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This year's festival highlights “Story Time,” to celebrate the art of short form storytelling. For thirteen years, the festival has elevated the visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country, showcasing stories about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty, and more.

Join us for a special exhibition that truly captures the cyclical spirit of nature. All art pieces on display include recycled or reclaimed elements, and/or show appreciation of the magic of springtime. This exhibition will feature works by two of our Artists in Residence: Environmentalist and Blind Artist Sydney Pitcher, and Disabled Sculptor, Kelsey Wilson, alongside many other community creatives. All sales promote equitable opportunities to the Artists with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities enrolled in Revision’s Creative Arts Program. Free parking is available inside shared lot. Curated by Artist & Mentor Chad Berwald. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Pat Riley, the current president and former head coach of the Miami Heat, owns half a dozen trademarks related to the word "three-peat." That could affect whether it appears on Super Bowl merch.

President Donald Trump has signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises of mass deportations and border security. Some actions were felt immediately.

Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.

Learn how to make authentic spicy, fermented kimchi at home! Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It's usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it! We will explore some of them. Includes your own take-home jar of kimchi LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and different styles of kimchi DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented kimchi styles to sample DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of spicy kimchi to take home and ferment Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/kimchi-workshop-sd/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

The annual sPARK Awards, presented by Forever Balboa Park, recognize Balboa Park’s most significant advancements in innovation, creativity, and sustainability over the past year. On Thursday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m., we celebrate the award winners and nominees and learn from engaging speakers, including our special guest speaker Betsy Brennan, the President & CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership. Guests can also explore the San Diego Air & Space Museum while listening to live jazz music and enjoying delicious bites and an open bar—all in the company of fellow Balboa Park lovers. sPARK Awards Nominees The Enhancing Ecosystems Award recognizes outstanding efforts to improve the environmental wellbeing and sustainability of Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - CleanUp Kitsune - Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego | Happi Helpers Program - San Diego Natural History Museum | Nature Trail at the Nat The Igniting Innovation Award recognizes innovation, imagination, and risk-taking related to Balboa Park. This year's nominees include: - ARTIFACT Mingei International Museum | ARTIFACT at Night with Chef Tim Kolanko - Patrons of the Prado | Bucks4Buses - René Smith, Balboa Park Advocate and Volunteer - San Diego Automotive Museum | IGNITE Academy - Tree San Diego | Tree Treks The Crossing Boundaries Award recognizes interdisciplinary or cross-sector collaboration that demonstrates Balboa Park's multifaceted impact. This year's nominees include: - Balboa Park / San Diego High School Working Group - Cultural Volunteer Managers Council - Doug Snider, Artist - Mingei International Museum and House of Pacific Relations Cottages | Cups to Connections: Global Gestures of Hospitality - Museum of Us and Friends of Friendship Park | Border Wall Preservation Project - San Diego Model Railroad Museum - San Diego Architectural Foundation | Built Environment Education Program - Timken Museum of Art and Balboa Art Conservation Center For more information visit: foreverbalboapark.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Step into a realm of magic and curiosity as WNDR Museum comes alive at its monthly after-hours celebration, WNDR After Dark, on Thursday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the third Thursday of each month, WNDR Museum comes alive at night with art, music, curated cocktails, and more! Perfect for a solo night out or after-dinner activity with friends, ignite your curiosity as you explore the multi-sensory art experience during extended hours. Enjoy musical stylings of local DJs and dance through the multi-sensory installations. Plus, indulge in refreshing cocktails and snacks all night long, as WNDR’s lounge is ready to fuel your adventure. This event is a 21+ experience. WNDR Museum on Instagram / Facebook

We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and insights about the economy, and, more generally, the confusing world around us. Welcome to the inaugural installment of the Planet Money Econ Roundup!

While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the Navy was quietly conducting a series of tests to see if humans could live and work on the deep seafloor.