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We look at recent upheaval in Nepal, where Gen Z protesters toppled the government, and put the country's first female prime minister in power.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Emmy-nominated journalist, public media host, and filmmaker Elsa E. Sevilla is spotlighting her debut book, "Camera Ready: From Hardship to the Spotlight." Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online, the book traces her journey from an uprooted childhood to becoming a pathfinder in university, journalism, business, and documentary filmmaking. Sevilla’s story began in Mexico, where at just five years old her father’s near-fatal accident in San Diego forced the family to relocate. While he fought for his life in the ICU, Sevilla and four of her siblings were placed in a shelter—an experience that marked her life until this day. Starting over in a new country, Sevilla faced the challenges of being a first-generation student with no mentors outside her home. Through instinct, determination, volunteerism, and a passion for storytelling, she turned pain into power. After 18 years as a broadcast journalist, she founded Sevilla Productions, LLC, and launched the Emmy-nominated KPBS/PBS series HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA, producing more than 80 documentaries that highlight San Diego’s history and overlooked stories of women and people of color. Today, she is a keynote speaker and author. “My passion for storytelling and history became my compass,” Sevilla said. “When we moved to the U.S., I lost my sense of identity. As I got older, I reconnected with my heritage and found my purpose. 'Camera Ready' is about turning pain into power and showing how our stories root us in where we come from while guiding us to our future.” Sevilla believes history is vital to who we are. Research shows that when students see themselves in culturally relevant curriculum, their engagement can rise by more than 30%. Yet Latinas/os make up just 8% of U.S. authors and Latina filmmakers less than 1%. Through books and film, Sevilla works to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and inspire the next generation to lead and create. *UPCOMING SCREENING & BOOK SIGNING - SPECIAL EVENT AT THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO Join Elsa Sevilla on Sept. 25, 2025, for a special screening and book signing at the historic Hotel del Coronado. Guests will enjoy an exclusive showing of her latest Historic Places episode documenting the resort’s six-year restoration and revitalization, followed by a Q&A and book signing where Sevilla shares behind-the-scenes stories of this landmark project. View the event on Facebook Instagram / TikTok

In this six-week course, students will explore the fundamentals of sculpture and design while working hands-on with clay. Students will learn how to transform a lump of clay into a variety of forms, culminating in a final project that showcases their skills. Ceramics offers a multi-sensory learning experience that supports different learning styles and encourages problem-solving, fine motor development, and confidence through experimentation and revision. Along the way, students will also strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, and an appreciation for creativity, culture, and community. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1605045?day=2025-09-17&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This is a 6-week course from September 16 - October 21, 2025. Students will learn the essentials of hand sewing while gaining confidence in their technical abilities. Throughout the six weeks, they’ll practice foundational skills, from safety and stitching basics to idea development, as they create functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with a final sewing project that highlights their growth and creativity. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1605041?day=2025-09-16&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 19, we will have Vania Pimentel on the piano. Concert pianist Vania Pimentel, born and raised in Brazil, has been promoting Brazilian music in creative recital programs. She has a BA in Music and another BA in Philosophy from Brazil, KA graduate artist diploma from Germany, Masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and DMA from the University of Houston. Her doctoral dissertation was on Brazilian toccatas, and her CD “Brazilian Toccatas and Toccatinas” was praised by the Brazilian Academy of Music and newspaper critics in Rio de Janeiro in the year of 2000, five hundreds years of Brazil’s discovery by the Portuguese. Dr. Pimentel became a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, and worked as an assistant teacher at the Moores School of Music and the Texas Music Festival. In Brazil, she had worked for 14 years as a piano professor in Curitiba, PR. Her first award at a piano competition was at the age of seven in Rio de Janeiro. Her top awards are from J. S. Bach International Piano Competition in Paris (1984), and Jaen Competition in Spain (1982). Dr. Pimentel lived in Italy from 2005 until 2009, and performed at the series Pianomaster in Gravedonamon Lake Como, and chamber music at the Blaue Blumen concerts in Frankfurt. Afterwards, she lived in San Diego until 2022. She performed recitals at Palomar College, Fallbrook Library, Coronado Library, Encinitas Library, the Athenaeum, Carmel Valley Library, and chamber music in Temecula: Classics at the Merc. She performs frequently in Brazil, and has given masterclasses at many universities there. In 2020, she performed and taught at the 37th Music Workshop of Curitiba, in Paraná state. Last year she presented a solo recital during the Music Week of Lapinha, PR, and last April at the Chapel Santa Maria in Curitiba. Currently she lives in Miami. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/autumn-concert-series-hold-34513

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have: Explored the elements of free verse. Defined the difference between the lyric and the narrative poem. Considered the composite poem in light of our current society. Practiced different poem endings. Examined your poetic creative tendencies. Read and analyzed two poetry books. Each Week will have a different objective, found on the event page San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at ArtReach San Diego for a delightful family workshop where you'll learn to build and decorate your very own Garden Piñata Dream House! This is a great opportunity to get creative and work together as a family to design a unique, whimsical masterpiece. Come create lasting memories with us in a fun, artistic environment! ***Kids ages 2 and under are free!*** Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1605123?day=2025-09-13&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Families will learn about Día de los Muertos, a celebration of life and a way to honor loved ones who have passed. Together, we’ll create Corazones de Milagritos and other traditional symbols by engraving designs into tin sheets and then decorating them with bright colors, pom poms, and festive details. In this fun “leave one, keep one” workshop, participants will add a design to our community ofrenda and take one home as a special keepsake. ***Kids ages 2 and under are free!*** ArtReach San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Drop-In Play is for walking toddlers & kids to play and explore art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Kids can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, sound, color, and texture. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success.