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Open auditions will be held on April 27 from noon - 4 p.m. at the Junior Seau Community Center meeting room to cast actors and crew for a musical, theatrical performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, in June. The play is about a future Solarpunk fantasy world where love, friendship, and betrayal rock the peaceful utopian lifestyle. All ages are welcome, and theatre majors are encouraged to audition. This performance is part of a research project into the benefits of theatrical arts for community health and well-being. The study's results will be published and may provide empirical support for the importance of expenditures in community resources like public broadcasting. Bring a one-minute dialogue and one minute of a song. Dancers bring dancing shoes. Visit: www.dscearcemiles.org/believe

San Diego food assistance programs say they're seeing a spike in need this summer. The increase in demand comes at the same time as federal budget cuts to nutrition programs.

In the past decade or so, actors and comedians have adopted D&D as a performance medium. Podcasts and web series have expanded into stadium tours – and fueled growing interest in the game more broadly.

Join wine whiz Barbara Baxter, who trained at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and studied in Italy and France, on a delightful romp through cultural history paired with harmonious wines. The Art of Wine will focus on three iconic winemaking regions which also emerged as cultural epicenters throughout history: the city of Rome, pairing outstanding Italian wines with architecture from the classical epoch; wines of Provence paired with the Impressionist artists; and the arrival of both the wine world and art world in innovative postwar Southern California. An entertaining dive: culture and viniculture! Light refreshments will be provided. March 13: Art of Wine and Eternal Rome Savor the Eternal City’s history and culture paired with Italian wines. We hear tales of good and evil set among Rome’s monuments, fountains, aqueducts, and sculpture—heroes and villains paired with vino Italiano. March 20: Provence & Impressionism Light and love are served up in the art and wines of Southern France. Rounded and golden, soft and opulent—are we talking about wines from Provence or Impressionist art? We will explore this rewarding land and its culture. March 27: Southern California Southern California’s outrageous and fun art scene exploded in the postwar years parallel with California’s wine-world arrival. Join us for a dive into the era when Southern California art and wine became oh so cool. About Barbara Baxter Barbara Baxter studied wine academically at the Sorbonne in Paris and has continued her inquiry into the heritage of wine for more than a decade. She created visitor education programs for Francis Ford Coppolaʼs Rubicon Estate and has worked for Napa Valleyʼs most prestigious wineries: Sterling Vineyards and Opus One. She is the editor of Planet Wine and has also made wine in Napa Valley. Baxter has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, has lectured at major museums and universities in California, including the Getty Malibu, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Athenaeum Arts & Music Library, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Orange County, and The Huntington. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/baxter-25-series Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.

North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company is hosting Mindful Morning, a nourishing morning of movement, meditation, breathwork, music, and mindful connection, with Ritual Realty founder Lisa Padilla, who is a certified yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, and Reiki practitioner. She will lead the complimentary class of gentle movements and breathwork that begins at 10:30 a.m. Following the session, participants are invited to stay for complimentary custom Palo Santo building. (Palo Santo is a sacred tree native to South America, and Indigenous Latin American cultures have used its wood in traditional healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries.) Guests should bring their yoga mat, eye mask, and good vibes. Space is limited — To register and hold your spot: Click Here The Original 40 Brewing Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free clothing swap during the City of La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair! Celebrate the beauty and abundance of our planet and stop by our clothing and accessories swap. Enjoy a day at MacArthur Park, slow down the consumption of new items, and exchange your clothing, shoes, and accessories you want to pass on to another home to keep our fabrics out of the landfill. Let’s recirculate our clothing back into our local community, and get a great ‘new-to-you’ outfit while we’re at it. Event date: Saturday, April 19th Location: La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park at 5080 Memorial Dr. Event time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A Few Reminders: - No registration is needed to attend, walk-ins are welcome! - Donation limit of 1 grocery bag; please ensure they are lightly used – no rips, stains, or odors - You don’t need to donate in order to take some home with you; anyone can bring home a new outfit! - Extra parking is located next to the Community Garden Closest Transit Stop: - La Mesa Blvd & University Av – Route 852 (~3 minute walk) - La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station (orange line) (~12 minute walk) For any questions, please reach out to Zerowaste@cleansd.org I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

One development in San Diego's Mid-City area will feature 90 units for senior residents. The second, with 134 units catering to seniors and families, is planned in Escondido.

The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 4-1 in favor of a program to train owners and employees of small businesses about their rights in the event of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid.