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When we wear traditional clothing, we carry the weight of centuries of tradition on our shoulders. Every thread weaves a form of art, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. - anonymous In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2024, the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (BMCC) will showcase traditional attire representing more than a dozen countries and ethnic communities of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Through the exhibition, visitors will explore AAPI culture, customs, and traditions through historical and contemporary fashion and family stories. The exhibit connects and celebrates our cultural communities through performances, fashion, food and events during May. An opening reception on Saturday, May 4 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. will highlight savory and sweet tastings made by local chefs who specialize in Asian Pacific cuisine. Featured dishes include Korean gimbap, Thai spring rolls from Takhrai Thai Restaurant, as well as a refreshing Filipino pandan young coconut dessert. A Chinese Dragon dance as well as Thai and Philippine dance performances highlight the opening of this original exhibition featuring local South Bay San Diego residents. Reservations for the opening reception can be made through the weblink. Student fashion designers are invited to attend a special appearance by former Project Runway contestant and renowned designer Kenneth Barlis on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this intimate meeting, Barlis will share his journey as a creative force in the fashion industry and provide insights to his inspiration through a fashion show featuring a sampling of his designs. The event is free for Fashion Design students, members of the museum and general public. RSVP is required. Opening Reception: Sat. May 4, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with host Vanessa Paz, ABC Channel 10 Are you interested in learning to play Mahjong? learn how to play Mahjong in the museum on Sunday, May 26. RSVP to the museum at 619 267- 5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, find the website: bonitahistoricalsociety.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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Join Us for A Transformative Women's Wellness Nature Retreat! Registration Now Open! Step away from the hustle and reconnect with nature in a weekend filled with: - Guided Forest Bathing - Artist-Led Pottery Workshop - Mad Hatter Wild Tea Party - Wildcrafted Acorn Cookie Baking - Soothing Sound Play - Forest Music Concert - Healthy Meals and Cozy Lodging Hosted at the historic Bailey House, this retreat promises balance, joy, and connection. Come experience the magic of wellness, wildcrafting, and nature! For more details, visit emergewellholistics.com or contact Becky at 619-348-5627

Exploring Mexico's Contemporary Classical Flute & Piano Music Flutist, Julia Barnett, & Pianist, Kathryn Lieppman present a recital of Music of the 20th/21st centuries written by Mexican Composers on Saturday, Sept. 28th, 4pm, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church 700 D Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 This program will feature Bichito by Diana Syrse for Piccolo and Piano, Leonardo Coral's "Sonata No Tan Breve," Samuel Zyman's Concerto No. 1, and Eduardo Angulo's "Sonata for Flute and Piano." Admission to the concert is free. However, a free will offering will be taken to support the artists. Ms. Lieppman and Dr. Barnett met while studying music at the esteemed Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and have continued their collaborations throughout the years. The program was inspired by Dr. Barnett's research for her Dissertation, "Performing Practice for Roberto Peña’s Concierto Para Flauta y Orquesta," as well as her collaborations with composer Samuel Zyman. This concert showcases the rich and vibrant flute music of Mexico, and will be the first of many performances focusing on Mexican and Latin American music, culminating in a professional CD showcasing the many gems from south of the border. For more information, visit jbflute.com or contact Julia Barnett at juliabarnettflute@gmail.com

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is filled with over 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grow produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, and more! Over 10,000 people a week visit our market. Many of our local farmers grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. We also host weekly entertainment performed by a variety of local musicians. The market opened on April 13, 1997 with only 27 vendors and has continued to grow with the community. We are proud to and maintain our reputation as “The Best” Farmers Market in San Diego County! There’s a wide variety of vendors at the market that change out every week. The best way to learn about the vendors is to visit us.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, Sandi Patty for a night of uplifting music. The concert features performances across classical, contemporary, Motown, and country genres.

Conducted by Award-winning Authors and Spiritual Teachers, Barbara Y. Martin & Dimitri Moraitis Join us in the celebration of the 25th anniversary edition of the international bestseller. Everything you think, feel, and do radiates a spiritual energy that comes through in various colors and hues: This is your aura. By changing the quality of your aura, you can change the quality of your life. Award-winning authors and spiritual teachers Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis guide you through one of the most effective techniques of meditating with Divine Light to improve and strengthen the aura. Based on Barbara Martin’s fifty years of clairvoyant experience. Whether or not you see auras, discover the intricate anatomy of the auric field and insights into the chakra system how to meditate with the power rays of spiritual enrichment—love, prosperity, healing, and wisdom spiritual rhythms of the aura and the rhythms of your life building your power of spiritual evolution the transcendent consciousness and the aura. As part of the celebration, we will be honoring Barbara’s 50 years of spiritual service, a true pioneer who has helped bring metaphysics to where it is today. Barbara Y. Martin is considered one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. DIMITRI MORAITIS is cofounder and executive director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri has lectured across the country, appeared on numerous radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute with Barbara. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution and the new release of 25th anniversary edition of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Kyshona is an artist ignited by untold stories and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community. With the background of a licensed music therapist, the curiosity of a writer, the patience of a friend, the vision of a social entrepreneur, the resolve of an activist, and the voice of a singer - Kyshona is unrelenting in her pursuit of the healing power of song. She lends her voice and music to those who feel they have been lost, silenced, forgotten or alone. Through her organization, Your Song, she facilitates therapeutic songwriting sessions with groups and individuals to reconnect those who are divided. Of her past releases, one fan reviewer wrote: “Amidst these hard, divisive times, this set of songs is a salve for the grief many of us are feeling about resulting loss of family, friends, and community.” Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/kyshona Kyshona on Instagram and Facebook