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The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies.

The Alliance Française San Diego is proud to present the city’s cinematic event of the year, the San Diego French Film Festival, gathering cinephiles and francophiles, to celebrate francophonie, culture, and gastronomy. The Festival runs from June 11 to June 13, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 11 at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla with guests from the film industry, the arts and diplomacy. Three days to celebrate francophone cinema. The selection includes movies each depicting a different aspect of the concept of travel, with the feature films L’Astronaute (France), Le Plongeur (Canada), Mascarade (France), and Covid-19 Ground Zero (France-USA), the short film Cendres (Tunisia), and a selection of ten short films. In line with its mission to support culture, part of the profits will support educational programs for students learning French in the San Diego school district.

Don't count on a favorite store being open on Easter Sunday. Several stores will be closed March 31 in observance of the holiday.

The San Diego chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) have teamed up to present the first ASID and NKBA Kitchen and Bath Tour. The self-guided tour will feature 12 beautifully designed homes in San Diego County with newly remodeled spaces. Located from Carlsbad to Coronado, the tour showcases an array of tastes, lifestyles, and personal preferences. Projects feature the latest trends in flooring, surfaces, appliances, color, lighting, sustainability, materials, technology and universal design. Advance tickets are $30 per person via Eventbrite. The link to tickets is on the ASID San Diego website, Day-of-event tickets for $35 will be available at all tour sites via Eventbrite. Addresses for all tour sites will be posted on the ASID San Diego website on April 29, the day of the tour. Tickets will also be available at Design Studio West, 4250 Morena Blvd., Suite C, San Diego on the day of the event.

Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

The North County lowrider community shares the history and culture of lowriding in our community in a free live panel discussion hosted by Jimmy Figueroa on Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. at the Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside. Part of Oceanside Theatre Company's Arts Unite program sponsored by the Prebys Foundation focused on Lived Experiences, this event is presented by Madstrange and Members Only Car Club. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister Wednesday reminded property owners that there is only a week left to pay the second installment of their property taxes due April 10.

Immerse yourself in a fusion of art and music for "Mangey Mousegoat's Wild Ride" featuring Patrick Scully's captivating art showcase, including the maniacal Mangey Mousegoat. Talented live musical acts: - All Monster Review (Theatrical Rock 'n Roll) - DJ URCHN (Groove to Lo-Fi Beats) - Please Ask for Paul (Experience a soulful Acoustic Duo) - Jesse Ray Smith (An enchanting Singer/Songwriter Don't miss this unique event supporting local artists! Check out Patrick Scully's world here!

With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. In recent years, he has delivered more than a dozen new albums, released a Top 10 New York Times bestselling book, again headlined Farm Aid (an event he co-founded in 1985), been honored by the Library of Congress with their Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, received his 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, headlined the annual Luck Reunion food and music festival during SXSW, launched his cannabis companies Willie's Reserve and Willie's Remedy, and graced the covers of Rolling Stone and AARP The Magazine. In 2023 Willie Nelson headlined the annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour. and released the album Bluegrass (with newly recorded studio performances of 12 Willie Nelson-penned classics showcasing Nelson with a bluegrass ensemble). A new book, Energy Follows Thought (with stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with never-before-seen photos and ephemera), was released in November. On Nov. 3, 2023 Nelson was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please note: this is a rental event at The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Gates open at 6 p.m. Stay Connected with Willie Nelson! Facebook | Instagram | X

Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.