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For in-home child care providers who don't own their home, skyrocketing rents make it nearly impossible to turn a profit.

The word rococo is a humorous variation on the term rocaille meaning rockwork. Stylistically the concept refers to interior decoration which consists mainly in the use of C scrolls and counter-curves. The ideas behind the rococo emerged in France after the death of Louis XIV around 1715. Rococo thus developed as a reaction to the excessive splendors and pomp of Versailles and the overindulgences associated with life under the Roi Soleil or Sun King. Some rococo artists however continued to document life among the aristocracy. Rococo painting and decor were more focused on beautifying smaller residences that began to spring up in Paris. Porcelain, gold, and silversmith's work was also created to complement these new interiors. The characteristics of small curves, prettiness, gaiety, and pastel colors can be seen in the paintings of this period. Two of the most significant artists working in France at this time were Antoine Watteau and Francois Boucher. This docent-led lecture will focus on these artists and others who gained recognition during the 18th century. *This is a virtual event that will take place over zoom. RSVP here! Follow Timken Museum of Art on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. will be hosting a virtual Body Boot Camp event. This year, this highly-anticipated event will feature an Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Palm on April 7, discounted offers on non-invasive procedures including CoolSculpting, Radiesse, Sculptra, EmSculpt NEO, Qwo, and more! Date | From April 4 through 15 at 9 a.m. Location | Instagram Live To learn more, visit www.artofskinmd.com or call (858) 792-7546.

Carlsbad's civic art space, Cannon Art Gallery, will open a new exhibition, "Reimagined: The Artist's Book," this weekend. It's a not-so-subtle literary nod to the gallery's building-mate, the library. Each work in the exhibition is created from or inspired by books, and it includes the work of fourteen world-class book art artists — plenty of them locals, including Sage Serrano, Elena Lomakin, Viviana Lombrozo, Amandine Nabarra, Judith Christensen and Gina Pisello. You'll find conceptual works, incredible works of bookbinding, book-inspired ceramics and of course sculptures made out of actual books and pages. An opening reception on Saturday evening will be held in the outdoor courtyard. In April, Serrano will also be leading a bookmaking workshop (details forthcoming). Details: Opens Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and is on view through May 14. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Free. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the gallery: Feb. 26 - May 14, 2022 What happens when the worlds of art and books intersect? The resulting spectrum ranges from innovative designed books to unique and beautifully sculpted artist books. Imagine an artist looking at the very concept of printed material, such as a book, and seeing the raw material for a new and exciting work of art. The objects in this exhibition interpret the concept of the book, exploring altering book structures into sculpture or sculptural objects whose only reference to book-ness might be the inclusion of words. The creative force of the featured artists is demonstrated by their ingenuity in reimagining book forms, decorating in new ways and using unconventional materials. Opening Reception Saturday, Feb. 26, 5 - 7 p.m., Free Hosted by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts Pop-Up Art: An art-making event themed to the exhibit Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m., Free Children’s Garden, Dove Library Complex Related links: William D. Cannon Art Gallery page

The island is facing one of its worst dry spells in a century, and both the agricultural and high-tech sectors are competing for scarce water resources.

Be dazzled by an 8-12 course tasting menu at Valle, showcasing the finest products of each season. Indulge in a guided upscale wine pairing featuring wines from around the world. Chef Roberto’s menu is inspired by the bounty from local farms, fishermen and purveyors, providing Valle with the highest quality seasonal ingredients from the region to use in each course. Chef thrives on creating a unique dining experience where food becomes art. Kindly note, due to the complexity of this experience, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions other than vegetarian options.

The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series welcomes back the Grigorian-Gubenko Piano Duo on Sunday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. Join us for an “Afternoon in Paris” featuring a delightful program of piano four-hands music by French composers. Comprised of Georgian-born Anna Grigorian and Ukranian-born Natasha Gubenko, the award winning Grigorian-Gubenko Piano Duo was formed in 2016. Prior to joining their talents as duet artists, both pianists have performed as soloists in the United States and internationally. Since then, the duo has been featured numerous times at the MTAC conventions, and continues to perform extensively at various professional and community functions. Their repertoire spans Bach to Brahms, Debussy and Piazzola, played on one or two pianos. Their most recent performances include Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, The Athenaeum in La Jolla, and McKinney Theater in Orange County. In addition to performing, both pianists lead busy teaching careers, conduct masterclasses, serve as adjudicators, and hold leadership positions in state and national professional music teachers associations. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are required for all audience members regardless of immunization status. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

Congress faces a tight deadline to pass a short term spending bill and avoid a shutdown. Also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces questions about his health following a second public episode.

Julia Dixon Evans hosts KPBS’ arts and culture podcast, The Finest, writes the KPBS Arts newsletter, produces and edits the KPBS/Arts Calendar and works with the KPBS team to cover San Diego's diverse arts scene.

Our concerts rock! What better place to enjoy great summer music than on the beach, with your toes in the sand? This summer, Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts brings more fun to our beach concert experience. Summer Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Join us on Sunday, August 21 for the Rayford Bros in concert. The Rayford Bros play Rockabilly, 50's Rock n Roll and 60's Surf n Soul. Playing Rock n Roll covers like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Stray Cats and more. The kind of music that makes you want to swing and dance! Come enjoy their fantastic live show with us at Moonlight Beach! Full Lineup for 2022: July 10- Gypsy Dreams - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band July 24- Mark Easterday Band - Country Covers August 7- Joker's Hand - Alternative Rock August 21- Rayford Bros - Rockabilly, 50's Rock n' Roll Come enjoy fun at the beach. Remember that glass, alcohol, smoking and dogs are prohibited on our beaches. Follow Rayford Bros on Facebook!