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From one of the first woman photographers, Anna Atkins, to lifestyle icon, DIY celebrity Martha Stewart—the Cyanotype Photographic Process continues to fascinate us with its beautiful tones of Prussian Blue colors, by the contact printing of objects (photograms), to using today’s digital negatives. This light sensitive process, activated by the ultraviolet rays of the sun and discovered by Sir John Herschel in 1842, has experienced several revivals since the 19th century. First in the 20th century with its rediscovery as an alternative process within university curricula worldwide to this last turn of century, in the 2000s, creating a revolt by fine art photographers in response to the onslaught of technology and its pesky pixel. In this two-day intensive workshop, we will push the process further by cyanotype printing on fabric, including the latest technique of exposing wet cyanotypes. We will be introduced to the basic procedures using commercially coated fabrics, then move quickly to hand-applied emulsions on various fabrics from cotton to silk. By embedding the photographic image within the “ply-ability” of fabric, we can explore finishing strategies for the image, from sewing, embroidering, quilting, and garment making to creating sculptural forms with the photograph on fabric. Materials: Materials provided with a $40 fee paid to instructor on the first day of class include chemistry and a contact printing frame. Recommended fabrics will be the responsibility of the student. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-16 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens invites you to join us for a free event for the community to celebrate the Earth with fun and informative activities for the whole family. Earth Day Festival: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Food available for purchase – Courtesy Amigos de Vista Lions - Plant sale and garden advice from GrowGetters - Garden shop is open – Come check out our crafts & snacks - Sweets, shopping, and conversation at all our vendor booths Visit: https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org/earth-day-festival/

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On May 11, VAGA will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring a three-course menu with seasonal dishes such as Duck Carnitas Hash, Tres Leches French Toast, and Pink Grapefruit Panna Cotta. Whether unwinding by the sea or indulging in culinary and spa experiences, Alila Marea offers a refined and restorative way to celebrate the occasion. Reservations Sunday, May 11 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m Price: $65 per guest Location: VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas - 2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 VAGA Restaurant & Bar | Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Easter Brunch at VAGA Encinitas | $65 pp On April 20, the resort’s signature restaurant VAGA will celebrate Easter with a festive brunch by newly appointed Executive Chef Tim Crittenden, offering a coastal California take on holiday classics. Guests can enjoy a vibrant selection of dishes like Smoked Salmon Tostada with lemon-dill crème fraîche and caviar, a Crab Omelette with squash blossom and queso fonduta, or Buttermilk Pancakes topped with strawberry rhubarb and vanilla labneh. A colorful dessert display - including lavender vanilla macarons and strawberries and cream tarts - adds a sweet finish to this springtime gathering. Reservations Sunday, April 20 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m Price: $65 per guest Location: VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas - 2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 VAGA Restaurant & Bar | Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 30 – Aug. 20 (4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio This course is for the beginner abstract painter or a refresher for the seasoned artist. This class is designed for you to tap into your intuition and discover your own style through embracing the process. While practicing the principles of abstract acrylic painting, we will work to find a balance between using these techniques and learning to trust our intuition. The focus will be on process, as we learn together how to start, loosen up, take risks, trust our gut, lean into our emotions, and let go of perfection in our paintings. Along with the foundations of color, composition, and line/shape, we will practice intuitive mark making and layering and allowing each of these to inform what comes next on the canvas. As your artistic voice unfolds, your own unique visual language will appear. Materials: Variety of brushes; any tools, palette knives, wedges, color shapers you have (not necessary, but helpful); acrylic paint in various colors (your favorites but also Titanium White and Raw Umber); palette or palette paper; small canvas (no smaller than 12” x 12”) and any size larger canvas. Note: If you're a beginner, bring a basic starter set of paints or even craft paints. No need to go out and purchase a bunch of expensive paints! A medium-bodied paint is best, but using a variety of fluid medium and heavy-bodied paints will give your work more interest. That said, if you have any mediums for changing viscosity of paint, that works too! Max students: 12 Visit Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Music executive Ty Stiklorius recounts her personal experiences within the music industry ahead of opening statements in Sean Combs' trial, which are scheduled for May 12.

