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Join us for a fun still-life oil painting workshop inspired by a colorful summer tea party. All aspects of still-life painting will be covered in this two-day workshop: perspective, composition, color, and accuracy will be taught using a tabletop arrangement of cups, saucers, teapots, and flowers. Bright colors and a square format will encourage experimentation. Grab a coffee; we will begin each morning with a PowerPoint lesson followed by a demo on the painting process and technique. Afterward students will paint independently for the remainder of the morning. As the paintings progress, students will learn through discussion of creative issues and group critique. Pat welcomes students of all levels. Materials: A $5 fee will be paid to Pat on the first day of class. Please bring the following supplies: one square canvas or canvas panel: 10” x 10”, 12” x 12”, or 16” x 16”; half-dozen brushes: white bristle flat or filbert, #2, 4, 6; one medium-size palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, #2–4; Winsor & Newton Liquin; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium*, Cadmium Yellow Medium*, Cadmium Lemon*, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Cadmium Orange*, Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna; paper towels; Gamsol odorless solvent; container for solvent with lid. *Be sure to purchase true Cadmium colors not Cadmium Hue. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Get your kids classroom-ready with a fresh new look – for free! Barber Refinery in San Marcos is giving back to the community by offering free haircuts for all children from Tuesday, August 12 through Friday, August 15, 2025. No appointments are needed – just walk in! Owner Wylie and his skilled team are passionate about supporting local families and helping students start the school year feeling confident. This special event is a way to ease the back-to-school costs for parents while making sure every child looks and feels their best on the first day. Visit: https://barberrefinery.com/

Calling all cinephiles, filmmakers and film festival enthusiasts! The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego invites you to an interactive discussion exploring film festivals, featuring a panel of award-winning industry experts and UC San Diego alumni. Hear from panelists as they share their experience working as film festival founders and CEOs, independent filmmakers, producers, distributors, programmers and screeners for events like Slamdance and Sundance. Gain insight on selecting the right film festival opportunities, creating meaningful industry connections and more. Ask questions, network and learn how to navigate a film festival like a pro! This unique event will be held within the 2025 UC San Diego Film Festival, offering an exciting opportunity for attendees to also experience the talent of emerging filmmakers. __________________________________________________________________________________ Panelists/moderator: - Rachel Makana'aloha O Kauikeolani Nakawatase, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival - Ryan Betschart, Co-founder, San Diego Underground Film Festival - Duy Nguyen, Senior Producer, Picturehead (formerly Technicolor) - Ei Toshinari, Co-founder, Arbelos Films - Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival - Michael Trigilio, Director, Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, Professor of Teaching, Department of Visual Arts, Multimedia Artist (film/video, sound, music) Event is free. Please RSVP! __________________________________________________________________________________ About the sponsors: The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, part of the School of Arts and Humanities, serves as the university’s hub for creative and academic advancement in culture, music, theater, film and the arts. The center provides access and opportunity for UC San Diego students and scholars to pursue their passion in cinematics arts through research, scholarship, teaching, production and exhibition of film and moving-image arts. Established in 2021, the program honors the memory of aspiring filmmaker Suraj Israni, who pursued film as a way to inspire social change. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Live for one night only in San Diego - Jessica Michelle Singleton Raw, absurd and fast-paced, Jessica Michelle Singleton (JMS) is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known by fans for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, often dark and dirty performances. Her work has been featured on Peacock's "Don't Tell Comedy" and she is the breakout star of Iliza's "Locals" on Hulu. She just released her first hour comedy special, "Hi Y'all!" exclusively on Punchup.live, has two #1 comedy albums, and was a writer for the "Roast of Whitney Cummings." She's the host of the hilarious podcast "Hey Idiots!" and a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store (as seen on the Showtime series of the same name). She has performed to sold out crowds on 4 continents. She has been a guest on "Kill Tony," "Where My Mom's At?" with Christina P, Bert Kreischer's "Bertcast" and "Gettin' Better with Ron Funches". She also toured with/wrote for Melissa Villasenor of Saturday Night Live and has opened for Theo, Bert, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir. She has also released multiple charting country songs because she's an extremely versatile piece of trash. Showtime: Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) & 10 p.m. (line starts @ 9:15 p.m.)! Featuring JT Tomlinson from TikTok, Instagram, & More! Admission: Only $20 + $4 service fee per ticket! The greatest deal in comedy club history! Jessica Michelle Singleton on Facebook / Instagram

From the new Trump administration to mass deportations, coverage of protests has dominated headlines and social media. But two local photographers are choosing to protest in their own way — through art.

Makers of the chatbots would also be required to remind users that responses are artificially generated, and to create “reasonable measures” to prevent children from seeing sexually explicit content when using the bots. Kids using the bots would also get reminders to take breaks.

Join us in our 2nd annual Revival Art Exhibition, in celebration of Earth month! Mingle with other creatives, and enjoy beautiful work made by Revision Artists in Residence, along with local artisans, all made from discarded and repurposed items. Featuring the work of artist Rob Tobin, Chad Berwald, Jason Ney, Faye Allen, and more. Participate in a free interactive art activity, led by artist Wendy Morris. Shop a selection of garden chairs, plants, vintage bicycles, inventive jewelry, and more! Visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/ Revision on Facebook / Instagram

The Life of a Showgirl isn't just a streaming success — it has moved a massive number of vinyl LPs. How massive? Let's do some math.

Learn how to make cultured milk products through fermentation, and celebrate summer by indulging in cultured ice cream*! The experience includes: - Introduction to food fermentation and its many health benefits - Demonstration of kefir (dairy and tibicos or water kefir) - Flight of cultured ice cream flavors (dairy and vegan) Includes a take-home milk kefir culture *Dairy flavors based on milk kefir (pasture-raised dairy); vegan flavors are coconut-based and cultured with water kefir Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

When it comes to breaking into the industry, understanding what a casting director (CD) looks for in a headshot and resume is crucial. It’s equally important to familiarize yourself with the best practices for finding and approaching auditions, as well as the nuances between agents and managers—do you need both, or just one? Knowing the differences can significantly shape your path. Additionally, mastering the self-submission process involves being aware of do's and don'ts, along with grasping what a CD expects from your audition, whether it's live or self-submitted. After you've submitted your audition, knowing the next steps can be a game-changer, all while keeping in mind the broader business aspects of the entertainment industry. Instructor’s Bio: D. Candis Paule, CSA, is the owner of Candis Casting. Since 2003, she has been the premier San Diego casting director and has cast over 300 commercials and 400 episodes of TV. Along with many telenovellas for Fox’s My Network, she has been the primary or local casting director on a wide variety of pilots and features and has worked on print jobs, voice-over projects, and industrials. Ms. Paule currently sits on three non-profit boards and is also an Intimacy Coordinator, an award-winning actor, and a private coach.