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Note: Though this class is offered as part of the "Certificate in Poetry", there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll.In this final workshop of the Certificate in Poetry program, the student will concentrate on the design of a publishable manuscript. The student will continue workshopping poems, reading and analyzing books of poetry, providing valuable comment and feedback on each other’s manuscripts. Further, the student will discover publishing sources for individual poems and contests for chapbook and complete book manuscripts, the necessary recordkeeping for this endeavor, and practice how to give a professional poetry reading.For students not ready to compile a manuscript, each class also includes a writing prompt, short lesson or introduction to a poet, and a read & critique session.- Each participant will choose one poetry craft book and submit by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book.- Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work.- Students will prepare a number of copies of their completed manuscript for distribution to the other students at the end of class three.- Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop for both individual poems and manuscripts.Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-05-03-poetry-v-saturdays-with-ron-salisbury/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the "Certificate in Poetry", there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll.In this final workshop of the Certificate in Poetry program, the student will concentrate on the design of a publishable manuscript. The student will continue workshopping poems, reading and analyzing books of poetry, providing valuable comment and feedback on each other’s manuscripts. Further, the student will discover publishing sources for individual poems and contests for chapbook and complete book manuscripts, the necessary recordkeeping for this endeavor, and practice how to give a professional poetry reading.For students not ready to compile a manuscript, each class also includes a writing prompt, short lesson or introduction to a poet, and a read & critique session.- Each participant will choose one poetry craft book and submit by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book.- Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work.- Students will prepare a number of copies of their completed manuscript for distribution to the other students at the end of class three.- Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop for both individual poems and manuscripts.Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-05-02-poetry-v-fridays-with-ron-salisbury/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Kristin Harmel is beloved around the world as the #1 international and New York Times bestselling author of historical novels such as "The Forest of Vanishing Stars," "The Book of Lost Names," and "The Winemaker’s Wife", and also as the renowned co-founder of the enormously popular "Friends & Fiction podcast," and for her very public and courageous battle with breast cancer.Now you will have the opportunity to meet this very special author at the Carlsbad City Library on Saturday, June 28, to celebrate Kristin’s new novel, "The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau."Registration:This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For questions about the event, please contact the Carlsbad City Library.Pre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event.Visit: adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kristin-harmel-6-28-25/Kristen Harmel on Facebook / Instagram

This poetry workshop explores how writing can serve as a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth, expression, and comfort. Through examples of original work, participants will see how poetry can help navigate challenges, capture emotions, gain clarity, and express joy.The first 45 minutes will focus on understanding the impact of poetry and its connection to personal experiences. Participants will then have 45 minutes to write, using prompts designed to inspire creativity and self-expression. The session will conclude with an opportunity to share work, offer constructive feedback, and engage in a collaborative critique to support growth as poets and individuals.Join us for a chance to explore, create, and connect through the art of poetry!Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-05-03-exploring-themes-in-our-lives-through-poetry/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Pamper Mom this Mother's Day with special events planned at Hilton Bayfront to celebrate with the whole family! Let mom experience Queen Mum for a Day, a royal experience in the Odysea Library & Lobby, featuring a red carpet welcome, regal trumpeters, and a special throne to treat her like royalty from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Afterwards, head to Hudson & Nash Waterfront Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Mother’s Day Brunch to experience bites such as Lobster Mac & Cheese, Prime Rib, Roasted loch-duart Salmon and Katafi Cheesecake, all served in a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful bay views. Continue the momentum of celebrating mom with an Afternoon Tea at Odysea! An opportunity to indulge in classic teas, savory selections from an à la carte menu, and charming desserts at Odysea Waterfront Lounge from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Handcrafted cocktails will also be available. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Facebook / Instagram

