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🎨🍷 **Join Us for a Creative Experience at Amalfi’s in Carmel Valley!** 🍷🎨 We are excited to announce our first Paint and Sip of the Year at Amalfi’s! Immerse yourself in a delightful evening where creativity meets culinary excellence. 🖌️ **What to Expect:** – **Painting:** Unleash your inner artist as local artists guide you through creating stunning “Rolling Hills” on canvas. No experience is necessary—bring your enthusiasm! – **Sipping:** Enjoy a selection of exquisite wines that perfectly complement your artistic journey. – **Dining:** Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine, crafted with love and tradition, to tantalize your taste buds. Gather your friends, sip some wine, and let your creativity flow in a beautiful setting. Reserve your spot now and be part of this unforgettable evening! 🎉 Savor delectable pizzas, pasta, and seafood, meticulously crafted by world-renowned Chefs and seasoned Restaurant Managers with over 30 years of international fine dining expertise. Enjoy weekly specials, inspired by Chef Marcello, adding a layer of delight to your experience. Amalfi’s CUCINA ITALIANA – CARMEL VALLEY (HAPPY HOUR (bar only) Everyday: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please allow yourself 15 minutes to find parking before arriving for your paint and sip experience. 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. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/rolling-hills-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Amalfi Cucina Italiana on Instagram and Facebook

The fires have forced mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that have killed at least 10 people and leveled entire communities.

Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive! Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October. Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to our famous scarecrow collection. Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 11th or before 10 am on Saturday, October 12th. Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category. All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities will continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze and food. Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/ce-13095-33rd-annual-scarecrow-contest.html Bates Nut Farm on Facebook / Instagram

Miss Piggy, the 250-plus pound Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig removed from a house in the Grant Hill neighborhood is "doing OK," but severely overweight and has an underlying arthritis condition.

The Inclement Weather Shelter Program is activated when the temperature dips below 50 degrees and there is at least a 40% chance of rain.

Vantage Theatre Presents A World Premiere Production "Best Laid Plans" by Robert Salerno Inspired by a true story, a brilliant young architect has surgery for a brain tumor and wakes up unexpectedly blind. Alone, lost and despondent, he cannot envision a path back to life, much less architecture...Then Beethoven shows up! Featuring Blake Stadnik, the Blind Actor from NBC's hit series "This Is Us" Directed by Sam Woodhouse The Show Runs: Aug. 29-Sept. 22, 2024 Thursday Aug. 29 (ONE Preview) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Friday + Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday + Sunday at 3 p.m. Located at: Tenth Avenue Arts Center 930 10th Ave, San Diego, California Visit: https://theatrevantage.ticketspice.com/best-laid-plans Made possible in part by a grant from the Prebys Foundation and The California Arts Council and with the support of the Sofia Hotel

Please join us for an artist talk with Roman de Salvo. In conjunction with the opening of his show on September 15th at Two Rooms gallery in Bird Rock, de Salvo will share a special presentation on this show and how it connects to his career, process, and 2019 mural for Murals of La Jolla, McCairn. The reception will take at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Roman de Salvo is a sculptor and conceptual artist who reinvents ordinary materials through playful innovation. De Salvo was born in 1965 in San Francisco, California and grew up in Reno, Nevada. He received his BFA from California College of the Arts in Oakland, California and then went on to obtain his MFA from the University of California, San Diego. Creating sculptures and installations using everyday materials in surprising, new ways, much of his work has an interactive component through which he encourages audience participation. His site-specific works often incorporate the architecture of the space while also making poignant commentary about modernity. Through detailed craftsmanship and quirky details, he elicits thoughtful critiques about technology through subtle wit and humor. De Salvo’s mural, McCarin, was on view from 2019 to 2023 at 5535 La Jolla Boulevard above a BMW repair shop in the Bird Rock neighborhood. Perched above the building, this two-sided site is reminiscent of a billboard surface. McCairn playfully recalls the original commercial purpose of such a sign. The iconic double arches of the McDonald’s logo are re-imagined through carefully stacked stones. The jagged edges and slow craftsmanship are in direct contrast to the guise of modern advertising. Thought to be one one the original forms of trail-marking, the stacked stones draw the comparison that perhaps cairns are the ancestors of the corporate road signs of our modern times. De Salvo’s work has been featured at many notable institutions including the Musee d’Art Americain Giverny, France; the 2000 Whitney Biennial, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; The California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art; the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego; the Seattle Art Museum, Washington; the Public Art Fund in New York; and the Nevada Museum of Art. He lives and works in Reno, Nevada. Mural Members and Makers attend free and will receive an email to RSVP for the lecture. The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture. 6 p.m. Reception; 6:30 p.m. Lecture For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.

For twenty years, Words Alive has welcomed literary legends for our signature Author Talk & Fundraising event. This year, we are excited to welcome best-selling author Paula Hawkins, known for "The Girl on the Train," to discuss her latest novel, "The Blue Hour." Moderating the discussion with Paula will be KPBS's Julia Dixon Evans, a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering San Diego's vibrant arts scene. VIP ($230) - 4:30 p.m. - Enjoy early entry, passed hors d'oeuvres, champagne, dinner, and an exclusive social hour. You will also have access to preferred seating for the 7 p.m. interview with Paula Hawkins and receive a signed copy of her new book, "The Blue Hour." General Entry ($150) - 5:30 p.m. - Includes dinner, drinks, and ample opportunities to socialize. Attend the 7 p.m. interview with Paula Hawkins and receive a signed copy of her new book, "The Blue Hour." Author Talk & Signed Book ($45) - 6:30 p.m. - Entry after dinner, with drinks available for purchase. Attend the 7 p.m. interview with Paula Hawkins and receive a signed copy of her new book, "The Blue Hour." Author Talk Only ($25) - 6:30 p.m. - Entry after dinner, with drinks available for purchase. Attend the 7 p.m. interview with Paula Hawkins and receive a signed copy of her new book, Entry after dinner, with drinks available for purchase. Attend the interview with Paula Hawkins (book not included). Limited tickets available. Sponsor a General Entry Ticket for a Dedicated Volunteer ($150) - 5:30 p.m. - Includes dinner, drinks, and ample opportunities to socialize. Attend the 7 p.m. interview with Paula Hawkins and receive a signed copy of her new book, "The Blue Hour." Words Alive on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts: San Diego Symphony plays Texu Kim; dance on the Trolley route; Revision's wicker kintsugi art; "Primary Trust"; Ballet Collective San Diego; Marialena de la Hoz at Art Produce; plus live music picks and more.