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Have you always enjoyed telling stories? Ever considered storytelling in front of an audience? The Storytelling Institute, a free six-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to everyone who would like to hone their skills in this ancient art form. The Institute culminates in a storytelling slot for each participant at the San Diego Storytelling Festival here at the Coronado Public Library on March 18. Registration is suggested (but not required, nor is attendance at every session). Please register for each session individually at cplevents.org. Each session builds on the previous one, so consistent attendance is advised especially if you would like to perform at the San Diego Storytelling Festival culminating event. Syllabus: Jan 24 - "Finding Your Story" with Storyteller Marilyn McPhee Jan 31 - "Learning Your Story" with Storyteller Patti Christensen Feb 7 - "Shaping Your Story" with "Aunt" Li-Anne Roswell Mufson Feb 21 - “Integrating Gesture and Movement” with storyteller Mindy Donner Feb 28 - “My Story/Our History” with storyteller OJ Mozon, Jr. March 7 - “Weaving Traditional Tales and Personal Stories” with storyteller Jim Dieckmann March 18 - Open-mic performance at San Diego Storytelling Festival (optional) Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

To mark the milestone, officials signed a steel beam that will be among the final beams installed in the first phase.

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie presents its Annual Messiah Sing- and Play-along at St Bart’s Episcopal Church in Poway in 2 performances, Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Accompaniment will be provided by the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Angela Yeung. Instrumentalists interested in playing must contact Dr. Yeung in advance so your part will be ready for you on the day of the concert. Optional rehearsal on Tuesday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at St Bart's Episcopal Church. $10 suggested donation for the rehearsal. $25 suggested donation (or $10 for students) for the performance. Donations by check to either the Greater San Diego Music Coterie or St Bart's Episcopal Church can be tax deductible as allowable by law. For more information visit: gsdmusicoterie.org

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control decided to list COVID-19 among the vaccines it recommends for children, but each state decides whether to adopt those guidelines. It’s unclear what California will do, given the past controversies over children’s vaccines and the COVID vaccine in particular.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: 5-Second Films, an eye-opening Melrose Place article, the song "Ça plane pour moi" and rewatching 30 Rock.

With the Supreme Court chambers off-limits to cameras, Art Lien's sketches helped the public understand what it was like to hear arguments and decisions in the highest court of the land.

Cal Kestis is back with more lightsaber styles and more insurmountable foes in Jedi: Survivor. It's a treat for Star Wars fans and action gamers alike.

COVID-19 booster rates remain low, just as new omicron variants of concern emerge. Then, San Diego approves new agreements with the city’s eight private trash haulers, with new state requirements on recycling organic waste looming. Next, why was San Diego listed as only the 8th best American city for tacos in a recent survey? And Rick Steves explores stories of famous works of European art in a new six-hour series called “Art of Europe.” Finally, the San Diego Filipino Film Festival was founded to raise awareness for Filipino cinema as an important art form and tool for representation, education and entertainment. The festival returns to San Diego tonight.

Although the High Renaissance lasted for only a short period of time, it saw the production of some of the most exceptional artistic creations in the Italian states. Rome, which was the capital of the Papal States, and Florence were the two primary locations where High Renaissance artists flourished. Most art historians believe that the High Renaissance began around 1495 and ended around 1520 with the death of the great painter Raphael. While others believe that the Sack of Rome by the army of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, ended it circa 1527. The masters who seem to define the High Renaissance include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante. Painting during the High Renaissance is considered today to be the absolute zenith of western art. This period of time revealed many artistic advancement; such as linear perspective, realism, and the manipulation of light and darkness including the use of chiaroscuro. Compositions displayed balance, harmony, and a look back at the advancements in art made by the early Greeks and Romans. The paintings in the Vatican by Michelangelo and Raphael are considered by most scholars to represent the culmination of High Renaissance style. These masterpieces and work works of others will be discussed in this docent-led talk. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter