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Take time for yourself while your kids dive into a full week of creativity and fun at our Summer Break Camps! For just $400 a week, young artists in grades K-5 will explore a variety of exciting printmaking activities designed to spark their imagination. Led by our talented teaching artists, campers will try new techniques, collaborate on group projects, and create unique masterpieces to bring home. With plenty of breaks for snacks, movement, and lunch, the days are a perfect mix of creativity and play. Give yourself a break while your kids make art and lasting memories! Why Choose ArtReach? Our Summer Camps are a hands-on experience where kids in grades K-5 can explore art projects focusing on goal-setting, self-expression, and celebrating their unique strengths. Campers will build confidence, collaborate with peers, and create a portfolio of colorful work that showcases their creativity and imagination! **There will be no camp on June 19 or July 4; the cost for those weeks has been adjusted accordingly. Buy 2 or more Weekly Camps, and get 5% off! Plus, get 10% off sibling discounts. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

We will explore the fundamentals of watercolor—adding pen-and-ink as well. The class is designed to break down fear and encourage spontaneity. All levels are welcome in this positive and encouraging class. Materials: Paper: two 22” x 30” sheets of 100%, 140 lb., rag, cold-pressed paper (such as Arches or Fabriano). Brushes: one #8, #10, or #12 round brush (with a good point); one 3/4” or 1” flat brush; one large (2” or 2 1/2”) cheap bristle brush (from hardware store). Other: palette (any palette with eight or more color wells will do); water container; sketchbook; two No. 2 pencils; 3/4” or 1”–wide masking tape; small drawing board (Gatorfoam board or Masonite, 12” x 16” minimum); paper towels (Viva preferred). Paint: Any colors you have. Must-have colors (at least 14 ml) are Daniel Smith New Gamboge; Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna (do not substitute another brand for this one); Alizarin Crimson Permanent; French Ultramarine Blue; Phthalo Blue; Burnt Umber. Please prepare a selection of photo references. Have ready several still-life or landscape reference photos. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

In this class the face is the focus. Using different techniques and mediums, we will find fun ways to approach an often daunting subject. Students will be encouraged to bring photos of family, friends, even pets. We will discuss the best kinds of photos to work with and how to use the ones you have even if they aren’t the best quality. There will be a model for one session, and we will try self-portraiture. This is an interesting way to improve your skills, find some new ones, and have fun while you are at it. Materials: A 9” x 12” pad of mixed-media paper; soft vine charcoal (willow is the best); woodless graphite pencil, 6B, 8B, or 9B (the higher the number the better); pencil sharpener; kneaded eraser. Other materials will be discussed in class, and the instructor will bring some supplies for students to try and share. Max students: 12 Visit: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

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Get ready for a little friendly competition and a fun adventure in Little Italy! We'll be hiding over 100 Easter Eggs all around for you to find while also hunting for historic clues about America's Larges Little Italy! It will be a great way to explore, socialize and have fun with dozens of others. Here is how it works: Check in is at 10 a.m. at Ballast Point Brewing. We'll randomly set people up on teams or you can bring your own team (up to 4 people per team). Each team will be given 75 minutes to find as many of the hidden eggs as possible. You will also be searching for historic clues about Little Italy. Each egg and each clue are worth points. There will also be Mini Kegs & "Bunny Bonus Points"! When the time is up, your team will return to Ballast Point to tally up the scores, socialize, eat and drink. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.Can I Come Alone? Yes, 90% of those attending will likely be coming on their own. If you come alone we will randomly set you up on teams. (Teams of 4 people) What Else Are We Looking For? There are dozens of historical markers, signs and facts throughout the area that you will need to find. Dress Code: Casual & comfortable. Bunny ears optional Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adults-only-little-italy-easter-eggs-kegs-history-hunt-tickets-1247662755889

A money-obsessed NYC matchmaker is wooed by a financial investor and a cater waiter in a romantic drama that has its protagonist finding strength and emotional growth via a side character's suffering.

Back for the 13th Annual Compassion & Fashion Show, with music and in hope to bring inspiration to CIDP/GBS survivors. This year will be in hope to inspire and encourage all the GBS and CIDP survivors, within the clothing line to let light and motivation come through. Be prepared to see spring pieces and our special guest receiving the Benson Award from the San Diego Chapter, a guest GBS (Gillian-barre syndrome) survivor. Enjoy the good music & delight in the food, while cultivating in the hardships of many who have suffered through GBS and CIDP. Stay tuned, after the show for our Swag Shop featuring Lizz Russell's new spring fashion collection. Join us for an unforgettable evening where fashion meets philanthropy. This exclusive event will feature a captivating runway show, an inspiring award ceremony, and the highly anticipated launch of three new Lizz Russell Spring/Summer collections. Event Highlights: - Reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails are available with purchase - Runway Show & Award Ceremony - Live music by DJ Matrox - Exclusive shopping at the Lizz Russell Couture Boutique - Supporting a Greater Cause! May is GBS and CIDP Awareness Month. Join us as we honor and celebrate survivors, caregivers, and their families. Secure your tickets early and be part of an evening that blends style, purpose, and impact! This year’s Compassion in Fashion will be hosted by the dynamic Jolisa Dudley Webb and Stephen Pierce. Special guest model Latricia Rene—who now competes in senior Olympic basketball—will grace the runway, adding a powerful example of resilience and strength. We are honored to welcome retired WNBA legend Ruthie Bolton and renowned civil rights attorney Geneviéve Jones-Wright as special guests. Geneviéve will serve as the evening’s inspirational speaker, offering personal insight into the journey of GBS and CIDP survivors. The event also features a striking jewelry presentation by Gwen Bates, Director of Fashion Week San Diego and founder of GFASH. In a stylish collaboration with My Black Dresses, Gwen’s jewelry will elevate the show’s elegance and purpose. Lizz Russell Collection on Facebook / Instagram Visit: http://survivorlicious.org/

Join Classics 4 Kids for an afternoon of music, mingling, and giving back! Enjoy a hands-on ukulele group class with a Classics 4 Kids instructor, sip on your choice of wine, beer, or a tropical mocktail, and indulge in a delicious island-inspired buffet. Learn to play a classic song by the end of your lesson while supporting music education! This class is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Instruments will be provided during the class, or bring your own. Participation in the ukulele group class is optional. All funds raised at this event will build our new Ukulele Scholarship Program to bring skilled Classics 4 Kids instructors into under-resourced schools, giving students the chance to experience the joy of music-making and the accomplishment of learning and performing a song! Learning to play an instrument builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music. The ukulele is the perfect gateway instrument, offering students an accessible, hands-on way to develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression. Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

As a war expert on a CIA panel, UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter helped forecast civil wars in other countries. Along the way, she discovered some of those predictors apply to the United States.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures in the 40s Wednesday and Thursday night, leading the city to activate their inclement weather shelter program. Plus, we hear about Imperial Valley’s political shift in the last election cycle.