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Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Dr. Michael D. Munson is the organist of the First United Methodist Church of Escondido, a Life Member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and current Dean of the Palomar Chapter of the AGO. He has concertized in Southern California, the eastern United States, and Europe. He has also given four concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park as part of the weekly Sunday Concert Series there.** **Munson earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music in 1992. Since 1994, Dr. Munson has been working at Palomar College when he started accompanying ballet classes, which he still does. Currently, he teaches class and applied piano, plays for ballet, and accompanies the choirs and voice class. He has taught beginning piano, music theory, and organ. He also accompanies and coaches students in the music program at Mira Costa College. Visit: Michael Munson – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"In mending and making, we mend ourselves" —Deena Beverly In this hand stitching gathering we will honor a memory, ourselves, someone or something else. As we reflect on our subject we may find clarity, understanding and peace of mind. The time provides space to see with fresh eyes of why this came to pass. We will then express our discovery through color, texture and composition, in a figurative or abstract style with thread, appliqué, color and pattern. Come stitch with us. Nothing is like stitching in community with others. It’s fun, healing and grounding. Nancy will teach you the techniques and walk you through the step-by-step process to assist you with creating your work of art! Nancy’s approach is all about self-expression Please feel free to bring any fabrics or swatch of clothing that you like or has a special meaning that you would like to include in your project. All the sewing and embroidery is done by hand. It’s a slow stitch process. Prerequisites: Please be able to thread a needle, tie a knot repeatedly and make a basic running stitch. (A bonus if you can backstitch.) Materials: Students to bring: A needle or two for sewing and embroidery, embroidery thread or floss, sharp fabric scissors, any fabrics, bits of lace or clothing that has a special meaning, beads or babbles that you would like to include in your project. Instructor to bring: The instructor will provide background fabric, fabric scraps, bits and bobs, embroidery floss and threads, basic tools, samples for inspiration and stitch-sample books. *If you don’t need to use any of the instructors supplies … and you have lots of opaque and transparent fabric scraps, embroidery thread, floss and needles… as-well-as a background fabric in linen or vintage cotton approximately 18x18 you can bring and forego paying instructor for materials. Please pack a snack! *Please note: The best fabric is linen, cotton, or something used or vintage. If you want to stitch on knit fabrics (T-shirt type), you can. NO! heavy fabrics like denim as we’ll be layering many pieces together. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the spring exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends. Explore the life of a bug this spring! Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for a full week of outdoor exploration. Campers will enjoy learning about insects big and small through daily art and science activities. Little Explorers Camp: Ages: 4 – 5 years old Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Big Explorers Camp: Ages: 6 – 8 years old Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit: Explorer Discovery Spring Camp San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego came alive in 2024 with festivals celebrating dance, food, film and quirky traditions.

This dynamic professional development session is designed for all educators, not just art teachers, who are seeking innovative ways to meet California’s new Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. Exploring the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum theme of Identity, participants will explore how visual art can serve as a powerful tool to deepen students' understanding and enhance learning outcomes. Aligned with the National Core Art Standards, this session equips educators with contemporary art resources, creative techniques, and adaptable project ideas that can be seamlessly integrated into various subjects. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster student engagement, promote cultural awareness, and build a stronger sense of community in any classroom. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Exploring Identity: Integrating Art & Ethnic Studies ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.

Proposed ballot initiative aims to repeal Prop. 103, the California law that regulates home and auto insurance.

KPBS and One Book, One San Diego Screening Event: Free For All Join KPBS as we celebrate America’s Libraries with a public screening of Independent Lens: "Free for All: The Public Library." The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea into reality. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians, learn how the public library system impacts our culture and democracy. A panel discussion moderated by KPBS Arts Reporter Julia Dixon Evans will follow the film’s presentation along with audience Q&A. Julia will be joined by San Diego County Library Director Migell Acosta, Oceanside Public Library Principal Youth Librarian Amy Kleman and additional guests. This event is organized by KPBS in collaboration with the San Diego Central Library and One Book, One San Diego. Many thanks to the San Diego Central Library for generously hosting this event in their Neil Morgan Auditorium. Please register to attend this free public event.

Proponents of remote work for California state employees are celebrating a new state audit that finds having employees work from home could save the state hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate and facilities costs.

The KPBS San Diego Book Festival has announced its schedule of activities for youth and families. Along with a dedicated youth activity area, there will be performances, story times and photo opportunities with PBS Kids characters. The festival is taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus.