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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Seabreeze Craft Chocolates at a fun and festive chocolate-decorating class for kids! On February 8th and 9th, children ages 5+ are invited to an engaging 90-minute session where they’ll create their own Valentine’s-themed chocolate bars and Oreos. This hands-on experience includes all the materials needed for kids to design their unique, heartwarming confections while learning about chocolate-making. Every participant takes home their custom-crafted chocolates to enjoy or gift to someone special. A parent or guardian must accompany the child(ren) during the class. Adults can join the fun and decorate chocolate bars for an additional $35. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early by visiting Seabreeze Chocolates Chocolate Classes (www.seabreezechocolates.com/chocolate-classes). Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is San Diego’s premier bean-to-bar chocolatier, renowned for its artisanal, sustainably sourced creations. Offering everything from truffles to handcrafted chocolate bars, Seabreeze transforms cacao beans into edible works of art. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

Un juez federal en Nueva Hampshire emitió el jueves un fallo que prohíbe que la orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump, que pone fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento, entre en vigor en cualquier parte de Estados Unidos.

Un enfrentamiento estalló el jueves entre manifestantes y agentes federales que llevaban a cabo una redada en una granja del sur de California, donde los agentes lanzaron latas aparentemente de humo para dispersar a la multitud.

Meses después de que el presidente Donald Trump regresara al cargo en medio de una ola de sentimiento antiinmigrante, la proporción de adultos en Estados Unidos que dicen que la inmigración es “algo bueno” para el país ha aumentado sustancialmente, incluso entre los republicanos, según una nueva encuesta de Gallup.

Experience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno and Tri Martodikromo. Joko, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri, a celebrated dancer of this refined tradition, have thrilled audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. In this special performance, Joko will be joined by the Indonesian Consulate Community gamelan and members of the Canyon Crest Academy gamelan. Together, they will bring to life the intricate rhythms and rich harmonies of traditional Javanese music and the captivating dances that reflect the cultural depth of Indonesia’s artistic heritage. Following the performance, join Joko, Tri, and the ensemble for a Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to delve deeper into the history, instruments, and stories behind the music and dance. Expect an evening that offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of Indonesia’s most cherished art forms. About the artists: Joko Sutrisno is an accomplished Javanese gamelan performer, composer, and educator who has engaged with students and audiences both in Indonesia and abroad. Sutrisno graduated from the Indonesian Institute of Arts, Surakarta, Java, in 1987. He directed the gamelan ensemble at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand for 8 years before moving to Minnesota in 1995, where he was artistic director of Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble. He was recently appointed as a professor of gamelan at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the UC Riverside School of Music. As a Center for World Music teaching artist, he directs the Javanese gamelan ensemble at Canyon Crest Academy high school. He is also currently the consulting director for the student gamelan ensembles at Saint Thomas University, The University of South Dakota, (Vermillion); Concordia College, (Moorhead); and Hamilton College (New York). In 2024, Sutrisno was appointed as an apprentice for the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA). Tri Martodikromo, born in Central Java, Indonesia, has been deeply immersed in dance from a young age. After moving to the Twin Cities in 1995, she became the dance director for the Sumunar Indonesian Music and Dance Ensemble. Known for her inspiring choreography and teaching, Tri has shared Indonesian dance across the Midwest through workshops, residencies, and community classes. Now residing in Los Angeles, Tri continues her mission of connecting communities through the art of Indonesian dance. Visit: Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java Center for World Music on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Filipino Cinema marks its sixth anniversary with CineLibre, featuring a free screening of San Diego Filipino Film Festival short films and conversations with filmmakers, including Luke Lace and Marissa Roxas.

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border.

Learn to sculpt with clay in this 8-week series! Sundays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 & March 2, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The art of pottery is more than just a skill; it’s an opportunity to express our feelings and thoughts through art. Our deep connection with soil and clay fills our lives with beauty and wonder. Each piece we create tells a story about ourselves and our time. Learning how to create pottery reminds us that art is not just about making things beautiful; it’s a way to communicate with the world. This 8-week course teaches us that every piece we make is an opportunity to discover and create within ourselves. Sculptures made of clay have been created since prehistoric times and are still a form of artistic expression today. Artists and artisans around the world practice this art and create human and animal sculptures, geometric objects and shapes, and even create large works of art that tell a story. Sculpture, with a history that goes back centuries, has had a constant presence in the art and culture of different societies. In this 8-class series, students learn to make simple forms and finally proceed to make handmade structures in the shape of plants, animals, and humans. It’s a creative experience that starts from nothing and turns into something meaningful! This course covers the following topics: history of figurative pottery; materials and tools; practical exercises; designing and creating initial forms; creating abstract and organic shapes; understanding the structure of animal bodies and designing facial and body expressions; understanding the structure of human faces and bodies and designing facial and body expressions; and techniques for drying, painting, glazing, and firing clay. All materials included. Beginners welcome. Ages 12+ years. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Ceramics | Handmade Figurative Clay from Ancient to Modern San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Thirty artists release songs with nature sounds to generate royalties for nature conservation in second annual United Nations Earth Day mixtape.

On a state visit, France's president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years.