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Step into the wonders of Spring at our most vibrant festival of the year – Belmont in Bloom! Starting on April 5, join us in creating colorful experiences with neighbors and friends as we bring the beauty of Spring to the beach! Find yourself surrounded by a Kaleidoscope of color with stunning floral arrangements and vibrant sculptures, or dance with us under blue skies with a talented lineup of local artists and performers. With exciting new food experiences and public art installations, "Belmont in Bloom" offers something exciting for every palate! To join us in the mission of supporting your local San Diego art community, connect with us on social media and never miss out on sneak peeks and event updates throughout the season. Look out for ways to celebrate and make San Diego bloom together this Spring at Belmont Park! Visit: https://www.belmontpark.com/belmont-in-bloom Belmont Park on Instagram and Facebook

"Fantastic Fish" Exhibition: Persian Place invites young artists in grades K-12 to participate in the "Fantastic Fish" art contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and have their artwork featured at the Museum of California Center for the Arts during our Nowruz celebration on March 15, 2025. This exhibition is presented by Persian Place and the Museum of California Center for the Arts in collaboration with Little Persian. Theme: "Fantastic Fish" From goldfish to koi fish, tropical fish, or even imaginary fish-let your creativity swim free! Any art medium is allowed (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.). Grade groups & awards First, second, and third place winners will be selected from each grade group: - Grades K-5 - Grades 6-12 Judging criteria Entries will be judged based on originality, creativity, and theme representation. Prizes & recognition - Selected artworks will be displayed at the Museum of California Center for the Arts during our Nowruz celebration in March. - Winners will receive special prizes and recognition for their artistic achievement. How to enter 1. Take a clear photo of your artwork. 2. Email the photo along with the artist's name, grade, and a short description of the artwork to info@persianplace.org. 3. Deadline: March 3, 2025 - All entries must be submitted by the end of the day. Get ready to dive into creativity and celebrate the beauty of fish through art! The image on this poster comes from a Nowruz stamp issued by the post office in Iran 60 years ago.

NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.

A research team has successfully tested a blood substitute in animals, and human trials may not be far off. The powdered blood could help medics respond faster in a crisis.

The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.

Amid concerns over Trump's foreign policy and Russian influence, Ukrainians look for new ways to raise awareness.

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.

Join us for the next NU Speaker Series featuring Casey Cuny, 2024 California Teacher of the Year. In this timely and thought-provoking session, Casey will lead a conversation on how artificial intelligence can empower educators, support parents, and enhance learning outcomes - without replacing the human connection. As nearly 60% of teachers express concern about AI in schools, this session will explore practical strategies for integrating AI tools to make teaching more effective and learning more engaging. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of education with one of today's most innovative voices. Visit: https://www.alumni.nu.edu/s/1843/bp21/interior.aspx?sid=1843&gid=2&pgid=852 National University Alumni on Instagram and Facebook

Please join us on Friday for "Stripper Energy" with Beth Accomando KPBS Arts & Culture Reporter. "Stripper Energy," a new six-part video podcast by KPBS, reveals a little-known San Diego civil rights story of dancers who fought back against corruption and abuses of power for decades from the unlikely stage of a strip club. At 2:30 p.m. "Luther and Olive Gage, Carlsbad Pioneers" presented by Jo Ellen Guthrie, Author. With Olive’s money and Luther’s proficiency in flower cultivation, this couple helped develop not only splendid flora but transformed Carlsbad into the city it is today. Parking passes required, come early for a good seat. LIFE members support student Scholarships so join us! Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Southern-bred, alternative R&B singer-songwriter Mereba artistically embodies self-understanding on "The Breeze Grew a Fire", her grandest work and first release on "Secretly Canadian". To hone in on this latest album, it was necessary for Mereba to reconnect with her whole many-sided self, from her inner child to her inseparable relationships. Mereba peacefully transmutes her beginnings, looking upon her closest kinships and friendships with a keen understanding of their steadying, inspirational force. Surrounded by the gentle Breeze of these relationships and recollections, Mereba is empowered as both an artist and mother, while also being reminded to nurture her childlike wonder. Mereba gracefully shines on the follow-up to her bounteous 2019 debut, "The Jungle Is the Only Way Out". In escaping the Jungle, Mereba faced the paradigm shift of birthing a son in 2021 and getting accustomed to a rapidly changing self-outlook. Mereba’s creative output has always relied on her innermost reflections and ideas on whatever was happening around her; but in motherhood, the singer’s perspective widened while her inspiration became more focused, and more individually powerful. “Even though I'm fully an adult, I had to grow up in a way overnight when he [my son] came,” Mereba explains. “The process of watching him open up to the world, learn how to engage with the world, it is very tender. I feel like it's the most reminded I've ever been of when I was a child and the first memories I have of life.” The transformation brought Mereba to the intimacy of DIY recording sessions, providing an honest and organic foundation to Breeze. Mereba tapped her longtime production collaborator Sam Hoffman to co-assemble the album’s rich production, which parallels its folk-like warmth. Although Mereba is a true double Earth sign–Virgo and Virgo rising–the development of "Breeze" was anchored by experiences and memories that span from Atlanta to L.A., Addis Ababa to Greensboro, an intention that speaks to the album’s fluid nature. While nowhere near the end of her musical trek, "The Breeze Grew a Fire" is a loving, inspiring return to origin, one where Mereba frees a painful past, eases into future possibilities, and goes with life’s flow. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/14352303/mereba/ Mereba on Instagram and Facebook