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This concert celebrates the music, spirit, and creativity of the 1970s through original faculty choreography, featuring dynamic storytelling, diverse movement styles, and bold artistic voices inspired by a decade of cultural change and unforgettable music.

San Diego local, Stuart Grauer, Ed.D., founder and head of school emeritus of The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, is announcing his new book, “The Way to Pancho’s Kitchen: A Trail Guide for Small School Leaders.” Published by The Worthy Educator Press and available Saturday, April 4, this is Grauer’s third book. Through true poignant stories and lessons learned spanning the Grand Canyon to Encinitas, the book, described as an essential “trail guide” for the next generation of educational visionaries, will explore the art of leading small schools. On Tuesday, April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Grauer School will host an in-person and public book launch and signing in Meyer Hall. Guests are invited to RSVP for the event. “Seven years in the making, this book grew out of an epic journey of reflection, writing and conversation with educators around the world,” said Grauer. “Through vivid stories, from Baja and the Grand Canyon to forests, classrooms and communities closer to home, the book explores what becomes possible when schools are built as human-scale communities rooted in curiosity, connection and the wisdom of the natural world.” Early readers have hailed the book as “elegant,” “poignant” and “captivating.” Grauer’s expertise in education leadership is recognized regionally and globally. Before opening The Grauer School in 1991, he was principal of the International School of Basel in Switzerland and founding assistant director of Fairbanks Country Day. He has taught at both U.S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, specializing in international education and teacher development. He is a regular Chairman of School Evaluation Committees for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). His ASCD Smartbriefs have been the most popular of the year, nationwide. He is the Founder of the Small Schools Coalition. He was awarded a Fulbright Educational Administration fellowship in 2007. He was named Peacemaker of the Year by Encinitas Rotary International and an Encinitas “Legendary Local,” as well as one of San Diego Magazine’s 50 People to Watch in 2008. Grauer was awarded The Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award for 2014, which is the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences’ top alumni honor. “We look forward to hosting Stuart for a special evening of stories, conversation and community as we celebrate the release of a book shaped by the spirit and people of The Grauer School,” said Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., head of school for The Grauer School. At the Grauer School’s book launch and signing, Grauer will be signing books, and guests will be able to bring a copy or purchase books on site. Both the paperback and a full-color hardcover gift edition will be available. The book is available for purchase now on IngramSpark and Amazon. To attend the book launch and signing, RSVP at www.grauerschool.com/book-launch-event. Learn more about The Grauer School by visiting www.grauerschool.com.

The bill would streamline the approval process for building high-rise affordable housing and mixed-use developments near downtown transit hubs.

Michael Castillo previously managed and trained campus law enforcement at the University of San Diego.

Let's make this black Friday GREEN. Support local businesses this holiday shopping season at our sustainable vendor fair. In the United States waste increases by 25% from Black Friday to New Years. Join us at in Artists Alley in Oceanside for a sustainable shopping and community experience. Come out and support local, sustainable vendors and organizations this holiday season. - Local vendors and makers - Food - Environmental education - Live music Vendor applications are open now. Sustainability is Sexy: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Join the MCASD Education and Engagement team and celebrate Native perspectives, habitats, and words! April’s Play Day is inspired by Gail Werner’s monoprints imbued with Native symbolism and Sandy Rodriguez’s reclamation of Native artmaking techniques and words. Learn the words for the flora and fauna of our region in Spanish and the Kumeyaay language of ‘Iipay Aa, while tracing and painting! Art Activity: tracing and painting inspired by Native artmaking Additional Programming: - At 11 a.m., join a kid friendly tour exploring Native perspectives in MCASD’s collection - From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music, cozy up in the book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace. - At 12:30 p.m., sing, listen, and laugh at Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Le Salon de Musiques is unique for its combination of an intimate, up-close setting that eliminates the stage barrier between performers and audience, a focus on lesser-known composers, and a traditional soiree format that includes a guided musicological introduction, followed by a high tea buffet, and a convivial gathering where the audience can meet and interact with the artists. This format fosters a magical, immersive experience and a deep connection between the music, the performers, and the audience, modeled after the 18th-century French Salon gatherings. Concert 2: Sunday November 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist ADAM GILBERT - CLARA SCHUMANN: Piano Trio in G minor Op 17 - ROBERT SCHUMANN: "Kinderszenen" Op 15 for Cello & Piano - WOLDEMAR BARGIEL: Piano Trio No.1 in F Major Op 6 "US Premiere" Performed by: - KYLE GILNER, Violin, BEN SOLOMONOW, Cello, BIGUO EMMA XING, Piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257

Come see San Diego's finest Yacht Rock experience sail into the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA) for an unforgettable evening of music, good vibes, and fun. Led by vocal standout Captain Darryl Walker and his all-star band, enjoy the smooth sounds of the late '70s and early '80s, featuring hits by Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, and many more! ***Note: This performance is a Six String Society Production. For ticketing and event questions, visit www.thesixstringsociety.com.***

A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night state dinner honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.