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Join us for our Lowercase Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, which give the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Please Note: We offer two separate workshops focusing on Modern Calligraphy. One workshop specifically covers uppercase letters, while the other concentrates on lowercase letters. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover: - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included: - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

In Detroit, a one-mile freeway is slated for removal, where a Black neighborhood once stood. It's part of an effort to reimagine divisive infrastructure — but the plan itself has been contentious.

Get ready for Prayze on the Yard, an extension of CSU Super Sunday hosted by San Diego State University! Get connected to SDSU's learning community and learn more about higher education at this event featuring food, vendors and free gospel music. Don't miss out on performances by Jason McGee & The Choir, as well as a selection of praise teams, talented choirs and dancers from throughout San Diego. SDSU Gospel Fest, which was held for the first time in 2019, brings leaders from the faith-based community together with SDSU leaders with the goals of encouraging K-12 students to pursue higher education and of highlighting the California State University system’s Graduation Initiative 2025, designed to eliminate achievement gaps. Other CSU universities also partner with faith leaders on events that emphasize partnerships and the importance of higher education. If you would like to participate as a vendor for the event, please check out our website for more information! For more information visit: sacd.sdsu.edu

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges.

Join us Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 5 p.m. in the beautiful community of San Elijo Hills in San Marcos as we showcase some of the best craft beers, meads, wines (and more) around! Enjoy unlimited tastings from 30+ of San Diego's best craft breweries, live DJ music, plenty of dancing, and awesome food options. Proceeds from this North County Locals' favorite annual event support our surrounding area schools. This event is 21+ Only

Dr. Pinar Yoldas discusses her award-winning nature-based design, including her creation, “Hollow Ocean,” which was selected for the 2021 Venice Biennale. Moving beyond prototypes, Pinar Yoldas envisions and builds “ecotypes.” Integrating drawing and sculpture with bio-engineering centered around the climate crisis, Dr. Yoldas works in the mixed realm of architecture, design and speculative biology. Pinar Yoldas is an associate professor at UC San Diego as well as the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Creative Capital Grant and is the author of An Ecosystem of Excess. She works in between architecture, design and the biological sciences, creating a mix of architectural installations, kinetic sculptures and media. Her work has been featured in Arte TV, Die Welt, The Creators Project, Art21 Blog, Der Spiegel, Vogue Turkey and Artlink BioArt issue, to name a few.

UCSD said it had placed some student transcripts and degrees on hold pending an investigation into a violation of the student code of conduct.

More than $1.2 million in grants announced Tuesday will be used for local clean energy and green workforce development projects in San Diego County.

For the first time ever, NPR presents the fourth grade winners of the Student Podcast Challenge.

American lawmakers threaten to withhold funding for the World Anti-Doping Agency. The sports watchdog group faces criticism over its secretive handling of positive drug tests by Chinese athletes.