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Escondido Bead & Design is happening June 13–15 at the California Center for the Arts! This exciting new event brings together artists, artisans, beadmakers, designers, and established bead merchants for a weekend filled with creativity, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind shopping. The show features a curated marketplace filled with handmade jewelry, artisan clothing, beads, gemstones, vintage finds, and artistic accessories. From handcrafted artwear to rare and unusual materials, visitors can explore a treasure trove of goods that set this show apart from traditional retail. A Hands-On Experience In addition to shopping, Escondido Bead & Design will offer live demonstrations and select hands-on workshops throughout the weekend—inviting attendees to explore new techniques and connect with the creative community. A Unique Shopping Destination Located in the heart of Escondido, the California Center for the Arts provides a beautiful and welcoming setting for this inspiring new event. With free parking and easy access, the venue is the perfect place to explore, shop, and discover. Event Details Location: California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Dates: June 13–15 Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday) Admission: $10 at the door | $8 advance tickets available online Be part of the first-ever Escondido Bead & Design Show — a new destination for artisans, makers, and lovers of handmade craftsmanship. For more details, exhibitor applications, and ticket information, visit beadanddesign.com. Follow us on social media for updates and highlights! Bead and Design Shows on Facebook / Instagram

TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice.

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

La Playa Books, a local indie bookstore, is hosting 3 bestselling authors on May 10 in Point Loma during two back-to-back events. Sameer Pandya will be discussing and signing his latest book, "Our Beautiful Boys," at 4 p.m. at La Playa Books in Point Loma. When the star players on a high school football team are accused of violence by another student, their secrets and the secrets of their parents threaten to shatter their community and families. The New York Times Book review calls the book “Timely and timeless”. A bestselling author, Pandya was a finalist for his previous book, "Members Only," for the NPR Best Books of 2020 and was Longlisted for the PEN/Open Book Award. Discussion and signing at Playa Books on Saturday May 10, at 4 p.m. 1026 Rosecrans, San Diego 92106. Author Sameer Pandya Event Tickets Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip will be in conversation about Nguyễn’s debut poetry collection, "The Color of Peace," on Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster Church in Point Loma. The evening of poetry, music and discussion will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, the global bestselling author of the novels, "The Mountains Sing" and "Dust Child," is a New York Times Editor’s Choice, the Recipient of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award and a runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Her first novel was described by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, as a “triumph...Moving and riveting”. Le Ly Hayslip is an internationally known Vietnamese-American author, philanthropist, peace activist and speaker. She is the author of two memoirs, "When Heaven and Earth Changed Places" and "Child of War, Woman of Peace," that were adapted into the film "Heaven and Earth," directed by award-winning director Oliver Stone and starring Hiep Thi Le and Tommy Lee Jones. Le Ly Hayslip has dedicated her life to humanitarian and peace work. At the Westminster Church of Point Loma, Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. 3598 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA 92106. Authors Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip Event Tickets La Playa Books on Facebook / Instagram

Almost all of the wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest is for export, and even before President Trump's trade war, farmers were dealing with rock bottom prices and slagging global demand.

The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University: Make a series of major changes or lose out on billions in federal aid.

In Colombia, drug gangs are waging a new kind of war — by air. Armed with cheap drones, they're targeting rivals in a dangerous escalation.

Theater for Young Professionals is holding auditions for "CHICAGO" Teen Edition, our third show of the 2025 season, on Monday, June 23 from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240/250, La Mesa CA 91942. Callbacks are by invitation only on Tuesday, June 24 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This show is for actors 12 years old and older. To register for an audition time, please email your headshot and resume to Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Please prepare a one-minute song selection in a musical theater style. You will sing with a backing track that you provide. NO a cappella auditions. Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your audition time. We will consider video auditions. **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to audition. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks. We are looking for a diverse cast to bring this popular musical to life. We will consider double casting some of the roles if needed. Please let us know if you are interested in splitting a role with another actor. The rehearsal and show schedule are below. Actors are allowed two conflicts, but we prefer they not have any conflicts. You are not allowed to have a conflict the two week before tech or during tech week. There is a production fee of $400 for company members, $475 for non-company members, and parents are required to volunteer at the box office for two performances. If you have any questions, then please contact Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org. Visit: https://typsandiego.org/ TYP San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's artist alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The SoCal Kpop & Anime Fest is the first ever in San Diego County and brings a series of festival events to kpop and anime fans all around! This festival includes kpop, pop and jpop music as well as anime and kpop fan art, cosplay and art attractions along with talented kpop and anime themed performers, musical artists and special guests. SoCal Kpop Anime Fest is hosted by SoCal Music & Arts Foundation an Oceanside based 501(c)3 and the event and organization strives to provide opportunities in music, arts and performance to underserved individuals of all ages. SoCal Kpop & Anime Fest on Instagram