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Discover your creativity within at this Halloween themed paint party led by local artist and art instructor Christy Ross! $50 Includes 2 hour class, drink from Clairemont Coffee, 11 x 14 inch canvas and all supplies. All levels welcome! Ages 12+ welcome! Christy Ross on Facebook / Instagram

Dine Out. Give Back. Fuel Creativity. Support students and the arts with one simple (and delicious) choice, dine at Upper East on August 3, and 15% of your bill will benefit the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation and its Artful Start: Back-to-School event. So relax, dinner is made for you and your meal helps provide local K–12 students in need with the resources, inspiration, and support they deserve to start the school year strong. Why It Matters Your support helps fund Artful Start, a free back-to-school celebration designed to uplift and empower local students through creativity and community. Hosted by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation as part of our Arts for All programming, this event provides: - Art-filled backpacks with high-quality supplies, art books, and planners - Complimentary haircuts so students head back feeling fresh and confident - Hands-on art projects and a free annual museum pass for every student - Access to local resources through a family-focused community fair How You Can Help It’s easy: Dine at Upper East anytime on Sunday, August 3, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to the Foundation. Don’t forget to mention you are there for the fundraiser. Show up hungry and ready to support a great cause. Spread the Word Can’t make it? Share the event with friends, post on social, or make a direct donation to help us reach even more students this school year. California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Join award-winning violinist Annelle K. Gregory for an afternoon of romantic violin & piano music and a celebration of her newly released book! The program includes the beloved Scottish Fantasy as well as the classic favorite "Winter" from The Four Seasons. Joining Annelle will be brilliant pianist Oksana Stock, Annelle's longtime friend and collaborator. Be sure to stay for champagne and goodies afterward! Annelle will be signing CDs and books. General admission: $25 Students: $15 Visit: https://annelleviolin.com/calendar.html Annelle K. Gregory on Instagram and Facebook

"Red Light Winter" by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp is an unflinching exploration of desire, intimacy, and the fragility of human connection. The story begins with two friends - Matt, a struggling writer, and Davis, a charismatic ladies’ man - who escapes to Amsterdam for a night of hedonistic adventure. There they meet Christina, a young woman whose presence shifts the balance of their friendship and ignites a triangle of passion, betrayal, and longing. What begins as a fleeting encounter in a red-light district hotel spirals into a meditation on loneliness, obsession, and the lingering power of memory. Bold, provocative, and heartbreakingly human, "Red Light Winter" asks: what do we risk in pursuit of love? Strong Adult and Sexual Content. Jan 8 PREVIEW (PWYC) 7 p.m. Jan 9 OPENING 7 p.m. Jan 10 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan 15 7 p.m. Jan 16 7 p.m. Jan 17 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan 22 7 p.m. Jan 23 7 p.m. Jan 24 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit: https://onwordtheatre.com/red-light-winter OnWordTheater on Instagram and Facebook

ALL ABOARD! Hop on Hop all! Get ready to embark on a festive journey this Chanukah season! The iconic Steam Locomotive Train at Old Poway Park is transforming into a "Chanukah Train", and we invite you and your loved ones to join in on the celebration! Event Highlights: Date: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. Location: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Road, Poway Join the Celebration: Experience Chanukah in style with activities for all ages, including: - Delicious Latkes & Donuts - Engaging Crafts - Chocolate Gelt - Menorah Lighting - Giveaway Dreidels - Music and more! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is entirely FREE! Secure your spot today and claim your complimentary Train Ticket. Become a 'Maccabee' Sponsor: Consider making a meaningful contribution by becoming an event co-sponsor. Partner with us to keep these community services free of charge. Event Details: The first train departs at 4:10 p.m., so don't miss the chance to be part of this joyous celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you and creating lasting memories at the Chanukah Train & Celebration. Chabad of Poway/Rancho Bernardo: Website

Download our new Día de Muertos Coloring Book and make your favorite symbols of remembrance pop with color!

Michelin-trained pastry chef and Netflix and Food Network star Christophe Rull will open his first namesake bakery, Christophe Rull Patisserie, at North City in San Marcos, CA on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Located at 251 North City Drive, Suite 121, the patisserie will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can expect Chef Christophe’s signature French pastries and breakfast items, blending refined French technique with his creative, approachable style. Pull-apart cinnamon rolls, buttery croissants, quiches, and handcrafted macarons will headline the menu, served in an inviting café designed by Sangita Wahi of We Design. The grand opening festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and include: -Ribbon Cutting Ceremony -Live DJ entertainment -Raffle giveaways featuring pastries, coffees, pastry classes, tasting experiences, gift cards, and more With a career spanning over 20 years, Chef Christophe has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and held top roles at luxury hotels including Park Hyatt Aviara, where he grew to love San Diego and built a local following, and most recently, Hotel Bel-Air, where he led the pastry program that was ranked number 5 on The World’s 50 Best World Class Patisseries list in 2025. His work blends classical French training layered with a Southern California point of view. He has won several Food Network competitions, including Halloween Wars and Holiday Wars, and was featured in the reality television baking series Bake Squad on Netflix. Earlier this summer, he appeared on Food Network’s new series Super Mega Cakes, hosted by Duff Goldman. North City is a vibrant community that offers a curated collection of housing, shopping, dining, offices, public art, family entertainment, community events, and everything in between. Come visit and enjoy a diverse retail mix, including A Lo Fresco, Buona Forchetta, Copa Vida, Draft Republic, J Brix Wines, Maya’s Cookies, Mesa Rim, Milonga Empanadas, Umami Japanese, Union CoWork, Wynston’s Ice Cream, the weekly San Marcos Farmers Market, and more coming soon. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/christopherullpatisserie/?hl=en Christophe Rull on Instagram and Facebook

As Armistice Day, or Veterans' Day, marks the end of WWI and honors soldiers sacrifices, it seems fitting that a number of this week's new titles tackle endings and new beginnings.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. Uncover the secret world of New York and London’s resilient pigeon flocks, seeing how they adapt to the challenges of city life and thrive alongside people. Narrated by Bobby Moynihan.