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¡Hola! Join us on October 3, for "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Celebrate our vibrant border town spirit and la vida fronteriza with a night of limitless creative expression. Sign-ups begin 6–6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. and running until about 9–9:30 p.m. Each performer enjoys a four-minute spotlight to share their poetry, music, comedy, literature, or any creative art form in our warm, inclusive space that honors both English and Spanish. Our fabulous host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will keep the energy high and the vibes vibrant, as our stage welcomes every unique voice. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English and Spanish. _________________________ ¡Hola! Acompañanos el 3 de octubre de 2025 para "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase en el Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Las inscripciones son de 6 a 6:30 p.m. y el show comienza a las 7 p.m. Cada acto tiene un centro de atención de quatro minutos para compartir su poesía, música, comedia, o cualquier expresión creativa. Nuestra moderadora, Lucía (@luzzyluce), guiará la diversión. Este evento gratuito da la bienvenida a todo el mundo en nuestro vibrante e inclusivo espacio de nuestra ciudad fronteriza, celebrando la vida fronteriza en una mezcla perfecta de inglés y español. Trae tu talento, tus peculiaridades y tu brillantez bilingüe a nuestro escenario. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Free Art Classes for Teens (13–18 years old) Free Teen Art is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. Jean Krumbein embraces all aspects of drawing. An artist, teacher, and model,; she is a guest artist/figure-drawing instructor for the Canyon Crest Academy EVA Conservatory program and Founder of the Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group. A New York transplant, Jean studied at the Huntington Fine Arts League, Friends World College, and the Art Students League. She teaches at art retreats and workshops in Southern California, specializing in life drawing, portrait, and still-life drawing classes for adults and teens. Her work has been shown in many group and solo shows in San Diego and New York.  Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Open Studio at the Athenaeum Art Center invites local printmakers and artists to utilize the equipment and space in the printmaking studio. Prior knowledge in printmaking and equipment familiarity is required as open studio time is not for learning a new printmaking process or one on one lessons. The Athenaeum Art Center offers printmaking courses throughout the year for those wanting to learn a new craft or wanting to enhance their art practice. Open Studio is free for everyone. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

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