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Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. For more than 17 years, TV host Samantha Brown has been exploring all four corners of the world, visiting more than 260 cities in 62 countries, sharing her adventures and introducing new cultures to viewers.

Celebrate Mexican Heritage at the Fiestas Patrias Festival 2024 USA Multicultural Nonprofit is proud to announce the highly anticipated Fiestas Patrias Festival in collaboration with Univision TV station, taking place on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. This vibrant celebration of Mexican culture promises a day filled with entertainment, tradition, and community spirit. The festival will commence with a momentous first-ever church mass at 11 a.m., setting the tone for a day of festivities. From 12 noon to 9:30 p.m., attendees will enjoy a diverse lineup of entertainment including traditional dancing, mariachis, ballet folklorico, and performances by renowned bands such as Los Montaňo and other top acts on two dynamic stages. For those seeking a moment of relaxation, the festival will feature a beer and spirit garden where guests can unwind while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Families will delight in the dedicated kids' zone offering activities and entertainment suitable for all ages throughout the day. The highlight of the evening will be the official "El Grito" Presentation at 9 pm, commemorating Mexican Independence with ceremonial pride and cultural significance. This pivotal moment in Mexican heritage will be a focal point not to be missed. "We are thrilled to present the Fiestas Patrias Festival alongside our partners at Univision, celebrating the richness of Mexican culture and the spirit of unity within our community," said Angel Aguilar and Sohaila Handelsman, founders of USA Multicultural Nonprofit. "This festival embodies our commitment to fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. This is for our community!” The Fiestas Patrias Festival invites everyone to join in honoring Mexican heritage through a day of festivities that promise to entertain, enlighten, and unify. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th, 2024, and prepare to experience a tradition that celebrates Mexican pride and community spirit in the heart of Escondido, California, at Grape Day Park. USA Multicultural Nonprofit is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and understanding through community events and educational initiatives. By celebrating various cultural traditions, the nonprofit aims to foster unity and appreciation among all communities. Preserving the Cultural Arts to leave a legacy through Music, Dance and Arts. For more information, visit usamulticultural.org or contact Angel Aguilar by phone 760-855-8115 or by email USAMulticulturalorg@gmail.com for more info and vending and sponsorship opportunities.

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Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Paint and Sip at Giaola Italian Restaurant! Get ready to unleash your creativity this Halloween season! Join us for a fun-filled evening where you’ll learn to paint a mesmerizing “Moonlight Witch” under the guidance of our talented instructor. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you unleash your inner artist! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a complete beginner, our friendly class is designed for everyone. All painting supplies will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a friend or two! Why Join Us? – Connect with friends and family in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. – Create a beautiful piece of art to take home. – Sip on delicious wine and enjoy the ambiance of Gia Italian Restaurant. Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. Check out their menu HERE! There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests. We can’t wait to see you there! 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/moonlight-witch-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Painting and Vino on Instagram and Facebook

Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.

The website Rest of World got entries from 45 countries for a photo contest focusing on technology. Here are their top picks — from facial scans for migrants to kids in a Mongolian tent transfixed by a film.

Opening Reception | 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037 July 20–September 28, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, July 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JOSEPH CLAYES III & CAROLYN YORSTON-WELLCOME ROTUNDA GALLERIES 32nd ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will exhibit their work in our galleries, receive excellent exposure, and mingle with both artists and art lovers at an opening reception. Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception. Our juror this year is Armando Pulido, Writer and Curatorial Assistant, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Pulido is a regular contributor to Frieze magazine. He has reviewed exhibitions in Los Angeles that help to expand the social art histories of contemporary art, such as the Made In L.A. biennial and Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall. His research has focused on art from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Mexican Muralism, and contemporary U.S. Latinx art. He has contributed to exhibition projects at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and was recently a fellow of the AllPaper Seminar at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College. Prior to the Lucas Museum, Armando held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III and Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Galleries at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-juried Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

HAVE FUN AND MEET PEOPLE. Beginning Adult Improv classes will help you unlock your creativity, sharpen your mind, speak more confidently, overcome shyness, meet new friends and have fun all-- at the same time. Improv training is great for advancing your professional, personal or artistic skills. Each session meets once a week for six weeks. New sessions beginning monthly. We have over two decades of experience working with people from all walks of life. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Learn more at www.nationalcomedy.com National Comedy Theatre San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Karen New Year celebration is the biggest cultural celebration for people of the Karen ethnicity of Burma, and other refugees from Burma resettled in San Diego. 2025 Karen New Year celebration, will be held on Saturday January 11, 2025, at the Colina Del Sol Park. KOSD aims to welcome at least 500 people during the four hours of cultural celebration. More than 100 community members, volunteers, and KOSD staff will be involved with the event planning and production process. The event will include opening and closing ceremonies, a presentation on Karen New Year history, more than 15 cultural dance and music performances, and youth cultural fashion shows. We also offer free lunch (Karen traditional food) after the closing ceremony. Visit: Karen Organization of San Diego

Bring in the New Year with stories to experience--wrought with being human--and synchronicities explainable and mysterious--all on the theme of "By Chance." Storytellers will regale us all with personal, folkloric and literary tales. Stories told by members of Storytellers of San Diego: JT Moring with guitar, Linda Brown, Jim Dieckmann, David Walsh, Mindy Donner and Tyler Turner. We are back after a brief hiatus, and would love to tell you a story! Teens and adults. Eclectic, artsy atmosphere with cozy coffee drinks. Visit: https://www.obtemplate.com/event-details/2nd-mondays-storytellers-of-san-diego-a-free-event