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Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 30 – Aug. 20 (4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio This course is for the beginner abstract painter or a refresher for the seasoned artist. This class is designed for you to tap into your intuition and discover your own style through embracing the process. While practicing the principles of abstract acrylic painting, we will work to find a balance between using these techniques and learning to trust our intuition. The focus will be on process, as we learn together how to start, loosen up, take risks, trust our gut, lean into our emotions, and let go of perfection in our paintings. Along with the foundations of color, composition, and line/shape, we will practice intuitive mark making and layering and allowing each of these to inform what comes next on the canvas. As your artistic voice unfolds, your own unique visual language will appear. Materials: Variety of brushes; any tools, palette knives, wedges, color shapers you have (not necessary, but helpful); acrylic paint in various colors (your favorites but also Titanium White and Raw Umber); palette or palette paper; small canvas (no smaller than 12” x 12”) and any size larger canvas. Note: If you're a beginner, bring a basic starter set of paints or even craft paints. No need to go out and purchase a bunch of expensive paints! A medium-bodied paint is best, but using a variety of fluid medium and heavy-bodied paints will give your work more interest. That said, if you have any mediums for changing viscosity of paint, that works too! Max students: 12 Visit Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Rosin Box Project is thrilled to partner with Art of Elan to present two special performances of "Unified Harmonies" at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center on May 28 & 29. "Unified Harmonies" features new choreography from TRBP accompanied LIVE by Art of Elan's stunning string quartet. Two new works set to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, and rising star Kian Raveai will premiere alongside the return of Emily Adams' SO CLOSE, commissioned by TRBP in 2024, with original composition by Sundance Fellow and acclaimed film composer Katy Jarzebowski. "Unified Harmonies" explores the crucial role of artists as changemakers and celebrates the importance of collaboration in moving the artforms forward. Join us for this special production, and TRBP's debut at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Ticket discounts for students, military, seniors, and groups. The Rosin Box Project on Facebook / Instagram

World Bee Day is held in recognition of the role bees play in sustaining a healthy ecosystem, ensuring our food supply and ultimately the future of humanity. The purpose of our event is to raise awareness of the vital importance of bees and all pollinators, the threats they face and actions every individual can take to protect them. The JFGM will be partnering with other Balboa Park and community organizations including the Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, SD Beekeeping Society, SD Youth Symphony, CA Native Plant Society, Hives for Heroes and other groups to showcase bees through exhibits, music, interactive demonstrations, microscopic observations, art and educational hands-on activities. This fun and purposeful community event will be held on Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Upper Garden area. Our guest stars will be live HONEY BEES! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Instagram

Stretch Affect, known for their concierge physical therapy and movement optimization, is throwing a Grand Opening Fundraiser this Sunday May 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at their new 10,000-square-foot facility in Sorrento Mesa (9945 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121). The event aims to raise $50,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation and will feature a Paralympian guest speaker, and a live auction boasting signed sports memorabilia, training packages, travel getaways, and more to further help propel fundraising efforts. The fundraiser will also include demonstrations of wheelchair tennis and racing, and hands-on access to state-of-the-art fitness and recovery technology—including DEXA scans, 3-D motion capture from Kinotek, and interactive showcases by Blazepod, Gibbons, Matrix, and Hyperice. Families can enjoy a kid-friendly zone with inflatables and games, while attendees can explore supercars from Fast Lane Drive, sample food from Glass Box, and receive water bottles from Fill-It-Forward to support clean water initiatives worldwide. The day will also include a special Live Well San Diego proclamation, recognizing Stretch Affect’s continued commitment to community well-being. Stretch Affect on Facebook / Instagram

El gobernador de California Gavin Newsom firmó el lunes una legislación para regular los chatbots de inteligencia artificial y proteger a los niños y adolescentes de los posibles peligros de la tecnología.

In San Diego’s Valencia Park neighborhood, a painted staircase was a gathering place for the community. After floods, they were unusable. A recent cleanup only raises more questions.

Calling all art collectors! Join Vanguard Culture at SD Art Advisory in Mission Hills for a special 2-day art show featuring works by local, national, and international artists for just $10. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday April 26-27 for access to hundreds of amazing works of art for under a C-Note. Meet the artists throughout the day and start building and/or continue growing your art collection. The $10 ticket fee supports Vanguard Culture, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego's creative workforce. 100% of the art sales go back to the artists! Want exclusive access? Join our VIP Preview on Friday, April 25 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Your ticket comes with first access to hundreds of works of art, 2 drink tickets, and gourmet appetizers. Guests will also enjoy a brief panel discussion with Vanguard Culture Founder Susanna Peredo Swap & Board President Shaun Cassidy about the future of the creative sector; and an immersive art installation by Ramiro Martinez Jr. on the 2nd Level of the gallery. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. Visit: Upcycling l Lino Carving & Block Printing San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late-night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself.

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction.