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President Trump fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office just after the agency released a major report on AI. Copyright insiders say it's caused a shakeup in their normally drama-free neck of the woods.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: "A Kitschmas Pageant" is a festive, kitschy and artistic holiday-themed installation and performance spectacular at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights. On view will be a delightfully low-brow, strange, colorful exhibition of ornaments, animatronics, dioramas, sculptures and more. The exhibit is informed by the duo Brian & Ryan's commitment to kitsch as an art form. "I think not having access to much of contemporary our or art museums growing up, most of my exposure to visual culture was through objects and images, comic books, things that many artists probably are inspired by. But I think being able to appreciate something that's mass produced and maybe cheaply produced — or standing in line at 7-Eleven and looking at the gumball machines with the little toys inside and and just appreciating these, the smallest of gestures that somebody designed, that somebody spent time and energy making decisions," said Ryan Bulis. "By and large, I feel like an artist's responsibility is to shine light onto things that we sometimes overlook." At the opening reception, the artists will be on-site for performances, and will also feature festive DJ sets and performance art from local artists like Joe Cantrell, San Diego New Verbal Workshop, movement and "spectacle" from Yvette Dibos, live, giant sock knitting from Michelle Montjoy and more. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 On opening night, several San Diego artists, performers and DJs will fill the space with even more holiday cheer. Performers include: Brian & Ryan Joe Cantrell San Diego New Verbal Workshop Yvette Dibos and more Related links: Brian & Ryan website | Instagram Athenaeum Art Center website | Instagram

Director Lila Avilés' film is a celebration of family and spirituality in contemporary Mexican society. And it's a beacon of how women filmmakers are becoming the new face of Mexican cinema.

The populist message of Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour has resonated with voters frustrated by President Trump's agenda — and the Democratic Party's muddled response.

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center

From the organizers: Join us for our Juneteenth Black In Art Celebration! Celebrate with fellow Black artists, the African diaspora, and supporters of Black culture. Enjoy free food and connect with Black artists and arts organizations. Explore Juneteenth from a Black artist's perspective, showcasing and discussing Black art in the community. Open to All! Featuring the work of artists including Zigaloe Wharton, Galina Marcus, Lorise Maynard and Anthony Washington and Noelle Ocen-Odoge. Related links: San Diego Art Directory on Instagram Liberation Through Art on Instagram

The Tokyo-based company ispace declared the mission a failure several hours after communication was lost with the lander.

Exhibition at Spanish Village Explores Different Points of View An exhibition of painting and digital photography, "Points of View" featuring creative works of art is on view at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, daily, 11 am - 4 pm, from July 5 through July 18, 2022. A reception will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 1 - 4 pm. The exhibition showcases work by five well known California artists: Marsha Korobkin, Dana Levine, Caroline Morse, Gwen Nobil, and Philip Petrie. Korobkin, a world traveler, brings a simplicity to her images that turn the everyday into exciting abstractions. Levine is displaying images of water and watery reflections in both painting and photography. Morse is an artist who uses color to transform everyday scenes into beautiful paintings. Nobil lets us see landscapes of the southwest with a painter's eye. Philip Petrie's work concerns the journey of the self and society toward real wholeness, both physical and spiritual, and the multitude of elements that impede that progress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more information and images, please contact: Dana Levine, danabet@yahoo.com, 858-490-0470

Join us in exploring how art brings us together and in proximity to one another. We will explore the works of Niki de Saint Phalle, Ana Mendieta, and many others as we strengthen our bonds within our neighborhoods! This exciting week will be filled with community-building and learning how art helps us connect. Create portraits of your new friends, tell stories of your community through your art, design flyers and posters, and work together on chalk murals. Visit: https://mcasd.ticketapp.org/portal/product/131/events

A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars in projects be enough?