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Botticelli and Florence, 1434-94: Politics, Patronage, and Paranoia 15th-century Florence was laden with treachery, conspiracy, and paranoia, a striking backdrop to the artistic flourishing facilitated by the family ruling the city from behind the scenes—the Medici. We'll follow the development of political tension and turmoil at the dawn of the Renaissance, examining how art became weaponized as propaganda by the Florentine state. Looking closely at the work of Botticelli and his contemporaries, we'll discuss altarpieces, portraits, and wedding gifts, recognizing the potential for artists' lives and work to serve as a window into their time in history. About Weili Jin: Weili Jin has been passionate about the history of art ever since first seeing Botticelli in the second grade. Ten years later, he continues to specialize in the paintings of Renaissance Florence, particularly the patronage of the Medici. Most recently, he has worked to develop the YouTube channel “Narrative Art History,” a lecture series that contextualizes Renaissance art in a continuous, chronological narrative. For more information about The Close Looking Project initiative, visit closelooking.org For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

"Contained Visions: John Thomson (1837-1921), Photography, and the Chinese Export Image." Can China and the Chinese be contained in an image? Acting as expert, traveler, and witness, the photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) appears to answer this question in the affirmative with the first photographic book on China, his monumental "Illustrations of China and Its People" (1873-74). However, within the documentary intentions of his photographs run complex interactions with earlier representations of China as seen in Chinese export art and its producers. This talk will address Thomson’s reproductions and imitations of the fanciful and fictive export image, and his engagement with the imagined Chinese artist. Roberta Wue is associate professor of Art History and director of the PhD Program in Visual Studies at the University of California, Irvine. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

This event has been cancelled Grainbakers offers spent grain bread-making classes at your favorite brewery. Our classes are for everyone from the rookie baker and the beer geek or home brewer to the bread-making enthusiast. At the end of the brewer’s day, we will use their fresh, spent grain and work it into a stunning boule of bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once made, they can customize their bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection. Rosemary and Sea Salt Cinnamon Raisin Tomato & Italian Herb Dark Chocolate & Cherry Blueberry, Heavy Cream & Lime Cheddar, Bacon & Chive Bread Honey & Lavender Cheddar & Habanero Class includes: A bread-and-butter sampling VIP behind-the-scenes tour Classroom lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread Recipe and instruction guide. One finished oven-ready bread to bake when you get home. Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread. VIP / FAQ: Class is 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. You will bake your bread at home. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint on the nation while you are in class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You will need non-slip footwear in the brewery. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. This class is: STRICTLY 18+ (Guests 21+ preferred.) Homebrewers welcomed with open arms and VIP high-fives! This class is good for a solo outing This class is good for couples This class is good for a first date This class is great for a Birthday Gift

Join San Diego natives the eXploits for a sunset show at Carlsbad State Beach. Bring the whole family to dance to all your favorite alternative rock classics from bands like Nirvana, Blink-182, Green Day, Blondie, Alanis Morisette and many more. The Camp Store serves delicious pizzas and salads and a large selection of beverages and craft brews. Enjoy their fantastic light show when the sun sets. Note that there is no on-site parking for concert goers so it is recommended that you park close by and either walk or bike into the venue. Guests with disabilities can be dropped off at the stage. eXploits on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Librarian on the Go is turning one! One! I would like to thank you all for the support by throwing you a party, librarian-style. Please join me on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Balboa Park Ballroom. You can enjoy a professional hula performance, reading surprises, and snacks and refreshments. Wear your librarian luau best. I will reveal what the most common reference request of the year has been and share a bit about the LOTG journey as well. Free and family friendly. Please bring your friends! RSVP via the events page at www.librarianonthego.com

Advocates say some of San Diego’s most popular tourist attractions need roof, electrical and plumbing repairs.

Vice President Harris is in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Sunday — a key part of a key state. The Lehigh Valley with its purple politics, economic history and demographic shifts could swing it all.

See the stars arrive at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.