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Join local artist and Reiki Master, Pina Nast, for a one-of-a-kind painting class! Learn how to create beautiful, abstract paintings with alcohol inks. Alcohol inks are a vibrant, flowy, medium that allow you to paint from a place of intuition, and help you practice the art of letting go. The best part is that it’s impossible to mess up! We will start class with a brief meditation and intention setting to help us tune into the present moment. After learning how to work with the inks and the energy behind different colors, most of the class will be time for you to be creative and allow your intuition to lead the way. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, or someone who says: “I’m just not creative!”, this class is for you. All materials are included and you’ll have the opportunity to leave with multiple unique creations. All materials provided. Investment: $40 Limited slots only! Visit: https://lajollabythesea.com/vm-event/intuitive-inks-workshop-by-totem-boutique-2/ TOTEM Boutique by Trilogy on Instagram and Facebook

Soulful Screenwriting helps you explore the soul of a screenplay, and yourself as a writer. This is an empowering interactive workshop, where we explore key dramatic narrative storytelling principles, as well as common pitfalls to avoid to make your screenplay or dramatic story more effective. Soulful Screenwriting is not just for screenwriters. Much of what we discuss applies to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. Bring a notebook! The series includes in-class writing exercises culled from several of the Now Write! books to help you get out of your own way, get creative juices flowing, and benefit your stories – whether a rewrite or starting from scratch. Each Soulful Screenwriting meeting begins with a brief guided meditation to get present. SCHEDULE Every Tuesday evening for nine meetings, March 24 through May 19 6:30-7:30pm PDT I 8:30-9:30pm CDT I 9:30-10:30pm EDT Or just try the first one – Big Picture: What is a Dramatic Narrative Story TOPICS Key storytelling ingredients we'll explore in the series: • What is a Dramatic Narrative Story • Conflict • Stakes & Dilemmas • Character Development • Thematics • “Happy” Endings (and three other types) • Scenes, Dialogue & Nonverbal Communication • Genres (sprinkled throughout) WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SOULFUL SCREENWRITING "Your exercises have proven very helpful! It's a good reminder to me, to keep taking workshops because there will always be new ways of looking at things. Thanks so much for a beneficial and thought-provoking workshop." - Lise Pyles, award-winning screenwriter and co-founder of San Antonio Screenwriters' Guild (two-time attendee) “I enjoyed the workshops; they helped me figure out some basic plot points for my next screenplay.”- Patty Sandoval Sralla, screenwriter, top 10 percent in many notable screenwriting contests, co-founder San Antonio Screenwriters’ Guild, rock singer “Had a blast! Very valuable information.“ - James Beene, Writer, Entrepreneur (two-time attendee) “I really enjoyed your class - and it also helped me from an actor's perspective, because as you know, we always have to dig around for our characters' motivation.”- Kate McIntyre, actress, writer, webseries producer INSTRUCTOR: LAURIE LAMSON A produced and published American writer dedicated to original storytelling, creative practice, and positive impact - with art, heart & soul. With a film/video production background, Laurie's specialty is scriptwriting. She has written 122 produced film, video and audio scripts for education, marketing and entertainment, including a multi-award winning feature film. She has also directed internationally well-received short films and videos, including a metaphysical romance with thirteen honors. Laurie was editor or co-editor of three books in the popular Now Write! creative writing series recently published a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors.

Join us at 2026 Indigi-Con Get ready to meet fellow creators, share your passion, and dive deep into storytelling, where tradition meets futurism in the Indigenous world of comics, sequential art, language, art and culture —all in person! Whether you're a creator, author or illustrator, this is your space to connect and spark creativity. A day filled with workshops, panels, vendors & entertainment! Meet experts in the field and opportunities to showcase your work! New to the industry and want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity! Do have a comic in the works you would like to have reviewed, or learn next steps from experts in the field? From creation to publication and distribution! This is the perfect day of sharing and connecting! Special guest Mike Towry, the co-founder of Comic-Con International, will be participating in the workshops and panels. Full program coming soon! $20 reserves your spot and includes lunch and beverages throughout the day. Children under 12 years of age are free. Space is limited to first come first serve. Open to all ages! Family friendly! Kids under 18 must register and must be accompanied by an adult.

Art of Elan continues its partnership with UC San Diego’s ArtPower with a deeply personal, intimate program centered on the human voice entitled “Mayrig” (“mother” in Armenian). The show was created by Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher for cello with electronics, piano and vocals. The voices of Karen’s mother and grandmother are interwoven with original arrangements of Armenian music of her family’s past home of Anatolia, songs and stories drawn from their post-genocide home of Lebanon, and the beloved music of Charles Aznavour. Opening and closing the program is Marin Marais’ "Les Voix Humaines," music from hundreds of years ago providing a window into the present. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego embodies the fabled, coastal California lifestyle, welcoming guests with picture-perfect weather and an unexpected range of things to see and do. Buckle up because, on this driving tour, we’ll give you the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City.” We’ll share its illustrious Spanish colonial history and tell you how the city was almost named San Miguel. Our San Diego scenic tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks, including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park. Including a drive through Bilboa Park. You’ll experience the city through the eyes of San Diego locals, immersing yourself in stories about its past while taking in its spectacular coastal scenery. You’ll also pass through the former neighborhood of Dr Suess. Oh, the places you’ll go! The city has something to offer every traveler, from its laid-back and unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach to the vibrant nightlife and downtown dining destinations of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. On this tour, you’ll see San Diego like you’ve never seen it before. Along this journey, where the past meets the Pacific, you’ll: - Imagine tracing the footsteps of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the intrepid explorer who first gazed upon California’s shores. (Feel free to stop to take the Cabrillo National Monument tour). - Feel the might of the USS Midway, once the titan of the seas. (Stop to take the USS Midway tour, if you like!) - Discover how you can seize the chance to steer through history aboard the legendary America’s Cup yacht. - Embrace the free-spirited essence of Ocean Beach, where the longest fishing pier on the West Coast stretches into the horizon, a testament to architectural wonder. - Enjoy stopping to savor the legendary fish tacos at South Beach Bar and Grill or seize a renowned Hodad’s burger in the vibrant core of Ocean Beach. There are so many dining options to feast on along the journey! - Revel in the urban oasis of Petco Park and have the chance to stop at The Rady Shell, the city’s spectacular outdoor musical venue and imagine the harmonies serenading you under the starlit sky. - Step into the very heart of America’s beginnings at the site of the first European settlement in the Western United States. - Cruise through the vibrant heart of San Diego—the Gaslamp Quarter, where the Victorian era past comes alive as a hub for dining, entertainment, events, nightlife, and haunted houses. - Drift through Old Town’s spectral allure. Intrigued by ghostly abodes? Feel free to stop and take the Whaley House Museum tour of America’s most haunted house. - Uncover the secret to seaside slumbers on a pier that promises dreams cradled by ocean waves. - Glide down the Camino de la Costa in La Jolla, the “Street of Dreams,” where luxury and longing intersect. - Ascend to the summit of Mt. Soledad, where a panoramic spectacle of land and sea unfolds in a breathtaking 360-degree tableau. This tour isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a tapestry of stories woven into the very fabric of San Diego. Whether you’re a visitor eager to discover or a local hungry for hidden gems, this tour is your gateway to the soul of San Diego. Charge your camera and let your heart be your guide. We’re not just sightseeing; we’re memory-making. Say goodbye to FOMO—your adventure awaits! Note: TourFreely.com on demand (self-guided) tours are available 24/7, seven days a week. Just purchase ($19.99), download and go! You will have the tour for life! No clocks. No schedules. Just you or you and your crew! TourFreely on Facebook / Instagram

Delight in a special edition of the Museum’s popular community program. Enjoy live musical and dance performances, family-friendly art-making activities, artist and community hosted booths, and much more, all on the front steps of The San Diego Museum of Art and free to the community. All performances will feature San Diego-based talent, celebrating the vibrant creativity of the city we call home. Performance Lineup 4:45 p.m. – Peach Cooler 5:30 p.m. – Gregory Page 6:45 p.m. – Lady Dottie and the Diamonds Event Master of Ceremony, MC Maru, alongside performances by Flashpoint Skate. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

We’re sharing the first episode of One of Their Own, a KPBS true crime podcast hosted by KPBS reporter Katie Hyson. The series investigates the 2018 death of San Diego police officer Ciara Estrada — ruled a suicide by her own department — and the questions that remain. If you’re drawn to investigative reporting and deeply human storytelling, this one will stay with you.

Kids & Teens Saturday Painting Classes! Saturdays: March 14 to May 2 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Explore color, materials, & the creative process. Experiment with different tools, paints, and techniques through small projects designed for young artists, building toward a final artwork that’s uniquely your own. The class welcomes students who are new to painting as well as those with prior experience, introducing interesting materials and techniques that invite new discoveries and allow plenty of space for creative freedom. Ages 9+ 8 Classes No experience needed All materials provided Classes are hosted at Blossom & Bloom Creative Arts, and led by Noel Art Studio instructors Location: Blossom & Bloom Creative Arts: 7400 El Cajon Blvd. #101, La Mesa, CA Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQqGATvgRJmEYSzPj5PBRUD-VmGE1-jtICtYQ2BOzw48HtOA/viewform Noel Art Studio on Instagram and Facebook

Join us and raise a glass to an art loving community! The Contemporary Thinkers Social Mixer is an intimate evening where new voices and well-seasoned art enthusiasts collide, bringing together creatives, collectors, and curious minds from across the San Diego arts scene into our cultural home. This limited-capacity social mixer celebrates art in its many forms through poetry readings, music, and shared presence. Through spoken word, soulful soundscapes, and thoughtfully curated moments, guests are invited to experience art as something not just simply observed, but lived and felt. The evening features: - A performance by Paola Capó-García, City of San Diego Poet Laureate - One complimentary drink ticket - Live DJ set - Floral bouquet pop-up - Guided tour of Art Auction 2026, MCASD’s newest exhibition The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

First, we discuss the economic outlook for San Diego County in this new year. Then, new enrollments for Covered California are down. And, we bring you details from the All Peoples Celebration that recognized local leaders in the community. Also, we tell you about a new book that explores a late musician’s visual art. Finally, we bring you a preview of the Jewish Film Festival.