A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Felicia W. Shaw is executive director of San Diego ART Matters, an advocacy and arts service provider to the region’s nonprofit arts and culture sector. As executive director, she serves as the organization’s chief strategist, spokesperson, and champion for SDAM’s mission – to strengthen San Diego’s creative ecosystem and advocate for greater public and private investment in the people and institutions that make our region’s arts and culture sector thrive. With a career spanning over three decades, Felicia has served in several executive and director-level leadership positions, including the Women’s Museum of California, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, the San Diego Foundation, and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Felicia’s commitment to the arts includes volunteer leadership positions within various cultural organizations. She is an appointee to the San Diego County Commission for Arts and Culture, where she chairs the agency’s Strategic Planning Committee. She serves on the boards and finance committees of the Mingei International Museum and Moxie Theatre and is also board Chair of California for the Arts, a statewide advocacy organization. A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in Communications, Felicia completed additional undergraduate study at UC San Diego, majoring in art history, theory, and criticism. Visit: CreativeMornings San Diego

Join us in exploring 14 of San Diego’s finest independent bookstores in honor of this nationwide celebration! This is a 3 day event (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). Keep in mind that each bookstore has its own unique hours. We invite you to visit our store websites or social media channels to see what we’re up to! ------------------------------ PARTICIPATING INDIE BOOK SELLERS: • Bay Books: baybookscoronado.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 435-0070 Address: 1007 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 • Bluestocking Books: bluestockingbooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 296-1424 Address: 3817 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 • The Book Catapult: thebookcatapult.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 795-3780 Address: 3010-B Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Camino Books: caminobks.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (858) 925-7078 Address: 12843 El Camino Real, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92130 • Hey Books!: heybooksorelse.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: info@heybooksorelse.com Address: 921 E. Street, San Diego, CA 92101 • Joyride: joyridebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: info@joyridebookshop.com Address: 2750 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92106 • La Playa Books: laplayabooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 226-2601 Address: 1026 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106 • Libélula Books & Co: libelulabooksandco.com Event Hours: Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 775-4040 Address: 950 South 26th Street, San Diego, CA 9211 • Library Shop: Libraryshopsd.org Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 236-5802 Address 1: 330 Park Blvd, San Diego (Downtown Central Library) Address 2: 925 West Washington Street (Mission Hills) • Meet Cute Romance: meetcutebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 228-9548 Address: 8235 La Mesa Boulevard, CA 91942 • Mysterious Galaxy: mystgalaxy.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (619) 539-7137 Address: 3555 Rosecrans Street, Suite 107A, San Diego, CA 92110 • UC San Diego Bookstore: ucsandiegobookstore.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Mon 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 534-7326 Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (Price Center West) • Verbatim Books: Verbatim-books.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 501-7466 Address: 3793 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Warwick's: warwicks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 454-0347 Address: 7218 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 *Hours subject to change without notice. Follow the crawl on our official Instagram page for most current information. ------------------------------ Spend $10 or more at any one of the participating indie bookstores to receive a Book Crawl Passport Stamp. Pick up your passport at the first store on your crawl. Earn your EXCLUSIVE 2025 Book Crawl Merch as you add stamps to your passport during the weekend. Merch Prizes are as follows: • 1st store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Passport • 3rd store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Sticker • 5th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Patch • 8th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Exclusive Enamel Pin • 11th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Tote • 13th (last!) store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Mug (All merch are while supplies last.) Share your crawl! Follow & tag on Instagram #sdbookcrawl #indiebookstoreday Updated info: https://www.sdbookcrawl.com/home Good luck Book Crawlers! We look forward to serving you on the best weekend of the year!

Visions Museum of Textile Art, located in the heart of Liberty Station's Arts District, celebrates and advances contemporary quilting and textile art through exhibitions that explore cultural traditions, contemporary relevance, and innovative creativity. From May-October, experience "We Are Voices of Other Voices," a collaboration between Zapotec artisans and contemporary artists blending traditional craftsmanship with modern expression. Other exhibitions include "INITKA," highlighting men in textile arts, and the weavings of Laura Foster Nicholson, which address themes of climate change. More information is available at vmota.org. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram