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The Thanksgiving season is upon us. Lots of cooking and cleaning. Relatives and friends gathering together. It's a busy time of year for all of us. Would you like to take a 3-hour break doing something fun and creative? Something peaceful? In this workshop, we will do large drawings using salt on black poster board, and coffee on white butcher paper. Working from black and white reference photos provided by the instructor, you will learn some fundamental drawing techniques. These are temporary - you won't take anything home except some knowledge, and photos of your drawings. This is a meditative process that is an interesting antidote to the chaos of the holiday season. Materials: All supplies are provided—just bring your phone to take photos. Max students: 12  Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 25 (1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $60/80 Jean Krumbein embraces all aspects of drawing. An artist, teacher, and model; she is a guest artist/figure-drawing instructor for the Canyon Crest Academy EVA Conservatory program and Founder of the Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group. A New York transplant, Jean studied at the Huntington Fine Arts League, Friends World College, and the Art Students League. She teaches for art retreats and workshops in Southern California, specializing in life drawing, portrait, and still-life drawing classes for adults and teens. Her work has been shown in many group and solo shows in San Diego and New York. She has a knowledge and enthusiasm for drawing that she brings to her classes, with expertise in a variety of mediums. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/84 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

A New Spin on the String Quartet ATLYS Quartet Music from movies and modern-romantic composers performed by the unique ATLYS String Quartet. ATLYS is a mold-breaking and genre-defying string quartet lauded for their passionate and dynamic performances and signature sound. Equipped with the power of stringed instruments, ATLYS is both an ambassador for Shar Music as well as Swiss audio tech company, Schertler, whose microphones allow ATLYS to harness the dynamism of the 21st century. Curating programs that are both diverse and intriguing, ATLYS has graced stages such as Red Rocks and the Gorge with over 1000 performances under their belt. And with over 13 million streams on Spotify, they have inspired listeners across the globe. ATLYS has revolutionized their paradigm, perfecting the art of remote recording, launching a YouTube channel, and publishing their unique arrangements. Crossing borders with incessant passion, ATLYS is always searching for new spaces, and distinctive methods to captivate and inspire an ever-growing audience, live and virtual. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/intimate-classic-series-atlys-string-quartet/ ATLYS on Instagram and Facebook

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The holidays can be stressful, not just on our ability to plan one more event or outing, but also on our wallets. We've rounded up 20 art exhibits in San Diego where you can pop in to get some culture — without a ticket.

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.

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating is limited, please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. 32nd Street Brass Band Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. Carlsbad City Library: Ann Kulchin Courtyard, 1775 Dove Lane Celebrate Veterans Day with the 32nd Street Brass Band, a special ensemble of the Navy Band Southwest stationed in San Diego. The band performs upbeat music in the styles of jazz, funk, Dixieland, and R&B. Bring the whole family for this rousing performance. Soto Six Band Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at 5 p.m. Carlsbad City Library: Ann Kulchin Courtyard. 1775 Dove Lane Hailing from North County, Soto Six is a powerhouse jazz and blues band led by musical prodigy Dylan Soto. The group is dedicated to spreading the soul of jazz across San Diego County and is a fan favorite.

After two days of talks in London, the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month, Chinese state media said.

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."

The annual Wildlife in Art show, hosted by the Foothills Art Association is one of Southern California's longest running show. The opening of this year marks our 35th consecutive year. All artists are invited to submit Wildlife art in various mediums. We anticipate over 100 submissions. Ken Goldman an internationally renowned wild life artist, author and teacher is this years juror. The show is from October 29th to December 4th. The awards reception will be on Saturday November 2nd from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Music will be performed by the Paul Marcus trio. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. A little about Foothill Art gallery. It was founded in 1949 and is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization. Our mission is to promote the advancement of fine arts in the community and to benefit individual artist through association. Visit: https://foothillsartassociation.com/art-show-november-wildlife-in-art-show/ Foothills Art Association on Instagram and Facebook