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Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover: - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen - Materials included - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink - Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Here are the top entries to the 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Contest from San Diego and Imperial County.

Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.

London born Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending, award-winning international performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer and published poet. This artist has an extensive worldwide tour history having performed in a wide range of iconic venues such as London’s 02 Arena, headlining the Main Hall Paradiso Amsterdam and international music festivals including the Woodford Music Festival in Australia and the Woody Guthrie Festival in the US.His music has appeared in film and television soundtracks from Showtime to Dutch National television. With endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, stunning fingerstyle guitar work and unforgettable voice, Gregory Page seamlessly draws from imagination and experience transcending traditions of folk, Celtic, American Roots, Jazz, ragtime, blues, swing and French Romanticism into his own signature musical idiom. Come experience the warmth, wit, wonder and epiphany of Page on the Stage in the comfortable Vision Concert Hall. For more information visit: visioncsl.org

NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest.

Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.

The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.

Two local artists reflect on Đẹp, a recent exhibit in the Mingei, which challenges Vietnamese beauty standards.

King Charles III has admitted he is not impervious to a generational earworm like Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" after sharing a playlist that represents the soundtrack of his life.

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, authorities revealed Friday.