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A trio of exciting abstract artists will show at the popular “Expressions in the Abstract” exhibit at the Borrego Art Institute starting Nov. 9 in the McQuown-Wermers Gallery. The colorful abstract paintings and mixed media of Antonio Escalante are personal representations of the landscape in which his work is made, be it the sea, desert, mountains, or built environment. Through intimacy and abstraction, he creates a compelling visual narrative. Painter Jennifer McHugh’s loose, free-flowing work features emotional pieces influenced by the everyday and her response to it. “My work serves as a visual journal, and my hope is that each viewer interprets a story, an inspiration, as unique and spontaneous as what moved me to paint it,” she said. Mixed media artist Robert Wright will present assemblages made from detritus of the Southwest that invite inquiry and contemplation. “Happenstance and serendipity are integral in the revival of these objects,” Wright said. “Giving them a new purpose and a second chance is the pleasure of presenting this body of work.” The opening reception is Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The shows run through Dec. 8. Music will be provided by the jazz duo The Baker Brothers. Visit: Expressions in the Abstract Borrego Art Institute on Instagram and Facebook

While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here's how WHO funding works.

All over San Diego, friends and families are making time in busy schedules to prepare and to gather to celebrate the holidays. To add to the season's joy, we’ve compiled a list of books celebrating our region's rich cultural and religious traditions.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: Deena Altman: "Female Rising" opens at OMA, and is a continuation of a series shown last year at Art on 30th in North Park. In a set of eight pieces, Altman considers eight stages in a woman's life, starting in toddlerhood and stretching to elderly adulthood. Her style is considered "surreal realism," basically a mixture of realistic elements (in this case, the subject — the woman) alongside surreal or conceptual elements (here, backdrops and actions). A great example: "The Lioness at Nine (Endangered)." Details: On view Sept. 23, 2023 through Feb. 4, 2024. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. $0-$10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: There is an understanding in our culture that is subtle and mostly unspoken, that women succumb to a certain second-class life. Even though there is more consciousness now of this issue it still resonates deeply, and we are all marked by it, both women and men. However, it is the females among us that suffer most from the downside of this cultural blindness that binds our growth and development. This 8-part series depicts the life of women from toddler to elder. Each age focuses on the challenges to women at certain points in their development giving us a sense of what is experienced and how these challenges both impair and energize their paths. About the artist: Deena Altman spent many years as the VP of Marketing for her national horticultural company, Altman Plants. She guided the marketing and graphic development of many plant products including a nationwide plant brand for Home Depot. She is now a full-time artist following her passion to paint. In the 12 years that she has been painting she has achieved signature status at the Watercolor USA Honor Society, the highly regarded San Diego Watercolor Society, and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. Her paintings have been juried into numerous museums and international exhibitions including the prestigious American Watercolor Society International Exhibition in New York, the MEAM Museum in Barcelona, The Springfield Art Museum, and the International Signature American Watermedia Exhibition in Fallbrook in which only signature members are invited to submit their work to be juried. Related links: Oceanside Museum of Art: website | Instagram | Facebook

The Robin Henkel Band with Horns performs their own unique blend of jazz, blues, funk and swing. Firmly grounded in artistic expression Robin describes it this way, “Our performances honor the rich music traditions of blues, jazz, swing and funk. The usual line-up is trumpet with tenor and baritone saxophones, guitar, bass and drums. Sometimes clarinet and congas find their way into the mix. We love playing music that is modern as well as digging into the styles of great artists from the past such as Duke Ellington and Slim Gaillard.” Robin Henkel is a four time recipient of Best Blues at the San Diego Music Awards. This band has been performing and evolving with members coming and going for over thirty years. “In the 1980s we opened for John McLaughlin at the Bacchanal as well as performed the KSDS 88.3 Jazz Live show in the Saville Theatre.” Robin has appeared with the San Diego Symphony, Sha Na Na, Johnny Almond, Willie King, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Witherspoon and Buddy Miles. Robin has opened shows for Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Charles Brown, Bill Withers, Dr John, Arlo Guthie, John Mayall, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Steve Stills, Dave Mason, Jr Wells and Elvin Bishop. “Robin Henkel is a historian and a futurist”—LA Times.

New York Times bestselling author and renowned podcaster Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature, known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, as evidenced by the millions of copies of her books like "The Happiness Project" that are in print in over 30 languages around the world. And now you have the unique opportunity to meet Gretchen to learn about her new book, "Secrets of Adulthood", at a special Adventures by the Book® event in partnership with the Library Shop. Don’t miss this fascinating evening with the author at the beautiful new Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. Visit: https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/gretchen-rubin-4-7-25/ Gretchen Rubin on Instagram and Facebook

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."

The flower's Latin name translates as "giant, misshapen penis." But it's better known to locals as "Putricia." Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.

..with Special Guests JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk! Grammy®-winning horn player Trombone Shorty puts a New Orleans spin on everything he plays. Prowling the stage with his band, Orleans Avenue, he delivers an explosive performance blurring the lines between funk, jazz and R&B. Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/trombone-shorty/ Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty) on Instagram and Facebook

Backyard Renaissance presents "THE DARK HEART OF DOOLEY STEVENS" by Francis Gercke Directed by Hannah Meade Starring: Jessica John and MJ Sieber Where the road to redemption intersects with a lifetime of poor decisions. Holed up in a trailer on the outskirts of nowhere, Cindy waits for the fallout from a lifetime of catastrophe to settle in the dust and get swept away with the desert wind. But strange forces of nature are blowing in Cindy’s direction and bring with them the inescapable and indestructible Dooley Stevens who won’t allow her to bury the past or leave him behind.