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The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

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Every year on the second weekend of March, Borrego Springs comes alive with creativity as it hosts the Circle of Art at Christmas Circle. This popular outdoor juried art show is free and open to the public, welcoming residents and visitors alike to enjoy art in a relaxed desert setting. Each Year, up to 50 artists are carefully selected to participate in the show. Circle of Art features a wide variety of artistic media, including oil and watercolor painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, weaving, mixed media, and jewelry. As a program of Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs, all proceeds from Circle of Art are directed towards supporting education and other initiatives that benefit women and girls in the Borrego Springs community. With its combination of fine art, community spirit and a meaningful mission, Circle of Art at Christmas Circle continues to be a cherished Borrego Springs tradition while making a lasting impact on the future of local women and girls. For more information, see https://www.borregosoroptimist.com/borrego-si-blog/circle-of-art or call Christina (619-889-1571) or Glenna (760-920-1614), Co-Chairs Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs on Facebook

The Mambo Orchestra and Swing Choir are both from Mission Bay High School, San Diego. The music department is one of the best programs in the nation...led by music director and local musician Jean-Paul "JP" Balmat. You will hear mambo music, "Oye Como Va" (Santana), "Perfidia," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Stevie Wonder), Autumn Leaves," "Blue Skies," "The Way You Look Tonight," and many other favorites. Mission Bay Music on Facebook / Instagram

First, the community reacts to the experience of a woman detained by ICE. Then, a proposed class action lawsuit accuses Sharp Healthcare of recording patient visits without permission. Also, a top official at the San Diego County’s Department of Animal Services issues an apology. Followed by, in December’s ‘Museum A Month’ series we tell you why the San Diego Botanic Gardens are special. Lastly, some weekend events happening across the county as you plan out your weekend.

We visit the Turkish breakfast capital, Van, where one street is dedicated to the most important meal of the day.

The lawsuit filed last Friday is the latest opposition to the 111-acre project approved last month by the Board of Supervisors, which would feature 453 residential units near Escondido.

Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. Visit: https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/152/events The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.

Cinema Junkie has a new book recommendation, David F. Walker's "Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies."