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Opening Reception – Border Ecologies/Ecologías Fronterizas

Opening Reception – Border Ecologies/Ecologías Fronterizas

Promotora de las Bellas Artes and University of San Diego-Border Design Lab invite you to a visual and community-based journey through the landscapes of the watershed, the Northern Cañada de los Sauces, and the ecologies that connect the ocean, the river, and the intimate canyons of the border region.
Through drawings, landscape archives, and design strategies, the exhibition explores how we inhabit this ever-changing territory and how we can imagine alternative futures and cultivate new desires in response to the ongoing transformation of the border landscape.

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24, 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: The FRONT Arte & Cultura, San Ysidro, CA
Organized by:
Border Design Lab, University of San Diego
Promotora de las Bellas Artes, Tijuana

Build Your AI Marketing Assistant Workshop

Description

Empower your daily marketing practice with a high-impact, 2-hour strategic workshop designed with artists and creatives in mind, but suited for any small business. In an era where authenticity is the highest currency, learn to use AI as a “Creative Partner” to handle the business noise, allowing you to spend more time doing what you love.

Workshop Overview

This session bridges the gap between artistic “soul” and business strategy using the 3A Method:

  • Alignment: Train ChatGPT to understand your specific artistic voice and personal brand.

  • Activation: Generate immediate marketing content—from compelling website copy to full social campaigns.

  • Authority: Future-proof your digital presence for the age of AI-assisted search (GEO).

Available Dates

Select your preferred live session (all sessions held at 10:00 AM Pacific Time):

  • Thursday, February 12, 2026

  • Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026

Register now!

https://galinamarcus.com/product/build-your-ai-marketing-assistant-workshop/ 

What You Get

  • Live 2-Hour Interactive Session: Includes theoretical insights, live case studies, and hands-on exercises.

  • Module 1: The Digital Twin: Secure your IP with privacy settings and set up “Custom Instructions” to maintain your authentic voice.

  • Module 2: The Content Engine: Learn to use image-to-text translation to create emotionally resonant descriptions and flexible “Content Buckets.”

  • Module 3: AI Discovery: Ensure AI search engines cite you correctly to collectors with simple changes to your website.

  • Bonus: learn how to create your “Digital ID Card,” an AI-readable code for your website.

  • Full Video Recording: Access the replay to review techniques and prompts at your own pace.

Pricing

  • Standard Admission: $49

    Includes live workshop access and the full video recording.

  • Professional Toolkit Add-on: +$20 ($69 total)
    – The Artist’s Prompt Library: A copy-paste PDF of “Mega-Prompts” for newsletters, reels, and gallery pitches.
    – Template: A fill-in-the-blanks file to optimize your website for AI search.
    – Privacy Cheat Sheet: A guide to keeping your creative ideas secure in ChatGPT.

Register now!

https://galinamarcus.com/product/build-your-ai-marketing-assistant-workshop/ 

Voices in Harmony – A Día de Muertos Celebration in Tijuana!

Promotora de las Bellas Artes and Art Scene Baja come together for an extraordinary VIP experience that bridges borders.
Live the magic of Day of the Dead with art and choral music in Tijuana.

Enjoy comfortable transportation from Balboa Park, provided by Art Scene Baja, to a cultural day thoughtfully curated for our distinguished guests.

Schedule:
📅 November 2, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – Meeting Point: Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park
(Suggested parking: Spreckels Organ Pavilion Lot)
🎨 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour of the exhibition “Under Construction” at El Cubo, CECUT
🎶 12:00 p.m. – “Voices in Harmony” – Choral concert at CECUT by Promotora de las Bellas Artes, featuring the Estorninos Choir conducted by Maestro Frank Eychaner
🤝 Meet and Greet with Dr. Frank Eychaner
🍽️ 2:00 p.m. – Gourmet lunch (not included — a special restaurant has been selected for your consideration)
🕔 5:00 p.m. – Return to Balboa Museums

🎟️ Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/4hgCBH2

Farm Film and Music: Last Stand & Fire Lines

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.
This screening will feature two short films: Last Stand and Fire Lines. Fire Lines – After the Dixie Fire ravaged Northern California’s Lost Sierra region, local trail builders reimagined how outdoor recreation could help restore land, support fire recovery, and revitalize the economy. Last Stand – A powerful look at efforts to protect a legacy forest in the Elwha River Watershed, highlighting the fight against deforestation and the role of grassroots activism in safeguarding vital ecosystems.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 28
🕡 6:00 PM – Gates Open: Enjoy live music, community partners, and a beautiful Farm setting
🎙️7:00 PM – Panel discussion
🎬 8:00 PM – Last Stand and Fire Lines screenings (60 minutes total)
🎵 Music: Nathan and Jessie

Nativity Prep Golf Tournament

Join us out on the green, we promise an un-four-gettable time! 🏌️

Register today for the 21st Annual Nativity Prep Golf Classic

The 21st Annual Nativity Prep Golf Classic, presented by Sudberry Properties, will support Nativity Prep’s mission of providing quality education and support to under-resourced youth. Make an impact and tee off for a brighter future!

This year’s classic will take place on Monday, September 29, at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club.

Farm Film and Music Series – Common Ground Screening

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.

This screening will feature “Common Ground,” the follow-up documentary to Kiss the Ground, directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Winner of the Tribeca Film Festival, this powerful film features voices like Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover, and others. Common Ground offers real hope through concrete solutions to heal our soil, our health, and our planet.

The Coastal Business Expo

The Coastal Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the William A Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Drive, in Oceanside (adjacent to the El Corazon Senior Center).

This dynamic event is designed to bring together companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various industries to showcase their products, services, and innovations. With a focus on collaboration and growth, the Coastal Business Expo is a powerful platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.

Details
Date: June 18th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: William A Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside

FREE to the public

Guajome Community Mixer – 5/30/25

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening at the Guajome Community Mixer!

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th, 2025 and get ready for an inspiring and entertaining night dedicated to bringing our community together! This special event is designed to celebrate the incredible individuals who have contributed to our Guajome Park Academy and the Foundation, highlight the milestones we’ve achieved over the past year, and raise funds to continue our impactful work.

Event Highlights:

  • Location: The Vistonian (306 S Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084)
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Exclusive Early Access for Guajome Staff
  • 6:00 PM – Reception and Check In Begins: Meet and connect with professionals, exchange business cards, and expand your network. Stop by the open bar to enjoy a selection of handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer while you mix and mingle, don’t forget to capture the moment at our photo booth!
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Unlimited Buffet Dinner: Indulge in a variety of ten artisanal pizza styles and fresh salads, all served buffet style from Criscito Pizza, all crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked fresh on-site in an imported Italian wood-burning oven.
  • 7:30 PM – Speaker & Awards Ceremony – Join us as we recognize outstanding contributors and celebrate the progress we’ve made as a community.
  • 5:00 – 7:30 PM – Silent Auction – Bid on exclusive items and experiences, with all proceeds supporting the Foundation’s ongoing efforts.
This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and make a lasting impact! Secure your ticket today and be part of a night filled with delicious food, great company, and meaningful recognition. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Fun Animal Friday: Snakes

Slither on over and meet snakes with EcoVivarium on Friday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more!

Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in.

*Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals.

Summer Camp

Do you have a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.

Explore engineering, practice your paleontology skills, and blast off into outer space with endless opportunities to explore, imagine, and experiment. Register now to join us for a summer of FUN!

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Little Explorers Summer Camp

June 16 – August 15

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages: 4 – 5

 

Big Explorers Summer Camp

June 16 – August 15

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ages: 6 – 8

 

Register: https://sdcdm.org/summercamp/