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Yiddish Classes for Absolute Beginners 2 Basic Grammar and Conversation NEW! 8-Session Yiddish Course This course is perfect for those who have completed the course Yiddish for Absolute Beginners, as well as others who can already read the Yiddish Alef-Beys and have had around 10 hours of prior instruction (about A1.1 level). Among other things, students will learn to write in Yiddish, practice introducing themselves and using everyday greetings, and become familiar with common verbs. While the main emphasis is on consolidating elementary grammar, the course also employs a multimedia approach to introduce students to Yiddish culture, literature, and music through short texts, audiovisual materials, and guided exercises. All materials will be provided by the instructor. When: Sundays, October 5, 2025 – November 23, 2025 : 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: 8 classes for $340 (early bird, if paid before Wednesday, September 10, 2025) Regular Admission: 8 classes for $370 Teacher: Julia Koifman Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram Yiddishland California on Facebook

The Coronado Historical Association welcomes Captain Nancy Owen (ret.) for the next installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Captain Owen will be speaking on the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Nurses have served in the Navy since 1908 in a variety of duty stations, stateside and overseas, on board hospital ships, aircraft carriers, as flight nurses, on rapidly deployable medical and surgical teams, in fleet hospitals, in the White House, and even in Yosemite National Park. Captain Owen will share experiences from her surprise and unique deployment to Zagreb, Croatia, as part of Fleet Hospital SIX in support of Operation Provide Promise in 1994. Join us on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Saturday, October 25, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Kids & Adults, learn to wet felt fun eco-friendly diffusers! Saturday, October 18, 1-3 p.m. In this 2-hour workshop you will learn the basics of the ancient art of felting, and you will make 2 wool diffusers…which make great gifts! The diffusers or ornaments, if you decide not to scent them, are made with three felted balls, colorful ribbons or embroidery thread and wooden beads. You will use merino wool and a wet felting technic to create the felted balls. The balls can later be scented by dropping essential oil or spraying perfume on them. The essential oils or perfume are not provided. This project require the use of sharp sewing needles. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! Children 8-11 years are also welcome but need to be accompanied by a paying adult. All materials are provided, except for essential oils/perfume. A $5 material fee will be collected (cash only) by the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous bowl! Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the ancient art of wet felting – the process of loose wool becoming a fabric – and create & design one felted bowl (about 4-5”). The instructor will lead you, with easy steps, through the whole making of your bowl. First you will layer soft merino wool and use pieces of yarn to add color and texture details. Various yarn will be provided but if you have some special one at home, please feel free to bring it! Then your hands will be getting wet and soapy during the “sculpting” or felting process. Towels will be provided. DIY kits will be available for purchase at the end of class. They are perfect as a gift or for you to make more bowls at home. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! All materials are provided. A $10 material fee will be collected (cash only) by the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5 & 19, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., with the last class of the series from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

Chaired by Catriona Jamieson and Sheldon Morris, "The Gala: Horizons" draws inspiration from their passion for science and space—realms that have long captivated artists exploring the infinite, the unknown, and the unknowable. Just as black holes bend light and reshape space, contemporary art shifts perspectives, challenges expectations, and unveils new ways of thinking. MCASD serves as a dynamic hub for these explorations, offering world-class exhibitions, cutting-edge programs, and transformative educational experiences that engage and inspire our community. Join us for an exhilarating evening overlooking the vast Pacific, surrounded by art and space. Begin your evening with specialty bites and exquisite cocktails, before enjoying a specially curated meal by Chef Tim Kolanko, Urban Kitchen Group. The Gala is the Museum’s premiere and largest fundraising event, annually raising over $900,000. Your attendance directly supports the mission of the Museum to invite all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. We look forward to an exceptional evening with you in support of MCASD. Please note that The Gala is 21+. Ticket Information ***Please note that the last day to purchase tables and tickets to The Gala: Horizons will be Sunday, August 24.*** PREMIERE TABLE Reservations at $50,000 for table of ten ($48,150 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $5,000 per person ($4,815 is tax-deductible) For all ticket holders: Premiere table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary Alex Katz exhibition catalogue | Complimentary valet parking For Table Sponsors only: Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026) Reserve Tickets - PLATINUM TABLE Reservations at $25,000 for table of ten ($23,250 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $2,500 per person ($2,325 is tax-deductible) For all ticket holders: Preferred table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary valet parking For Table Sponsors only: Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026) Reserve Tickets - GOLD TABLE Reservations at $15,000 for table of ten ($13,350 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $1,500 per person ($1,335 is tax-deductible) Seating in the Art Park Dining Room | Complimentary valet parking Reserve Tickets Underwriting Opportunities Support the future of contemporary art by underwriting The Gala: Horizons. As an underwriter, your generous contribution directly offsets event costs—ensuring that every dollar raised goes toward supporting the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. Underwriters receive special recognition on digital assets and at The Gala. Reach your corporate social responsibility goals with MCASD. Grow your brand awareness and expand your client network – in an artful way. Your individual and/or corporate investment is 100% tax-deductible. Join us in making this unforgettable night of art and celebration possible. We are eager to create meaningful and lasting partnerships; please contact Alexis Polakoff, Senior Director, Development at apolakoff@mcasd.org for custom Underwriting and Sponsorship packages to fit your needs. Underwriting Opportunity – The Cocktail Hour Underwriting Opportunity – The Gala Dinner Underwriting Opportunity (PDF) About the Chairs Sheldon Morris, M. D. MPH is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at UC, San Diego. Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute. Sheldon and Cat are committed to supporting their community in the arts, education and health. Cat’s mother is an artist and her father was an engineer. Together they taught her that art expands your mind. As long-time residents of La Jolla with two children, Isabella and Harris, Sheldon and Cat consider MCASD an iconic community resource that represents the strong dedication to the arts by our community and a destination to all those that live or visit San Diego. Sheldon has served on the MCASD Board of Trustees since 2021. Honorary Committee Thank you to our generous supporters and underwriters that make this event successful. Deena and Ken* Altman Barbara Arledge* Melissa Garfield Bartell* and Michael Bartell Mary* and Jim Berglund AJ and Chris* Birchby Frania and Charles* Black Nancy* and Matthew Browar Marcia Hazan* and Mark Cammell Karen Cohn* Jennifer Nelson* and John Dineen Carolyn P. Farris* Deidre Buddin* and Jose Fernandez Karen S. Fox* Celia Henely* Alex High* Margaret Jackson* Dr. Paul E. Jacobs* Chanfeng Zhao and Tao Jiang* Kathryn Kanjo and David Jurist Patsy and David* Marino Margret and Nevins* McBride Anna Haudenschild Meier* and Philip Meier Lorenza Fabre Vega* and Bruno Meli Alessandra Moctezuma* Drs. Catriona Jamieson and Sheldon Morris* Garna Muller* Kristina and Ali* Nafii Maryanne* and Irwin Pfister Elizabeth Phelps* Cami and Tom* Rosso Colette Carson Royston* and Ivor Royston Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss* *Names are listed alphabetically. 2025-2026 MCASD Board of Trustees are notated with *. List as of 8/21. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

From lightning-bolt skis to stoat siblings, Olympic mascots have always been a little weird — and we’re here for it. Check out this year’s contenders and help crown San Diego’s favorite!