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Are you an avid reader or would you simply like to read more? Would you like to read more thoughtfully? Are you intellectually curious and longing to be with a group of like-minded folks? Join us for lively and thought-provoking discussion on award-winning (or nominated) literature, primarily fiction. Wine and snacks provided. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. April 8, May 6 & June 10 Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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.

Come dive into a full day of stories, music and interactive workshops! The festival coincides each year with World Storytelling Day. This year the theme of "Deep Water" inspires the festival and its tellers. San Diego's stalwart storytellers are joined by Vicki Juditz of Los Angeles, and Irish seanchai, Colin Urwin, who will lead workshops, as well as perform. The day kicks off with a workshop on "Storytelling for Emotional Impact" by Dr. Almena Lowe Mozon, flows to story concerts, an open mic for community tellers, music from students of the Coronado School of the Arts, and specific children's programming. Crowd favorites are "Art and Stories" with Michael Carini painting live on stage while storytellers paint vivid stories with words and movement. The day concludes with "Voices at the Water's Edge" story concert--always a memorable epilogue! Visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/ Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

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.

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.

A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

Create imagery or sculptures using the process of paper making! Paper is a material that is a staple in nearly every art form across the world, be it for drawing, painting or even sculpture. Inspired by different methods of paper making from easter Asia, and paper based arts such as Mexican cartonería, Students will learn how to create paper pulp using recycled paper, ways to dye the paper pulp and how to create imbedded imagery in sheets of paper or how to use the pulp as a “paper clay” to create sculptures. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1276411?day=2025-03-01&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Let your little one become a chef through nourishing food preparation! Choose from: Monday through Wednesday June 2 – 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Global Tastebuds & Craft Camp June 23 – 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Baking & Craft Boot Camp Ages 4-6 years welcome! Does your little one love to help in the kitchen and craft? Let us clean up the mess! This summer, open their world to exploring the bounty of local, farm to table ingredients and how those foods got from the ground to our plates with local culinary arts instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Did you know that carrots can improve your eyesight, and cherries can help improve your memory? Young chefs will also learn about a rainbow of healthy, veggie-forward ingredients that are healthy for the body. We’ll explore through fun recipes how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques! Read more below for specific week itineraries! When kids aren’t in the kitchen-classroom, they’ll be learning to craft using traditional materials with San Diego Craft Collective instructors with a variety of fun projects! These camps are for children ages 4-6 years old! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. Visit: Littles Preschool Craft & Cooking Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Kids explore sculpture through fun craft mediums! Monday through Friday June 9 – 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about sculpting with a variety of fun traditional materials & mediums! Kids will explore sculpture through planning, designing and creating: masks with paper maché, wooden sculptures, tiny pottery with ceramic wheel throwing, clay handbuilding and more! It’s a fun week of hands-on learning focusing on three-dimensional design with creativity and skill-building with a variety of instructor-artists at the Craft Collective Studio! This camp is recommended for kids ages 7-12 years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred from another camp, let us know! If your child is signed up for morning and afternoon camps here at The Maac at Liberty Station (the building San Diego Craft Collective is located in–Dorothy Laub Music & Arts Center), we’re here to provide that space for your them. Apt4Music will be supervising kids for outdoor play and lunchtime from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The purchase of the Camp Lunch Hour is for supervision only during this hour. It’s a flat $25 fee for the entire camp, Monday through Friday. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. Visit: Kids Design & Sculpture Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook