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For years, cities in the region have offered few options for people experiencing homelessness.

Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

By the end of their call Tuesday, 14,000 attendees reported registering to vote.

A new graphic novel brings Buddhist stories to a younger audience. Plus, a look at the world premiere of a new musical and a local arts and culture festival.

We are inviting our community to celebrate Purim with us! We will have entertainment, nosh, festive mashke, and a Purim costume contest. This event is a fundraiser for assisting with expenses associated with our big schlep to Cabo Punta Banda in Baja California happening shortly after Purim. Additionally, we will have surprise Yiddishland gifts for people who purchase Yiddishland merchandise and who donate a minimum of $180 that evening. Tickets: Early bird (available until Wednesday, March 20, or until sold out): $20, Regular: $25 For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org

2023 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit group, hosts their 26th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Saturday and Sunday, Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited. Take your mom or best friends on a leisurely tour of the 8 North San Diego County homes where you can peruse more than 30 unique exhibits of locally made art, and relax in each unique coastal or inland garden. Artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild will be positioned in the gardens — showing and selling their paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, and much more. Free refreshments will be served at every stop. The tour includes an eclectic group of homes, gardens, and art studios. The tour will include a visit to the art studio of a watercolor artist/instructor, a stained-glass gate salvaged from a nearby property that was being torn down, and outdoor kitchen, a succulent maze, a large metal sculpture by Ricardo Breceda, vegetable garden beds, an extensive vineyard, and a variety of native and drought resistant plantings.. This two-day event is the major fund-raiser of the year for the San Dieguito Art Guild. Without funds from this tour the Guild would operate at a loss. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), at OffTrackGallery.com, or at each home both days of the tour. Ticket sales begin in early April. Children 17 and under are free. This is a favorite tour of many San Diegans — many of whom take this tour year after year. In keeping with their Mission Statement, “The San Dieguito Art Guild is an organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts”, 10% of the net proceeds from the tour will be awarded to several promising art students from MiraCosta College. For more information: SanDieguitoArtGuild.com, pr@sandieguitoartguild.com, 760-805-0434.

Join us for a weekend of winter magic at the Annual Winter Wonderland! We’re thrilled to bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido for this special holiday event. This year, we’ve extended the festivities for an entire weekend, ensuring there’s plenty of time to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Event Highlights: - Real Snow Play: Let your kids frolic in real snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights. - Winter-Themed Arts and Crafts: Get creative with holiday-themed arts and crafts, making ornaments and decorations to take home. - Face Painting: Transform into your favorite holiday character with festive face painting. - Santa Claus Visits: Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa in person and share your holiday wishes. - Delicious Food and Drinks: Warm your hands and hearts with a variety of delicious food and beverages. - Holiday Shopping: Local businesses will display their unique holiday gifts, perfect for your shopping needs. But that’s not all! In addition to these delightful activities, the Winter Wonderland event will feature student holiday recitals and enchanting storybook character performances in our Lyric Courtyard. In our Center Theater, we’ll be screening Holiday Short Films to add an extra touch of magic to your weekend. Admission is completely free and open to the public. For more information visit: artcenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Sip, sketch, and color at our holiday art class with archaeological illustrator Donna Walker. Learn how to draw the native plant Toyon Berry, also known as California Holly, then color your creation with Prismacolor, an oil-based color pencil that blends and looks like watercolor when finished. You’ll learn techniques to give your objects depth and definition – gone will be the flat-looking images, yours will look 3-D! Finish by turning your drawing into a personalized holiday card. Tickets include all art supplies and 2 drinks per person. For more information visit: sandiegoarchaeology.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Sparks Gallery is pleased to show new work by bi-coastal artist Monty Montgomery in his solo exhibition, “Intersection”. Profoundly affected by his upbringing in the rural woods of Virginia’s countryside, Monty Montgomery’s work has always been informed by his visceral and emotional reactions to everyday experiences, such as exploring nature, or trekking city streets. His distinctive artistic voice was shaped in his teen years, when he began expressing his perception of the external world in bright geometric abstraction. His characteristic style emerged as a result of distilling sensory input through the lens of urban and natural landscapes. Using color theory, mathematics, and intuition, he attempts to harmonize the collision of these elements into something beautiful and cohesive. Montgomery uses his innate intuition for color and object relationships to connect with the viewer, sharing his artistic vision through a “visual-emotional language”, as he calls it. His interpretation of everyday scenes is often surprising, as the end results look vastly different than their real world counterparts. This unique perspective grants Montgomery both strength and vulnerability in his art practice. For more information visit: sparksgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram