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Our top picks for book events to check out this season: Fantasy, found family and queer joy; the life of Kenny G; Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen; the return of a beloved book festival; and a queer rom-com debut.

The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump's second term, it has seen its influence shrink.

Join us at Local Roots Kombucha for an unforgettable Friendsgiving event of creativity, connection, and kombucha! Our Canvas Swap: Paint and Pass Party is the perfect blend of artistic expression and social interaction, designed for partners looking to explore their creativity in a unique and collaborative way. **How It Works:** Each pair (minimum of 2 tickets required) will be provided with all the necessary painting supplies, including canvases, paint, brushes, and aprons. The evening will unfold with a series of guided questions introduced by local artists, each intended to inspire your artistic journey. But here’s the twist – every 15 minutes, you’ll swap canvases with your partner, adding your touch to each other’s work. This collaborative process will not only foster a deeper connection with your partner but also challenge you to adapt and contribute to a shared vision. Art Supplies – No need to bring anything but your creativity – we’ve got the supplies covered. Guided Questions – Let our prompts inspire your artistic journey. Canvas Swapping – Experience the joy of collaborative creation and see how your pieces evolve. A Creative Community – Meet and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. **Additional Information:** – This event is perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to connect in a creative setting. No prior painting experience is required – just an open mind and the willingness to explore. Local Roots is a family-friendly and pet-friendly venue. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to blend art, love, and kombucha into one unforgettable evening. Reserve your canvas today and get ready to swap, sip, and create at Local Roots Kombucha! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/friendsgiving-paint-and-pass-party/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Local Roots Kombucha on Instagram and Facebook

Off The Wall is a conversation series that brings together community leaders, artists, and curators to engage in discussions about current affairs affecting the creative health and well-being of our region, both now and in the future. In this series, we explore the museum's role in uniting art and community to champion culture. Part moderated conversation, part audience participation, every discussion aims to bring art off the walls and into our daily lives. Featuring the lead curator of "Transformative Currents" Cassandra Coblentz, exhibition artist Fran Siegel, LA Times environmental reporter Rossana Xia, and OMA’s Director of Exhibitions and Collections Katie Dolgov, the focus of this round-table discussion will be on the impact of sea level rise on Southern California’s art community and how science and art can bring awareness and enact change. $15 Visitors, $10 Members, $5 Artist Alliance / Students Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by Desserts by Clement. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Visit: https://lesalondemusiques.com/

Peter Bolland is professor of philosophy and humanities at Southwestern College. He is the author of The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey to Wisdom. In this talk, he will discuss the search for wisdom as humanity’s oldest quest. What is wisdom? And how is it different from knowledge? Is wisdom a body of information, or a way of being in the world? Is it universal or culturally specific? Why do so many wisdom traditions agree that wisdom is ineffable, that is, exists beyond language and concepts? Philosophy, the academic discipline generally tasked with this inquiry, is rife with conflicting perspectives on these most pressing questions. Join us as Professor Bolland surveys the landscape of wisdom and moves us closer toward articulating its mysterious power. Visit:

A trio of exciting abstract artists will show at the popular “Expressions in the Abstract” exhibit at the Borrego Art Institute starting Nov. 9 in the McQuown-Wermers Gallery. The colorful abstract paintings and mixed media of Antonio Escalante are personal representations of the landscape in which his work is made, be it the sea, desert, mountains, or built environment. Through intimacy and abstraction, he creates a compelling visual narrative. Painter Jennifer McHugh’s loose, free-flowing work features emotional pieces influenced by the everyday and her response to it. “My work serves as a visual journal, and my hope is that each viewer interprets a story, an inspiration, as unique and spontaneous as what moved me to paint it,” she said. Mixed media artist Robert Wright will present assemblages made from detritus of the Southwest that invite inquiry and contemplation. “Happenstance and serendipity are integral in the revival of these objects,” Wright said. “Giving them a new purpose and a second chance is the pleasure of presenting this body of work.” The opening reception is Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The shows run through Dec. 8. Music will be provided by the jazz duo The Baker Brothers. Visit: Expressions in the Abstract Borrego Art Institute on Instagram and Facebook

This year, off-screen tweets may end up swaying the Oscars race. But real-world events and people have been shaping the awards for decades.

Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence.

Formidable improviser and titular organist of the famous Dom Bedos organ at St Croix in Bordeaux, Paul Goussot will present a recital of music for organ by J.S. Bach and G.F Handel including several improvisations. This concert is part of the Ricercar Consort residency. A versatile musician, Paul Goussot has always tried to diversify his job as an artist by specializing at once in the organ, the harpsichord, and improvisation. He teaches continuo and improvisation at the Haute Ecole de Musique of Geneva in Switzerland and teaches the organ at the Rueil-Malmaison Conservatory. Prize winner of the international competitions of Bruges and St-Maurice d’Agaune, Paul Goussot successively won first prize for improvisation at the international competition in Luxembourg, first prize for improvisation at the 26th international organ competition in St-Albans and, in 2012, first prize and the prize of the public at the 49th international improvisation competition in Haarlem. He has been invited to prestigious European festivals: Musique sacrée à Notre-Dame de Paris, Festival de la Roque d’Anthéron, Bach Orgel festival Leipzig, Musik-fest Bremen, St-Albans organ festival, Ancona, Haarlem, Lausanne. He played many concerts with Philippe Pierlot and the Ricercar Consort, which resulted in recordings for the Label Mirare. His last CD recorded for the Label ROB on the Dom Bedos organ in Ste-Croix of Bordeaux received the Choc Classica award. (https://paulgoussot.com/) The San Diego Early Music Society was founded in 1981 to showcase music of the medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance periods. Every year, the Society brings in talent from across the globe to perform on period instruments in venues around the San Diego community. The San Diego Early Music Society can be contacted by phone at (619) 291-8246, by email at sdems@sdems.org, or on their website Visit: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/sdems/876/event/1397906 San Diego Early Music Society on Instagram and Facebook