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Based out of North County San Diego, Gainesville the Band bring a vibrant blend of Classic popular songs from various genres including Rock, Soul, Country, Pop, funk and R&B with tight harmonies and infectious grooves that get audiences dancing. Whether you’re there to dance the night away or to just listen, we always bring excitement and energy and create memories that you will want to share with your friends and family! It’s all about providing a memorable, fun, and exciting experience with Gainesville the Band. Gainesville The Band on Facebook / Instagram The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates to springtime enthusiasts beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025 for friends and families to wander amongst the colorful fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus: a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. For the 2025 season, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is thrilled to welcome its very first traveling exhibit and will serve as the colorful backdrop for artist Alex Heveri’s, “Glass in Flight” which features over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects that compliment the gardens and fields. The dazzling attraction stretches eight to ten weeks each year, from early March through early May, with a full slate of activities including live music performances, workshops and wellness classes. Facebook | Instagram | X

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates to springtime enthusiasts beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025 for friends and families to wander amongst the colorful fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus: a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. For the 2025 season, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is thrilled to welcome its very first traveling exhibit and will serve as the colorful backdrop for artist Alex Heveri’s, “Glass in Flight” which features over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects that compliment the gardens and fields. The dazzling attraction stretches eight to ten weeks each year, from early March through early May, with a full slate of activities including live music performances, workshops and wellness classes. “This is going to be the most colorful season at The Flower Fields to date,” says Fred Clarke, General Manager of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. “We can’t wait to see the faces of our guests as they take in the sight of Alex Heveri’s life-like, giant sculptures set against the natural beauty of The Flower Fields.” “Glass in Flight” features giant insects handcrafted from glittering Dalle de Verre glass, set into bright, powder-coated steel frames that will be scattered around The Flower Fields like giant jewels, complimenting the 55 acres of ranunculus and colorful gardens. Heveri employs the use of light and color in her work and fittingly draws inspiration from nature, in particular, the fluid and ethereal movement of butterflies, fireflies and beetles in flight. “The kaleidoscope of color that the Flower Fields bring each year is a stunning contrast for the individual sculptures that make up my ‘Glass in Flight’ exhibit,” says Artist, Alex Heveri. “I’m thrilled to bring my largest exhibit to date to Carlsbad, with over 38 sculptures sprinkled throughout the fields.” In addition, the 2025 Activity Calendar is blooming with activities and programming that have become a tradition for returning guests to enjoy year after year. The outdoor music series is set to feature performances by Gainesville The Band, Mariachi Serenata, The Free Collective Band, Bill Magee, Bayou Brothers, Cool Rush and Michele Lundeen. The Flower Fields’ wellbeing offerings are expanding with the addition of Golden Hour Pilates and Family Yoga in addition to the return of Sunset Meditation and Sound Healing and Flower Flow Yoga classes. Sunset Wine Tasting, Flower Crown Workshops and Tea in the Garden will return across multiple dates. The American Flag of Flowers, Tractor Wagon Rides, Artist Gardens, Sweet Pea Maze, Santa’s Playground and Carlsbad Mining Company will deliver on the nostalgic experiences The Flower Fields is renowned for delivering for over sixty years. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, California, 92008. Single ticket admission is $27 for adults, $25 for seniors 60+ and military, $17 for children 3–10, and free for children under three and must be purchased online before arrival. Season passes are $57 for adults, $52 for seniors 60+, $33 for children 3–10, with group tours also available. Wagon tours are priced at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Private events are available to book year-round, including corporate groups and weddings. Advanced tickets will be available for purchase by visiting https://www.theflowerfields.com/. Facebook | Instagram | X

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Prepare for a Halloween-inspired creative evening of spooky vibes, laughter, and art! We’re excited to announce our upcoming Paint and Sip workshop at Black Plague Brewery in Oceanside. This is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious brews in a dark ambiance. Create your very own Halloween Tote Bag Painting featuring a dark pumpkin design! All painting supplies and tote bags will be included, local artists will guide you, so bring your creativity and enthusiasm! This is a perfect creative workshop where the family can create their own trick-or-treat bags for the holiday! If you are a pet lover- feel free to bring your canine companion to our workshop, the venue is pet-friendly and we will be indoors. Whether you’re an experienced painter or a complete beginner, this workshop is designed for everyone to have fun and express themselves. This is also a kid-friendly event! Beware, it is a spooky location! We can’t wait to see what you create! Black Plague Brewing is a super unique craft brewery located in Oceanside, California! Their brand represents the misfits, renegades, underdogs and rebels! You can expect artwork centered around dark aspects of life that people tend to shy away from. You can check out their taproom menu menu before you head over! 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.

Before 2015, Palmyra was considered one of the world's most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied Silk Road city. Syrians hope restoration can begin now.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how the choice of a vice presidential candidate can shape a presidential campaign and a presidency itself. The discussion is inspired in part by the new film "The American Vice President," streaming now on the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE YouTube channel and on the PBS app. In this conversation, panelists will discuss how and why a campaign picks a certain candidate for the bottom slot on a presidential ticket. They will examine how the media and the general public can interpret these selections differently, asking whether a VP pick can be a decisive factor in an election. Finally, the panelists will take a closer look at how the campaign role of a vice presidential candidate can reveal their role in a potential administration. Panelists: Michael Kazin is the author of seven books about U.S. politics and social movements and the editor of The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. He writes often for The New York Times, The Nation, The New Republic, and other periodicals and newspapers and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His most recent book is "What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party." Christopher J. Devine is an associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton. His books include "Do Running Mates Matter? The Influence of Vice Presidential Candidates in Presidential Elections" (with Kyle C. Kopko) and "News Media Coverage of the Vice-Presidential Selection Process: What's Wrong with the Veepstakes?" He is also co-editor of the forthcoming book, "Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics" (with Karine Prémont). The discussion will be moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith. Adriane is an Associate Professor of History at Duke University, where she teaches courses on the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives, Modern America, and History in Fact and Fiction. A scholar of African American history as well as the histories of the twentieth-century United States and the U.S. & the World, Lentz Smith is the author of "Freedom Struggles: African Americans and World War I" (Harvard University Press, 2009), as well as numerous other scholarly articles and reviews. This event will be livestreamed on our YouTube and Facebook pages.

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Area Rug Comedy is an underground art and standup comedy show in Downtown San Diego, featuring Southern California's best up and coming creatives. The evening will begin with a comedy show, featuring headliner Tatyana Guchi (Netflix is a Joke, Laugh Factory, BMC Improv), Cameron Frost (Ca$h Grab Podcast), and Connor Castello (Don't Tell Comedy). After the show, stick around for an art market, featuring local vendors and DJ Nebula and DJ! For more information visit: arearugcomedy.com Stay Connected on Instagram