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Opposition parties boycotted the election, calling it a sham amid a deteriorating political climate and authoritarian drift in the birthplace of the Arab Spring more than a decade ago.

Celebrate the last month of summer before school begins with free pony rides and a petting zoo! We'll have kids crafts too! Bring your sunscreen, hats, and water, as this event will be hosted outside. This event is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: This program is recommended for young children Location: Community Room For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Mark your calendars! Join us for a holly jolly good time at North County Mall's "Christmas in July" event on Saturday, July 27th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's the perfect way to beat the summer heat and get into the holiday spirit early! This exciting event is completely FREE and features a variety of fun activities, including: Christmas in July "Photo Contest": Capture a memorable moment with Santa in his summer beach attire! By participating, you have a chance to WIN amazing prizes: Grand Prize: $500 Second Place: $250 Third Place: $150 Winners will be announced on July 29th on our Instagram page 🌟@northcountymall. No photo purchase necessary. Judging will be conducted by Santa's helpers from the mall and the Escondido PD. Dive into a Shimmering "Tide Pool": This intimate tide pool touch tank features over 12 fascinating sea creatures, including: Tiger Conches, Sea Snails, Hermit Crabs, Chocolate Chip Sea Stars, and Green Brittle Sea Stars. Get Crafty with a "Ceramic Painting" Workshop: Design your own ceramic masterpieces to take home! Choose your piece, unleash your artistic side, and create a unique gift. Get Fizzy with a "Bath Bomb" Workshop: Unleash your inner scientist and create your own custom bath bombs in this interactive workshop! And more!!! We can't wait to see you there! Visit: https://northcountymall.com/events/

The series continues Monday, November 4, with clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan, pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan, and guest artist (and Co-Director of Chamber Music at the Athenaeum) cellist Alex Greenbaum. This program will include music from Debussy, Martinu, Mangani, and will close with Brahms’ beloved Trio for piano, clarinet, and cello. Allakhverdyan was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2016. The New York Times called his playing “inspired” and “superlative,” and the Los Angeles Times praised his “energetic, vibrant solos.” Melik-Adamyan is a prize-winning collaborative artist, soloist, and chamber musician praised for her “sensitivity unique in the piano world” (Musical Gourmet). All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The series opens Monday, October 7, with the prize-winning Armenian American sister duo of cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The Los Angeles Times called the sisters “true artists showing great sensitivity and great virtuosity at all moments.” They have toured France, Armenia, Qatar, and Finland, performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and presented countless programs in the United States. In 2022, the duo released their debut album, Gems from Armenia, listed at the top of Billboard’s Classical Charts for six weeks. The sisters hosted and curated Living American on Sirius XM Radio, where they discussed their music and heritage. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Calling all Artists - For the 72nd Fine Art Open Annual Awards Show, hosted by the North Coastal Art Gallery. This signature event is presented each year and open to non-members and members. This show draws in about 200 artists from all over Southern California. It is juried by a renowned independent jurors: Chuck McPherson and Lynn Buettner. The exhibition starts on August 4 and is available through our website at northcoastalartgallery.com on the events “Open Show” page, or on Online Juried Shows processing. Ribbons, Awards and cash prizes are awarded at the reception. The deadline for submissions is July 17 Visit: northcoastalartgallery.com/open-shows/ North Coastal Art Gallery on Instagram

Opening Reception | 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037 July 20–September 28, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, July 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JOSEPH CLAYES III & CAROLYN YORSTON-WELLCOME ROTUNDA GALLERIES 32nd ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will exhibit their work in our galleries, receive excellent exposure, and mingle with both artists and art lovers at an opening reception. Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception. Our juror this year is Armando Pulido, Writer and Curatorial Assistant, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Pulido is a regular contributor to Frieze magazine. He has reviewed exhibitions in Los Angeles that help to expand the social art histories of contemporary art, such as the Made In L.A. biennial and Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall. His research has focused on art from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Mexican Muralism, and contemporary U.S. Latinx art. He has contributed to exhibition projects at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and was recently a fellow of the AllPaper Seminar at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College. Prior to the Lucas Museum, Armando held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III and Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Galleries at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-juried Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Every Monday at Noon Free concerts at Noon every Monday year-round . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles . . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk, and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before Noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at Noon and last about an hour. Visit: www.ljathenaeum.org/mini-concerts Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Attention loyal Warriors fans! Celebrate Erin Hunter's The Warriors series with us! We will have fun activities, giveaways, and an opportunity to win a prize. If you love the beloved young readers series, you won't want to miss this meetup. We look forward to seeing you there! =^.^= If you have any questions, please contact the store at 619-220-0175. Visit: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/1978

Premieres Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. In a volunteer aid van occupied by multiple generations of civilians, an authentic, intimate observation of the war in Ukraine unfolds. Each passenger is unique in age, origin and circumstance, but alike in where they find themselves fleeing their homes while huddled together in a cramped back seat. Bound for Poland, the vehicle operates as their shelter, waiting room, hospital and confessional.