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Painting using imagery in art is a fun way to tell a visual story.  We use black and white photocopies of ancestors, found or real, as the underlying source to paint.  This is a way of creating expressive and fun art that can stand up to any other art form.  In this workshop, learn how to paint over a photocopy and how to properly adhere paper seamlessly to a substrate without bubbles or creases.  Students will walk away with a painting or two and an understanding of this fun process. Materials: $25 fee includes images, mediums, varnish, and substrates; use of brushes, palette knife, palette paper, varnish, markers, burnishing tool, paints. You may bring your own black and white 8" x 10" photocopy, brushes, paints, palette paper, apron, gloves, or any of the above listed supplies. Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. December 2–4 (3 days, 8 total hours of instruction. December 3 is open studio time without instruction) La Jolla Studio $140/160 + $25 materials fee paid to instructor Lisa Bebi, since a small child, has loved two things: looking through snapshots in her family album and painting as expression. For over three decades, the San Diego native has married these two things together, and her work has received international awards and recognition for its content, style, and color. Lisa received her BA in fine arts from San Diego State University (SDSU), where she developed as a colorist, straddling representation with abstraction. Daughter of a journalist, Lisa always finds ways to tell the untold story she sees in snapshots. “I love the authenticity of the snapshot. It’s a single moment in time, but by painting it I can extend that moment, revel in it, and bring to life characters and scenarios that I fancy. Working this way gives me enormous pleasure.” She extracts the “behind, the behind” using innovative techniques and finesse. Over the course of her life she has received awards, accolades, and endorsements. She has been a longtime contributor to many international mixed-media magazines and several books; has taught in artist residencies locally and internationally; is a Golden Paints educator; and is often a local juror. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/83 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

From the museum: “It is a quest for an architecture of light and lightness, inspired by nature which is about the quality of life as well as being eco-friendly.” —Norman Foster Norman Foster (British, b. 1935), is one of the most esteemed international architects of our time, with projects worldwide. Among innumerable accolades, he was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1999. This installation focuses on models and designs for a select few of his many celebrated projects, organized into three themes: Working with History; Embracing the Environment, and Community and Culture. All these subjects are underpinned by sustainability, and crucial to Foster + Partners’ vision for an upcoming renovation of The San Diego Museum of Art west wing. Foster studied architecture in Manchester, England, before winning a fellowship to the Yale School of Architecture in 1961, where he met Richard Rogers, with whom he traveled throughout the United States for a year. The influence of architecture in California, especially the Case Study Houses (modern housing focused in Southern California, 1945–66), would be pivotal in the formation of Foster’s aesthetic—particularly in consideration of open plan, flexible, and multifunctional spaces. Foster, along with Rogers and the sisters Georgie and Wendy Cheesman, formed the innovative practice Team 4 in 1963, and they approached architectural design using environmentally and structurally sophisticated technologies that freed interior space to be socially focused, connected to the environment, and filled with light. A veteran of the Royal Air Force, and an avid pilot, Foster and his now global team of architects at Foster + Partners often incorporate open architectural plans with expansive natural lighting and optimal views integrating the surrounding sky and landscape. In embracing change, both social and technological, Foster + Partners have challenged convention to reinvent the built environment, from the workspace and urban landscape, as well as merging modernity with a sensitive appreciation and renewal of historic structures. Theirs is a quest for an architecture of light, inspired by nature, and centered on community life while spearheading innovation in environmental sustainability. Today the Norman Foster Foundation in Madrid leads work on clean sources of energy with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is collaborating with the United Nations for the reconstruction of the war-torn Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Referring to exhibitions not as retrospectives but as “futurspectives,” Foster explains his practice is “an ongoing exploration for works that are inspired by the past, rooted in the present but can adapt to the needs and desires of an optimistic future.” The San Diego Museum of Art has announced the selection of Foster + Partners to renovate the Museum’s west wing to increase exhibition space, further enrich the public’s engagement with art and programming, improve accessibility, and better integrate the west wing with the Museum’s main structure, all while respecting the architectural style and historical significance of Balboa Park. The renovation project aims to create a new education center, a public pavilion connecting visitors to art and the outdoors, and a new rooftop space providing panoramic views of Balboa Park. Learn more about The San Diego Museum of Art’s west wing renovation. This exhibition is made possible with the collaboration of the Norman Foster teams in London, Madrid, and Los Angeles, and coincides with the designation of the San Diego/Tijuana region as the 2024 World Design Capital.

From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of "Spring Awakening," Steven Sater, and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson ("Waitress"), "Alice by Heart" is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, "Alice by Heart" explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world-premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

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Nearly 100 parade entries will roll, march, cycle, scoot and cruise down the Coast Highway on the most magical night of the year. At this truly special community celebration of the holiday season, thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. It is preceded by a 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremony with a brief appearance by Santa at the Lumberyard Shops courtyard. The theme of the 2024 Encinitas Holiday Parade, "Creativity in Motion," celebrates the vibrant spirit of innovation and imagination that flows through our community. From colorful floats to dynamic performances, we invite participants to bring their creative ideas to life in a moving display of art, culture, and festive cheer. Whether it's through dance, music, or unique visual expressions, this parade will showcase the endless possibilities of creativity on the go! Visit: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/recreation-programs/encinitas-holiday-parade

On Midday Edition, we look at the community's efforts to keep Queen Bee’s doors open after the death of the building's owner.

A Justice Department legal opinion released Tuesday disavowed a 1938 determination that monuments created by previous presidents under the Antiquities Act can't be revoked.

Cinema Junkie welcomes back David F. Walker, but this time to discuss his new graphic novel, "Big Jim and the White Boy," a clever reimagining of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

In this workshop, teens ages 11-17 can get acquainted with the world of soft sculpture by creating 3D forms with fabric, stuffing, or other soft materials! Participants will learn sewing methods, like the use of sewing machines and hand stitching, to create unique and fun sculptures! Visit: Plushies, Pillows, and Squishables ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook