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San Diego local, Stuart Grauer, Ed.D., founder and head of school emeritus of The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, is announcing his new book, “The Way to Pancho’s Kitchen: A Trail Guide for Small School Leaders.” Published by The Worthy Educator Press and available Saturday, April 4, this is Grauer’s third book. Through true poignant stories and lessons learned spanning the Grand Canyon to Encinitas, the book, described as an essential “trail guide” for the next generation of educational visionaries, will explore the art of leading small schools. On Tuesday, April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Grauer School will host an in-person and public book launch and signing in Meyer Hall. Guests are invited to RSVP for the event. “Seven years in the making, this book grew out of an epic journey of reflection, writing and conversation with educators around the world,” said Grauer. “Through vivid stories, from Baja and the Grand Canyon to forests, classrooms and communities closer to home, the book explores what becomes possible when schools are built as human-scale communities rooted in curiosity, connection and the wisdom of the natural world.” Early readers have hailed the book as “elegant,” “poignant” and “captivating.” Grauer’s expertise in education leadership is recognized regionally and globally. Before opening The Grauer School in 1991, he was principal of the International School of Basel in Switzerland and founding assistant director of Fairbanks Country Day. He has taught at both U.S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, specializing in international education and teacher development. He is a regular Chairman of School Evaluation Committees for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). His ASCD Smartbriefs have been the most popular of the year, nationwide. He is the Founder of the Small Schools Coalition. He was awarded a Fulbright Educational Administration fellowship in 2007. He was named Peacemaker of the Year by Encinitas Rotary International and an Encinitas “Legendary Local,” as well as one of San Diego Magazine’s 50 People to Watch in 2008. Grauer was awarded The Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award for 2014, which is the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences’ top alumni honor. “We look forward to hosting Stuart for a special evening of stories, conversation and community as we celebrate the release of a book shaped by the spirit and people of The Grauer School,” said Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., head of school for The Grauer School. At the Grauer School’s book launch and signing, Grauer will be signing books, and guests will be able to bring a copy or purchase books on site. Both the paperback and a full-color hardcover gift edition will be available. The book is available for purchase now on IngramSpark and Amazon. To attend the book launch and signing, RSVP at www.grauerschool.com/book-launch-event. Learn more about The Grauer School by visiting www.grauerschool.com.

Eight shows. One unforgettable season. Cygnet Theatre’s 2026-2027 season brings an exciting mix of comedy, drama and musical theatre to the stage at the Joan in Arts District Liberty Station. From the sweeping romance of "Arcadia" to the Broadway sensation "Dear Evan Hanson," from the sharp suspense of "JOB" to the cult favorite "Bat Boy: The Musical," the season also includes "One Man, Two Guvnors," the holiday tradition “A Christmas Carol,” "Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday," and the acclaimed play "John Proctor is the Villian." Join us for a year of bold storytelling and powerful performances. Explore the full season at CygnetTheatre.org Cygnet Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

R.B. Stevenson Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of "JAZZ AT MIDNIGHT" Selection of paintings and mixed media works from early 1960s to the present by San Diego artist Richard Allen Morris. The one solo exhibition opens with a reception for the artist Saturday March 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Richard Allen Morris stands as one of San Diego's most influential and enduring contemporary artists, with a remarkable career spanning over six decades from the early 1960s to the present day. His forthcoming exhibition, "Paintings and Mixed Media Works from the Early 1960's to the Present," offers a rare, comprehensive look at the evolution of an artist whose work has consistently challenged conventions while maintaining a distinctive visual language unmistakably his own. Born with an innate curiosity about the possibilities of paint and form, Morris emerged during a pivotal moment in American art history. While the art world of the 1960s was dominated by Pop Art and Minimalism, Morris carved out his own territory, developing a unique approach that synthesized elements of abstraction, figuration, and architectural space. His early works from this period already demonstrated the sophisticated color sensibility and compositional rigor that would become hallmarks of his mature style.

The $6.4 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will be discussed, debated and amended until June 9, the city's deadline for adopting a final budget. Gloria said the nearly $120 million hole in the city's finances was built over decades of deferred maintenance, rising costs and changing priorities both in Washington and Sacramento.

In this six-week course we will use all forms of artistic expression – theater, movement, visual art, writing, sound – to deepen self-connection through creative practice. Each session, participants will be guided through a progression of exercises and activities that utilize one or more of these art forms. Activities are designed to foster self discovery, connection, and transformation as we bring our internal selves gently into the external through the supportive structure of the arts. The course is for anyone looking to spur change in their lives, whether big or small. No prior experience in any art form is needed. Participants come as they are, ready to embrace whatever arises, whether it is splattering blobs of paint, wiggling around like a worm, or discovering the wild dance of their pinky finger. For reduced price registration see our Increasing Access page. Each activity invites participants to find joy in the act of creation, silliness through letting go, and deep insight through watching what arises. Participants go through all six weeks together, building trust, connecting, and community as they discover new ways to be in themselves. Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Monday's agreement will allow the San Diego Community College District to look into converting the 3,200-person capacity building into an educational and cultural campus.

When John Cage composed an opera commemorating the American bicentennial audiences walked out. Now, it's being reinterpreted by new artists in a Detroit Opera production, as the nation turns 250.

Join us for the opening of "Faith Ringgold: Full Circle–The Teachings and Her Legacy"! Faith Ringgold is a Professor Emerita of the Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego. Spanning nearly five decades of artistic production, "Full Circle—The Teachings and Her Legacy" is a comprehensive examination of Faith Ringgold’s multidisciplinary practice. Born in Harlem in 1930, Ringgold emerged from the Black Arts Movement and became a pioneering voice in American art through her integration of autobiography, social and political activism, and techniques traditionally associated with women’s craft. The exhibition is framed conceptually through Ringgold’s relationship to UC San Diego, where she served as professor of visual arts from 1984 to 2002. This institutional affiliation provides a lens for understanding how her academic philosophy materialized throughout her practice and impacted not only those she mentored at UC San Diego, but generations of artists around the world. Faith Ringgold: Website / Instagram

Risograph printing is having a revival, showing up in zines, art books and DIY print shops around the world. In this episode, we follow that resurgence from underground print scenes in Europe to Burn All Books in San Diego, where a community-run Riso studio has become a place for artists to experiment, collaborate and make work together.

For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point.