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During the pandemic, one in eight child care providers countywide had to at least temporarily close their doors. And, two years later, many have yet to open back up, state data show.

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents "Primadonna" (The Girl From Tomorrow) The Girl from Tomorrow tells the story of Lia, a young woman who reacts to the most terrible form of violence with an act of rebellion which blows apart the social conventions of the time. In a world where the strongest dictate the rules, and where the powerful make decisions while the weak do as they’re told, her courage will pave the way for the fight for women’s rights. Italian with English subtitles. Directed by Marta Savina For more information visit: sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Golden State Ballet Presents: EMERGE An inspiring evening of dance with a mixed program that honors the past, present, and the future of ballet. This breakthrough performance displays the versatility of the GSB dancers, featuring works by Petipa and Balanchine, and including a world premiere by Andrea Schermoly. Plus, a special appearance by the award-winning Golden State Ballet Company. RAYMONDA, ACT III Alexander Glazunov, MUSIC Raul Salamanca after Marius Petipa, CHOREOGRAPHY Raul Salamanca, STAGING (Performed by Golden State Ballet Academy) SWAN LAKE, Act III Grand Pas de Deux Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, MUSIC Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa, CHOREOGRAPHY Raul Salamanca and Denise Dabrowski, STAGING VALSE FANTAISIE Mikhail Glinka, MUSIC George Balanchine, CHOREOGRAPHY John Clifford, STAGING NEW SCHERMOLY World Premiere Henryk Górecki, MUSIC Andrea Schermoly, CHOREOGRAPHY

Turns out multiple choice options work better for SATs than for storytelling. Netflix's Choose Love makes the case against AI writing — ordering a movie like a pizza doesn't make for good movies.

"Art of West" highlights paintings and sculpture held in private collections by San Diego County based art collectors. Live sculpting takes place during the exhibition with artist Mehl Lawson, a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. "Art of the West" exhibitions and auction opens Sat. July 8 with a gala reception, Western barbeque and auction at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center located in San Diego, California. The exhibition, which runs from July 8 through August 2023, is curated by local Western art collectors such as Mehl Lawson, Mark Fehlman and features artworks from San Diego County collectors. Artists in the exhibition include Roy Anderson, Joe Bohler, Tom Browning, Marcia Burtt, Bruce Green, Ralph Love, Harry Jackson, Calvin Liang, Michael Malm, John Moyers, Terry Moyers, Bill Owen, Bob Pummill, Jim Reynolds, Jason Rich, Ray Roberts,Bob “Shoofly” Shufelt, Eric Sloan and Olaf Weighorst. Live and silent auctions will feature art works by local artists and sculpture by Mehl Lawson. Bonita is home to Cowboy Artist of America and Traditional Cowboy Arts Association member Mehl Lawson who leads a paint-out in the Sweetwater Valley every May as well as passing on sculpture traditions to the next generation of artists. For more information visit: bonitahistoricalsociety.org

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! March: Making a Scene: We will explore effective writing that deals with conflict, tension, drama, and meaning at the level of writing an effective scene. Writers will be asked to bring in one scene from a work-in-progress and be willing to look at the shape and form of their scenes as a unit of storytelling. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Connecting Creatures, Climate, and Communities with Serge Dedina, Ph.D: Rewilding our coast and ocean with blue-carbon based natural climate solutions. Join us for an evening of inspiration and learning as we explore the intricate connections between climate change and nature-based solutions with renowned environmentalist, Serge Dedina. This in-person event will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Del Mar Town Hall. Serge Dedina, a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, and CEO of WILDCOAST will share his expertise and insights on how the well-being of creatures, the health of our climate, and the protection of our coastal wetlands are intertwined. Whether you are an environmental enthusiast, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the fascinating connections this event is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on rewilding our coast and ocean with blue-carbon based natural climate solutions and be inspired to make a positive impact in your own community. Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of the month Connecting Creatures, Climate, and Communities speaking series with Serge Dedina. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., come enjoy light refreshments and wine before the presentation. Talk begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. If you already paid the Member ($25) or Non-Member ($50) Fee for an earlier Connecting Creatures, Climate, and Communities presentation, this talk is included. For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Set in the near future, C Pam Zhang's atmospheric novel centers on a chef who takes a job at a tech entrepreneur's isolated compound after smog kills most of Earth's plant and animal species.

UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city's issues, including climate change and over-tourism.

Arturo (Stefano Accorsi) and Alessandro (Edoardo Leo) have been a couple for over fifteen years. Even though their passion and love have formed a close and important bond, their relationship has been strained for a long time. The sudden arrival of two children, left in their care for a few days by Annamaria (Jasmine Trinca), Alessandro’s best friend, will give an unexpected turn to their routine. A Roman story of love, friendship, and family by director Ferzan Ozpetek. ‍In Italian with English subtitles. Available only in the U.S. Visit: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/film/la-dea-fortuna-3 DIRECTED BY Ferzan Ozpetek SCREENPLAY Ferzan Ozpetek EDITING Pietro Morana CINEMATOGRAPHY Gianfilippo Corticelli MUSIC Pasquale Catalano San Diego Italian Film Festival on Facebook