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El Martillo Press is proud to partner with Centro Cultural de la Raza and The Mexican Cultural Institute of Los Angeles for the event FLORICANTO. Featuring over 20 authors from Mexico and the USA! In the spirit of all of the great tardeadas and floricantos of the past, we seek to begin a holiday tradition; one in which we welcome our friends from the South to join us for an evening of poetry, music, drink, dance and song! With poets, novelists, short story writers, and children’s authors from Tijuana, Mexicali, San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, and San Francisco, we want to build bridges between authors from all over the Californias. View this event on Instagram

The event will feature presentations of the Guild’s prestigious Odin Award to four local authors: Matt Coyle, author of the Rick Cahil crime novels; Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-seller and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author; and SDSU professors emeriti Philip Pryde and Bob Riffenburgh for their contributions to science, literary fiction, and non-fiction. The Odin Awards are periodically presented by the Guild in recognition of local authors’ bodies of work. Instituted by Dr. Carl Nelson, past Guild President, Odin Awards have thus far been awarded to over 20 local authors, among them Chet Cunningham, Susan Vreeland, Steve Breen, T. Jefferson Parker, and Alan Russell. A complete list of previous Odin Award recipients is on our website. For four decades, the Guild has served as a San Diego organization dedicated to the advancement of writing and those who pursue it. The Guild has a current membership of over 200 published and aspiring authors. The Guild hosts monthly meetings featuring speakers of interest to the writing community. It also maintains an active website, publishes an annual anthology of members’ works, manages a Manuscript Critique Program, and presents workshops on a variety of writing topics. The 45th Anniversary Gala Event is open to the press and to anyone with an interest in the San Diego writing community. To join with our gala, please visit the Guild’s website at sdweg.org/event-5793668 for ticket information. San Diego Writers & Editors Guild on Facebook

Join us as we continue our tradition of celebrating Dia De Los Muertos with the flavors and sounds of this family centric Mexican tradition. Large, beautifully dressed Catrina statues will welcome you as you discover ofrendas of mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed. Enjoy traditional day of the dead music and delicious food & beverages including Conchas, Pan de Muerto, Chamango, and Hot Cheetos Elote in a cup, micheladas, and margaritas. Visit: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/tickets/special-offers/ SeaWorld San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Dia de los Deftones returns to Petco Park on Saturday, November 2! IDLES, Sunny Day Real Estate (performing Diary in its entirety), HEALTH, Paris Texas, Duster, Gel, and Qendresa will be joining Deftones for this year’s celebration of music and culture. Visit: Dia De Los Deftones Deftones on Instagram and Facebook

An ongoing CalMatters investigation has shown how California companies and governments avoid the Golden State’s strict environmental regulations by shipping toxic waste across state borders. New reporting shows how California exports the risk to Mexico.

Come sail away on a sea of smooth music spun by DJ Claire, who has been hosting this annual summer party since 2009. After a COVID hiatus, Yacht Rock returns to the Whistle Stop in South Park for the first time since 2019! Enjoy only the smoothest records by Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Toto, among many other favorites from the late 70s/early 80s. Nautical attire encouraged. Visit: https://dosd.com/events/2024/8/24/yacht-rock-dance-party-tickets DJ Claire on Facebook

For the first time since 2011, festival organizers are offering rush tickets without requiring preregistration.

The North Coastal Art Gallery presents a FREE interactive artist demonstration, the first Thursday of each month with a professional judge. Brady Willmott will be exploring pop-surrealism art with the audience, and you can participate. Supplies are provided, but if you like oil please provide your own. So join us as you learn the ins and outs of the process. Please RSVP for your seating, and all walk-ins are welcome. https://northcoastalartgallery.com/demos-expression-artists/ Contact: Scott Bruckner at COALMEMBERSHIP1@gmail.com. Sponsored in part by the Carlsbad Cultural Art Department and the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League. Visit: North Coastal Art Gallery North Coastal Art Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on Saturday, September 14th for the unveiling of new paintings by celebrated pop surrealist Brady Willmott. “Change the F***ing Channel” will debut from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. with live music, drinks available for purchase (21+) and the artist in attendance. Brady Willmott is an artist based in Southern California who combines unique characters and situations with traditional surroundings, reflecting his unusual life experience. All exhibits will be open and on view during this reception and guests are welcome to explore our arts complex. Show debuts, Saturday, September 14th and ruins til October 5th. Distinction Gallery 317 E Grand Ave suite A, Escondido, CA 92025 Visit: https://www.distinctionart.com/ Brady Wilmott on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Follow Lidia Bastianich across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change not only what is available but the way Americans see and think about food in the future.