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In 2025, fandom is complicated. Music is at nearly everyone's fingertips. Concert ticket prices are through the roof. Some fans take devotion to new extremes. What do we owe to the artists we love?

The jury cited Liu's "reverence for culture, history and nature, chronicling time and comforting users with familiarity through modern interpretations of classic Chinese architecture."

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.

Jeff Berkley and John Katchur share a long history at the forefront of the local singer-songwriter brigade, and both continue to put out vibrant new tunes, showcasing masterful songwriting, superb guitar playing, and a deep audience connection. John Katchur, winner of the San Diego Music Award for Best Acoustic Performer, has performed as opening act for such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Steven Stills, Don McLean, Arlo Guthrie, and many others. As a performer, John has a strong reputation for impeccable and captivating delivery. The San Diego Troubadour magazine says, “John Katchur plays guitar with equal measures of grace, complexity, and fearless confidence with an unbelievably effortless, sonorous, aching voice.” Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry’s most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and many more. Visit: Jeff Berkley and John Katchur Jeff Berkley on Instagram and Facebook John Katchur on Instagram

"For Dear Life" opens at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, featuring American art about disability, medicine and health from the 1960s until the onset of COVID-19. For co-curator Jill Dawsey, this one is personal.

The case is from Oklahoma, which like 45 other states, has laws that say charter schools must be public schools funded by the state, closely supervised by the state, and be non-sectarian.

Join us for Day Camp at ArtReach! Lean into the season of fall with an engaging art workshop that encourage students to practice and experience gratitude, coziness, and community with their peers during a season of friendship and reflection. Students will be inspired by artists such as Fruit Face, Boba Jelly, David Hockney, and Yayoi Kusama. This session is for elementary age students in grades K through 5th. What to expect at ArtReach HQ: What to bring: Please pack a water bottle, lunch, and snacks for your child. A water refill station is available onsite. When: Art camp will be Monday, November 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Select the Day Camp and Extended Care options for pickup at 5 p.m. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before class. Where: We are located at 1065 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University and Vermont). Parking: We have limited space in our parking lot for drop off and pick up. Seats are limited! If you would like to add on a ticket for a friend, reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. Running late? If you’re running behind, ArtReach staff members will be ready to catch you up! Something came up and you can’t make it? Please email us. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but credit will be provided for a future class at ArtReach HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Safety: All participants must sign a waiver before attending a workshop. All students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Youth drop off: Please plan to drop off students at the start of class. Only adults listed on the waiver may pick students up (with a matching driver's license or ID card).

Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes.

The Chuck Jones Gallery invites you to celebrate the holiday season with The Making of the Grinch! Scheduled for Dec. 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Wonderfront Stage in San Diego’s Lighthouse District drop by for an evening of holiday cheer. Step into the world of animation history with Craig Kausen, grandson of Chuck Jones and CEO of Linda Jones Enterprises, as he presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the Grinch came to life. Through a multimedia presentation, Kausen will share personal stories of his grandfather’s collaboration with Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Discover how Chuck Jones’s animation brilliance and Geisel’s creative vision brought the Grinch and other beloved Seussian characters to life, creating an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Following the screening, attendees are invited to a special reception at the Chuck Jones Gallery, where a Grinch-themed art exhibition will showcase exclusive artwork from the animated classic. This exhibition will include exclusive one-of-a-kind original and rare artworks that offer a glimpse into the creative process behind the Grinch, curated with collectors and animation enthusiasts in mind. This intimate display celebrates Chuck Jones’s distinct animation style and the collaborative effort of his talented team, whose contributions helped bring the Grinch to enduring life. Bring the family, discover unique Grinch artwork, and enjoy an evening honoring one of the most beloved holiday stories. This event is sure to be a highlight of the season! Visit: Holiday Grinch Celebration at Seaport Village Chuck Jones Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

Please join us for an online presentation about the state of the earth’s environment by NCCCA president Joe Houde. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdO6uqTsrH9z71sDeUuGO5xJ962IqFSJI?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0enzCu8Jsx3XM8gcREwwFtXSSXDEuEH15jsT4YhFqzEUzkPnmBRfSOpCo_aem_G6qxNML8s8TZwPw7V26k8w#/registration This will be the first of a three-part series. In this first discussion we will explore recent global, nature-based, and alien “Planetary Boundaries” (PBs), with the focus on the relationship between these. Joe will also take us on a tour of global heating, ocean systems, and the ozone hole. There will be time allotted for Q&A. There is no charge for this online event, but you must register in advance. Once you do, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting. This will also enable us to inform you if there are any last-minute announcements, instructions, or other information. Thank you. About our speaker: Joe has worked in over 50 countries teaching seminars and consulting with business and government leaders. He has led workshops at over a dozen universities in the US, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Middle East. He has decades of managerial business experience and has worked as a counselor for people with disabilities as well as with women and men affected by domestic violence. His educational background includes a Master of Science, Electronics Commerce; Bachelor’s in business administration from National University; and a Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara. Joe has had long-standing interest in the environment and in 2018 completed the Climate Reality training held in Los Angeles, California.