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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.

Join resident artist Mensah Bey, along with local artists and community leaders, at the San Diego Made Factory on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6-8 p.m. for an insightful speaker panel exploring the intersection of creativity, community, and opportunity. Amplifying Creative Communities is a platform dedicated to identifying spaces and opportunities for artists, makers, and supporters to thrive. Through this event, participants will: Discover creative spaces where they can recharge their "creative calories" Learn about the flow of arts funding in San Diego and how to align with available opportunities Gain insights into fostering collaboration and amplifying visibility within the creative economy Mensah Bey will share personal experiences and insights on the importance of operating in spaces that inspire physical and mental freedom. Together with the panelists, attendees will uncover strategies to strengthen connections between artists and resources for long-term sustainability in the arts. Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or simply curious about the creative landscape in San Diego, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and grow. RSVP: sandiegomade.org/impact Let’s work together to amplify creative communities and shape the future of art in San Diego.

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?

"Bad Child" is a short documentary about the more intimate, less visible outcomes of enduring repeated childhood sexual abuse. The film focuses on one survivor's reflections while expert interviews place emphasis on the importance of parental and caregiver support. Director Nicole Mendez will discuss the film’s format and its contents, then host an interdisciplinary panel examining the impacts of sexual assault, artistic expressions of trauma, and resources available to survivors. The dialogue will present various perspectives from across campus, encouraging students to consider academic overlaps and possible opportunities for collaboration. Panelists include CSUSM faculty and staff from Student Health & Counseling Services, the Department of Psychology, the School of Arts and more. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-child-film-screening-and-panel-on-sexual-assault-tickets-1096876710769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fairview Canyon is a group of accomplished multi-instrumentalist musicians with many years of experience playing a variety of genres. Their current focus is playing an Americana style while also touching on the West Coast Sound of the late sixties and seventies. Featuring tight harmony vocals and intricate guitar work, the quartet specializes in putting their own stamp on singer/songwriters. Their repertoire includes artists such as Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch, CSN, Tom Petty, John Prine, Brandi Carlyle, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Old Crow Medicine Show and many others. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/fairview-canyon Fairview Canyon on Instagram

Nightcap at The Jazz Lounge offer after-hours jazz most Fridays. Hosted by bassist Doug Walker and featuring many of San Diego’s renowned jazz musicians. May 30 is a very special night, featuring new original music from this collaborative quartet - Victor Baker (guitar), Tobin Chodos (piano), Doug Walker (bass), and Kevin Higuchi (drums). May Special: One Free Drink with each ticket purchase. Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thejazzlounge/1682995 The Jazz Lounge on Instagram and Facebook

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.

From hidden gems to beloved local spots, these are our top picks for the best coffee and tea in town.

Join us at the San Diego Museum of Art to see Society actors perform romantic selections from Shakespeare’s works. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES: • Museum Members | Free • Youth 17 & under* | Free • Current Students, with ID | Free • Military, active, retired with ID, plus one guest | Free • Seniors, 65 and older with ID | $15 • Adults | $20 San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"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.