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Please join us for a free artist reception with refreshments and live music. Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions. Fredric Hope "Silent Storytellers" on view February 7 through June 28

The plane is a gift that Trump said he would be "stupid" to turn down. Experts say the plane would take years to rework to meet the current standards for Air Force One.

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.

Join Steve Breen, our editorial cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize winning creator, and inewsource Managing Editor Jamie Self as they discuss Steve's latest project - "Fentanyl: A Decade of Death." This illustrated story looks at the toll fentanyl has taken in San Diego, California and nationwide over the last decade as the cheaply produced and highly potent synthetic opioid that has been added to more and more illicit drugs, driving overdose deaths. Through his compelling art style, Breen explores lives lost to fentanyl in our region, uses compelling images to help readers understand the fatal risks of using the drug, and offers information on how to seek help and prevent drug overdoses. Visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_piUgZEXhTqa9qBxozIqKKw?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=913f9ec049-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_03_05_18_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3ed7f6d012-564191807&mc_cid=913f9ec049&mc_eid=01d479541f#/registration

What does it mean to be "half"? Twenty-five years since its initial launch, photographer Kip Fulbeck revisits his exhibition called "The Hapa Project," an intimate look at mixed-race America.

Renowned artist Kolten French proudly announces his latest exhibition with other well known artists, “Estate Sale,” set to captivate art enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Taking place in the vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood, this show promises a bold and thought-provoking exploration of growing disparities in our lives, all expressed through Kolten's signature style. From stunning new works to a striking mural gracing the venue at 829 Washington St., every detail is designed to immerse you in a world of creativity and connection. When: February 7, 5–10 p.m. Where: 829 Washington St., San Diego Words from Kolten: "I feel awful promoting anything given what people are going through in LA and the world at large. With the inauguration a couple days away, the bad news will only continue to flood in. That said, here we are." I've rented a physical space in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego to share my artwork with my community in person. "Estate Sale" is the title of my exhibit, opening February 7 from 5–10 p.m. at 829 Washington St. This space also features a large mural I recently painted, and I’ll be displaying many new works exploring the growing disparity in our lives. - Beverages and tunes will be provided to ease your social anxiety. Come see what I’ve been working on, and let’s have a conversation in real life. Let’s find moments of connection and reflection, even in turbulent times. #EstateSaleExhibit #SanDiegoArt #HillcrestArtScene #CommunityThroughArt #SocialDisparity #ArtExhibitOpening #SanDiegoEvents Kolten French on Instagram

"Mutual abuse" is a term you may have heard in celebrity abuse trials - here's how to make sense of it.

Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

This watercolor class is about understanding the color, organization, and beauty of flowers. They can be so inspiring from which to paint! We will paint from real flowers as well as from photos, since some flowers do not last long when picked or they aren’t available. To capture their beauty, we will experiment with a variety of techniques and approaches. I encourage you to watch the demonstrations and then explore your own way of putting brush to paper. Please bring tube paints only and not paint pans. Be prepared to paint on the first day. Materials: 100% cotton, 140 lb. hot press and cold press paper pads, #8, #10 and/or #12 round brush, palette with lid for traveling, water container—large yogurt cup works well, No. 2 pencil, kneaded eraser, paper towels, tube colors—a warm and cool of each primary. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook