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Drip stunning & bright inks onto pumpkins! You can save your pumpkins & use them for decor year after year. You will play with TONS of different ink colors... it is so much fun! This is beginner friendly and is best for adults & childen 10+ years. The workshop will last about 1.5 - 2 hours long... Casey allows everyone to go at their own pace. A casual & friendly enviroment in Casey's backyard in North Park. Please bring layers as you will be painting outside. You are welcome to bring your own beverages but please keep your snacks at home. If you want to see more videos please look at Casey's instagram: @caseyabstractartist

Drip stunning & bright inks onto pumpkins! You can save your pumpkins & use them for decor year after year. You will play with TONS of different ink colors... it is so much fun! This is beginner friendly and is best for adults & childen 10+ years. The workshop will last about 1.5 - 2 hours long... Casey allows everyone to go at their own pace. A casual & friendly environment in Casey's backyard in North Park. Please bring layers as you will be painting outside. You are welcome to bring your own beverages but please keep your snacks at home. If you want to see more videos please look at Casey's instagram: @caseyabstractartist

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A longtime favorite on the Athenaeum chamber music series, the Maxwell String Quartet returns with a colorful program that opens with their signature dose of Scottish folk tunes, followed by Edmund Finnis’s first quartet, a poetic work that draws inspiration from the choral music of William Byrd, which closes the first half in an arrangement by the Maxwell String Quartet. Brahms’s epic second quartet rounds out this exciting evening. Program: - Traditional - Gaelic Psalms of the Western Isles of Scotland (arr. Maxwell Quartet) - Edmund Finnis (b. 1984) - String Quartet No. 1, “Aloysius” (2018) - William Byrd (1540–1623) - Ave Verum Corpus (arr. Maxwell Quartet) Intermission - Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) - String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, op. 51, no. 2 (1873) The Maxwell String Quartet combines a refined approach to classical works with a passion for its own folk heritage and a commitment to expanding the string quartet repertoire through wide-ranging projects. Friends since they met playing in youth orchestras in Scotland, their tight bond shows through in compelling musical interpretations and their joyous communication with audiences. Strongly connected to its own Scottish roots, the group often performs classical repertoire and new music alongside folk-inspired works. Its first two releases on Linn Records paired string quartets by Haydn with the players’ own compositions based on Scottish folk music, the first reaching number three in the classical specialist charts. They recently gave the world premiere of a new commission by Linda Buckley with bagpiper Brìghde Chambal, touring to Celtic Connections and across Europe. They also continue to tour "Worksongs," a project exploring the folk songs and cultures of Scotland’s historic industries, including the jute and tweed trades. Their 2023 CD, "Gather," brought together traditional Scottish music ranging from 1200 to the present day, such as ancient Celtic plainchant, fishermen’s songs, pipe marches, and Shetland Reels, as well as new compositions. They have worked also with soul duo Lunir and folk duo Chris Stout & Catriona MacKay. The players founded their own Loch Shiel festival in the West Highlands of Scotland and curated a concert series at Guardswell Farm in Perthshire. In 2024 they served as Artistic Directors of the Mendelssohn on Mull Festival. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents: "Gospel According to Maria (Vangelo second Maria)," 2023 Thursday October 16, 7 p.m. La Paloma Maria is a girl from Nazareth, who has the same love for the stories in the Bible that Don Quixote has for adventure stories. As a female she is not allowed to do anything, not even learn to read and write. But, from the audacity of the prophets, who demand explanations from God, she learns disobedience. She dreams of freedom, knowledge, adventure, and escape. And she rebels. Joseph is her teacher and accomplice, a charming and powerful man, very different from the hunched old fellow of the holy paintings. In Italian and Sardinian with English subtitles. SD Italian Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

South Park to Host First Annual Halloween Dog Parade Community event invites local pups and their families to celebrate Halloween in costume South Park, San Diego South Park will be going to the dogs this Halloween as the neighborhood hosts its First Annual South Park Halloween Dog Parade on Friday, October 31. Local residents and dog lovers are invited to dress up their pups and join in a festive, family-friendly parade through the heart of South Park. The event kicks off with a meet-up at 4:45 p.m. on the grass area along 28th Street between Ash and A Street. At 5 p.m. sharp, the parade will begin, meandering through neighborhood streets and concluding at the South Park Dog Park. The parade is free and open to the public. Anyone with a costumed dog is welcome to join. Whether dressed as superheroes, spooky spirits, or silly characters, dogs of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to strut their stuff for the community to enjoy. The South Park Halloween Dog Parade is organized by local residents Aaron and Marci Flores, along with their nine-year-old daughter Tillie and beloved dog Hermey. “This event is all about celebrating community, creativity, and of course, our four-legged friends,” said organizer Marci Flores. “We hope neighbors will come together, dress up their pups, and make this first parade a tradition that continues for years to come.” An event flyer with a QR code is available and can be scanned for the latest updates and photos via Instagram handle southparkhalloweendogparade Event Details: • What: First Annual South Park Halloween Dog Parade • When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 o Meet-up at 4:45 PM | Parade starts at 5 p.m. • Where: Meet at 28th Street (between Ash and A Street), ending at South Park Dog Park • Who: Open to anyone with a costumed dog • Cost: Free For more information and to follow event updates, scan the QR to connect with us on Instagram.

AI World Conference focuses on AI Readiness & Governance to help organizations implement the guardrails needed for successful AI initiatives. Leading experts from major law firms such as Dentons. DLA Piper, BakerHostetler, and ReedSmith will present sessions, as well as top managers from companies including Sutter Health, Cardinal Health, DoorDash, Lowe's and others will present. Three networking receptions are included.

Join us for a concert-lecture by pianist Daniel Beliavsky while he explores and performs well-known works by Chopin, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich. Through performance and discussion, Dr. Beliavsky will demonstrate how these artists, each inhabiting unique musical, philosophical, and political trajectories from periphery to mainstream, contributed enormously to the pillars of Western modernism. Program: Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) - "Nocturne" in E Minor, op. 72, no. 1 (1827) - "Ballade No. 1" in G Minor, op. 23 (1835–1836) - "Nocturne" in B Major, op. 32, no. 1 (1837) - "Polonaise" in A-flat Major, op. 53, (“Heroic”) (1842) Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915) - "Étude" in C-sharp Minor, op. 2, no. 1 (1887) - "Étude" in D-sharp Minor, op. 8, no. 12 (1894) Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) - "Prélude" in C-sharp Minor, op. 3, no. 2 (1892) - "Prélude" in G Minor, op. 23, no. 5 (1901) Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) - "Prélude and Fugue No. 1" in C Major, op. 87 (1950) - "Prélude and Fugue No. 24" in D Minor, op. 87 (1951) About Daniel Beliavsky Daniel Beliavsky, Ph.D., is an educator, concert pianist, music theorist, composer, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States both with orchestra and in recital. Notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. His discography includes the world-premiere recording of composer Lukas Foss’s complete piano works, early works by Donald Harris and David Del Tredici, and music by J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin, and Modest Mussorgsky. Beliavsky’s recordings are available on all major streaming services. Beliavsky produces music documentaries through his production company, Opus1films, which in 2011 released "Sonata (1957)," a film about the distinguished American composer Donald Harris’s opus one, the Sonata for piano, and about Harris’s early career in Paris. That film was shown at Lincoln Center in New York City and was broadcast on public television. More recently, Beliavsky completed "Secret Music and Gay Body of Music," a feature film and a short film respectively, about Pulitzer Prize–winning composer David Del Tredici and the social and cultural impact of his music. These films have won multiple accolades and have been screened at film and music festivals, including QFest Houston, Berlin Shorts, and the Wisconsin Film, Mostly Modern Music, American Music, Lonely Seal International Film, Toronto LGBTQ+ Film, San Diego International Film, Rotterdam Independent Film, and San Francisco Arthouse Short Festivals. Recently, Secret Music was screened at Lehigh University and the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Additionally, Beliavsky has been producing educational videos for the San Diego Opera on the operas the company is showcasing during the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 seasons. These videos may be found on both the SDO’s and Beliavsky’s YouTube channels. Now Chair of the Fine Art and Music Department at Yeshiva University in New York City, Beliavsky has been a visiting professor of music theory, piano performance, aesthetics, writing about music, and history at several universities, including The City College of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Stern College, Montclair State University, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, Mannes College, and New York University. Tickets: $35/$45/$12 The concert-lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

6 p.m. » Piano Concert “A French Emotional Journey” starring Aleck Karis 7 p.m. » Closing Reception After the concert, mingle with festival guests and participants in a welcoming and elegant setting. Join the Alliance Française of San Diego (AFSD) and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library from October 2 to 4, 2025, for the inaugural San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival—a vibrant three-day celebration of Francophone literature, film, and the arts. Organized by the Alliance Française San Diego in collaboration with esteemed partners including Gallimard, Villa Albertine, and the Athenaeum, this cultural event promises inspiration and discovery. Open to all, the festival brings together Francophone authors, educators, artists, and students for a rich, immersive experience across San Diego. We are proud to welcome acclaimed author Éric Fottorino as our Literary Guest of Honor, and Ann Craig as our Honorary Patron alongside a distinguished lineup of local and international voices. On October 4, Aleck Karis will perform “A French Emotional Journey,” a piano concert in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, which will be followed by a reception. Aleck Karis has performed recitals, chamber music, and concertos across the Americas, Europe, Japan, and China. As the pianist of the new music ensemble Speculum Musicae he has participated in over a hundred premieres and performed at major American and European festivals. His appearances with orchestra have ranged from concertos by Beethoven and Chopin to those of Stravinsky and Carter. His ten solo discs cover repertoire from Mozart to the present, most recently Debussy’s Études and Children’s Corner suite on Bridge, and Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106 (Hammerklavier), on Roméo. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the UC San Diego music department. His newest recording is available on Romeo Records, featuring Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106. Tickets include the concert and the reception. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram