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Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible. Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations. We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book. Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Our textbook, 7 Essential Writing Tools, is available for purchase on the first day of class for $10 or on Amazon/Kindle. Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Certificate in Memoir Writing, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. The Museum of Making Music joins the celebration with a variety of fun, free activities, hands-on music-making, performances, and more! Here's what you can hear, see, and do at the Museum of Making Music on Make Music Day! Make Music Day LIVE! Acoustic Pop-Up Performances The Museum will transform its 270-degree immersive media gallery and lobby space into temporary small performance stages with short pop-up performances! These 30-minute performances will take place inside the museum and in our lobby. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. StudioACE Kids Activity, StudioACE will be hosting a fun make-and-play music and arts craft for kids and families! Build and decorate your own musically-themed art project! 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Community Drum Circles (presented by Ari Monge and Remo, Inc.) Borrow a drum or bring your own and join Arianna "Ari" Monge, a Board Certified Music Therapist and Director of the Health & Wellness program at Remo, Inc., for three exhilarating outdoor community drum circles that are sure to boost your energy and enjoyment. Guests are invited to come and go as the music and mood move you. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Evening Concert with OkCello (Paid Ticketed Event) Okorie Johnson is an American cellist-songwriter who performs under the moniker OkCello. His artistry integrates cello performance, live-sound-looping, improvisation, and storytelling - all culminating in original compositions that collide classical with jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk. For more information visit: museumofmakingmusic.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

New Village Arts presents "THE COLOR PURPLE" Based on the novel by Alice Walker Book by Marsha Norman Music & Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray Directed by Kandace Crystal Musical Direction by Leigh Scarritt Choreography by Alyssa “Ajay” Junious Previews: June 14-21, 2024 Opening Night: June 22, 2024 Runs: June 14 - July 21, 2024 Tickets start at $30! Adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "THE COLOR PURPLE" chronicles the inspiring journey of Celie, a remarkable woman who discovers her inner strength and voice amidst a lifetime of adversity. Set against the backdrop of 40 years, "THE COLOR PURPLE" follows Celie's evolution from a downtrodden young woman to a beacon of hope and empowerment. Featuring a vibrant score infused with jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues, this musical celebration is a testament to the human spirit and the healing power of love. As we embark on this profound journey with "THE COLOR PURPLE," we extend a heartfelt invitation to join us in amplifying the powerful message of Black voices, resilience, love, and empowerment that resonates within this iconic production. Let us unite in celebration of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of the musical about LOVE.

In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The sea lions of La Jolla are giving birth during June! Come join the Sierra Club Seal Society for a free talk about sea lions, reproduction, and behaviors. Learn how to tell a male from a female. Then take an escorted tour to go see the sea lion moms and their newborns. You may just witness a birth! For more information visit: sandiegosierraclub.org/seal-society/ Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for current and former foster children in San Diego County, is holding a 21+ event featuring premium whiskey, scotch, and bourbon tasting together with Barrel & Board. Distilled will take place on Thursday, June 13th at 6 p.m. and will transform attendees into a world of luxury at Veloce Motors The Vault-Miramar (9340 Dowdy Dr Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126), a unique venue housing rare, exotic, and classic cars. General admission tickets cost $75 and include tastings from multiple distilleries and an artisanal charcuterie board. A VIP experience can be purchased for $150 and includes an exclusive tasting seminar with a sommelier featuring world-class whiskeys, complimentary valet parking, an exclusive gift, and more. Funds raised from the event will support San Diego’s current and former foster children through Promises2Kids programs. About Promises2Kids: Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information visit: promises2kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires, motivations, and frustrations, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. No texts required. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram