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In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.

Art Nouveau, 1890–1915 Presented by Diane Kane Mondays, March 31, April 7, 14 & 21, 2025 The international art movement known as Art Nouveau flourished from the early 1890s to 1914. Rejecting historical references and traditional geometric forms, it featured florid vegetation, sinuous lines, and asymmetry. Although the design approach encompassed all visual art forms, it was most prevalent in architecture and the decorative arts. Furniture, mirrors, metalwork, art glass, carved plaster, and intricate paneling all featured the signature “whiplash” lines of Art Nouveau. Originating in Brussels, and highlighted in the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (better known in English as the 1900 Paris Exposition), the style is strongly associated with the wealthy and fashionable. Popularized in smaller cities, the style easily integrated into new building types—elegant apartments, boutique retail, brasseries, bistros, and cabarets—associated with sophisticated urbanization. In four richly illustrated lectures, this series will examine the style’s Belgian origins and its regional variations in Paris, Vienna, and Barcelona during the 1890–1915 period.

DOGE attempted to assign a team to the Government Accountability Office, an influential congressional watchdog agency. It refused. But experts say DOGE could have learned much from GAO.

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. As a creative-writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.

Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks allowed it to move forward.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. + encore Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the long-lost roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch—two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries and forged families as they moved from slavery to freedom.

CRY HOLI 2025. Title Sponsors: Miramar Cash & Carry / Rasraj THE MOST COLORFUL, EPIC HOLI CELEBRATION IS COMING SOON! The countdown is on! February is here, and we’re just one month away from the most vibrant event of the year – Holi in San Diego! Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Venue: Hourglass Field, Miramar College located at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 Ticket Link: https://events.cryamerica.org/events/sandiegoholi2025/ Adults: $20 Kids: $12 (Includes a color packet. Online prices only. Prices will increase at the venue.) Note: Outside colors are not permitted. Here’s the FUN lineup: Kids’ Performance: 11 a.m. Holi Madness: Kicking off at noon! Dance, laugh, and throw colors to the beats of our Bollywood DJ! Delicious Indian Cuisine: Enjoy tasty treats from Rasraj. 360-Degree Photo Booth: Capture unforgettable moments! Pichkaris (water guns) and Holi colors: Get ready for some colorful fun! For questions, volunteering opportunities, or more information, please reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Follow Us: • Instagram: @crysandiego • Facebook: CRY San Diego Action Center • CRY Official Website: cryamerica.org Disclaimer: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the event will be rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.

Join us at the Villa Musica Recital Hall for a group art show, presented by Sew Loka, in collaboration with Villa Musica and Intersection Arts. For many of us, music is an essential part of our creative process. It fills our minds with so many beautiful thoughts, ideas, visions, and insights. Now it is our turn to give back, and create art pieces dedicated to the music we love; the music that inspires us. Bring the whole family to the Villa Musica Recital Hall on Saturday January 18th from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. There will be plenty of art, music, and embroidery for everyone to enjoy! See you there! Location: 10373 Roselle St, Unit 170, San Diego, CA 92121 Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Participating Artists: Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski @sewloka Emily McMullan @practices_in_art Juan Pacheko @_jpacheko Selena Idioma @selenaidiomaart Maritza Garcia @maritzaisawesomedesigns Earl Dove @earldove Shirish Villasenor @shirishtheartist Wendy Gracia @wendystudioart Funk Saves @funksaves Michael Woodward @michaelwoodwardart Ainara Calhorra @muxu.creations Isabel Garcia @artbyisbl Rose B *no social media Isabel Aragon @_mad_mindzz_ Jorge Pina @pinaart73 L @strawberrielarry Movie Manny @moviemannysd + a few surprises More about Sew Loka: Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while mainly using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of one fashion designs and textile art pieces. More about Villa Musica: Founded as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in November 2005, Villa Musica is a vibrant gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to take music lessons, play in an ensemble, or participate in a workshop. Villa Musica’s goal is to create a focal point for community music education in San Diego, where students and teachers can meet to exchange ideas and experience the joy of making music. By creating a supportive and creative environment for the study of music, we aim to inspire many San Diegans to make music making part of their lives. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-2-my-ears-an-art-show-dedicated-to-the-music-that-inspires-us-tickets-1134158270919?aff=oddtdtcreator Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram and Facebook

The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to those who gave flowers.