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Arts therapies appear to ease brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. Now, artists and scientists have launched an effort to understand how these treatments change the brain.

Gabriel Metsu is one of the most celebrated Dutch painters of the 18th and 19th centuries. From his early days in Leiden until his death in Amsterdam at the height of his career, Metsu painted a remarkable range of history paintings, portraits, still lifes, but above all, exquisite genre paintings like the Timken Museum of Art's Portrait of a Girl Receiving a Letter. This docent-led talk will explore the life and work of this remarkable artist who was one of the leading genre painters of his time. Date | Thursday, February 03 from 11 p.m. to noon Location | Online via Zoom Register here! This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/virtual-tour-gabriel-metsu-life-work-and-influences or contact Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or call (619) 550-5955.

As California lifts pandemic restrictions on crowds and social distancing, San Diego performance venues prepare for a long-awaited return of live audiences.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive and creative collage process that promotes self-discovery, self-acceptance and personal empowerment. Collage materials included. Bring a journal. If you prefer, bring your own scissors. About the Instructor - Shirla is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), Registered Sandplay Practitioner (RSP) & SoulCollage® Facilitator, she has a private practice in downtown La Mesa. Shirla's therapeutic practice focuses on a holistic approach to therapy where she incorporates many different forms of Expressive Arts Therapies. SoulCollage® is not a therapeutic modality in itself, it's a process that facilitates Self Discovery and Personal Growth and can be utilized in any setting. Date: March 20, 2022 Time: 1p.m.-2:30p.m. Location: The Water Conservation Garden Members $10 / Non-members $15 For more information on this event and class registration please visit HERE!

Virginia is the eighth state to leave the bipartisan ERIC compact amid fringe conservative reports and conspiracy theories attempting to connect the system to liberal activists.

Senate Democrats moved three of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees along party lines Thursday after weeks of delay due to California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s extended absence.

Vocalist and recording artist Daneen Wilburn is joined by Grammy winner Kamau Kenyatta on piano, Richard Sellers on drums and Cecil McBee Jr. on bass. The San Diego Reader says: “Just imagine someone with a set of pipes comparable to Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, or Etta James.” Come to the library to enjoy Daneen’s soulful Jazz vocals and her all star band. First come; first seated. No standing room. WHEN| Sunday, November 6, 2022 ‣ This event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE| Encinitas Library ‣ 540 Cornish Dr. Encinitas, California 92024 ADMISSION| This event is free to the public! SOCIALS| Follow Encinitas Library on Facebook + Twitter

Local theater company formed during pandemic and has its last Fringe show on Saturday.

In the arts this weekend: Minerva Cuevas at ICA North; "Occupy Thirdspace II" at SDPL; Camarada at UC San Diego's new Park & Market space; Rabbitlight at Radio Axiom; and New Village Arts' "Desert Rock Garden."

It started in July. The callers live in Gourd Island, and they were hoping to share an important message that they say was being ignored by their local authorities.