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Sparks Gallery is pleased to show new work by bi-coastal artist Monty Montgomery in his solo exhibition, “Intersection”. Profoundly affected by his upbringing in the rural woods of Virginia’s countryside, Monty Montgomery’s work has always been informed by his visceral and emotional reactions to everyday experiences, such as exploring nature, or trekking city streets. His distinctive artistic voice was shaped in his teen years, when he began expressing his perception of the external world in bright geometric abstraction. His characteristic style emerged as a result of distilling sensory input through the lens of urban and natural landscapes. Using color theory, mathematics, and intuition, he attempts to harmonize the collision of these elements into something beautiful and cohesive. Montgomery uses his innate intuition for color and object relationships to connect with the viewer, sharing his artistic vision through a “visual-emotional language”, as he calls it. His interpretation of everyday scenes is often surprising, as the end results look vastly different than their real world counterparts. This unique perspective grants Montgomery both strength and vulnerability in his art practice. For more information visit: sparksgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

The Bikini Kill frontwoman pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement in the 1990s. "I thought of myself as a feminist performance artist who was in a punk band," Hanna says.

From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

Stemming from Southern California, Jenny and the Tramps consists of hardworking musicians from the San Diego music scene. Starting out playing cover songs and entertaining fans for hours on end, they have now come together to write original material. Members consist of Jenny O’Henny and the brothers De La Rosa. Marrying elements of Soul and Funk , their influences range from Amy Winehouse to Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, and Wheeler Walker Jr.

Don’t get left trail-ing behind and join the City of Santee for a fun day of nature exploration! Santee Discovery Day is a brand-new event hosted by the City of Santee and is an opportunity for all to enjoy the Walker Preserve Trail, Santee’s most family-friendly and a popular trail in San Diego County. The event will take place on Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walker Preserve (9500 Magnolia Avenue, Santee). Interact with nature-themed booths and take in the scenery as the San Diego River spans the entire length of the trail. Participants can enter an opportunity drawing by collecting signatures at each booth on the passport card; stop by the City’s Information Booth to grab yours and embark on the journey with us! Grab a bite to eat from a local food truck while letting the kids master the rock wall. Attendees are encouraged to either park along Magnolia Avenue or Chubb Lane and walk to the west end of Walker Preserve to access the event. For additional trail access, Sandy Creek Drive and Lakeside Baseball Park will also be open to the public. For more information visit: cityofsanteeca.gov

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.

Because of the Israeli operation, hospitals lack basic supplies. And doctors must face the heartbreaking decision whether to let one patient die so they can use available resources to save another.

Yes, it's possible to get around without relying on your phone, say navigation experts. The first step is to let go of your fear of getting lost.

Viral images of the flyer were filmed in portable toilets of a migrant camp in Mexico, and they energized members of Congress. But NPR's reporting suggests the flyer is not what it purports to be.