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Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! Taste: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Class duration is about 2.5 hours; Note: You will also need to turn your dough for about 2 hours after class to prepare it for baking! *Please note: We will NOT be covering GLUTEN-FREE baking Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

6 p.m. » Piano Concert “A French Emotional Journey” starring Aleck Karis 7 p.m. » Closing Reception After the concert, mingle with festival guests and participants in a welcoming and elegant setting. Join the Alliance Française of San Diego (AFSD) and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library from October 2 to 4, 2025, for the inaugural San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival—a vibrant three-day celebration of Francophone literature, film, and the arts. Organized by the Alliance Française San Diego in collaboration with esteemed partners including Gallimard, Villa Albertine, and the Athenaeum, this cultural event promises inspiration and discovery. Open to all, the festival brings together Francophone authors, educators, artists, and students for a rich, immersive experience across San Diego. We are proud to welcome acclaimed author Éric Fottorino as our Literary Guest of Honor, and Ann Craig as our Honorary Patron alongside a distinguished lineup of local and international voices. On October 4, Aleck Karis will perform “A French Emotional Journey,” a piano concert in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, which will be followed by a reception. Aleck Karis has performed recitals, chamber music, and concertos across the Americas, Europe, Japan, and China. As the pianist of the new music ensemble Speculum Musicae he has participated in over a hundred premieres and performed at major American and European festivals. His appearances with orchestra have ranged from concertos by Beethoven and Chopin to those of Stravinsky and Carter. His ten solo discs cover repertoire from Mozart to the present, most recently Debussy’s Études and Children’s Corner suite on Bridge, and Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106 (Hammerklavier), on Roméo. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the UC San Diego music department. His newest recording is available on Romeo Records, featuring Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106. Tickets include the concert and the reception. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

10 a.m.–4 p.m. » Meet Francophone Authors Connect with authors, discover new works, and dive into the world of French-language literature. Free and open to all! RSVP to help us prepare for the event and to receive reminders. Join the Alliance Française of San Diego (AFSD) and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library from October 2 to 4, 2025, for the inaugural San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival—a vibrant three-day celebration of Francophone literature, film, and the arts. Organized by the Alliance Française San Diego in collaboration with esteemed partners including Gallimard, Villa Albertine, and the Athenaeum, this cultural event promises inspiration and discovery. Open to all, the festival brings together Francophone authors, educators, artists, and students for a rich, immersive experience across San Diego. We are proud to welcome acclaimed author Éric Fottorino as our Literary Guest of Honor, and Ann Craig as our Honorary Patron alongside a distinguished lineup of local and international voices. Éric Fottorino is an acclaimed French journalist, novelist, and co-founder of some of France’s most innovative literary publications. A former reporter, editor-in-chief, and publisher at Le Monde, he is the author of over forty books, including sixteen novels published by Gallimard. His work has earned him numerous literary awards, including the Prix Femina and the France Télévisions Prize. Passionate about cycling, storytelling, and the power of the written word, Fottorino brings a singular voice to contemporary French literature. He is also the co-creator of Le 1, America, Zadig, and Légende—print magazines that champion in-depth journalism and creative expression. We are honored to welcome Éric Fottorino as the Guest of Honor of the San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival. His presence celebrates the enduring connections between journalism, literature, and the arts, and offers our community a unique opportunity to engage with one of France’s most respected literary figures. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.

For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for.

If you're planning on buying an artificial Christmas tree this year, you may want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.

Para La Cultura - Latin Heritage Month Tour | Wellness Event Come celebrate Latin Heritage Month with us at our Wellness Event! Join us at 2031 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113 for a day filled with cultural experiences, wellness activities, and community vibes. We’re bringing the heat for Latin Heritage Month with a day full of movement, música, and mental health realness — all while giving back. 100% of proceeds go straight to local orgs doing the work in our comunidades. What’s on the lineup: - Bilingual check-in + pre/post-workout goodies to fuel you - Intention circle to ground + set the vibe - "FUERZA Y FLOW": A glute + core burner led by Jaz, with reggaetón + R&B in the mix - Smoothie bar with One Sol favorites - Nuestra Salud Mental panel: honest convos on identity, body image, and breaking cycles Come move with us, heal with us, and celebrate what makes us powerful — our culture, our community, and our voice. This space was created to celebrate Latin culture and community, but it’s open to everyone. Come as you are, all are welcome. One Sol: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The second No Kings Day protest turned out tens of thousands in San Diego, and many got there on the public transit system

NPR Music critics, editors and Tiny Desk producers each singled out one album they would recommend to anyone who came calling. The elite, no-skips albums of the year.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Host Alex Thomopoulos invites us into her backyard in Malibu, California. Accompanied by local chefs Oren Zroya and Catherine McCord, Alex visits the Thorne Family Farm where they gather fresh produce, and then fish and forage for local ingredients. The day ends with a homegrown feast you won’t want to miss!