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A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood An art show featuring Award-winning artist: Natasha Monahan Papousek (painted paper collage) September 1 – 15, 2023, Studio 23, Southwestern Artists Association, Spanish Village Arts Center, Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is an art show featuring painted paper collage landscapes and portraits of wildlife from Southern California. The pieces aim to capture the essence of the local wildlife and landscapes that make our region unique. Deeply influenced by Matisse and Monet, Natasha loves bright colors and expresses joie de vivre in all her pieces. Natasha’s work is a testimony to Nature's enduring power and resilience. “I hope to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the incredible diversity of life that exists right here in our backyard. By showcasing the beauty of our local landscapes and wildlife, I aim to foster a greater sense of appreciation and stewardship for our beautiful neighborhood.” The show opens on September 1 and closes on September 15 Held in conjunction with featured artist exhibits by Sneha Craig and Deanne Tiffany Multi-artist reception, Saturday, September 9 at 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Choose from 2 dates: August 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. September 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket Weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Beautiful and functional, this Macrame Shelf Wall Hanging is a great way to add texture to your space and also display your favorite nicknacks! This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you several different macrame knots and also help develop your knotting skills. Finished shelf and hanging dimensions are approximately 12 inches wide by 36 inches in length. All supplies and materials are included. Nicknacks in photo are not included. Ages 11 years and up is recommended, or 8+ years if accompanied by an adult. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Investigate the American turkey’s surprising presence in European art. Learn more about the bird through turkey calling techniques. This noisy show at the UC San Diego Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound-effects, stories and facts of interest. Host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus, and Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Event Details: ‣ Wednesday, November 23 ‣ Noon – 1:00pm ‣ Seuss Room, Geisel Library, UC San Diego ‣ All ages. Free. For more information about the event, please call (858) 822-5758 or spaulson@ucsd.edu

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Warm up those voices for a special FREE community music day at the Museum of Making Music! From 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, the museum's partners from StudioACE will show you how to make and decorate your very own arts and crafts microphone. Grab a quick snack bag and return to the Museum's concert stage for Live Band Karaoke from 12-2 pm. Pick a song you would like to sing, then join a professional band on stage as they play along and help you live your dreams of being a superstar singer. Related links: MoMM website | Instagram | Facebook

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