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Cups, windows and bottles are the familiar presence of glass in our lives. Yet, glass is so much more. Curated by Barrio Glassworks owner Mary Devlin, Breaking Glass Boundaries captures the magic of glassblowing and sculpture, offering a fusion where complex material is reimagined as swimming sea creatures, teardrops and even dramatic sentries. Experience this vivid expression of versatility, creativity, intricacy and the beauty of glass in many new and unexpected forms. Barrio Glassworks, founded in 2020, is a public glassblowing studio and retail gallery located in the historic Barrio community of the Carlsbad Village at 3060 Roosevelt Street. Stop by for a unique experience with an open viewing section for the public, allowing an up-close look at the mesmerizing art of glassblowing. Pop Up Art activities will take place at the Cannon Gallery between noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, July 22 or Aug. 12 where visitors can join in for a unique and free activity with one of the featured glass artists. For more information visit: barrioglassworks.com

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.

Opening Reception sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library - Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 3 - 5 p.m. The San Diego Art Prize is predicated on the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, and was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction around San Diego’s artistic and cultural life. This annual award honors artistic expression with a cash prize, exhibition opportunities, and spotlights artists in the San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit recognition. The San Diego Visual Arts Network is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2023 San Diego Art Prize: Mely Barragan, Anya Gallaccio, Janelle Iglesias, and Joe Yorty. Recipients were nominated by 17 local arts professionals and selected by an esteemed panel of curators from respected institutions: Pedro Alonzo - Adjunct Curator, Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, Texas, Susanna Temkin - Curator at El Museo del Barrio, New York, New York, Kathryn Kraczon - Director of Exhibitions of the Brown Arts Institute (BAI) and Chief Curator of the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, Providence Rhode Island. Free 2hr parking The Visual Arts Program (VAP) demonstrates the library’s role as a cultural institution embracing a broad range of disciplines while assisting San Diego’s emerging, mid-career, and established artists achieve visible opportunities and receive wider local, regional, and national attention. Gallery Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

Target joins other retailers trying to draw inflation-weary shoppers to stores. The chain says reductions have already been reflected in about 1,500 products.

El índice de precios al consumidor aumentó a 3% en enero en comparación con el año anterior, según el informe del Departamento de Trabajo del miércoles, un incremento respecto del 2,9% del mes anterior. En septiembre subió 2,4%, su menor nivel en tres años y medio.

San Diego housing prices are the highest they have ever been. How did we get to now? And how do we cope? Also, COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationally and in San Diego County. We’ll bring you the latest on the surge. Plus, Barrio Logan has a new center for the arts.

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the San Diego Made Factory! Get ready to experience a showcase of local talent, creativity, and community spirit. This free, family and dog-friendly event will feature handmade crafts, stunning live art demos, a mini fall photo shoot, live music, drinks, and more. A special guest artist from Alaska, Ashley Lohr, will be demonstrating her craft of torch-firing enamel on copper to all attendees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support local artists, watch amazing demonstrations, and find one-of-a-kind treasures. Mark your calendars and come enjoy a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun at the San Diego Made Factory in Logan Heights, 2031 Commercial St., SD CA 92113.

Join in the thrill of fast-paced heart pounding competitive bicycle racing by pro racers and top-level amateurs at the Barrio Logan Grand Prix, one of Southern California's largest cycling events. The race is open to men and women of all ages. The 0.8–mile race course takes place in historic downtown Barrio Logan and will begin and end on Newton Avenue across from Perkins Elementary School. Spectators will have access to numerous views of the racers along city streets in the Barrio Logan area throughout the day. Inside the Racer’s Village on Newton Avenue a free kids’ bike safety rodeo presented by SANDAG will provide instruction on bike handling skills and free helmets to participants while supplies last. Date | Saturday, May 14 at 7 a.m. Location | 1824 Newton Avenue, Barrio Logan Register here! Stay tunned for registration details. The 2022 Barrio Logan Grand Prix is supported by Bonnici Law Group, the Unified Port of San Diego, San Diego County, and USA Cycling JDRS. For more information about the event please visit sdbc.org/barrio-logan.

Chinese athletes say they compete "clean" despite positive drug tests in 2021 that were kept secret. Diplomatic tensions over the case continue to escalate as U.S. officials push for reform.