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“Art is a mirror held up to the society which birthed it, a whisper from long ago history. It is a code message sent to a timeless future: this is who we were; what we believed; what we valued.” — Linda Blair In his last years, having lost all whom he had loved, along with his large fortune, Rembrandt turns inward; the cockiness of youth yields to a tragic vision of age and loss. Western art has never experienced such magnificent examinations of what it is to be human. Rembrandt’s portraits present compelling, sentient beings, who think … feel … remember. In these lectures, we always speak of the role of art within its given society, but with Rembrandt’s evocations of a human’s inner life and of the tragedy of life, art becomes universal, transcending boundaries and borders, time and place. About Linda Blair: Linda Blair has taught art history for many years, at the La Jolla Athenaeum and UC San Diego Osher; she was a docent at The Cloisters. She holds a BA from Mills College and an MA from USD. She is an active volunteer at UC San Diego, dedicated to raising scholarship funds. Tickets: $16/21 The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/blair-24-1003 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

From the theater: Four (very) well-intentioned theatre people walk into an elementary school. The work at hand: a Thanksgiving pageant that won’t ruffle any feathers. What could possibly go wrong? In MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s skewering and satirical comedy, well, just about everything. Rambunctious, thorny and not altogether politically correct, THE THANKSGIVING PLAY serves up the hypocrisies of woke America on a big, family-style platter. Featuring some of San Diego’s finest theatrical comedians: Kenny Bordieri, Samantha Ginn, AJ Knox, and Erica Marie Weisz. In producing this show, we are honored to welcome our first Native American playwright to the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY will run October 12th through November 3rd. Previews will happen on October 4-11th, with an Opening Night Reception on October 12th, 2024. Visit: https://newvillagearts.org/thanksgiving-play/ for times New Village Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Opening Art Reception, "Bewitched Brushes" brings the spirts alive at the North Coastal Art Gallery. Bring your trick or treat bags and fill them with gifts for the holidays. You will find something for everyone as you’re spirt moves you about the paintings, photography, sculpture, jewlery, ceramics, cards and more. Grab that Gift Certificate for someone special, and get a head start with your shopping. Come meet the artists, and enjoy the refreshments on Saturday, October 12 from 3-5 p.m. It will be a hoot. Visit: https://northcoastalartgallery.com/our-events/ Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (North Coastal Art Gallery) on Facebook / Instagram

Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park, celebrates Halloween with a special Spooktacular concert featuring Phantom of the Opera and Haunted Organ Tour. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Haunted Pavilion opens to the public for a kid-friendly insider tour “Meet the Great Composers Decomposing,” joined by zombies from Thriller San Diego (first-come, first-served). At 6:30 p.m., the concert begins with Spooktacular organ solos, led by Spreckels Organ Artistic Director Raul Prieto Ramírez, who is also San Diego’s Civic Organist; followed by a “Phantom of the Opera” concert with Soprano Caroline Nelms and Tenor Bernardo Bermudez. The program – free and open to the public – includes state-of-the-art spooky projections on the Pavilion by SonderEyes to provide a unique Halloween visual experience that goes with the music. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-spreckels-organ-pavilion-in-balboa-park-tickets-1054229832809 Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival is a vibrant 5-day community event dedicated to celebrating and preserving American Vernacular Dance and its African roots. Organized by Claudia Gomez, owner of Tap Into Yoga & Reiki and Summer Briggs, owner of Rap A Tap Center for the Arts, the festival will be held from Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, to Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Keiller Leadership Academy. This festival will feature a diverse range of activities, including tap dance, swing dance, jazz dance, African dance, and breaking classes, along with a music theory class, historical panel discussions, a faculty concert, a student showcase, social dances, and jam sessions. Daily classes will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special events scheduled for the evenings. Renowned dance educators and musicians from San Diego and beyond will participate as faculty members and performers. The opening faculty concert, featuring a special African Drum and Dance company from San Diego, and a live jazz band, will kick off the festival on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. Additional highlights include an open jam session at Panama 66 in Balboa Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, and the student showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Visit: https://sandiegotapandjazz.com/collections/all San Diego Tap and Jazz Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Peter Pupping Quartet Valentine’s Day Concert Join us for a romantic and upbeat Valentine’s Day concert featuring the Peter Pupping Quartet. Enjoy a vibrant mix of Nuevo flamenco, Bossa Nova, Samba, Cuban Latin jazz, and contemporary music. Fans of the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Latin jazz, and Carlos Santana will love this dynamic performance. In addition to Latin influences, the band will perform hit songs by artists like James Taylor. 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
 Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 925 Balour in Encinitas, California 
 The quartet features Peter Pupping and William Wilson on guitar, 
Jeff Basile on bass, and Gerlando Compilati on percussion. Reservations can be made by confirming attendance via email at guitar@guitarsounds.com. Payment will be accepted at the door, with a suggested donation of $30. Please include the number of guests, names, and contact information in your reservation request, and a confirmation will be sent in return. For more information guitar@guitarsounds.com / 760.815.5616

Section I: Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 13 (1 day, 8 total hours of instruction) AAC Print Room $130/150 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor Section II: Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 20 (1 day, 8 total hours of instruction) AAC Print Room $130/150 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor Join Master Printer Sfona Pelah for a one-day etching workshop. Suitable for beginners to advanced, as well as printmakers who want time in the print room with support from an expert printmaker. Artists who would like to work in a different technique than etching are also welcome. Materials: Basic etching materials will be provided. You can bring your own zinc plates or purchase 6 x 8” plates from instructor ($27 each). Max students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/faculty-bios/sfona-pelah Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

In honor of Transgender History Month, KPBS Midday Edition spoke with a trans DJ about her work.

Almost immediately after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled, Syria came under attack. Israeli airstrikes have hit several hundred times since December. Syria's new leaders are starting to speak up.

On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.