Isaacs on Instagram

Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party.

Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch’s efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.