For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG) is proud to announce the return of Cherry Blossom Week as Cherry Blossom Season! The celebration will continue to combine both cultural education with family fun by offering special virtual and on site programming during the month of March. From kendo demonstrations to visiting weekend vendors, there's something for everyone to enjoy at JFG or from the comforts of their home! On site visitors will be able to stroll the upper and lower areas featuring koi ponds, bonsai, colorful florae, and enjoy the Japanese custom of hanami — appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom flowers — while on demand performances and digital content will be readily available for everyone.

Full listing of participants, ticket purchases, and more can be found online at niwa.org/cbw.

Experience the stunning juxtaposition of art and dance in this moving solo modern dance performance inspired by works in the Masters of Photography exhibition. The dance will be performed by Guillermo Castro, and is choreographed by Zaquia Mahler Salinas, Artistic Director of DISCO RIOT.

This premiere Virtual SDMA+ DISCO RIOT online performance will be shared on The San Diego Museum of Art YouTube channel.

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For our next can release, we bring back by popular demand a favorite murky double IPA as well as our sour IPA (with dragon fruit!) collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing!

The cans will be released on Thursday, March 11th at all 3 taproom locations as well as for CA & NV shipping. Check out all the details below.