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Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop, operated by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, will host its 12th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk, a free family-friendly art event in the Historic El Cajon Downtown Arts District, on Friday, September 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local art galleries, art studios, a museum, and other local small businesses invite the public to discover the arts in Downtown El Cajon while enjoying fine art, crafts, live music, and refreshments. There will be several fine art shows during the event, including The Music in Me at Sophie’s Gallery - a collection of hand-painted musical instruments, musical-inspired prints, and mosaic art; Color at Silver Creek Fine Art & Gallery; Beyond Impressionism at The East County Art Association; and a display of contemporary Native American themed art at the Wieghorst Museum. This year, Sophie’s Gallery is excited to feature artwork from artbrutkorea, a collective of South Korean artists on the autism spectrum who are participating in the group show, The Music in Me. Along with the collection of hand-painted instruments, the show also includes unique instrument prints, up-cycled CD weavings, hand-embroidered iron-on patches, kumihimo braided guitar & bag straps, and more. The Historic Downtown El Cajon hosts many events, small businesses, restaurants, galleries, museums, and murals all within walking distance, making for a memorable visit. Alongside many food and drink options, the festival will also feature beer tasting hosted by the El Cajon German American Societies Inc. Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop is a program of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized, innovative programs. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Intellectual and developmental disabilities include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other cognitive disorders.

The trained painter is living in a tent in the crowded southern city of Rafah, where he paints and draws, even as he struggles to keep himself and his family alive.

"With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started.

Many of us have heard this often-quoted Buddhist saying: “There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way.” Zen in the Art of Invention is a class about how writers can stay creatively vibrant and “unstuck” using the overlapping principles of both Zen Buddhism and Positive Psychology—the science and study of happiness and human flourishing. In this combined seminar/workshop, we’ll explore strategies for staying engaged with our creative work; for maintaining creative energy and inspiration in times of both flow and challenge; and for effectively braiding together our creative lives and our day-to-day lives so each can work to enrich the other. In the workshop portion of the class, participants will be invited to start applying the principles to their own creative practices and projects, as well as get customized, direct guidance from the instructor and share discoveries with the group. There is no way to creativity—creativity is the way.

Join us for a free kids craft! Each month the craft changes, so pop in while you’re visiting and get crafty! First Friday craft each month from 5 – 6 p.m. Open House & Community Mending from 5 – 7 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP below so we have enough supplies on-hand for everyone! *These craft projects are great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. About First Fridays at San Diego Craft Collective On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life! Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a picturesque picnic, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or public market, or a bit of fun shopping, our doors will be open on First Friday from 5 – 7 p.m., ready to share craft with you, along with: A Free Family-Friendly Craft for Kids (from 5 - 6 p.m.), A Studio Tour, Visit our Organic Garden, Community Mending For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

San Diego Gas and Electric and the group advocating for a municipal utility system are sparring over the value of the city’s electrical grid. In other news, Sepsis is a disease that's quite deadly and still somewhat a mystery. At UC San Diego, doctors and med-tech engineers are trying to crack the code with new diagnostic techniques and artificial intelligence. Plus, dozens of San Diego high school students can see a little bit better today, thanks to free eye exams and a new pair of glasses.

This event has been canceled The Ozone invites you to relax and reclaim your zen as you experience the HEALING POWER of gemstones. Join us Saturday November 4 and Sunday, November 5 for our special in-store event featuring the experts from Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge who will be on hand to indulge guests in healing gemstone treatments, alongside Jillijewels who will be on hand to showcase their beautiful, handmade gemstone jewelry while also giving gemstone readings. Special gifts w/ purchase and exclusive Sunny’s Spa offers for our guests, along with OPTIMIST Healthy cocktails. Nestled off the lobby of the Mission Pacific Hotel, The Ozone is the destination to find an ever-evolving assortment of luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, beauty + fragrance, art, books, beach accessories, and more for men, women, and children. Expertly curated and endlessly cool, The Ozone embodies the eclectic coastal vibe of southern California and is anything but your typical resort retail experience. Follow along @theozoneshop

San Diego Ballet Presents: Overture- A First Friday ARTS DISTRICT Event Oct 6, 2023, FREE, 6-8 p.m. San Diego Ballet Preview Performances, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Locations: Dorothea Laub Dance Place, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Mandell Weiss Gallery and Studio 207, 2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 San Diego Ballet kicks off their season with a free event which combines dance, art, fashion and dessert. Meet SDB’s new & returning dancers, chat with Artistic Director Javier Velasco, learn more about this exciting season, and see the new exhibit at the Mandell Weiss Gallery. The FREE event features a sneak preview performance featuring dancers from the company. A fashion show follows each performance as Canela Photography presents Veteran Couture Fashion Show in collaboration with designer Carolina Hernandez and San Diego Ballet dancers. The Mandell Weiss Gallery will be revitalized with an exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Triolo, entitled “People Who Look Like Art.” A program of San Diego Ballet. Funded in part by the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust and the NTC Foundation. www.sandiegoballet.org https://libertystation.com/events/First-Friday-ARTS-DISTRICT San Diego Ballet on Facebook

Clinton Davis is an expert in old-time American folk music, and has the authentic roots and musical mastery that allows him to bring it alive, along with the other members of the Clinton Davis Stringband. A fifth-generation Kentuckian, Clinton grew up in rural Carroll County. He is currently based in San Diego. His repertoire spans fiddle and banjo music native to his family home, the exuberant ragtime piano and guitar of early 20th-century New Orleans, and ballad songs and dance music of the Southwest. His prowess across instruments and traditional American styles has gained notice from the standard-bearers of previous generations, and earned him a place amongst a new generation of American folk musicians. Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Stefan Grossman has called him “a master…carrying on the traditional music torch of Mike Seeger.” The Deering Banjo company has called his playing “simply sublime.” No Depression has called his work “a joyous and soulful restoration of American music tradition.” Tim McNalley is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and songwriter from Southern California. While usually seen on the upright and electric bass, he also performs on guitar, keyboards, cello, violin, mandolin, and sitar, a breadth that has allowed him the opportunity to collaborate with artists such as Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Adam Melchor, Changuito, Jim Kweskin, and Burt Turetzky. Ryan Finch followed his deep love of music, from his hometown of Bishop, California, up to the Bay Area, and across the country to Boston and back, with plenty of stops along the way. When he eventually decided to pursue the technical side of music production, Ryan moved to San Diego, where he has been engineering and producing artists in the studio. When he is behind a recording console, Ryan also performs on piano, guitar, bass, banjo, and mandolin. He is deeply influenced by varied acoustic music traditions, notably American folk and jazz. For more information visit: sdfolkheritage.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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