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From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The world premiere of Kimber Lee's play will finally open at the La Jolla Playhouse — after postponing its anticipated spring 2020 opening. "To the yellow house" is set during a two year period in Vincent Van Gogh's life, which Lee became fascinated with after reading Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith's comprehensive biography, "Van Gogh: The Life." She noticed there were some years largely missing in what we know about the great painter's life, and looked to fill in those details. It's set mostly in Paris and the southern city of Arles (the location of the actual yellow house), at a time when Van Gogh was particularly struggling with his work. Keep an eye out for my feature on The Playhouse's production of "to the yellow house" later this week. Details: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Performances continue, Tuesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 12. The La Jolla Playhouse Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. $39-75. Military discounts available. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the Playhouse: November 16 – December 12, 2021 at the La Jolla Playhouse Mandell Weiss Theatre "to the yellow house" by Kimber Lee Directed by Neel Keller February 1886. Vincent van Gogh is broke again. Trailing past-due notices and annoyed innkeepers, he arrives unexpectedly at his brother’s doorstep in Montmartre determined to make another fresh start. Caught in the colorful whirl of the Parisian art scene, he drinks too much, falls in love with the wrong woman, argues with everyone – and paints. Night and day he works to translate what he feels onto the canvas, relentlessly chasing a new form of expression that seems to be always around the next corner. But at what point in an endless cycle of failures do faith and persistence become delusion and foolishness? A meditation on love, art and not being popular. Ticketing opportunities for students, military, etc available at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ticket-opportunities/.Ticketing opportunities for students, military, etc available at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ticket-opportunities/. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram

A blockbuster new study reveals a key factor explaining rates of upward mobility.

The Washington state congresswoman was one of just 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after Jan. 6. And she is one of three who are on the ballot Tuesday — in Washington and in Michigan.

By channeling its focus on women of color in the workplace, the primary goal for Blackbird Collective is simply to provide its members with a safe space to work and connect.

Australia's Northern Territory in 1995 became the first place in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia, but the law was quickly overturned two years later. The new bill seeks to lift the ban.

On behalf of the House of Restoration Community Connections, a 501C(3) non-profit organization, we would like to invite you to participate in our (Esteem. Value. Worth. Women’s Movement.) Our fundraiser will start Nov. 8th through Dec. 18th. This event is a Fundraiser going towards women entrepreneurs, building woman’s Self-Esteem, Restorative Care Packages for young ladies and women in need of temporary personal items. We are anticipating participants from 3 local schools, women in Mississippi and Florida. The fundraiser will be an excellent opportunity for your business to collaborate with our movement and organization not only locally but globally. In addition, donation deductibility will be given under the IRS 501 (C3) non-profit exempt status. Presenting Sponsor - $5000.00 Platinum Sponsor 2500.00 Gold Sponsor 750.00 Silver Sponsor 500.00 Purple Sponsor 250.00 Individual Sponsor 25.00. To receive the full details of our Sponsorship Levels Package please inquire at our website by joining the community and sending an email at www.hofrcc.org.

The Friends of the Encinitas Library has commissioned a new mural by local artist Kevin Anderson to adorn an interior wall of the library. The 10’ X 14’ untitled mural is part of a larger effort to bring additional elements of the Encinitas environment into the library experience for all visitors. The artist will bring the mural to life during the library’s regular operating hours, allowing the public a first-hand opportunity to observe an artist at work. When: Nov. 8, 2021 (10:00am-4:00pm) Where: Encinitas Library

Followers of an influential cleric have pledged to continue the sit-in to derail efforts from Iran-backed groups to form the country's next government.

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the McKinney fire intensified. In Montana, the Elmo fire grew to more than 11 square miles. Other states are also dealing with wildfires.