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"The Imaginary Amazon" is a group exhibition of contemporary and historical art and material culture exploring the topic of representations of the Amazon Rainforest region. Addressing themes including visual culture, history, ecology, extraction, cartography, botany, imperialism, Indigenous metaphysics, and the nature of representation itself, this exhibition includes artworks in different media by trained and self-taught artists, including Indigenous artists from the Amazon region and those who live outside it. Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook Opening reception information:

Researchers found women elected officials in San Diego and neighboring Imperial and Riverside counties were four times more likely to be threatened weekly than men. White male conservative politicians are also reporting that threats are getting worse.

Join instructor Suzanne Balestri to learn the basics of Fused Glass and create your own glass jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. This fun workshop offers a perfect introduction to Kiln-Formed (fused) glass for beginners, and allows those who have worked with glass before to hone their abilities and finesse their skills. You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, how to use the various tools involved in creating glass art, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your wearable art project. Using a colorful array of glass and pre-fired adornments, you’ll construct abstract or representational designs to be fashioned into earrings, pendants, rings, cuff links, even belt buckles! Each student will have plenty of space in the kiln for several items! Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse each design into one solid piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. Workshop fee includes pre-workshop instructional videos, all glass, equipment, and kiln firing of several pieces. An additional supply fee of $10 (cash only) is due to instructor at the workshop. It includes pre-fused adornments plus jewelry findings for up to 3 items (excluding leather for bracelets/belts). Additional findings, chains, cording, and leather for bracelets and belts will also be available for cash purchase. This workshop is recommended for All Skill Levels – Ages 13 and up. Children 8+ years welcome with adult. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

This term, the Supreme Court ruled on abortion pills, the federal law banning guns for domestic abusers, voting rights and attempts to regulate social media.

The Stanford Internet Observatory studied how social media platforms are abused. Now, its top leaders are out and future funding is uncertain amid attacks on its work by conservatives.

Metro Phoenix's mighty saguaros have been falling at a rate that has alarmed casual observers. But experts say people need to turn their attention to the young ones that aren't growing yet.

After a short vacation from the pinnacle of the albums chart, Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department reclaims the throne in a week filled with names and sounds that are awfully familiar.

Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, barnstormed swing states this week, trying to make up for lost time in their 2024 campaign.

The Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 50th annual fundraising gala on April 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Pendry Hotel. With this year’s theme “Glitz and Glam”, guests will enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, complimentary cocktails at the Oxford Social Club, dinner and wine service, a casino and more! This evening will benefit more than 4,500 infants, children, adolescents, and adults with special needs. For more than five decades, HGH has been committed to providing quality community support, critical housing and life skills training for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Home of Guiding Hands’ commitment goes beyond providing quality programs; they are deeply invested in creating a community that actively empowers people to create and lead fulfilling, high-quality lives. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Pricing begins at $300 for an individual ticket. For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, please visit here. About Home of Guiding Hands: Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) was created as a result of a small, but dedicated and ambitious group of leaders in East County. Since its inception in 1961, HGH has provided benchmark programming and housing for men, women, and children with developmental disabilities. It is one of the largest providers of supports and services in San Diego County, serving more than 4,500 infants, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North's ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un's push to bolster his leadership.