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Are you ready to bring your hand lettering skills to the next level, but feeling held back by your less-than-perfect handwriting? You're not alone! Many adults struggle with their handwriting, but the good news is that it can be improved with practice. In this class, we will focus on techniques for proper grip and posture, exercises to improve muscle memory and fine motor control, and tips for letter formation and spacing. The workshop will also cover the basics of handwriting styles and the use of different writing utensils. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.Space is limited, so be sure to register early. In this 2.5-hour session, we will cover: - Anatomy and spacing of letterforms - Basic Monoline italic alphabet All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com

Contraluz is giving 2 lucky grand prize winners the opportunity to see Don Juan LIVE at his upcoming concert on Saturday, September 16 in San Diego. Grand prize winners will also receive an Uber gift card for transportation and a signed Maluma poster. In addition to the grand prize winners, Contraluz will draw 4 additional winners for a chance to win tour merch and a signed poster. Through August 31st, consumers can enter simply by visiting www.contraluzmalumatoursweeps.com to fill out a registration form to try their luck! Eligible consumers can visit here to access the registration form and submit an entry into the sweepstakes. Upon entry, they will also be asked to select the concert from the eligibility area in which they reside for the chance to win tickets to a concert in that location (and more!). There will be 2 grand prize winners and 4 secondary prize winners per city. 2 Grand Prize Winners will receive: • 2 tickets to Maluma’s San Diego show on Saturday, September 16 • Signed Contraluz x Maluma poster • $100 Uber gift card 4 Additional Prize Winners will receive: • $300 worth of Maluma tour merch • Signed Contraluz x Maluma poster At the conclusion of the Sweepstakes Period (August 31), drawings will be conducted to select the Grand and Additional Prize winners from among all eligible entries received for each Market Entry Period (“Random Drawings”).

The 23-year-old was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she protested the demolition of homes in Gaza in 2003. Her memory remains cherished among Palestinians, including the family she lived with.

Since before the political newcomer was inaugurated, there has been speculation that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to run for higher office. The bridge collapse could be his first major test.

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Leah Koenig, author of Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen which features over 100 flavorful recipes of Rome’s Jewish community. The evening will include a Shabbat Dinner featuring Koenig’s recipes that showcase the cuisine’s elegantly understated vegetables, braised stews, rustic pastas, olive oil–fried foods, and never-too-sweet desserts. Ticket including a copy of Portico: $90 | JCC Members $80 Ticket not including a copy of Portico: $54 | JCC Members $43

Data is beautiful and science has style—see the beauty that can emerge from scientific research. In collaboration with the UC San Diego Library, see the winners of the Art of Science competition, showcasing the work of UC San Diego students and researchers. On view July 26, 2023 through Jan. 15, 2024 Locations: Sally T. WongAvery Library and San Diego Natural History Museum A digital exhibit has also been created to share the images more broadly and will remain online in perpetuity.

Helena Westra Cooler Room Artist in Residence July 3 to Aug. 26, 2023 About Helena's Residency at Art Produce: My project will be research and experimentation based. I am excited to deepen my understanding of native clays and pit firing ceramics to explore the idea of the controlled burn and the processes of letting go and self-reclamation. I plan to sculpt symbolic forms with clay that resonate with my experience. In doing so, I hope to grow my creative intuition as an artist and individual. Helena's website / Instagram Gallery Hours: Wednesday 5-8 p.m.* Thursday 2-8 p.m. Friday 2-8 p.m. Saturday 5-8 p.m. Sunday 5-8 p.m. *Entry through Botanica Wednesday-Sunday 5-8 p.m. Art Produce on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for our brand new event: Stories of Us! Little ones and their families are invited to experience the richness of San Diego's diversity through storytimes, musical presentations, or hands-on activities with local community members to create meaningful discussions and insights into the many cultures they may encounter in their lives. Tuesday, September 26 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Learn the stories of San Diego's Indigenous people with 'ataaxum Pomkwaan. Families will enjoy an interactive sing-along and an oral story of How the Stinkbug Came to be Black. Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter

Ballet Collective San Diego presents “Heartbeats,” Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. “Heartbeats” is our third live performance at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. This evening will feature contemporary ballet works by local choreographers Tylor Bradshaw, Reka Gyulai, Silken Kelly, and Emily Miller. “Heartbeats” touches the pulse of what is important to each choreographer and dancer - the rapture in hearing beautiful music, what is real and honest between two people sharing space, and the power of many bodies breathing together as one. Related links: Ballet Collective San Diego website | Instagram | Facebook

The 2023-24 JPlays season kicks off with Lillian Hellman’s haunting "Watch on the Rhine." This play tells the story of an idealistic German who, along with his family, flee’s Hitler’s Germany and finds sanctuary in America, only to return to his homeland and join the resistance movement in an effort to fight the unfolding fascism. Related links: Roustabouts Theatre Company website | Instagram | Facebook JCompany website | Instagram| Facebook