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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!

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Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.

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Join us in crafting your own woven stool! In this 2-day intensive series, taught by Erin Behling, each student will create their own stool from beech wood while learning the basics of woodworking, furniture design and traditional weaving techniques using Danish cord. While getting familiar with the tools in the woodshop during this course, students will learn mortise and tenon joinery basics, cutting joinery, shaping and finishing wood, how to cut tapered legs on the tablesaw, and of course– how to weave that beautiful seat with Danish cord! Methods we use in this class are different from our other woodworking classes, so this series will give you even more knowledge! June 29 & 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Optional: Upgrade to Walnut wood for stool legs for an additional $25. All rails will be made from Beech. All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. Must be able to attend both all-day classes. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop. Materials included. No experience necessary If this class is full, join our Interest List. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. If this class is full, join our Interest List. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

December is full of wonderful flavors! We will showcase these with spiked eggnog ganache, cranberry caramel and more to create molded chocolates. Freeze dried tart apples, candied ginger, crushed peppermint candy and more for bark. We will also use holiday designs! During our Chocolate Making Classes you will learn, create, eat and laugh! We offer chocolate making classes for adults and children 5 years and older*. Our hands-on chocolate making classes are about 1 ½- 2 hours long and limited to 12 students (or 12 child/ parent teams). There you will learn the basics of working with chocolate, create your own bark, molded chocolates and more. During class, students will play with favorite flavors like salted caramel and peanut butter cup and select monthly themed flavors made by chocolatier Michelle Lomelin. Students will also select from more than two dozen ingredients as they personalize a chocolate bark – with favorite flavors including freeze dried fruits and savory pretzels, potato chips and a wide selection of nuts. Plus, you will get to keep all your creations! *As a thank you, we offer 15% off our retail selection (including ice cream and ice cream sandwiches!) Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Sweet Petite Confections SD on Instagram and Facebook

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” From journaling to walks on the beach, KPBS readers share their go-to mental health tips for navigating tough times.

Makers Arcade, Communal Coffee and Bottlecraft are hosting a holiday pop-up at Tremont Collective in Oceanside. Shop over 70 Makers Arcade vendors while listening to live music or getting crafty with Oside Handmade. Enjoy the shops, food, drinks, coffee, and goods from the Tremont Collective stores: Brixton, Bottlecraft, Al Fresko, Atacama Surf Shop, Shootz Fish & Beer, and more! Visit: https://www.makersarcade.com/north-county-pop-up

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