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There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024, exploring art, the afterlife, nuns, nuclear war — and more.

A year after publishing his Surrealist Manifesto, Breton organized the first group exhibition for La peinture surréaliste in the Gallery Pierre in Paris. It included work by Giorgio de Chirico, Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Joan Miró, André Masson, Man Ray, Jean Tanguy, and Pierre Roy. New members joined the group in 1929: former Dadaist Tristan Tzara, Salvador Dalí, filmmaker Luis Bunuel, and sculptor Alberto Giacometti. A group of talented women artists have long stood in the shadow of their famous male peers. This lecture also explores the contributions of Leonora Carrington, photographer Dora Mar, Lee Miller, and Meret Oppenheim. The beginning of WWII scattered the surrealist group all over the world. About Cornelia Feye: Cornelia Feye has a MA in art history and anthropology from the University of Tübingen, Germany. She traveled around the world for seven years before landing in New York City, where she was an art educator at the Jacques Marchais Museum for Tibetan Art on Staten Island. After moving to San Diego, she added the Museum of Art and the Mingei International Museum to her education résumé, and for 10 years she was Director of the School of the Arts and Arts Education at the Athenaeum of Music & Arts. Feye has taught Western and non-Western art history at colleges and universities in San Diego and continues to lecture at UCSD with an emphasis on women artists and conceptual art. Feye has blended her knowledge of art history with her love of writing in five art mystery novels, including "Spring of Tears," which, along with her short story anthology "Magic, Mystery & Murder" won San Diego Book Awards. As publisher of Konstellation Press, she gives a voice to independent authors. She currently lives in Ocean Beach, California, where she enjoys writing, rollerblading and looking for the green flash. Tickets: $16/21 The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture.

Catch tomorrow’s biggest tennis stars before they hit primetime when pro tennis returns to San Diego for the UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships. Entrance is FREE. The Championships will feature the best men’s and women’s pros, capping off a 15-week, $450,000 series of UTR Pro Tennis Tour tournaments held across U.S. college campuses. The UTR Pro Tennis Tour has proven to be a springboard to the sport’s biggest stages with past players including Ben Shelton, McCartney Kessler, Alex Michelsen, and Taylor Townsend. Launched as an innovative tour for aspiring pros and college athletes with guaranteed prize money and multiple matches per week, UTR PTT events are $25,000 pro tournaments held in 30 countries around the world. UTR Sports on Facebook / Instagram

Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

Located above the Flower Fields, ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 6th year, bringing fine art, live music, and interactive art experiences, offered free to attendees. In a venue overlooking the ocean, guests can explore different facets of art, while enjoying beautiful coastal views. The weekend-long festival focuses on fine art for sale by local artists, as well as those who travel from all over the U.S. and Mexico to show and sell their work. The event will display every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. More than 150 fine artists’ work will be featured, along with interactive art for families at KidsWalk, a full palette of musical performers, food trucks and stands, and more. The event will be fenced, even though admission is free; the fence allows attendees to enjoy beer and wine (to those 21-years and over), while strolling around the event, rather than having to remain in a Beer Garden. New this year, there will be a pavilion, sponsored by Wilsey Asset Management, to offer shade for the warm early fall weekend. It will be located in the middle of the event, adjacent to the Beer Garden and midway music stage, providing some additional seating. For more details on ArtWalk and its programs, please visit www.artwalksandiego.org. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Just months after berms and bollards were installed, the bike lane safety features are being removed from streets in Vista. The new features proved controversial in the community.

dr pilates Brings Boutique Pilates to Scripps Ranch with Grand Opening on August 25 Scripps Ranch, CA — The wait is over! dr pilates, a boutique Pilates studio known for its inclusive community and transformative classes, is opening its newest location in Scripps Ranch on Monday, August 25—and you're invited to celebrate. Throughout the day, the studio will hold a full schedule of energizing reformer classes while welcoming neighbors to stop by for tours, meet-and-greets, and exclusive founding member offers. As a special thank-you, all walk-in visitors will receive a complimentary class to use on a future visit—just for saying hello. “We’re passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and connect with their bodies in a supportive space,” says Doug Riccio, founder of dr pilates. “Scripps Ranch is such a vibrant community, and we’re thrilled to become part of it.” The first 50 founding members to sign up will receive 3 months of unlimited Pilates—free of charge, and one lucky visitor will win a free month-long membership through a day-of giveaway. dr pilates offers a wide range of classes designed for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned movers, taught by experienced instructors who prioritize safety, alignment, and results. With its welcoming vibe, sleek studio design, and high-energy classes, dr pilates is redefining boutique fitness—one reformer at a time. Event Details: dr pilates – Scripps Ranch Monday, August 25 Classes all day | Walk-ins welcome from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Whether you're booking a class or just curious to check out the studio, come see why dr pilates is quickly becoming a go-to wellness destination in Southern California. dr pilates on Facebook / Instagram

In 2009, Kim Perlak was teaching music at three different colleges while also working a number of other jobs. She felt totally alone. A woman in the registrar's office changed that.

Immigration raids and the protests against them brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. We look into where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, how two local reporters are bringing the news to social media.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ Encores Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout Montana's Sapphire Mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion.