Search results for

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Serendipity, an Art Exhibition”, juried by award-winning artist, Wanda Honeycutt. The water-based media exhibition runs January 4 to 28, 2023 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, January 6, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup.

Thursdays from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 welcome! This month-long class is perfect for kids who love to make things! Using STEAM, children get acquainted with various woodworking tools, techniques, and devices and learn about wood as a material. Students will be guided through a series of exercises that teach skills such as hand-eye coordination, problem solving, craftsmanship, and the mechanics of woodworking hand tools. Students will learn about wood as a material, proper, safe use of hand tools, and will make projects to take home. This class uses mostly hand tools. We teach safe methods for sawing, drilling, and clamping wood in this class. All materials included. Projects are switched up constantly, so repeats are welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers enrollment info • Military and sibling discounts • One-day /Drop-In Ticket available Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Wednesdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 years welcome! Instructors Steffi Dotson and Jon Raleigh teach this month-long series is full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). We teach handtool skills to this age group using safe materials and practices. Each project builds on craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Students will get acquainted with various woodworking tools and techniques and will be guided through a series of exercises that exercise hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and creativity. Students will make at least one project to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects differ each month. Repeats are encouraged! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers enrollment info • Military and sibling discounts • One-day /Drop-In Ticket available Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Tuesdays from 4 – 5 p.m. Instructor Mia Vaughnes Children age 6+ are welcome! Join us for learning about plot planning, companion planting, maintenance, harvesting, seed saving, composting, and activities that progress the garden forward. Garden Club gives the children an opportunity to become good stewards of the garden and realize the impact of their efforts. Every club session will include a harvest culinary prepared treat so they can taste the goodness that comes from the garden. Our Edible Garden is a wonderful way to teach the community about how gardening in a small space can be quite abundant. The garden hosts several varieties of organic fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, and is maintained by Mia Vaughnes, of Good Neighbor Gardens. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers enrollment info • Military and sibling discounts • One-day /Drop-In Ticket available Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The world is opening up again, and now’s the best time to dust off your travel journals and memories and learn about travel writing. Have you crossed the country on a motorcycle? Explored Tuscany as a wine expert? Have a great travel memoir to write? Award-winning travel writer/author, Lenore Greiner, will help you develop your area of expertise and choose your travel writing niche. Get practical advice on story angles, deciphering writers’ guidelines, pitching your work, and press trips for free travel. Plus, she’ll cover freelancing and digital opportunities, blogging, social media, authoring your travel memoir and 2022 travel trends. Includes a free workbook with 45 travel writing prompts, examples of travel articles and their structures, ledes, a sample writers guideline, a story pitching guide, and more. If you’re ready to tell your travel stories, then dive in with Lenore and sign up for this popular, engaging class. Please Note: This class will be held IN PERSON at our space in Inspirations Gallery (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106). While masks are not required, they are encouraged. Thank you!

The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far.

Studies link social media to aspects of America's mental health crisis in adolescents. A handful of bipartisan members of the Senate hope to change that.

From the organizers School Yard Rap presents: OURstory the Black History Musical Experience is an exciting and educational experience for learners of all ages. Written by the Billboard charting artist, Griot B, this show will take you on a journey through time where you will learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. Listen to the bass bump, the treble tremble, and the rhymes recited and you will leave this show educated, uplifted, and entertained. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

We have had Renaissance man, Kevin Roth, and his lap dulcimers on our stage several times, where he has always been a great entertainer. His music is grounded in the American folk music revival of the 1960s, and spans the world with contemporary and jazz influences. It is all presented in the context of his virtuoso dulcimer work and rich vocals. Kevin’s music, art, and books have delighted audiences worldwide. His impressive career has spanned over three decades, winning over a dozen awards, including The American Library Association Notable Recordings. Kevin’s voice has been heard by millions singing the theme song to the hit PBS TV show, Shining Time Station (Thomas the Tank Engine). Throughout his career, Kevin’s concert appearances for both adult and family audiences have taken him from festivals to intimate concerts to major concert halls. Kevin has performed twice at The White House and has had made many radio and television appearances throughout the world. kevinrothmusic.com Edie Carey has been singing at festivals, colleges, and listening rooms across the United States, Canada, and Europe since 1999, performing alongside Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, and Shawn Colvin. She has been a featured artist on PRI’s Mountain Stage, and has appeared at the country’s most prestigious folk festivals including Telluride Bluegrass, Rocky Mountain Folks, Newport Folk, 30A Songwriters, and Cayamo. Her duo lullabies project with Sarah Sample garnered several children’s music awards, including Best Children’s Album in the 2015 Independent Music Awards, and she was a featured vocalist on Joanie Leeds’ Grammy-Winning ensemble album All the Ladies in 2020. Her eleventh album, The Veil, was released in June 2022. Follow on social media! Edie Carey : Facebook + Instagram