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Free concert featuring First Church of San Diego’s Chancel Choir and the Masterwork Chorale: Enjoy a new transcription of Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem that sharpens focus on the choir voices supported by pipe organ and select percussion instruments! As an extra bonus, this concert will be available in person and livestream (livestream link will be available on our website as we get closer to the big event). About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Visit: https://www.fumcsd.org/ First Church San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Shakespeare Society team up again to celebrate the summer solstice with an enchanted afternoon of performance and poetry! Performances at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visit: https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/23 The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.

Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

The Winter's Tale includes murderous passions, man-eating bears, princes and princesses in disguise, death by drowning and by grief, oracles, betrayal, and unexpected joy. Yet the play, which draws much of its power from Greek myth, is grounded in the everyday. Kevin Manley is our director. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/san-diego-shakespeare-society-staged-reading-27037

The Winter’s Tale, one of Shakespeare’s very late plays, is filled with improbabilities. Before the conclusion, one character comments that what we are about to see, “Were it but told you, should be hooted at / Like an old tale.” Kevin Manley is our director. Visit: https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/the-winters-tale/read/

The Escondido Public Art Commission and Escondido City Council – together with the Escondido Downtown Business Association and Visit Escondido – announce April as ‘Arts, Culture and Creativity Month’ (ACCM) in Escondido. Throughout the month (of April), Escondido will host a variety of free events and resources in celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. The Public Art Commission is excited to fund nine projects that celebrate Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month this spring. All events are free to the public. The following are the recipients and the funded projects: - ArtHatch will host a month-long April Arts Showcase beginning April 12 - ESCO Alley Art & Downtown Business Association will complete a Community Unity School Initiative project at John Paul the Great University - CoLabCrafts will host weekly Escondido Makes Art workshops tailored to various ages and skill levels. - Escondido Arts Association will hold the Mayor's Art Contest and Exhibition, April 9 – May 2 A gallery reception will take place April 12 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. - Escondido Choral Arts Foundation and California Center for the Arts, Escondido will host a First Wednesday at The Center Concert. The musical festival showcase will be on April 2 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Glass House Arts and California Center for the Arts will display a temporary sculpture installation * (pronounced star). The installation will be on display all month on the lawn of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. - Escondido Arts Partnership will host two events: o Local Color and Ripple Effects, and o An opening day event in Heritage Garden on April 1. - Stone & Glass and California Center for the Arts will present a live glass blowing demonstration April 18 and 19 - Daydream Here Gift Shop will host an Escondido Art Tank a Shark Tank style pitch event on April 28. In addition to the events listed (above), Escondido’s MAGEC (Museums and Art Growing Escondido Culture) group is planning a full month of activities, including: - Art scavenger hunts, - Guided sculpture and mural walks, - Educational opportunities, - Pop-up art galleries and shows, - Hands-on art activities, and - 2nd Saturday Art Walk. The projects funded by the Public Art Commission are free. Some of the other activities may be ticketed or fee base, and may require reservations, while others are “drop-in.” Escondido takes pride in its well-established and diverse arts and culture community, which supports hundreds of artists. Numerous organizations offer youth programs, internships, and scholarships: Escondido invites the community to join in celebrating Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month by attending an event, exploring local art, and supporting creative businesses. For questions on Arts, Culture & Creativity Month in Escondido, reach out to the Escondido Downtown Business Association at (760) 715-4958. Visit: https://www.escondido.gov/1235/Arts-Culture-Creativity-Month#:~:text=This%20April%2C%20Escondido%2C%20CA%2C,in%20building%20a%20thriving%20community

Kids explore ceramics and woodworking! Mon through Fri | July 28 – Aug 1 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about ceramics & woodworking for kids! Kids learn woodworking hand tool techniques from woodworking professional, Steffanie Dotson. A mom, woodworker, furniture maker, and Executive Director at San Diego Craft Collective, she teaches woodworking to both children and adults year-round. With a focus on safety, Steffanie creatively mentors children and fosters confidence through woodworking. Kids will also explore ceramics with visual artist-educator, Lydia Kardos. Each camper will learn and practice ceramic hand building techniques to make fun, long-lasting projects in this traditional medium full of creative flexibility. This camp is for kids, ages 7-12 years. Projects and depth of learning are matched up to the children’s age/ability. 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. It’s a flat $25 fee for the entire camp, Monday through Friday. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Kids Clay & Woodworking Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The Sweetwater Woman's Club Annual Spring Garden & Craft Fair is happening on April 4th & 5th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3855 Sweetwater Road in Bonita. The Annual Fair benefits the club's scholarship fund for high school seniors in the Sweetwater Union district. Come shop for spring garden plants for your garden, crafts from local crafters, gently used treasures, and buy tickets for the drawing that will take place every hour. You must be present to win. At the end of the two-day event there will be a drawing for the vintage sun bonnet sue design quilt that is featured. You can buy tickets for the quilt anytime during the two days and don't have to be present to win. Admission is FREE and parking is onsite. Visit: https://allevents.in/bonita/annual-spring-garden-and-craft-fair/200027670652209

We are proud to announce that our annual Spring Gala is on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This spectacular evening is themed "The Greatest Place on Earth", featuring live entertainment, food, and drinks. All proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities at The Arc of San Diego. Attendees are encouraged to dress in white tie optional attire with a circus-inspired flare, adding to the evening's whimsical atmosphere. Complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests. Visit: https://www.arc-sd.com/gala/ The Arc of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook