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"Stages of Womanhood" is a powerful exhibition showcasing the works of three female artists exploring themes of identity, transformation, and resilience through their unique creative lenses. The exhibition will run from March 1 to March 31, 2025, at Artist & Craftsman Supply, 3804 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, and will also be featured virtually with Ali Jay Fine Art Gallery in ArtGateVR. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. "Stages of Womanhood" showcases three distinct artistic voices, weaving deeply personal stories that illuminate the universal themes of femininity, motherhood, and self-discovery.

The Seven Oaks Holiday Craft Fair -- held annually in Rancho Bernardo at the Seven Oaks Community Center -- is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16789 Bernardo Oaks Dr. (one mile east of I-15 in Rancho Bernardo). Holiday shoppers can expect to find an even greater selection of affordable gifts than in previous years from more than 50 local vendors of handmade artwork, crafts, jewelry, edible gifts and more. The fair is free and open to the public. Families are welcome, but please leave pets at home. This year's fair committee volunteers have worked hard to attract a broad range of local makers, bakers and artisans to the show. Shoppers will find great gifts for everyone on their list beginning at prices as low as $10. Visit: https://www.7oaksrb.com/eventregistrations.php?view=event&id=33137 Seven Oaks Holiday Craft Fair on Instagram and Facebook

With a goal of providing important and useful information on special education law and practice, the University of San Diego School of Law offers its Special Education Law and Advocacy Series (SELAS). This specialized program not only educates participants about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other related laws and includes an in-depth look at Regional Center services, it also offers practical tips for special education advocacy. Past participants have included parents of children with disabilities, professionals working in related fields, school district staff, related services providers (such as speech and language pathologists), attorneys, and others. The series includes six seminars, which may be taken individually or as a complete program. The seminars are taught by experienced special education attorneys as well as a licensed clinical psychologist. No textbook is required and each seminar includes electronic handouts. A “Certificate of Completion” will be given to all enrollees who complete all six seminars in person or by Zoom. **Viewing the recording alone will not qualify for certification. THERE ARE NO CLASSES ON APRIL 5 AND 19.

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This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.

Join us at the Central Library in The Startup (3rd Floor) for a live watch party of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Necessity-Driven Innovation on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from Noon – 1 p.m. PT. This engaging event will highlight the stories of women innovators who identified unmet market needs and transformed them into successful businesses. During the symposium, expert speakers will share best practices for commercialization and discuss how federal resources can support entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to market. This is a great opportunity to hear from inspiring women who have turned necessity into innovation and to gain valuable insights that can help you on your own entrepreneurial journey. Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 Time: Noon – 1 p.m. PT (3:00 – 4 p.m. ET) Location: The Startup (3rd Floor, San Diego Central Library) Enjoy coffee and networking opportunities before and after the livestream! Come connect with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, and discover resources that can help you take your business to the next level. This event is free and open to all—no registration required for the in-person watch party! For more information about the symposium, visit the USPTO event page.

Mon-Wed, March 31, April 1, April 2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit Monart School of Art to sign up today! Sign up by March 1st for 10% off! This Spring Break Camp gives your child a chance to explore fine arts along with woodworking & STEAM principles through traditional craft–all at one location! Each day of camp will include fun activities and artist-instruction at San Diego Craft Collective and Monart School of Art. Save your child’s space today! An add-on class from 3-5pm is also available. Space is limited. What will kids learn while learning with Monart? For 6-8 year olds: Campers will create mixed media drawings and paintings inspired by Spring. We’ll introduce a variety of fundamental drawing techniques, in addition to working with various art mediums! For 9-12 year olds: Campers will learn how to draw realistically, using the Monart method to break all objects down into elements of shape. All skill levels welcome! What will kids learn with San Diego Craft Collective? For 6-8 year olds: Campers will explore Spring-inspired crafts, blending skills and techniques across mediums. With an emphasis on woodworking, campers will create a fun, high-quality craft to take home! For 9-12 year olds: Campers will learn about game making and pinball machine building! Using multiple mediums and materials, campers will bring their creative ideas to life in the form of a handmade Pinball Machine! STEAM principles apply at every turn. Add-on 3-5 p.m. 2-Hour Woodworking craft each day for an additional fee.

As we enter wedding season, culture critic Linda Holmes suggests that we bring back the splashy TV wedding at full power.