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Western states have some of America's lowest fertility rates. The rapidly rising cost of housing is playing a role.

In this workshop we’ll discuss how to prep and pitch any kind of writing, and how to start racking up the sales that will bring in cash and build your career. We’ll cover a lot of ground, including "The Query Letter": New forms and strategies; The verbal pitch: How to make a face-to-face pitch fun and successful; understanding genre & Sub-genre; pitching tips and games: How you and your writer friends can have fun preparing to meet agents and editors; talking points: How to identify those story elements that make a pitch come alive; finding an agent: insider tricks for building a targeted list of potential agents; and much more! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-05-25-the-art-of-the-book-pitch-with-jonathan-maberry/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The 4th annual East Village Blues Fest featuring the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players, The Stoney B. Blues Band, Zavala Sol & The Tighten Ups all on the same stage! Seating for approximately 250. First come, first serve. Lounge chairs permitted in the grassy area on the shady side of the stage. Saturday June 7, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Full bar & food from El Comal. 21+ Visit: East Village Blues Fest

The Chuck Jones Gallery invites you to celebrate the holiday season with The Making of the Grinch! Scheduled for Dec. 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Wonderfront Stage in San Diego’s Lighthouse District drop by for an evening of holiday cheer. Step into the world of animation history with Craig Kausen, grandson of Chuck Jones and CEO of Linda Jones Enterprises, as he presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the Grinch came to life. Through a multimedia presentation, Kausen will share personal stories of his grandfather’s collaboration with Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Discover how Chuck Jones’s animation brilliance and Geisel’s creative vision brought the Grinch and other beloved Seussian characters to life, creating an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Following the screening, attendees are invited to a special reception at the Chuck Jones Gallery, where a Grinch-themed art exhibition will showcase exclusive artwork from the animated classic. This exhibition will include exclusive one-of-a-kind original and rare artworks that offer a glimpse into the creative process behind the Grinch, curated with collectors and animation enthusiasts in mind. This intimate display celebrates Chuck Jones’s distinct animation style and the collaborative effort of his talented team, whose contributions helped bring the Grinch to enduring life. Bring the family, discover unique Grinch artwork, and enjoy an evening honoring one of the most beloved holiday stories. This event is sure to be a highlight of the season! Visit: Holiday Grinch Celebration at Seaport Village Chuck Jones Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

After more than five decades with NPR, correspondent and former All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Sunday host, Susan Stamberg, retired from the network this week.

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Drawing inspiration from the work of Emory Douglas and his iconic use of text and imagery in The Black Panther Newspaper, we invite you to design a poster that tells your story and amplifies the issues that matter most to you. Let your art spark conversation, inspire change, and uplift your voice! Art Activity: Create posters in Prebys Learning Center with vibrant illustrations that inform and inspire your community. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works in our special exhibition, For Dear Life, with a kid friendly tour. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, crafts and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go, and free play on McGrath Terrace At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., join dancer Alyssa Rose Soderberg from Disco Riot for two movement classes in Jacobs Hall. Together, make a dance score inspired by Anna Halprin's Circle the Earth, 1981. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-1-12 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site! Visit: oma-online.org/events/november-artist-alliance-quarterly-critique/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Collage and Collagraphs Surprising visual results will happen by using spontaneous applications of printmaking techniques and using different textures of cardboard and exotic papers to create a rich surface. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The commission will either recommend the San Diego City Council approve or deny the project. If approved, Midway Rising could break ground next year, transforming San Diego's Midway District.