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Sibyl Rubottom presents a visual memoir of her work from the last six decades, blending exploration with inspiration and comprising a variety of mediums: paintings, etchings, prints, artist books, collages, and soft sculpture. Central to her collection are artists books, her primary focus for over 25 years. She describes her work as “connecting folk traditions with a broad gamut of sensibilities, melding the boundaries between poetry and image making.” Sibyl’s books dive into concepts ranging from the celestial to the alphabetical. Her most enduring theme is water and its power to transport us across time and space—whether immersed in it or simply observing it. Sibyl Rubottom holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Yale University. The exhibition can be viewed in the AAC Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Artist Talk: Saturday, January 14, 5–8 PM (during the Barrio Art Crawl) Related links: Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Join Solana Center for this free 1-hour presentation where you will get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids. This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re ready to incorporate them into your soil or compost bin. Learn how bokashi can be used to increase your organic waste diversion and enrich your soil microbiome. Learn more & register here. In this workshop, we will cover: - What is bokashi, how does it work, and what are its benefits? - Successfully fermenting your food scraps with bokashi - Methods for composting bokashi-treated materials

The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose again on Tuesday as officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.

Second Chance Beer Company on Sunday, December 18 is hosting Paint Your Pet with LoveJoy Creations for animal owners to paint a portrait of their favorite family member. The art class is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the brewery’s Carmel Mountain location. The cost is $65 with 15% going directly to the non-profit Second Chance Animal Rescue, which is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and adopting out homeless dogs and cats into loving and responsible homes. Tickets can be purchased here. All supplies are provided, and participants will learn how to transfer their pet photo onto a canvas panel (8x10 or 11x14) with the option of painting in Realistic or POPArt styles. Raffle prizes will be given away as well.

The Green Friday Holiday Market will bring together local and sustainable small business vendors to Pure Project North Park to change the focus from Black Friday to Green Friday. Instead of shopping online or the large box stores, choose to support local businesses that put people and the planet first, all while drinking a beer! 🍻 Join us on Friday, November 25, from Noon to 4 p.m. to shop for all your holiday gifts. Our small business vendors include: The Mighty Bin Muxu Creations Wicky Woman Candle Co. The Bountiful Bag isiko We'll see you at the market! Green Friday Holiday Market is co-hosted by Nadi Marketing, The Mighty Bin, and Pure Project North Park. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-friday-holiday-market-tickets-468721176657

A new report from the California’s Reparations Task Force connects the beginnings of U.S. chattel slavery in the United States and the lasting harms it caused to the oppression of Black Americans to this day. It's the task force’s first step in recommending how the state of California can repair those harms. Over the hour we’ll hear about four aspects of of the report including how oppression and discrimination of Black people throughout the nation’s history created a wealth gap, health disparities and the role of education in reparations as well as the important work of tracing your family lineage.

AIGA SD Hosts World Premiere of Graphis Designers for Peace Poster Exhibit Graphis’ Designers for Peace: United with Ukraine is a global juried exhibition of contemporary poster art to create a united voice of opposition to the war in Ukraine. This exhibition features more than 60 pieces of poster art from over 30 countries, curated by Graphis CEO B. Martin Pedersen, and jury chair, Kit Hinrichs of Studio Hinrichs. AIGA San Diego was chosen by Graphis to be the first city in the world to showcase this exhibit. Graphis, Inc. is an international publisher of books and wards for the visual communications industry. Based in New York City, Graphis was founded in 1944 by Walter Herdeg and Dr. Walter Amstutz in Zurich, Switzerland. On view Nov. 16 through Dec. 30, 2022. Opening reception information: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 6-8 p.m. UC San Diego Park & Market Tickets here. Designer Kit Hinrichs and other artists will be onsite to sign posters at the exhibit opening. Posters and a show catalog of the exhibit will be available for sale at the event. Proceeds from this event benefit Humanitarian Aid for the people of the Ukraine. AIGA San Diego acknowledges the generous in-kind sponsorship of Neyenesche Printers, Studio Hinrichs and A7D Creative Group. $35 General Public $25 AIGA Members $5 Students (K-12, College) A correlating exhibit will also be held in Tijuana. Related links: AIGA San Diego on Twitter AIGA San Diego on Facebook AIGA San Diego on Instagram

The charges in Fulton County implicate the former president as the head of a sweeping conspiracy to subvert his defeat. It's the fourth indictment in as many months for Trump.

More than one in five California birthing hospitals closed in recent years, and the preterm birth rate is inching up.

Firefighters said the fast-spreading Bunnie Fire in Ramona last week shows why San Diego County residents should have a plan.