This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an intimate seaside celebration at The Shores Restaurant, where California coastal flavors come to life. On May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can indulge in a bountiful buffet featuring a variety of dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local providers. Enjoy a creative cocktail menu and a selection of local brews, all while soaking in the laid-back vibes and breathtaking views, just steps from the sand.With a kid-friendly atmosphere and a pet-friendly patio, families are invited to join the festivities, making it the perfect place for the whole family to celebrate Mom. Guests can also experience the restaurant’s reimagined spring menu crafted by newly appointed Executive Chef Ananda Bareño, whose ingredient-driven approach brings a fresh and modern perspective to coastal dining. Brunch is priced at $89 per adult and $45 per child under 12 (excluding tax and gratuity), with bottomless mimosas available for $23. To make a reservation, visit https://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/upcoming-happenings/. The Shores Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show full of invention, discovery, and youth creativity in the new work "The Apocalypse Project" by Briandaniel Oglesby as its next Protostar Social Issues Series student production. It’s 2030. Four years ago, everyone over the age of 20 disappeared from the planet. No one knows why. Then it happened again. On the Altierra compound in Texas, young T dreams of the internet returning so she can be a YouTuber and document her generation. When a crisis expels a group, she joins the exiles on a trek across the broken land. This group faces constant danger as they search for safe-harbor – and possibly the answer to the question of what happened — at the rumored New Eden. This is a play about what happens when the young are left to deal with the disasters in a world they didn’t create. Along the way, the crew experience a strange and yet recognizable landscape. They encounter an authoritarian farm, anarchist Firestarters, feral children, Sad Disneyland, and ruined hometowns. There are moments of intensity and plenty of humor in this play that’s about climate change, social change, coming-of-age, immigration, and the current moment.Director Benjamin Cole is thrilled to share the dramatic journey of confusion, chaos, and acceptance experienced in this creative new play. “How would you cope as a teenager if all the adults suddenly disappeared,” Cole questions. “We’re challenging our students to take ownership of how they’d take responsibility for themselves and others.” he offers. The show runs a daring 1 hour and 40 minutes with one intermission and aims to inspire audiences throughout. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Melanie Chen Cole; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting Designer, Liam Sullivan. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and seven student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org. Featured in the cast are (Stewart Armstrong, Poway; Bex Balsdon, La Jolla; Allister Bradberry, Solana Beach; Simone Cho, Carmel Valley; Tirzah Cisneros, Poway; Logan Fenner, Carlsbad; Landon Friis, Carlsbad; Wyatt Kirby, Mesa Verde; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Annabelle Mangham, Mira Mesa; Maeve McEvoy, Solana Beach; Kaia Minasian, Rancho Santa Fe; Gabriela Neira, Carmel Valley; Alice Price, Carlsbad; Karmila Rodarte, Solana Beach; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; Harper Smith, Encinitas; Phoebe Thomas, San Marcos, and Maeve Zavattero, Carlsbad. Performances are May 22 through May 25 in the Theatre School Studio Space: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075- May 22: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.- May 23: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.- May 24: 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.- May 25: 2 p.m. Ticket prices are regularly $25 for adults and $12 for students. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.Theatre School @ North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

Front Street Productions presents the Tijuana-based Chimæra Ensemble. Chimæra is a new, semi-professional orchestra of talented instrumentalists who are passionate about making music together.
They will share a program of well known pieces from classical repertoire along with music by Latin American composers not typically included in the Western classical canon. Located near the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, our gorgeous performance hall is located on the accessible campus of First UU Church of San Diego and has easy, free event parking.Admission is free with registration.Visit: https://www.firstuusandiego.org/front-street-productions.html

Front Street Productions presents Allison Adams Tucker's Women In Jazz Quartet featuring Allison Adams Tucker, Evona Wascinski, Joannah Sy, and Melonie Grinnell. Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz and soulful melodies as these four masters deliver the perfect mix of elegance and energy. Located near the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, our gorgeous performance hall is located on the accessible campus of First UU Church of San Diego and has easy, free event parking. Admission is free with registration.Allison Adams Tucker on Facebook / Instagram

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is excited to unveil "Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection" — a new limited-time immersive exhibition that invites guests into the mysterious world of these legendary deep-sea animals, featuring a rare preserved Short-crested Oarfish specimen discovered on Grandview Beach near Leucadia, California last November.Observing nature, including through the behavior of animals, is a way that humans have historically sought to understand and attempt to predict the natural world. Oarfish often feature in folklore as “messengers,” warning humans of earthquakes, diseases and other phenomena. The exhibit brings together the folk history of the Short-crested Oarfish with the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps, which is home to one of the largest collections of deep-sea fish in the world. Guests are invited to experience these rare fish up-close in the setting of an “underwater palace” that asks us to examine our connections to the natural world and how we navigate unpredictable events in it.“Oarfish are rarely encountered here in California, making it remarkable that we recovered, studied, and preserved two of them last year,” said Ben Frable Senior Collection Manager of Marine Vertebrates at Scripps. “Each new specimen deepens our understanding of this enigmatic fish. With their long, silver bodies and striking red fins, emerging from the vast ocean, oarfish have long fueled human imagination. I hope that seeing these specimens in person fosters a deeper appreciation for them—not as mythical creatures, but as remarkable living beings that share our world.”Oarfish and RibbonfishShort-crested Oarfish are found in warm seas worldwide, though sighted only rarely when found near the ocean’s surface. They are scaleless and have silvery heads and bodies with distinctive red fins including a prominent crest on the top of the head—their elongated, smooth shape is why they are thought to be attributed to stories of “sea serpent” sightings. Their prey includes krill and small fishes.In addition to the Short-cested Oarfish, Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection also features a preserved ribbonfish, a King-of-the-Salmon, also from the Marine Vertebrate Collection. These fish are silvery with elongated bodies and distinctive ribbon-like dorsal fins. Like the Short-crested Oarfish, King-of-the-Salmon appear in folklore surrounding natural events, particularly the annual salmon migration that gives them their common name.Guests can experience the "Oarfish" exhibit now and through the summer. The exhibit is included with General Admission. Prices and hours vary. Advanced reservations recommended. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information including the Daily Schedule.Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / X