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A landmark jazz album, "Porgy & Bess" features arrangements by Miles Davis and collaborator Gil Evans from George Gershwin’s 1935 opera of the same name.Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.Gilbert Castellanos, trumpetPorgy and Bess Orchestra:Josh Nelson, conductor/pianoDoug Meeuwsen, trumpetDerek Cannon, trumpetJames Ford, trumpetKeith Fiddmont, woodwindsJean-Paul "JP" Balmat, woodwindsMatt Hall, tromboneJeanne Geiger, tromboneVisit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/porgy-and-bess/Gilbert Castellanos on Facebook / Instagram

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland‘s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable. Over the years the Tannahill Weavers have been international trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes.In 2018, they released their eighteenth recording, "Òrach" (“Golden” in Gaelic) to celebrate their 50th anniversary and, in 2019, they were nominated for Folk Band of the Year and Album of the Year in Scotland. In 2021, they were joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, who is also Scotland’s youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. The other members of the band include lead vocalist and guitar player Roy Gullane, Phil Smillie on flute, whistles, bodhran, and harmony vocals, and Malcolm Bushby on fiddle, bouzouki, and harmony vocals.General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20Children 17 and under are freeTicketWeb fees add an additional $2 to $4 per ticketTickets will also be available at the doorTannahill Weavers on FacebookSan Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

This is The House of Norway's Annual celebration of Constitution Day (like the US 4th of July). We have entertainment (Norwegian Fiddler and Southern California Damekor Choir), games, authentic Norwegian food (Waffles, Lefse and Pølse) for sale, surprises, and games for the children. Lots of fun!Come early, parking is limited.House of Norway on Instagram

Get ready for a leisurely, free-flowing exploration that will leave you in awe! Experience an explosion of colors, showcasing some of the most dazzling wildflowers. Recent tours have unveiled the enchanting phacelia, with flowers coiling like a curled scorpion’s tail in shades of violet blue. Guests may also witness the delicate vines of the trumpet-shaped wild morning glory and the stunning coast fiddleneck, its tiny yellow flowers shining like bright stars amid the grasses. Event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see.Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature.Adults; Registration requiredSan Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants)RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-may-10-2025/Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrated actor Tom Dugan (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wiesenthal) returns to The North Coast Rep with his award-winning one-man performance of "Tevye In New York!" Based on Sholom Aleichem’s beloved characters, immortalized in "Fiddler on The Roof," "Tevye In New York!" takes up where the original stories left off. Follow Tevye as he and his daughters make their way across the Atlantic Ocean, through Ellis Island, past “the big green lady”, and into the gritty melting pot of 1914’s Lower East Side. Enjoy Tevye’s humorous take on high tech advances like automobiles, electricity and this most curious contraption of all, the telephone! Watch as Tevye grows from a humble street merchant to the proud owner of a fancy grocery store on Delancey Street! In the hands of master storyteller Tom Dugan, "Tevye In New York!" is a tale filled with laughter, heartbreak, and joy, as Tevye the irrepressible dairyman tries to balance tradition with what it means to be an American Jew.“A delightful evening of theater” – Broadway World“A magical fable … movingly rendered.” – Los Angeles Times“’Tevye in new york!’ Will make you fall in love”- Florida Theatre on StageWinner -Best Solo Performance - Los Angeles Stage Scene Awards "Tevye in New York!" will run May 19 & 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of New York’s contemporary scene as three of the most celebrated composers and curators in the city, Matthew Aucoin, Timo Andres, and Patrick Castillo, bring their boundary-pushing works to our jazz-club-style JAI, showcasing the bold creative art born in the city that never sleeps.Timo Andres"Fiddlehead""Everything Is An Onion"Timo Andres, pianoPatrick Castillo"Skyline Palimpsest""Hesper Quartet"Valerie Kim, Ye Jin Yoon, violins; SoHui Yun, viola; Connor Kim, celloMatthew Aucoin"Sources of Lift"Matthew Aucoin, Conor Hanick, pianosVisit: La Jolla Music Society

Returning with their award-winning Americana folk fusion, The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble is bringing a new and exciting show this year, featuring diamonds in the rough and hidden gems from some of the best songwriters in the world. With tunes by Steve Earle, John Prine, Linda Thompson, Gillian Welch, John Lennon, and many others, this show promises to be a powerful experience in songs of heartbreak and revelation. Country classics from Dolly Parton and the band’s own originals from songwriter Rob Carlson will round out this truly eclectic sound. Named the BEST NEW FOLK artist by LA Weekly in May of 2019! Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze, mandolinist Steve Rankin, fiddler Mark Indictor, and bassist Fred Sanders are The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble, the newest version of the acclaimed Los Angeles-based new folk Americana fusion band, presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze.“If there were a word to describe this fine band, it would be sophisticated. They draw influences from disparate sources to meld their sound. The level of musicianship is exemplary.… display a great range of prowess and work as a tight unit.”– Bluegrass Unlimited“…one of the finest and most original Americana groups in California (or in the country for that matter).”– No DepressionAugmenting their sound is the lush, Celtic sounds of Rankin’s bouzouki, the mountain sounds of Susie’s Appalachian dulcimer and traditional autoharp, with Mark Indictor’s virtuoso fiddling, and Fred Sanders’ remarkable bass work rounding out the orchestral nature of this amazing quartet. Susie Glaze has been honored to be included on the newly-released Compass Records tribute album, Dear Jean – Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie, alongside such artists as Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Tim O’Brien, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, and many more.Visit: www.susieglaze.com

Join the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus for an evening of songs celebrating Easter and Passover, and medleys from "Mary Poppins", "Fiddler on the Roof" and more.Free admission with free-will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible.Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-america-tickets-1296297965109Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Instagram and Facebook

Jon Pardi has carved out his own lane in country music, blending traditional instrumentation with modern influences. The ACM and CMA award-winning artist is known for his fiddle, steel guitar, and honky-tonk sound, earning praise for bringing authenticity back to the genre.A California native, Pardi made history in 2023 as the first artist from the state to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Garth Brooks. That year, he also released his first Christmas album, "Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi", and celebrated his sixth No. 1 country radio hit, “Your Heart or Mine,” from his ACM Album of the Year-nominated "Mr. Saturday Night."Pardi’s previous albums have garnered critical and commercial success. "Heartache Medication" (2019) received CMA and ACM Album of the Year nominations and was named one of Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the Year. His breakthrough album, "California Sunrise" (2016), featured multi-platinum hits like “Dirt on My Boots” and “Head Over Boots.”Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jon-pardiView the full concert scheduleJon Pardi on Instagram and Facebook

East coast instrumental phenomenon Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. Their lively and unique arrangements are woven together from session music handed down from generations of the tradition’s finest players, many of whom they have had the opportunity to share the stage with. These five young women have a very long and unique history: they began the band as elementary school children, and have remained together for the last decade. Now in their late teens and early twenties, their intense chemistry is clear in their performances and music. You won’t be able to keep your toes from tapping or hands from clapping, especially when experiencing their arrangements live.The Scottish Fish includes Ava Montesi on fiddle, Caroline Dressler on fiddle, Giulia Haible on cello and piano, Julia Homa on fiddle and piano, and Maggie MacPhail on fiddle and piano.In 2017, the group released their debut album, "Splash", and followed it with "Tidings", a five-track holiday EP, in 2019. Their newest record, "Upscale", produced by pianist and composer Neil Pearlman, was released in October, 2022, marking the band’s ten-year anniversary.Visit: Scottish FishScottish Fish on Instagram and Facebook