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Viet Thanh Nguyen's children's book, "Simone," tells the story of a young Vietnamese American girl whose life is uprooted by a wildfire and how she finds comfort in art.

Take time for yourself while your kids dive into a full week of creativity and fun at our Spring Break Camp! Young artists in grades K-5 will explore a variety of exciting art activities designed to spark their imagination. Led by our talented teaching artists, campers will try new techniques, collaborate on group projects, and create unique masterpieces to bring home. With plenty of breaks for snacks, movement, and lunch, the days are a perfect mix of creativity and play. Give yourself a break while your kids make art and lasting memories! Why Choose ArtReach? Spring Break Camp is a hands-on experience where kids in grades K-5 can explore art projects focusing on goal-setting, self-expression, and celebrating their unique strengths. Campers will build confidence, collaborate with peers, and create a portfolio of colorful work that showcases their creativity and imagination! Spring Camp Themes: March 24-28: Bloom and Grow Celebrate the beauty of growth and transformation with art projects inspired by nature's wonders. Students will explore vibrant florals, lush gardens, and imaginative depictions of plants, fostering creativity and connection to the world around them. March 31 - April 4: Art Around the World Embark on an artistic journey across the globe! Through a variety of cultural techniques and themes, students will create unique pieces inspired by traditions, symbols, and styles from diverse communities, expanding their creativity and cultural appreciation. Buy 2 or more Weekly Camps, and get 5% off! PLUS 10% off sibling discounts. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram

As the sun sets in a small town, a family loads up their rusty old car with the spare couch in their yard. When it breaks down in the mountains, what else is there to do but fly it to the moon?

Sept. 7 is National Grandparents Day. NPR readers shared the joys of becoming grandparents and offered some sage advice.

Celebrating San Diego's Finest Artists Don’t miss rising pop sensation Matthew Phillips, live in concert! Hailing from San Diego, Matthew blends heartfelt storytelling with cinematic soundscapes and hook-filled alt-pop anthems. With viral hits like “Till It’s Over” and “Time Fades Love,” Phillips has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike—including Fender, Taylor, and the San Diego Music Awards, where he was named 2024 and 2025 Best Pop Artist. Fresh off a headline show at the Belly Up and over 400,000+ video views in the past year alone, Matthew Phillips brings a high-energy, emotionally rich performance you won’t forget. Matthew Phillips on Facebook / Instagram

Join master printer Sfona Pelah for a two-day etching workshop. Suitable for beginners to advanced, as well as printmakers who want time in the Print Room with support from an expert printmaker. Artists who would like to work in a technique other than etching are also welcome. Materials: Basic etching materials will be provided with a $20 materials fee. You can additionally purchase 6” x 8” etching plates from the instructor for $27 each. Max students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/73 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at 15 in 2006, is known in the Catholic Church as "God's influencer" for harnessing technology to spread the word about miracles.

Learn the basics of quadruped animal anatomy and how it can be translated into three-dimensional sculpture. We will talk about how the animal skeleton works, the basic muscle groups of locomotion, and the animal skull and features. Students will make their own sculpture by working from a cast sculpture of a dog. There will also be sessions with a live dog present. Materials: Clay and armature included with materials fee paid to instructor. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/50 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

A handful of corporate sponsors have withdrawn their support from San Diego Pride over one of its headliners' stance on the Israel-Gaza war. But the organization says ticket sales are still up.

In partnership with UC San Diego Professor Steven Schick and Red Fish Blue Fish, the percussion ensemble presents the West Coast premiere of Douglas J. Cuomo’s "THE JUMP UP!", a site-specific piece directed by Mark DeChiazza, shaped to accommodate the specific topography and features of its location. All the musicians will move through the space during the piece, first offering the audience a wide panoramic perspective that gradually gathers towards the audience as the performance goes on. At the finale, the players merge into the audience, who will be invited to join into the musical fabric by clapping or vocalizing (as instructed on the fly by Sandbox Percussion) to form a single communal orchestra. Described as “exhilarating” by the New York Times, the Grammy-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion champions living composers through its unwavering dedication to contemporary chamber music. Composer Douglas J. Cuomo has composed for the concert, operatic and theatrical stage, a well as for television and film, including the themes for "Sex and The City" (HBO); "NOW" with Bill Moyers and Wide Angle (PBS); music for "Homicide: Life On The Street" (NBC). Presented as part of La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival. Visit: 'The Jump Up' ArtPower at UC San Diego on Instagram and Facebook