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Valley Arts Festival (VAF) is an annual celebration of Oceanside and its first peoples, today known as the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, one of the seven tribes of the Luiseño nation. The Luiseño are an indigenous people of California who inhabited the coastal area of Southern California. This year’s free family-friendly festival, themed “Kíicha Nights, Coyote Dreams© “, expands upon the success of the last three years, and will feature even more activities and vendors. VAF is made possible in part by Prebys Foundation and Title Sponsorship by Visit Oceanside. Previous festivals included: • Live Native American flute music with Spiritual Storm • Live Native American blues music with Tracy Lee Nelson • Live Native American storytelling • Interactive community murals for youth and adults • Interactive basket weaving with the Paa'ila Basket Weavers led by Diania Caudell • Native American artists and vendors, including flutes, drums, clothing, and jewelry • Multiple participatory activities for all ages including rock and gourd painting and jewelry making • Indian Fry Bread for purchase This year’s festival will also include: • Live Native American drumming with Dancing Cloud Drumming Circle • Live interactive dancing demonstrations for youth and adults • Enhanced educational area including a three-quarter size Kíicha (traditional home of the Luiseño people, a dome shaped structure made of tule reeds and/or willow branches)

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.

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Spring Patio Show and Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. The patio and guild will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a world where ancient tales come alive through brushstrokes and creativity. Join us at the "Gods and Monsters" art show, presented by Divergence Art Collective. Explore the realms of mythology as our talented artists re-imagine gods, goddesses, and fearsome monsters in captivating ways. Guests are invited to dress up in their favorite mythological attire. Capture the magic with photo opportunities alongside our artists, who will be adorned in captivating costumes inspired by ancient legends. It's a chance to not only admire the art but also to become part of the mythic world that we've created. Join us for an unforgettable evening where imagination knows no bounds! The opening reception is 6-10p.m., April 4th. Drinks will be available for purchase from Last Spot Bar. Live music 7-9p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media| Instagram + Facebook

Art FORM runs classes at elementary schools and sells donated art supplies for a fraction of the original price.

The small western North Carolina towns of Marshall and Hot Springs were wrecked by historic floods caused by Tropical Storm Helene's rainfall. Days later, residents are just starting the cleanup.

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.

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!

Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.