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Electric light is known to disrupt the circadian rhythms of people.

From sparking the imagination to helping with mental health, listen to poems read by NPR readers and see how poetry has affected their lives.

Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.

Patrick Dai admitted to posting anonymous threats against Jews on campus in October. His lawyer argued it was a "misguided attempt to highlight Hamas’ genocidal beliefs and garner support for Israel.”

Exhibition Dates: September 16–November 11, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 6:30–8:30 PM The Athenaeum is pleased to present a special exhibition of works by late French artist Françoise Gilot, featuring many never-before-exhibited lithographs. Born in 1921 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Françoise Gilot's career spanned eight decades, with works ranging from visual art to poetry and prose, including best-selling memoirs. Gilot met legendary artist Pablo Picasso when she was 21, the same year she had her first Paris exhibition. She counted among her friends leading artists of the period, including Matisse, Braque, and Cocteau. Gilot and Picasso raised their two children together until separating in 1953. Gilot married artist Luc Simon in 1955, with whom she had a daughter before divorcing in 1962. Gilot began visiting the United States in the 1960s to exhibit her work and maintained studios in La Jolla, New York, and Paris. With a degree in philosophy from the University of Paris and another in English literature from Cambridge University, she became an accomplished writer and poet, authoring and illustrating several books. Over time, her art practice expanded to include printmaking techniques such as monographs and aquatints. Gilot's children appear as the subjects of many of her works, along with themes of birds, emblems, and Greek mythology. Gilot's childhood in France and travels to Greece and Asia are also frequent subjects. Later in life, Gilot married Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, and lived for a long time in San Diego. The Athenaeum hosted a private reception and pop-up show in 2022 in celebration of Gilot's one hundredth birthday. Gilot continued to paint until her death in June 2023. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III Gallery at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments are not required. Related links: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library website | Instagram | Facebook

On Sunday evening, January 8 at 6 pm, PHES Gallery, in conjunction with the newest exhibition, Gallery Artists 2023, will host an artist talk with Lynn Schuette. Lynn Schuette will talk about Still Life, her recent series that uses painting as a way to address social issues and upends what the still life painting can be. The second installation in the series Still Life #2 (for Uvalde) is currently on view at the PHES and includes 19 paintings. The artist will discuss her research and work process and her previous related work. _________ Lynn Schuette is a visual artist whose practice includes painting, drawing, and mixed media. Schuette often explores the body and nature, ranging from classical figurative and landscape painting to anatomical/medical imagery often laced with contemporary social issues. Schuette’s work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions including California Connections: Selections from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (2017) and Homing In, an Exhibition of 50 San Diego Artists at Quint Contemporary Art, La Jolla (2009). She was one of four featured artists in the Nature Improved exhibitions at the Oceanside Museum and the San Diego History Center, was included in the inaugural exhibition of the new San Diego Central Library Gallery, and was featured on ArtPulse TV (all 2013-14). Her work is also included in public, corporate, and private collections including the City of San Diego Art Collection, the San Diego History Center, and Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles. In addition to her art practice, Schuette is an arts consultant and the founder and former executive director of Sushi Performance & Visual Art (1980-1995). She is recognized for introducing nationally-acclaimed performance and dance artists to the San Diego community including Karen Finley, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Whoopi Goldberg, Rachel Rosenthal, Joe Goode Performance Group, and the Black Choreographers Moving Project. For information on the Artist Talk and Still Life #2 (for Uvalde): phesgallery.com/special-event/ This is a free event. __________ Gallery Artists 2023 features the work of 12 local artists; Juanita Perez-Adelman, Judith Christensen, Becky Cohen, Ellen Dieter, Kaori Fukuyama, William Gullette, Paul Henry, Anne Mudge, Norma Pizarro, Gail Schneider, Lynn Schuette, Cheryl Tall. Gallery Artists 2023 will be on view through February 4, 2023 PHES Gallery is open Thursday-Saturday, 2-7 pm, and by appointment. info@phesgallery.com / 760-696-3022 Follow on social media: PHES: Facebook + Instagram Lynn Schuette: Instagram

England dispatched the hosts, 3-1, bossing the Matildas and mounting counterattacks that stunned the host country's fans. They'll play Spain on Sunday.

Citing creative differences with the orchestra's board, the famed Finnish conductor and composer plans to leave when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.

In Atlanta, dozens of activists who oppose a new police and fire training facility are being accused of domestic terrorism. That has alarmed civil liberties and human rights groups.

“Play.” an exhibition of community play and fun. This exhibition is all about celebrating creative expression and community building through art and play. We believe that art has the power to bring people together and inspire connection, and we're excited to create a space where everyone can come together to create and play. This exhibition will feature a range of art-centered activities, as well as opportunities for visitors to get creative themselves. We'll have art-making workshops, interactive installations, and even a ping-pong table set up for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to join us in this celebration of creativity and connection. Whether you're an artist, a ping pong pro, or simply someone looking to have a good time, there's something for everyone at the exhibition “play.” We hope you'll join us in embracing the power of art to bring people together and have a little fun. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram