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Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Inventing the Flying Meal - The Early Days of Food in Flight,” featuring Richard Foss, at 10:30 am May 18, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego. Aircraft present the most challenging cooking environment that has ever existed, but cooks and engineers rose to the challenge. Zeppelins, flying boats, and some airliners featured meats roasted inflight and sauces made from scratch. Some strange things were tried, including cooking with charcoal, alcohol stoves, and the heat of the engines. Refrigeration was another problem, and even trays with precooked meals present challenges in transport and storage. After this lecture, you’ll marvel that any meal can be created in flight, much less a good one. Richard Foss has been writing professionally since 1986 when he started reviewing restaurants for a Los Angeles newspaper. He has contributed to over forty different publications, including the Encyclopedia of World Food Cultures and the Oxford Companion to Sweets. Richard has taught culinary history in extension programs, done lecture tours in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, been a culinary consultant for museums, and is on the board of Culinary Historians of Southern California. His book on the history of rum was published in 2012. “Food in the Air and Space” was released in December 2014. Foss is the Executive Director of Collage: A Place for Art and Culture, a nonprofit arts center located in San Pedro, California. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?

In Honor of World Puppetry Day - The Silhouette Puppet Films of Lotte Reiniger Foremost pioneer of silhouette animation and the creator of the oldest surviving feature-length animation film, preceding Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Develop new skills and strategies for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and responding when interactions are challenging. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

In this 4-week class, instructor Lydia Kardos will teach the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with glazes. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, learning the basics of clay materials and handbuilding — skills necessary to work independently in open studio. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors. All materials provided. Ages 12+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Based out of sunny San Diego, Gypsy Sally is a three piece blues band that brings the old school feel to the new age from blues, to rock with the occasional Bossa and Latin twist. Front man Kyler Jakubowski has utilized his North Carolina roots and over the years has created a very unique blues sound not heard since the 50’s, Austin Wagner links the rhythm and melody with his smooth motown influenced James Jameson style, and Martin Quezada holds the beat on drums with his Caribbean swing, all of which when brought together creates what is now known as the one and only Gypsy Sally. To date, Gypsy Sally has recorded one album, "How Long," recorded live in the studio with Alan Sanderson. Gypsy Sally is named after a bar in the song "Tecumseh Valley" by Townes Van Zandt. Apart from Van Zandt, the band is influenced by classic blues artists like B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, and Peter Green. However, in addition to the blues, the band also draws influence from the vocals of Sam Cooke, and the rock guitar of Rory Gallagher. Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook See More Events: bardicmanagement.com/events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats at San Diego’s biggest vegan night market, with over 40 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Empanadas and so much more. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It's the ideal place for families and friends to meet up and enjoy food, drinks and music. Parking: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Vendors: A Way Home For Dogs, Amazing Fries and More, Collective Inspo By Design, Down To Ferment, Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry, Gourmet Tamales, Jamul Candle Co, Krouned Body Care, La Boocha Kombucha, Lady G's Canteen, Living Sanctuary Design, Majestik Kulture, MANEATINGPLANT, Maya's Cookies, Ms Kim’s Kitchen & More, Rainbow Foods, Rizo's Kitchen, Sabor Piri Piri, Samadhi CBD, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, Turkish Grill, Uprising Pizza, West Coast Hot Chicken, Yuseong Mandu *Additional vendors TBA Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and offer music and free parking. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

And let’s take a moment to ‘escape’ to the lush hillsides of Provence and meet bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan, in this extraordinary lavender themed Adventure to celebrate Aimie’s new book, The Memory of Lavender and Sage. Aimie’s contemporary women’s fiction debut is centered around a charming escape into the lavender fields of Southern France and a young woman who discovers her family’s secrets and the hope for her own future. Join us at Lavender Gift Boutique in Del Mar for an exciting lavender experience and a lively book discussion! Learn more about Aimie’s powerful new novel, which has earned her praise as “a standout voice in women’s fiction,” while you enjoy a glass of lavender lemonade, cookies, and then shop around for your own lavender or special items at a special 20% event discount. Your Adventure includes a copy of "The Memory of Lavender and Sage" to be delivered to the event for signing, a bar of fresh lavender soap, a refreshing glass of lavender lemonade, cookies, a 20% discounted store coupon valid for the event date, tax, gratuity, and an opportunity to meet the author up close and personal in an intimate setting! “Lavender is the soul of Provence.” — Jean Giono For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Tied to Mingei International Museum’s cross-border exhibit ("LA FRONTERA") that showcases handmade jewelry from artists on both sides of the U.S. / Mexico border, this program amplifies a variety of voices, featuring the world premiere of an Art of Elan commissioned work by composer Michi Wiancko for solo harp, in addition to works by Sarah Kirkland Snider, Lei Liang, Kian Ravaei and others. 6 p.m. | Complimentary Pre-concert Champagne Reception and Gallery Viewing 7 p.m. | Concert Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Nicolas Ellis, conductor Geneva Lewis, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Overture to Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 The San Diego Symphony’s annual Beethoven by the Bay all-Beethoven concert features violinist Geneva Lewis performing his Violin Concerto. Nicolas Ellis leads the orchestra in the indominable Symphony No. 5. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram