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Come explore the foundations of painting! This acrylic class provides instruction in basic and intermediate painting techniques. Students will develop technical skills in color theory, composition, brushwork, layering, and surface preparation through a series of guided projects. This class is suitable for teens of all skill levels and supports the development of a strong foundation in acrylic painting within a focused studio environment. Susan Walters is an oil painter who has taught art (K–6th grade) at the Gillispie School for over 30 years. She studied fine art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York. Prior to painting, Susan was a printmaker for Ruth Leaf Studio in NYC. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council will vote on whether to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. We dive deeper into the origins of the definition and what proponents and critics are saying.

A 5-lesson advanced online course in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) for learners with prior knowledge of the language seeking to deepen their reading, speaking, and grammatical awareness. Each session uses authentic Sephardi and contemporary Ladino texts — including folklore, poetry, fables, and song — to build vocabulary and develop fluency. Grammar topics include verb tenses, moods, pronoun systems, and the contrast between indicative and subjunctive. Taught by Esther Rute, who holds a BA in Semitic Philology and two MAs in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a certified language teacher, External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL), and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. When: Mondays, September 28 – October 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET Where: Online via Zoom Cost: $270 Early bird for 5 classes (by September 27) | $300 Regular | $55 Per class Visit: Advanced Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) Course with Esther Rute Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego proudly invite you to the 2026 Suraj Israni Memorial Lecture, featuring Emmy®-winning producer, studio builder, and UC San Diego alumna Marge Dean. As Head of the Studio at Skybound Entertainment, Dean leads the development and production of original animated content and is building a new production facility behind major properties including Invincible for Amazon Prime. Renowned for designing and scaling animation studios and pipelines, her career spans leadership roles at Crunchyroll Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Mattel, Technicolor, and more—shaping the future of animation at a global level. Beyond the studio, Dean is a transformative industry advocate. As a leader of Women in Animation, she helped grow the organization into a world-class nonprofit reaching tens of thousands of animation professionals and students worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, network, and get inspired by a visionary who has turned bold ideas into industry-defining realities. Bonus! Enjoy speaker artwork A multimedia artist, Marge Dean has a new conceptual art exhibition titled "The Sweepers" and six pieces will be on display in the Mosaic lobby for viewing before and after the event. Each piece is built around the same concept: What would a world where housework is valued — and the women doing it recognized as creative visionaries — look like? Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-memorial-lecture-featuring-animation-executive-marge-dean-tickets-1977731827134?aff=kpbs Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.

Guided by artworks that highlight imagery from nature and the interplay of natural light, participants will create layered compositions that build color and depth beneath white-outlined forms inspired by organic shapes. As each piece develops, the final experience is revealed through light. When held up to the sun, the layered artwork becomes illuminated allowing the imagery to glow, shift and transform in unexpected ways. Event is free and open to all ages.

Join Erin French as she discusses her new book "THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3" Check-In at 6:15PM. Please have the qr code pulled up on your phone or if possible print out your tickets to expedite the check in process. Seating is first-come, first served. You will receive a copy of "THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3" when you check in for those tickets that include a book. Additional books will be available for purchase at this event. Please enter campus from the west entrance and park in the west lot. There will be shuttles running from the west lot to near the Kroc Center for Peace & Justice where the theater is located. The event will begin on time, so please allow plenty of time to get from the parking structure to the theater. It can take up to 30 minutes from the farthest points. Please call the Warwick's Book Department at 858-454-0347 for more information. For information regarding accessibility at USD, please visit us at https://www.sandiego.edu/disability/access.php. We will be happy to assist you in finding the information and/or services you need. For further information or to request accommodations, contact us at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu or 619-260-2326.

The agreement signed Monday aims to increase revenues and balance the budget. But Republicans say it is a temporary solution to the state’s budget woes because it focuses too much on delaying spending and not enough on finding places to cut.

A dead crow found in North Park in March was the first positive case for West Nile virus. No human cases have been reported this year.

Korean War pilot Royce Williams battled Russian jets in the longest historic dogfight, kept secret for half a century. At 100 years old, he earned the Medal of Honor.