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Open House: Experience Outside the Lens We can't wait to share our world with you. Come explore the creative world of Outside the Lens! We're opening our doors to share how San Diego youth are using media arts to express themselves and change their communities. Join us for an evening of hands-on activities where you can create your own art alongside our young artists. Try making zines, taking creative portraits, painting in virtual reality, or designing kaleidoscope art. Watch films made by our students and browse their powerful publications about issues that matter to them. This free event welcomes everyone – families, educators, artists, and anyone curious about youth media arts. Our students and staff will be there to guide you through activities and share their stories. It's a chance to see firsthand how creativity empowers young people. We're hoping to bring together hundreds of community members who believe in the power of youth voice. Come discover what happens when you put creative tools in the hands of young people. Light refreshments will be served. We'd love to see you there! Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram

Media Arts Center San Diego’s 24th Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Awards Ceremony and Student Film Festival 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students from across San Diego County will screen their films showcasing their talents and be celebrated during the awards ceremony at UCSD’s Park and Market in downtown San Diego (1100 Market St). Student filmmakers from schools all across the county, including Central San Diego, El Cajon, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Clairemont, Vista, Fallbrook, and La Mesa are among the participants. The day will begin with the awards ceremony for all grade levels 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.. Following the ceremony, screenings of all the nominated films will take place upstairs at MACSD’s Digital Gym CINEMA from noon to 4 p.m. Past student participants have stated about the annual IVIE event, “It’s like a replica of the Grammy’s. We get awards, get called up,” or “It means a lot to be able to have a space for us to share and be proud of our work.”. Founder and Executive Director, Ethan van Thillo, of MACSD states, "We are so elated that San Diego's youngest filmmakers continue to produce amazing films despite the enduring challenges of the pandemic. They have inspired our team to produce a wonderful film festival to celebrate their cinematic achievements! The quality of work this year is truly remarkable and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the students and teachers who have been nominated.” All student nominees and their teachers will walk the red carpet and be spotlighted on stage. Tickets to attend the Awards Ceremony are $5 (plus, $1.28 order fee) and/or $6 (plus, $1 order fee) for screenings of nominee movies. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. the ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. To purchase tickets or for further information please visit: https://mediaartscenter.org/ivies/ About Media Arts Center San Diego: Media Arts Center San Diego, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization, has been promoting independent cinema and teaching the art of filmmaker for over 32 years in the San Diego - Baja California Region. Its programs and services include the recent 32nd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, Digital Gym CINEMA,, Youth Media & Tech Camps, Teen Producers Project, and Community Video Production Services. About iVIE: Since 2001, iVIE has grown into a major San Diego County-wide student video competition. iVIE Student Awards & Film Festival is a local K-12 student video competition and festival conceived to encourage and reward teachers and students who recognize the power of video as a creative and educational tool. Annually, there are more than 500 video submissions from 120 teachers, 73 Schools, 23 Districts, and a handful of private schools, involving approximately 3,500 students. Submitted videos are judged by media professionals and educators curated by Media Arts Center San Diego. Media Arts Center San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

