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The alert status for heightened combustion hazards in the county's inland valleys and mountains went into effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday and will last until 6 p.m. Friday.

"Drop Dead Gorgeous" The battle between the good and the bad is bound to get ugly. In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won’t give up without a fight. Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero: New! Fireside Films: - Fireside Seating double adirondack, chair-side heater, & warm beverage - Classic Seating single, non-heated adirondack To prioritize safety, attendees must be 13 years or older to participate in this Fireside screening due to the use of wood-burning heaters. Rooftop Cinema Club on Facebook / Instagram

A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society.

Shenel Johns is a dynamic jazz musician whose captivating stage presence and impressive vocal range are rooted in her early exposure to reggae and gospel. A graduate of the Hartt School, where she received mentorship from Jackie McLean’s esteemed alumni, Johns passionately shares her musical gifts globally, mentoring young artists and performing in residencies from Shanghai to Mexico. Winner of the Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition, she has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and Damien Sneed, seamlessly blending traditional gospel, jazz, and diasporic influences in renowned venues and festivals worldwide, including recent performances with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and in tribute to Max Roach. Shenel Johns on Facebook / Instagram

Art San Diego, to be held at the San Diego Convention on Harbor Drive from November 1-3, 2024, is an annual cultural experience featuring approximately 500 leading contemporary artists, fine art photographers, and designers; it offers dynamic programming that includes curated exhibits, local talent, and student artists. Now celebrating its 16th year, Art San Diego is the region’s most acclaimed and longest-running contemporary art and design fair and the only marketplace where artists, art publishers, galleries, art students, and dealers all come together to celebrate and showcase postmodern art. Produced by Redwood Art Group, with presenting sponsor UBS Wealth Management, Art San Diego is a unique art fair that serves to enhance the artistic culture of “America’s Finest City” while it also raises thousands of dollars through its Access to Art program, via student artwork sales and donations, to help Monarch School and Humble Design, both of which are non-profits that benefit unhoused families. UBS hosts a VIP reception of high-net-worth collectors, by invitation only, on Friday evening. Over the weekend, ASD attracts more than 5,000 art lovers, giving them insights into San Diego’s vibrant and diverse cultural art scene alongside an exciting collection of international galleries. Visit: https://redwoodartgroup.com/category/art-san-diego/ Redwood San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us this fall for a celebration of the season with Cobweb Broom Making workshop! In this 3-hour class, students will learn about knots, culture heritage, creativity, and functional earth art. Together we will get a renewed sense of connection to the past and confidence to create our own tools, as well as how to use the cobweb broom for spiritual and emotional wellbeing. A cobweb broom will allow you to get into tricky/tall spaces to sweep. Everyone will end the session with their own hand made, decorated and anointed cobweb broom/besom. Each person will learn how to use and care for their unique broom as a practical tool and expand their awareness into the ritual of cleansing spaces. It will be a celebration of the Fall season and the halloween spirit will cater to the cobwebs. Ages 12+ years and up is recommended. Materials fee: $10 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for a captivating night with an exciting selection of shorts. We are thrilled to present a special showcase of shorts finalists for the prestigious Ristretto Shorts Awards. Immerse yourself in the magic of Italian storytelling as we screen a carefully curated lineup of captivating short films. These finalists for the Ristretto Shorts Awards have been selected for their exceptional quality, creativity, and ability to convey profound narratives in a limited timeframe. Schedule: "Mille ponti (A Thousand Bridges)," 24′, directed by Nicolò Amedeo Novek "Padre (Father)," 19′, directed by Michele Gallone "Star," 12′, directed by Paoli De Luca "La vita magra (The Thin Life)," 20′, directed by Francesca Giuffrida "Superbi (Superb)," 16′, directed by Nikola Brunelli "Suzanne & Marcelo," 20′, directed by Francesco Alessandro Cogliati "Marcello," 5′, directed by Fabio Rossi "F II – Lo Stupore del Mondo," 6′, directed by Alessandro Rak SD Italian Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Working with a life model, students will learn to identify and depict the core “gesture” of any pose. Emphasis is on short poses with the goal of increasing our ability to capture the body in motion. By focusing on the “verb” of the pose, and not the “noun,” we will explore the storytelling potential of the figure. This is an excellent class for those interested in animation and the entertainment arts or for anyone looking to inject more dynamism into their life-drawing practice. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; compressed charcoal pencils; grease pencil. Other materials are possible with instructor consultation. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-10 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

This weekend the annual Pacific Islander Festival returns for the 30th anniversary celebration.

From one of the first woman photographers, Anna Atkins, to lifestyle icon, DIY celebrity Martha Stewart—the Cyanotype Photographic Process continues to fascinate us with its beautiful tones of Prussian Blue colors, by the contact printing of objects (photograms), to using today’s digital negatives. This light sensitive process, activated by the ultraviolet rays of the sun and discovered by Sir John Herschel in 1842, has experienced several revivals since the 19th century. First in the 20th century with its rediscovery as an alternative process within university curricula worldwide to this last turn of century, in the 2000s, creating a revolt by fine art photographers in response to the onslaught of technology and its pesky pixel. In this two-day intensive workshop, we will push the process further by cyanotype printing on fabric, including the latest technique of exposing wet cyanotypes. We will be introduced to the basic procedures using commercially coated fabrics, then move quickly to hand-applied emulsions on various fabrics from cotton to silk. By embedding the photographic image within the “ply-ability” of fabric, we can explore finishing strategies for the image, from sewing, embroidering, quilting, and garment making to creating sculptural forms with the photograph on fabric. Materials: Materials provided with a $40 fee paid to instructor on the first day of class include chemistry and a contact printing frame. Recommended fabrics will be the responsibility of the student. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-16 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook