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The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego is hosting its 4th Annual Arts and Culture Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. This free event will feature a variety of live performances, including music from band ensembles, singers, dancers, actors and poets. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant showcase of Torero talent, with refreshments provided throughout the event. Reserve your spot today!

Virtuoso violinist Cristian Fatu graces the stage with his technical brilliance and passionate music-making. His concert will surely mesmerize with a program showcasing the violin’s versatility and expressive power. Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng. *All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change. Visit: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/93071217/select-race?error=login_required&state=f6fffe2e-3f36-4f21-bbf5-b5139101d429&_p=6742998634091733&_p=01922812083584069 Cristian Fatu on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates' Holiday Open House on November 30th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.! Sip on complimentary tea, enjoy festive holiday music, and admire their beautifully decorated Christmas tree adorned with chocolate ornaments. The first 100 guests will receive a free bonbon and chocolate tea, plus 15% off their entire purchase. Support local, family-owned businesses while discovering seasonal holiday treats! Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is San Diego’s premier bean-to-bar chocolatier, offering artisanal, sustainably sourced treats crafted with the finest ingredients. Known for their commitment to quality, Seabreeze transforms cacao beans into handcrafted chocolate bars, truffles, and more. Visitors can watch the chocolate-making process in action and participate in chocolate-making classes, creating their own confections. Visit: https://www.seabreezechocolates.com/ Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

Join us a for a fun, free and informative soiree and learn all about the great services and features of Viking Cruises. We will offer wine and cheeses. Incentives for travel will be offered but no payment accepted at the event. Visit: https://www.cruiseloving.com/form/6QrSmHpzUP

Friends and families celebrating the season of gratitude can opt for a delicious 3-course Thanksgiving meal at Carlsbad’s upscale coastal eatery, 20|TWENTY. On Thursday, November 28th, the globally inspired and locally sourced restaurant will offer guests a choice of starter, including Chicory Greens or Ginger Miso Carrot with scallions, sesame seeds, and oil. For the main course, they can indulge in a Citrus Roasted Diestel Turkey, served with all the classic seasonal sides — butter whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and pickled shallots, heirloom carrots, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, buttermilk sage gravy, and cranberry salsa. Additional options include a Campbell River Salmon with pistachio, brussels sprouts, beets, and pumpkin seeds; Prime Rib with haricots vert, horseradish crème, and butter whipped potatoes; or Stuffed Acorn Squash filled with Arborio rice, quinoa, apples, fennel, walnuts, and cranberries. Guests can continue the celebration with something sweet like Butter Cake topped with vanilla bean gelato and caramel sauce; or enjoy a classic Pumpkin Pie served with cranberry sorbet, vanilla crème, and candied pecans. The meal is priced at $94 per adult. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/20-twenty-carlsbad 20/TWENTY Carlsbad on Instagram and Facebook

Rounding up the big interviews you might have missed, from gardening tips with Martha Stewart to a conversation with a former astronaut about what happens to our bodies after that much time in space.

Join Monterey Financial and San Diego Humane Society on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. - Noon at its Oceanside Campus located at 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, California 92058. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organizations to make a real impact in the lives of animals in need within the local community. Activities include a donation drive to provide essential supplies, educational initiatives on responsible pet ownership, and opportunities to learn about volunteering. Together, MFS and San Diego Humane Society aim to make a positive difference in the local San Diego community. In addition to volunteer opportunities, requested donations include: Non-perishable pet food New pet supplies New or gently used towels and bedding New or gently used X-pens Cardboard box tops or trays Newspaper WHO: "Rescue animals have an extraordinary way of bringing joy and love into our lives and they need us now more than ever," said Nina Thompson, Director of Public Relations at San Diego Humane Society. "We’re delighted to host this annual event with the generous backing of Monterey Financial Services, whose support reflects a deep commitment to the wellbeing of our furry friends." John Owens, Executive Vice President of Monterey Financial Services, adds, "The bond between humans and pets is truly special. We are honored to support the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that shelter animals receive the care they deserve, knowing the positive impact these animals have on our lives." WHEN: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to Noon. WHERE: Join us at San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus located at 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058. WHY: This collaboration between San Diego Humane Society and Monterey Financial Services is driven by the shared belief that every pet deserves a loving home. Through this partnership, we aim to promote responsible pet ownership and create a more fulfilling and rewarding experience for both animals and their human companions. Research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the numerous benefits pets bring, including combating loneliness, easing depression, and encouraging a healthier, more active lifestyle. San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Jan Lisiecki, piano Chopin: Prelude for Piano, Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop Prelude") J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk. 1) Rachmaninoff: Selected Preludes for Piano, Op. 23 Syzmanowski: Nine Preludes, Op. 1 Messian: Eight Preludes for Piano (1928/29) Jan Lisiecki’s interpretations and technique speak to a maturity beyond his age. At 29, the Canadian performs over a hundred yearly concerts worldwide. The New York Times reviewed his March 2024 Carnegie Hall Preludes concert, noting his playing has "...gentle judiciousness, aristocratic reserve and a touch that tends shadowy without losing a core of clarity." Lisiecki performs a program of preludes on the Jacobs Music Center stage, treating the audience to dozens of succinct, characterful works by Chopin, J. S. Bach, Rachmaninoff, Szymanowski and Messiaen. For Classical Special Concerts, only children ages five years and older will be allowed into the concert hall. These children must have a ticket and be able to sit in an un-accompanied seat. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/jan-lisiecki-in-recital-preludes/ Jan Lisiecki on Instagram

Brain Balance, a leading drug-free brain training program designed to help adults and kids improve focus, behavior, social skills, cognitive performance, health, safety, and emotional well-being, offers a complimentary kindness webinar. When we think about being kind or unkind, we tend to focus on the impact we have on others. While this is vitally important, it’s also key to know how being kind or unkind impacts our own brains. Extensive research has taught scientists a great deal about what occurs in our brains when we disconnect with others by being callous and when we connect with them by being kind. It has serious implications for our brain health and overall health. Kindness is a choice that can bring us amazing health benefits, as well as benefits to others. Understanding why we might feel an impulse to be unkind, learning strategies to replace this impulse with “co-regulation,” can do wonders for our health, happiness, and high-performance. Brain Balance of Greater San Diego has three centers in Carmel Mountain Ranch (10175 Rancho Carmel Drive, Suite 124, 92128), Chula Vista (310 3rd Avenue, Suite C7, 91910), and Encinitas (165 S. El Camino Real, Suite E, 92024). For more information, call (858) 324-5545 Visit: https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/locations/california/san-diego The Brain Balance Project on Instagram and Facebook

The executive order speaks of transgender identity in sweeping and dismissive terms and sets the stage for a policy that is more restrictive and punitive than the ban from Trump's first term.