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A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.

Nearly 1,000 women from around the country flew to New York City to audition for the dance troupe on its 100th anniversary. What's helped it last so long?

"Manchild," the first single from Sabrina Carpenter's forthcoming album, Man's Best Friend, enters this week's Hot 100 singles chart at No. 1, making a late-breaking bid for "song of the summer" status in the process.

Great works of art are great, in part, because they continue to have something to say to the present: They're both timebound and timeless. And, boy, does Gatsby have something to say to us in 2025.

Chia Pet Ceramics 1-Day Workshop (1 day, April 13) Date: Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuition: $75; members: $67.50 using discount code "ICAMEMBERSAVE" Embrace your green thumb in this Chia Pet Ceramics Workshop! Perfect for the whole family, this fun and engaging workshop will guide you through the process of designing and shaping whimsical ceramic figures that sprout vibrant greenery. Enjoy hands-on instruction from experienced artists, all materials included, and take home* a unique, living work of art that will bring a touch of nature into your space. Join us for a day of artistic exploration and watch your creations come to life! *Please allow 2 weeks for projects to be fired. Visit: Chia Pet Ceramics Workshop ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Rap Diego: An Audio Documentary uncovers the untold story of a significant music revolution in San Diego. It chronicles the underground rap movement that launched numerous artists into the spotlight and fostered a subculture that ultimately became mainstream and influential worldwide. This narrative unfolds in four acts, narrated by those who experienced it firsthand—producer Parker Edison; editor Chris Reyes; and cultural attaché J. Smith. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear early music and performances that have rarely, if ever, been heard by the public.

On the heels of its sold-out debut, Mainly Mozart is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Culinary Concerto, the can’t-miss event of the season. Set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the stunning, state-of-the-art EVE venue in downtown San Diego, this unique evening will bring together 25 award-winning, international celebrity chefs and 25 celebrated winemakers to deliver an extraordinary four-course dining experience—all while supporting the arts in San Diego. Curated by celebrity chef and best-selling author Chef Claudia Sandoval, this year’s Culinary Concerto, promises an unparalleled fusion of gastronomy, fine wine, and live music. Each table will be transformed into a personal stage for a celebrity chef to craft an exquisite four-course dinner tableside, paired with wines meticulously selected by renowned winemakers and enologists from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles and beyond. Event Highlights: A Star-Studded Culinary Lineup: 25 internationally acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred innovators and celebrated culinary visionaries like Drew Deckman, Roberto Alcocer, and Reyna Venegas, will prepare luxurious four-course meals tableside. Exclusive Wine Pairings: Renowned winemakers from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles, including McPrice Meyers, DAOU Vineyards, and Bruma Winery, will be paired with chefs to create a harmonious collaboration at each table. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy expertly curated wine pairings with each course, as the winemakers and chefs interact directly with them, sharing insights, stories, and guiding them through a personalized culinary and vinous journey. Incredible Entertainment: The evening will feature stirring live music performances, complemented by charismatic emcee Casey Webb, host of Man vs. Food. Proceeds from Culinary Concerto will benefit Mainly Mozart’s nationally acclaimed programs, including the All-Star Orchestra Festival, the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, and cross-border initiatives supporting music education in Baja California. Visit: https://www.mainlymozart.org/culinaryconcerto2025 Mainly Mozart on Instagram and Facebook

With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool to create work made partially or entirely from thrown forms. All students will be encouraged to experiment with surface and altering techniques to transform their work from pots to functional works of art. Students will leave the class with finished work they can use at home that’s dishwasher safe! All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Visit: All Levels Wheel Throwing (6 weeks) ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This professional development session will guide educators in integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their art lessons through practical, hands-on strategies. Participants will learn how to create art projects that foster emotional expression, self-awareness, and empathy in students. By exploring specific activities and reflective practices, educators will leave with actionable tools to seamlessly blend SEL and art-making, nurturing a supportive and creative classroom environment. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Heart & Art: Tangible Strategies for Integrating SEL into Creative Lessons ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This professional development session will equip educators with tools to integrate contemporary art, artists, and themes into their classrooms, fostering student engagement through relevant and dynamic content. Participants will explore diverse, modern artists whose work reflects current social, cultural, and environmental issues. The session will provide strategies for connecting contemporary art to art projects, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and dialogue among students. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Art Now: Bringing Contemporary Creativity into the Classroom. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook