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Mainly Mozart – the San Diego nonprofit behind the highly acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival – is honored to announce Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA, Professor, President and CEO of La Jolla Institute for Immunology, is the 2025 San Diego Genius Award honoree. Dr. Sapphire will be recognized Oct. 18 at the Genius Awards Dinner at the Westgate Hotel. Tickets are available now at mainlymozart.org/genius. Since 2015, the Genius Award has celebrated extraordinary individuals whose contributions span science, technology, and the arts, enrich the community, and embody “Genius in the Spirit of Mozart.” Saphire joins past recipients Dr. Irwin Jacobs (2015), Dr. Andrew Viterbi (2016), Dr. Walter Munk (2017), Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn (2018), Chancellor Pradeep Khosla (2019), Susan Tousi (2022), Dr. David Brenner (2023), and Dr. Al Pisano (2024). This year’s Genius Award Selection Committee members included Martha Dennis (chair), Steve Hart (chair), Irwin Jacobs, Joel Buxbaum, and David Brenner. Dr. Saphire’s pioneering research at La Jolla Institute for Immunology has unraveled the molecular mechanisms by which viruses such as Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and SARS-CoV-2 infect human cells and evade immune defenses. Under her leadership, teams have solved the high-resolution structures of multiple viral glycoproteins, guided global vaccine design efforts, and spearheaded the collaborative consortia—including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation–supported CoVIC initiative and the NIAID Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Immunotherapeutic Consortium—that united scientists across five continents in life-saving immunotherapeutic research, closing the critical gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world medical interventions. Recognizing another crucial research gap, Dr. Saphire recently launched a groundbreaking institute-wide initiative focused on uncovering sex-based differences in the immune system. Dr. Saphire’s work has been recognized at the White House with the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering, with young investigator awards from the International Congress of Antiviral Research, the American Society for Microbiology, the MRC Centre for Virus Research in the United Kingdom, and the California Life Sciences Pantheon Award for Academia and Marion Spencer Fay Award. She has been awarded a Fulbright Global Scholar fellowship from the United States Department of State and a Mercator Fellowship from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, to develop international collaborations using cryoelectron microscopy to further global health. Tickets for the gala support Mainly Mozart’s artistic and educational programs, including the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, the All-Star Orchestra Festival and Mainly Mozart’s music education initiatives and community outreach programs, including its long-term partnership with Art of Autism. Mainly Mozart® on Facebook / Instagram

Hugo Crosthwaite’s animated portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci was called out in a White House post titled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian."

Come and enjoy our magical Winter wonderland event at the winery! From December 10th-14th and December 17th-21st 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. nightly, the winery village is open late, lit up with twinkling lights and holiday magic. Listen to the Carolers strolling through the winery village while you sip hot mulled wine and visit the artisan Shopping village of local arts and crafts vendors for last minute shopping. The Tasting room will be open, The Kitchen Restaurant will have grab and go Italian food and Manzanita Coffee House and the winery village shops will be open late for your holiday dining, sipping and shopping. There will be nightly food trucks as well, with a wide variety of food items. Back this Year: Miceli's Polar Express train exhibit! In the Gazebo. See a giant outdoor holiday themed miniature train exhibit, that will delight all ages. Insider tips for visiting us during Holiday Nights: Dress warmly and bundle up the little ones, it can get chilly in December Bring cash for Vendors that may not accept credit cards No pets are permitted on the winery grounds, no exceptions. No outside food or beverages permitted Carpooling is recommended as this is a very popular event Want to come when it's not so busy? Weekdays are less busy typically Please note: We cannot accommodate large parties during Holiday Nights. There are no venues available for large groups, pop-up parties, gift exchanges etc and multiple tables cannot be pushed together. We want to ensure that all of our guests have access to seating. *Santa will not be at Holiday Nights in the Evenings. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/pages/holiday-nights-at-bernardo-winery Bernardo Winery on Instagram and Facebook

Come and enjoy our magical Winter wonderland event at the winery! From December 10th-14th and December 17th-21st 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. nightly, the winery village is open late, lit up with twinkling lights and holiday magic. Listen to the Carolers strolling through the winery village while you sip hot mulled wine and visit the artisan Shopping village of local arts and crafts vendors for last minute shopping. The Tasting room will be open, The Kitchen Restaurant will have grab and go Italian food and Manzanita Coffee House and the winery village shops will be open late for your holiday dining, sipping and shopping. There will be nightly food trucks as well, with a wide variety of food items. Back this Year: Miceli's Polar Express train exhibit! In the Gazebo. See a giant outdoor holiday themed miniature train exhibit, that will delight all ages. Insider tips for visiting us during Holiday Nights: Dress warmly and bundle up the little ones, it can get chilly in December Bring cash for Vendors that may not accept credit cards No pets are permitted on the winery grounds, no exceptions. No outside food or beverages permitted Carpooling is recommended as this is a very popular event Want to come when it's not so busy? Weekdays are less busy typically Please Note: We cannot accommodate large parties during Holiday Nights. There are no venues available for large groups, pop-up parties, gift exchanges etc and multiple tables cannot be pushed together. We want to ensure that all of our guests have access to seating. *Santa will not be at Holiday Nights in the Evenings. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/pages/holiday-nights-at-bernardo-winery Bernardo Winery on Instagram and Facebook

Members' Open Studio is private time for those who hold a current membership with the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This members-only opportunity provides members a private open studio session without the busy nature of regular open studio. Light demonstrations are available and certain members' open studio dates will include workshops. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Fall Holiday Cooking Camp for Kids, 7-12yrs! In this seasonal camp, kids will explore the traditional process of making masa from corn, which we’ll turn into handmade tortillas and end our last class day with a taco party. We will prepare beans and squash to complement the festive meal. On the first day, we’ll begin the process of making masa, and on the second day, we’ll bring everything together to share a delicious meal as a group. Parents and families of the camper are invited to eat with us during the last half hour on the last day (3:30-4pm)! Parents: When purchasing, please leave any information about allergies, sensitivities, &/or dietary restrictions for your child(ren) in our “Notes” area upon check-out. OPTIONAL | Crafty Lunch Hour: Click here to read more & add the lunch break. Need a full day of Camp support? Visit The Music & Arts Center — The MAAC — to see other camps in our building! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Hapazome Workshop When: Sunday, November 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Join us for a NEW collaborative workshop, merging the art of floral design and Hapazome - where flowers are pounded with a mallet onto fabric! Start the night by learning our professional tips on design, color theory, and flower care while making a beautiful hand-tied flower bundle wrapped in paper. Then, explore the Japanese natural dyeing technique of Hapazome with Violet of Botanical Spells. Make two beautiful floral napkins to take home and enjoy! Ticket Includes: - All tools and supplies to make a hand-tied bundle of wrapped flowers - Professional instruction from Native Poppy florists - All tools and supplies to make two floral napkins - Professional Hapazome instruction from Violet of Botanical Spells Complimentary beverages -Your handmade hapazome floral napkins and flower bundle wrapped in paper to take home (or gift to a loved one!) Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

"The Yellow Boat" By David Saar Directed by Tracy Williams Climb aboard "The Yellow Boat," a heart-filled, color-splashed journey through the imagination of a remarkable boy named Benjamin! Based on a true story, this playful and powerful adventure sails through swirls of art, music, and laughter— even in stormy seas. With courage as his compass and creativity as his sail, Benjamin shows us that even the smallest boat can make the biggest waves. This powerful production celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and reminds us of the healing power of love and expression. This is one voyage you don’t want to miss! Preview performance, November 6, 7:30 p.m. November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 7:30 p.m. November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2 p.m. MiraCosta College Theatre on Instagram

Almost eight years after Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the films, is now playing him as an adult onstage.

The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.