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The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs on the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food court, a huge section with children’s rides, an entertainment stage, and beer garden. The Street Faire takes place in the Downtown Village of Carlsbad. Car Parking Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Shoppes at Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5). There will be a limited amount of handicapped parking throughout the event. Free Shuttle Bus Service Provided from the Shoppes at Carlsbad (Jefferson exit, south of Highway 78) and the Coaster Station (Avenida Encinas, Poinsettia exit, west of Interstate 5). Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on Instagram

And away YOU go… and Down the Stretch YOU come! Kick-off Thanksgiving Day with the Del Mar Family Mile Fun Run on the famous Del Mar racetrack. Registration and activities begin at 7 AM and include: games and prizes for kids, face painting, entertainers, holiday arts & crafts, as well as free donuts & water while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to come in costume! Proceeds benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center and their equestrian therapy program for children and adults with special needs. Begin from the actual starting gate, make a one-mile lap all the way around and finish in the Winners’ Circle where you will get your picture taken and a souvenir run medallion. Del Mar jockeys will be running, jogging and walking right with you! Del Mar Racing on Facebook/Instagram

Saturday, November 7, from 2-5 p.m. Beginners welcome! Discover the art of hand knotting with silk thread and baroque freshwater pearls. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn how to thread and knot pearls using a single hand knot technique. Make a classic 16”- 18” baroque freshwater pearl necklace with knots in between and a gold color Tibetan clasp. Finish off your necklace with French wire for a professional fine jewelry store look. Ages 16+ years. All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Mannerism originated primarily in Italy. It lasted from approximately 1530-1600 and was a reaction to the harmonious classicism and idealized naturalism of the High Renaissance art as practiced by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Mannerist artists created a style that was characterized by artificiality and unique coloration. A thoroughly self-conscious cultivation of elegance and technical facility were part of this artistic movement. Sophisticated indulgence in the bizarre helped to distinguish its artists. The figures in Mannerist art frequently had graceful, but strangely elongated limbs, small heads, and stylized facial features while their poses seemed difficult or contrived. Painters such as Jacopo Pontormo and Francesco Parmigianino exemplified this unusual and fascinating style of painting. Mannerism began to wane after 1600 as the Baroque began to take hold throughout Europe. The evolution of the movement and its artists will be the focus of this docent-led virtual talk. Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 Note that you will be muted upon entry and that this talk is being recorded as well as live-streamed. Please save all questions for the end. Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216092697271532 Note that this talk is being recorded as well as live-streamed. Please save all questions for the end.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Boarder Crossings" at Centro Cultural de la Raza; the music of "Final Fantasy"; a 19th-century teenage girl genius in "Arcadia" at Cygnet Theatre; Puccini in opera and ballet forms; San Diego Pride weekend; Alex Lahey at Soda Bar and more.

Some school officials were confused about how they could and could not spend their arts education money. A new law provides more guidance.

Learn to needle felt! Saturday, November 21, 1-6 p.m. Beginners and intermediate crafters welcome! Ages 10+! Discover a fresh approach to fiber art by painting with wool and then adding beautiful embroidery accents to your design. In this 5‑hour creative workshop, you’ll learn the forgiving technique of 2D needle felting and create a soft, textured surface ready for embroidery. Bring your own embroidery skills or learn new ones—simple stitches will be taught in class. At the end of the workshop, you’ll set your finished piece in an embroidery hoop and take home a completed work of art. It’s a wonderful project for all skill levels and perfect for holiday gifting. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome. All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

¿Realmente vemos a las personas como son, o también las vemos desde nuestra propia historia? Acompáñanos a la presentación de Mirar: Cuando el carácter se hace visible, del psicoterapeuta y autor Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT. Una conversación sobre percepción, carácter, arte y autoconocimiento que nos invita a pasar de ver, a mirar, y finalmente a mirar de nuevo. Este evento se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Do we truly see people as they are, or do we also see them through the lens of our own history? Join psychotherapist and author Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, for a presentation of Mirar: When Character Becomes Visible. A conversation about perception, character, art, and self-understanding that invites us to move from seeing, to looking, and ultimately to looking again. This conversation will take place in both English and Spanish. Presentación del libro Mirar: Cuando el carácter se hace visible Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT ¿Qué vemos cuando miramos a otra persona? ¿Cuánto de lo que creemos percibir pertenece realmente al otro y cuánto proviene de nuestra propia historia, expectativas y manera de estar en el mundo? El psicoterapeuta y autor Adrián Ávila presenta su libro Mirar, una obra que combina psicología, experiencia clínica, arte y reflexión personal para explorar cómo el carácter influye en nuestra manera de percibirnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. A través de imágenes, ejemplos y ejercicios de observación, la presentación invita al público a pasar de simplemente ver a aprender a mirar, y finalmente a atreverse a mirar de nuevo. No se requieren conocimientos previos de psicología. La charla está dirigida a cualquier persona interesada en el autoconocimiento, las relaciones humanas, la psicoterapia, el arte y el desarrollo personal. Sobre el autor Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, es doctor en terapia matrimonial y familiar y psicoterapeuta con más de dos décadas de formación y experiencia en el campo de la salud mental. Es director de Harmonic Development Family Therapy Center en San Diego y ha trabajado extensamente con individuos, parejas, familias y veteranos militares. Su trabajo integra la psicoterapia, el estudio del carácter, la tradición humanista y la exploración de la experiencia mediante imágenes y procesos de observación. Es autor de Mirar, proyecto en el que reúne años de práctica clínica, investigación, pintura y reflexión sobre la manera en que aprendemos a percibirnos y percibir a los demás. Mirar: When Character Becomes Visible by Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT What do we actually see when we look at another person? How much of what we believe we perceive truly belongs to the other person, and how much comes from our own history, expectations, and way of being in the world? Psychotherapist and author Adrián Ávila presents his book Mirar, a work that brings together psychology, clinical experience, art, and personal reflection to explore how character influences the way we perceive ourselves and others. Through images, examples, and observation exercises, the presentation invites the audience to move from simply seeing, to learning how to look, and ultimately to being willing to look again. No previous knowledge of psychology is required. The talk is intended for anyone interested in self-understanding, human relationships, psychotherapy, art, and personal growth. About the Author Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, holds a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and has more than two decades of training and experience in the mental health field. He is the director of Harmonic Development Family Therapy Center in San Diego and has worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, and military veterans. His work integrates psychotherapy, the study of character, the humanistic tradition, and the exploration of human experience through images and processes of observation. He is the author of Mirar, a project that brings together years of clinical practice, research, painting, and reflection on the ways we learn to perceive ourselves and others.

The Department of Visual Arts is pleased to welcome Kelly Akashi as this year's Longenecker-Roth Artist-in-Residence! With deft manual skill and deep material knowledge, Kelly Akashi’s visual language emphasizes the impermanence of the natural world, recording and indexing fragmented moments in time. Her practice is characterized by a rigorous conceptual approach, yet the work is distinguished by a deep reverence for process. Always a student, Akashi continually studies new practices and physical techniques, including glass-blowing, flame-working, casting, candle-making, and stone carving. Born in Los Angeles in 1983, she holds a BFA from Otis College of Art & Design, an MFA from the University of Southern California, and studied at the Städelschule in Frankfurt. Recent institutional solo exhibitions include the San Jose Museum of Art, Frye Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Henry Art Gallery, SculptureCenter, and Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Milano, among others. Public commissions include a monumental installation for JFK International Airport’s New Terminal One, the Hyundai Terrace for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, an upcoming outdoor sculpture commission for Williams College Museum of Art, and projects with the Aspen Art Museum and the Clark Art Institute. She is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Women in the Arts Award from MOCA Los Angeles, as well as grants from the Trellis Art Fund, Andy Warhol Foundation, LACMA Art + Tech, Peter S. Reed Foundation, and Tieger Foundation. Akashi serves as Core Faculty in Grad Art at ArtCenter College of Design, and in 2025 was selected as an Artist in Residence at Pilchuck Glass School. Kelly Akashi on Instagram

Medium Photo presents "Echo," an exhibition by the Medium Photo Collective, a group of artists living in San Diego and Tijuana, formed in 2024. Curated by Thomas Werner, the show runs November 6–15 at Studio On Banks and brings together recent work from 20 artists whose practices span documentary, commercial, fine art, and alternative-process photography. "Echo" takes its title as a starting point and echoes back altered, shaped by time, distance, memory, and perspective. “The resulting photographs ask us to question, consider our place in life, and how we approach our dreams, responsibilities, and happiness.” Thomas Werner said. Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 6–9 p.m. Artist talks: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m. Closing reception and meet the curator: Sunday, November 15, 3–5 p.m. Medium Photo on Facebook / Instagram