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A bold new theatrical experience is set to debut in San Diego offering audiences a chance to step back in time and into the shoes of one of the city’s most overlooked historical figures. "Thorn & Petal", an immersive, interactive stage production, tells the story of Louis Rose, a German-Jewish immigrant and visionary who helped shape the early identity of San Diego in the mid-1800s. "Thorn & Petal" is written and produced by Daniel Redman and directed by Dr. Katie B. Turner, Assistant Director of SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film, and founder of The Actor’s Place. It runs from September 12-21 at Trinity Theatre Company in the Mission Valley Mall. Before the 163, before the familiar skyline, there was a pioneer with a vision. Arriving in a nascent San Diego, Louis Rose wasn't just one of its earliest developers; he was its first identifiable Jewish settler, weaving his cultural thread into the fabric of a growing town. Witness his incredible story, from his arrival to the unexpected challenge that thrust him into the city's making. With a blend of humor, heart, and historical insight, "Thorn & Petal" is a celebration of community, resilience, and the joy of creation. Playwright Daniel Redman shared, “This play is about more than one man’s journey. It’s about the universal experience of building something meaningful together. In a time when division is easy, we’re creating a space for connection, laughter, and shared storytelling.” The production features a talented young cast, highlighting emerging local performers and offering a fresh, accessible approach to historical theater. With audience participation woven into every act, "Thorn & Petal" breaks the fourth wall and invites guests to reflect on their own stories of arrival, challenge, and community. The talented San Diego cast includes Hunter Katz, Braxton Bell, Ryan Yerger, Holly Hood, Daniel Alguire, David Lanni, Izabella Soto, Lucien Escarguel, Maddoxx Ross and JC Sanmarti. Sean Boyd, Artistic Director of Trinity Theatre Company shared "We are looking forward to having 'Thorn and Petal' at Trinity. Playwright, Daniel Redman, has turned a spotlight on Louis Rose, a fascinating and impactful figure from San Diego's history. His devised production gets his audience viscerally involved in the story, while celebrating cultural roots of San Diego - which is a wonderful way to experience theatre. We are excited to share Thorn & Petal with our community." Show Dates: Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 14 at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. Visit: Thorn & Petal Trinity Theater Co. on Instagram and Facebook

Learn how you can save money and reduce pests by composting your livestock manure! Composting manure helps protect your local watershed, prevents pollution in waterways, and produces a fantastic soil amendment. Composting is easy and inexpensive and can help reduce flies, odors, and waterway contamination. Using composted manure on your garden and landscaping will also help enrich your soil and conserve water. This workshop will cover: - The basics & benefits of composting - How to incorporate manure into compost piles - Scaling up or down compost pile size - Local regulations and requirements - Preventing odors and flies - Protecting local water sources Benefits of manure composting: - Saves water and money (fewer purchased amendments) - Increases soil health and biodiversity - Prevents flies and odors - Protects waterways Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

After premiering Off-Broadway last season, "A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation" returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, "A Taste of Ireland" transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming storytelling. Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well-known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade. With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews, "A Taste of Ireland" is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! "A Taste of Ireland" is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story, live on stage. **Please note: musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/10/taste-ireland Balboa Theater San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Did you know chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this free workshop! Solana Center's experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home. There are so many benefits of having your own flock, including: - Producing fresh, high-quality eggs - Helping keep food waste out of the landfill - Protecting your garden from pests - Creating natural soil amendments - Having fun! Chickens make great pets with distinct personalities All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego. This workshop will cover: - Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens - Basic requirements for making a chicken coop - Feeding and care to keep hens healthy and happy - Local and online resources Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop. BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is exactly “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Delve into the world behind a Kansas City Ballet performance. By highlighting the contributions of the dancers, creative team, and other behind-the-scenes experts, the documentary reveals how every role contributes to a cultural experience that unites the community by transforming a single ballet performance into a collaborative masterpiece.

Learn the fundamentals of sewing! Sundays, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5 & 12, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In this 6-week sewing series, you will learn the fundamentals as you work through and develop new skills while learning to spread and cut your own customized apron. You will learn how to operate and thread the sewing machine. And each week, you will learn a basic sewing skill to apply to your apron–such as sewing and pressing seams, sewing darts, setting gathers. Each student can design the Apron by working in a fabric of their choice. 100% Cotton is required. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine to use in this series, however it is highly recommended that you take your machine in for servicing before class if you are new to sewing to be sure the machine is in working order, especially if it is not a new machine. Please also bring an instruction manual for your machine. If it is determined that your machine is not ready and in working order, you will be welcome to use our in-studio sewing machines for class. A ‘suggested supplies’ list will be distributed in the first week of class. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ years welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

UCSD is joined by San Diego State University as a consortium board member, and other American institutions such as University of San Diego and Southwestern College are member institutions.

Learn to needle felt! Sunday, September 7, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Experience the magic of wool and learn how to paint using needle felting techniques! In this 3-hour workshop, we will create a marine landscape by layering and felting wool, as well as blending colors together. The addition of yarns will add texture and hues to your creation. Ocean and sunset make wonderful subjects for needle paintings! This class requires the use of sharp needles and you will be provided with fingers guards. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.