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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Two Crooners And A Festival

A photo from SummerFest Under the Stars, the kickoff event for the annual chamber music festival.
Courtesy of La Jolla Music Society
A photo from SummerFest Under the Stars, the kickoff event for the annual chamber music festival.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Two Crooners And A Festival
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Two Crooners And A Festival GUEST:Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

We are hoping for the change to more San Diego like weather this weekend so we can get out to enjoy two festivals and group to two mail Crooners. Nordy me is Nina Garin. If it is August and Cindy go, it is time for Summerfest, the annual chamber music Festival. Can you tell us more about it?It is a prestigious festival. It brings the best musicians in the world to La Jolla. It is been happening for 30 years. There are the world-class concerts most nights and during the day, you can watch open rehearsals or attend workshops.Who are some of the musicians coming to down ?This we can come we have the pianist and twin sisters. It is Christine and Michelle. Later, we have the great jazz violinist and we are doing and instructing program. This is the first time that the Tobin violin and and Canon sonatas will be performed in that will happen over four nights.I understand that Summerfest is between venues.For many years, it was at the Museum of contemporary Art. That building is getting renovated and the theater is gone. They knocked it down. Conrad is the music society new venue but that will not be ready until 2018. This year, most of the events happen at UC San Diego music Center.The La Jolla music best happens August at UC Sandy go. You have another beloved summer festival, screen on the green.This is a film festival. They screen a movie on the botanical lawn on the east side of the museum.I understand the movies are all art themed or related to art?That is the fun thing. They are connected to art. We have pictures of Dorian Gray which used three step Technicolor. You have a little more obvious like Audrey have during -- Audrey Halperin, "How to Steal a Million". And Woody Allen's, "Midnight in Paris" which takes the writer back to the 1920s.As you mentioned, the screenings are popular. How early should people arrived to get a spot on the lawn ?They are so popular. People show up after work like 5:00 it is a free event. I recommend showing up as soon as you can. Grab a spot. The lawn does allow alcohol until 8:00. Also, Panama 66 has to go items for sale until 8:00.There it is every Thursday in Balboa Park.We will talk about the mail Crooners from different generation. Let's start with Ed Sheeran.This is a British folksinger and he is crossed over into pot. People know him because he is a friend of Taylor Swift and because his music is always on the radio. I would put him in a similar genre as Katie. He.When it comes to them, they either love him or they cannot stand him.Yes. This is a quote from him. He said something white people hate me and want me to die or they think I am the second coming.[ laughter ]The reason is, he is not a traditional hearth Representative. He is an underdog. People are not routine for him. There was this whole thing when he went on "Game of Thrones" and that did not go over well.Let's listen and judge for ourselves. This is Ed Sheeran .[ MUSIC ]That is thinking out loud. What can expect ?He is a popstar, his concerts are low-key. Think of an acoustic coffee shop performance. He does not have a band. It is him and that guitar and he uses a device to do the background music.He performs Sunday at the Valley view Casino Center known as the sports arena. And then needing no introduction, Neil diamond is coming to San Diego.He is on his 50th anniversary tour. He is playing the hits from his career that started back in the 1960s.There are so many songs.So many are iconic parts of our lives like sweet Caroline which is the Boston Red Sox unofficial theme song. My family's favorite, you do not bring me flowers. He he did that with Barbra Streisand.Less listen to some Neil diamond music.[ MUSIC ]You have seen Neil diamond in concert. What is it like?He is the best Shaman out there. I thought it was going to be cheeses -- teasing and it was the best concert I've seen. He still wears the glittery outfits. Is into the show. He gives his all. I recommend this.Neil diamond performs Tuesday at the Valley view Casino Center. I have been speaking with Nina Garin. Thank you .Thank you.

This weekend brings prestigious chamber musicians, art-themed films and two very popular pop crooners.

SummerFest 2017

Music

August in San Diego means it's time for La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest, a prestigious chamber music festival that brings world-class artists and ensembles to La Jolla.

This year brings pianist/twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton, the Regina Carter Quartet and Finnish virtuoso Olli Mustonen. It will also feature the first ever performance of Beethoven's complete violin-piano sonatas, happening over four nights.

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Details: Concerts run through Aug. 25. Times and locations vary. Free to $75.

A film plays at San Diego Museum of Art's Screen on the Green movie night in this undated photo.
Courtesy of San Diego Museum of Art
A film plays at San Diego Museum of Art's Screen on the Green movie night in this undated photo.

Screen on the Green

Film, Visual Arts

The San Diego Museum of Art screens free, art-inspired films every Thursday in August.

This year's selections include Audrey Hepburn's museum caper "How to Steal a Million and Woody Allen's charming "Midnight in Paris."

The movies are screened outdoors at the Botanical Lawn, east of the museum. Spots go quickly, so grab a picnic and show up early. Alcohol is allowed on the lawn until 8 p.m. and Panama 66 will have to-go items for sale.

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Details: 8 p.m. Thursdays in August. Botanical Lawn, east of the San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park. Free.

A publicity photo of musician Ed Sheeran.
Ben Watts
A publicity photo of musician Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran

Music

Love him or hate him, Ed Sheeran brings his pop songs to San Diego.

The young British folk singer is known for hit songs like "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud" (and also for being part of Taylor Swift’s crew). Even though he’s a major pop star, Sheeran performs without a band, just letting his acoustic guitar and voice do all the work.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Point Loma.

A 2017 photo of musician Neil Diamond.
Courtesy of the artist's website
A 2017 photo of musician Neil Diamond.

Neil Diamond

Music

Iconic pop crooner Neil Diamond celebrates 50 years of show business with his latest tour.

The musician, age 76, began his career in 1966 with "Solitary Man" and has since penned such pop culture classics as "Sweet Caroline," "I'm a Believer," "Cherry Cherry" and many more.

Expect a two-hour concert of a long list of hits, accompanied by the musician's unparalleled showmanship and sequined outfits.

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday. Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Point Loma. $53.50 to $153.50.

San Diego’s Top Weekend Events: Two Crooners And A Festival