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EC Gallery, San Diego’s premier fine art gallery presents “STICKMAN: The High Notes.” Like a three-piece suit in a dive bar, rock and roll Artist STICKMAN’s work oozes swagger, and his energetic depiction of Iconic and thematic Rock ‘N Roll art is suffused with romanticism, opulence, and grit. STICKMAN’s globally renowned works stand out for their singularity and the idea or "mission" behind Stickman’s artwork is to create an artistic tribute to the music and musicians that have had tremendous impact on him and many others. STICKMAN will be making two in-person live appearances at the gallery on July 12 and 13 from 6-9 p.m.. All artwork is on exhibition & available for acquisition and appearances are complimentary & open to the public. For more information, please visit ecgallery.com or call the gallery at 800-599-7111. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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.

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President Ronald Reagan laid the rhetorical foundations for the National Endowment for Democracy in a 1982 speech to the British Parliament. Support for its creation in Congress was bipartisan.

This weekend in the arts: new, strange visual art from Melissa Walter and Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado; "Booked for the Weekend"; Rachmaninoff and California; a new adaptation of "Cleopatra"; Miles Davis and lots of live music.

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

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

Cuanto más recurran los estudiantes a los 'chatbots' de Inteligencia Artificial, menos posibilidades tendrán de desarrollar relaciones en la vida real que puedan conducir a empleos y al éxito posterior.

European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.