What: Flower Crown Making + High Tea When: Sunday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Extraordinary Desserts, 1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 Limited Spots Available! We are so excited to announce a NEW workshop collaboration with sweet-treat pioneers, Extraordinary Desserts! This two part workshop is a dream afternoon: start by making your own whimsical flower crown; then, don your crown and enjoy a magical high tea service! This experience is perfect for all-skill levels. Snag your friends, or come alone to learn and build community! Ticket Includes: -All tools and supplies to make a flower crown -Professional instruction from Native Poppy florists -Your beautiful flower crown to take home -High tea service from Extraordinary Desserts including: loose leaf tea, savory toasts, and seasonal sweet selections. Option to upgrade with bubbles on-site! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Caitlin’s wildly popular soft pretzel class is back! Please note that two sessions of this class will be held at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. In class, each ticket holder will receive a whole batch of chilled pretzel dough to learn how to portion, roll and twist into pretzels. We’ll make traditional twists as well as unusual twists and your creations. You will take a whole tray of pretzels home. The in-class demo will cover: - How to make spent grain pretzel dough using the Grainbakers method - How to make hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels Each ticket holder will leave class with: - A tray of ready-to-boil and bake pretzels at home - 4 boiled and baked, ready-to-eat pretzels - Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard - A new plastic dough cutter/bench scraper VIP / FAQ: You will boil and bake your pretzels at home, but a demo will be provided during class. We will attempt to boil and bake up to 4 of your pretzels right on site at the class. This can be a bit chaotic with a group, so your patience is required as it takes time to prepare each participant’s pretzels. Depending on the venue's size and layout, we may only be able to boil and bake one of your pretzels, but we will try to prepare four on-site for each of you. This 90-minute activity prepares you to do large batches of pretzels at home. You can take your class pretzels home and immediately freeze them to continue your project over the weekend. (Recommended!) These are whole-grain pretzels. We will be incorporating some very special caramel malted brewer’s grain. Grainbakers teaches an advanced version of the baking soda method - Sodium Carbonate. We do not teach the Lye Method. There is no brewery tour included with this class. No beer is included with this class. This class will be on your feet, but it's only 90 minutes. It's fast and it's fun! This class is: - This class is good for groups, including office workers - This class is available for a 3 p.m. Work Teambuilder - This class is good for a solo outing - This class is good for couples - This class is great as a Birthday gift. Gift Cards. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the Winter solstice as Neil and the Divine Light healers guide you through a highly effective technique to receive spiritual energy to heal and transform your life. Whether you are seeking a physical, mental or emotional transformation, Divine Light healing is a full-spectrum aura therapy. This month, we will focus on the cornerstone of all healing—love. A great number of physical distresses can be traced back to a lack of loving energy in the auric field. The nucleus of loving expression in the physical body is the heart. Not only does the heart circulate blood, it distributes loving vibrations through the body. We will work with a special spiritual energy ray that has been uniquely designed to help heal and strengthen the heart, as well help to distribute love through the body to relieve illness and distresses that are direct results of heartaches and lack of love. The evening will consist of: A presentation on how to work with spiritual energy to bring more love into your relationship and your life. You will be seated in small groups of 3 recipients per Certified Healer, each with a minimum of 5 years of metaphysical training. Specific divine light rays will be directed into your chakras to release negative energies. The divine light will then be used to uplift your consciousness wherever it is needed. The healers will then work on your nervous system to release blockages and revitalize your nerve body. Drawing on a 4,000 year mystical tradition and built on the clairvoyant experiences of Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis over five decades, these aura healing techniques have been endorsed by medical luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr. Richard Gerber. “Spiritual energy is the single biggest key to building and sustaining health, because it connects you to your source of health.” Barbara Martin & Dimitri Moraitis The Healing Power of Your Aura Neil is a certified Divine Light Teacher and healer through Spiritual Arts Institute having studied at the Institute for over 15 years. After 20 years as founder and CEO of a highly successful manufacturing company, Neil sold his company to devote full-time to his spiritual development and to supporting others on their spiritual quest. Neil volunteers at the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach and is currently serving as member of the Institute’s nonprofit Board of Directors. Visit: Divine Light Healing Night – The Healing Power of Love Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the San Diego Made Summer Market, happening Saturday, August 30 through Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station. This two-day outdoor festival celebrates the best of San Diego’s creative community with over 125 curated local makers, delicious food and drinks, live music, crafts, games, photo ops, and more. Held on the scenic Preble Field, the market offers a vibrant shopping experience right across from one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations. Children under 10 get in free, and there is a $5 entry donation for adults that support the San Diego Made 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Be sure to grab a punch card at the entrance—make three qualifying purchases and receive a free handmade gift at the exit (while supplies last)! San Diego Made Markets on Instagram

There is no better place to soak up the sun and celebrate the summer than at Seaport Village, the ideal daycation destination. From the sights and the sounds of seaside entertainment to fresh flavors by local tastemakers, there is so much to celebrate. On Saturday, June 7, you are invited to enjoy all that Seaport Village has to offer with live music throughout the day, family-friendly activities, shopping specials, and small bites from participating vendors. Featuring: - Live music and DJ dance party - Classic car show - Complimentary carousel rides Family entertainment including: - Caricature artist - Photo opportunities at the Seaport Village wave - Bubble fun zone - Balloon artist - Face painting - Food samples from our diverse eateries - Special retail discounts and promotions Visit: https://www.seaportvillage.com/ Seaport Village on Instagram and Facebook

Explore clay surface design techniques — Sgraffito & Stencils! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 11 In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes and slips. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course while applying handmade stencils and layering techniques with colorful patterns as well textured colorful designs using the sgraffito technique. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. All materials provided. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

"Amazing Incredible Tales" is a fully improvised, HIGHLY interactive live superhero comic book, made up on the spot from start to finish based on audience suggestions. Catch the action at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), where anything can happen in this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience! Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Amazing_Incredible_Tales_a_Fully_Improvised_Superhero_Comic/149749 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Family Fun Day is back at the track on Sunday, August 31! This special day is packed with free, family-friendly attractions everyone will enjoy. Admission is free for children 17 & under (with a parent or guardian), so bring the whole crew out for a day of excitement! Highlights include bungee trampolines, face painters, a game zone, rock climbing walls, food trucks, and much more. Visit: https://www.dmtc.com/calendar/detail/family-fun-day