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En noviembre, los votantes de California decidirán si aprueban un nuevo mapa electoral que podría dar a los demócratas cinco escaños adicionales en la Cámara de Representantes, mientras que en Texas los republicanos, respaldados por Donald Trump, avanzaron con su propio rediseño para ganar la misma cantidad de escaños.

Al redistribuir a su favor los distritos de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos antes de las elecciones del próximo año, los republicanos de Texas y los demócratas de California podrían alterar un raro equilibrio partidista en la política estadounidense.

Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. March 20 (1 Day, 4.5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Paint from a beautiful still life inspired by spring flowers! This is a one-day intensive workshop focusing on painting flowers alla prima. Students will learn about composition by designing and setting up a floral still life. We will take a closer look at the structure of flowers and techniques for painting them. A fun, fast study, and an excellent opportunity to develop painting skills and study floral painting in depth. The workshop will conclude with group critique. For oil painters of all levels. Materials: 9” x 12” or 11” x 14” canvas or linen panel; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, size 2, 4, and 6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, size 2–4. Paper towels; Gamsol solvent; small jar for turpentine; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Raw Umber, Cadmium orange. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/18 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. (Includes 1/2 hour lunch break) March 19 (1 day; 3.5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio In this workshop you will have a wonderful and rare opportunity to draw two models together! We will have a 20-minute warmup, and then the models will take one long pose. Proportion and sighting will be emphasized, and students will have individual attention from the instructor. You may bring any material (drawing or painting) that you would like to use—excluding oil paints. Butcher paper and charcoal will be provided. The instructor will also bring a variety of drawing materials to try and to play with. We will take a break in the middle, so bring your lunch. A variety of teas, snacks, and water will be provided by the instructor. All skill levels are welcome! Materials: Two or more large sheets of charcoal or pastel paper and one kneaded eraser. Or, if you want to use water media, bring two or more large sheets of mixed-media paper or canvas. Remember to wear clothes that can get dirty! Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/17b Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

In a new album, the youngest ever Van Cliburn winner puts his own stamp on Tchaikovsky's undervalued set of piano pieces called The Seasons.

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Includes 1/2 hour lunch break) March 18 (1 day; 3.5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio In this workshop you will have a wonderful and rare opportunity to draw two models together! We will have a 20-minute warmup, and then the models will take one long pose. Proportion and sighting will be emphasized, and students will have individual attention from the instructor. You may bring any material (drawing or painting) that you would like to use—excluding oil paints. Butcher paper and charcoal will be provided. The instructor will also bring a variety of drawing materials to try and to play with. We will take a break in the middle, so bring your lunch. A variety of teas, snacks, and water will be provided by the instructor. All skill levels are welcome! Materials: Two or more large sheets of charcoal or pastel paper and one kneaded eraser. Or, if you want to use water media, bring two or more large sheets of mixed-media paper or canvas. Remember to wear clothes that can get dirty! Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/17a Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, talks about their new EP, Summer Anthem, and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is hosting special Easter-themed chocolate decorating classes on April 12 and 13 at 11 a.m.! Children ages 5 and up will enjoy a fun and interactive 90-minute session, decorating their own Easter-themed chocolate bar and a chocolate-covered Oreo cookie while learning the art of chocolate making. Kids will get hands-on experience with chocolate decoration, tapping into their creativity while discovering the delicious world of chocolate. All materials and tools are provided, and each child takes home their custom-designed Easter treats to enjoy. A parent or guardian must accompany their child(ren) throughout the class, and parents are welcome to join in and decorate a chocolate bar for an additional $35. Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance by visiting https://www.seabreezechocolates.com/chocolate-classes. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

Fredric Hope "Silent Storytellers" on view February 7 through June 28 Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/gallery-exhibitions

The 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Maybe Happy Ending won best Musical and Purpose won best play.