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A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."

This weekend in the arts: Sofie Ramos at Bread and Salt; Armando de la Torre at Athenaeum Art Center; Mensah Bey at Bread and Salt; Jan Van Munster at Quint ONE; SPACE TIME and Project [BLANK]; The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus; Drowse and Neutral Shirt at Tower Bar; a City Heights graphic novel release and more.

Shop Arts & Craft Supply Surplus! Sunday, January 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Save on craft supplies this season! We’ll have beads, fabric, yarn, wood & more for sale at bargain prices. By shopping our sale, you benefit from great prices on crafting supplies, while lowering your carbon footprint by buying second-hand. We love the motto: reduce, reuse, recycle! And, by shopping with us, you support Craft Collective so we can continue offering you fun crafting opportunities! We’ll have a Free Kids Craft and Raffle as well! Stop in, shop supplies & save your space in an upcoming workshop & begin creating art yourself! ARTS & CRAFT SUPPLY SALE | We’ll have a wide selection of our surplus of arts and craft supplies for sale. FREE KIDS CRAFT | RSVP for a surprise hands-on kids craft! *This project is great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. RAFFLE | Join in the fun with an in-person raffle! We can’t wait to see you there! Grab a friend or family member and stock up on fun crafting supplies! ABOUT SAN DIEGO CRAFT COLLECTIVE Craft Collective is a nonprofit arts studio dedicated to the craft journey, from start to finish! We’re committed to: -our local community and schools; -teaching traditional craft to all people, of all ages & backgrounds; -creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive family-friendly learning environment; -sustainably operating and sharing eco-friendly approaches to life-long craft journeys! Visit: Art & Craft Supply Sale! San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Amnesty International says Israel has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians in its war with Hamas, by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing aid deliveries.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was under scrutiny for planning to put time limits on anesthesia care. On Thursday, the large health insurer said it had decided not to proceed with the policy change.

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book Finding Langston, by Lesa Cline-Ransome. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/teen-book-club-409852

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 11–March 1 (8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Fun and fast paced, life drawing is a wonderful way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all levels of skill. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/58 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio In this class we will sculpt a full figure from the life model. Students will have eight weeks to build an armature, learn basic figure proportions and structure, and sculpt an entire figure from head to toe. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the skeleton and basic anatomy, and how to depict the illusion of weight. Regular instructor demonstrations and discussions of technique will be given. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/55 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio There are few artistic pursuits more rewarding than creating a successful portrait bust, especially of a loved one or significant other. Join sculptor Marty Davis as he teaches the process of creating a bust from photos. Students will learn how to photograph a portrait sitter, and how to use those photos to create an accurate three-dimensional (3D) likeness. Marty will explain and demonstrate the elements of successful portraiture. Topics include the anatomy of the skull and neck, the proportion and placement of the features, and how to generate and refine a convincing likeness. Students will create a single portrait bust of a subject of their choosing over eight weeks. No experience with sculpture necessary. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/54 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 7–February 11 (6 weeks, 18 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio (Includes model) This is a unique opportunity to study with two accomplished and warmhearted artist-educators in the same course. Ken and Stephanie are both well known for their ability to help each person find their own unique drawing abilities. Each week there will be a life model. On day one, Ken will introduce a simplified approach to gesture drawing and the fundamentals of figure and head construction. During Weeks 2 and 3, Ken will go deeper into the importance of gesture drawing in relation to constructing and composing longer poses. During the final three weeks, Stephanie will continue to build on Ken’s lessons but will include longer poses that will allow students time to incorporate the basics into an actual process of drawing or painting more finished figures and portraits. Materials: You do not need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that relate to the medium you plan to work with, or if you are more advanced, bring your own supplies. On day one you will only need newsprint, a drawing board, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and one colored pastel for accents. Charcoal: Soft vine charcoal; 4B charcoal pencil; kneaded eraser; smooth newsprint; drawing board; rags or paper towels. If you prefer graphite: 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18˝ x 24˝drawing pad or 18˝ x 24˝ smooth newsprint; drawing board. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/51 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook