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Kearny Mesa Concert Band and San Diego Concert Band Present the 6th Annual Summer Band Festival Featuring performances by local concert bands performing some of the best musical selections for your summer enjoyment. A great location, great bands, and a great way to spend your day. Performance Schedule 11 a.m. – San Diego British Brass Band 12 p.m. – Pomerado Community Band 1 p.m. – San Diego City Guard Band 2 p.m. – North County Winds 3 p.m. – Pacific Coast Concert Band 4 p.m. – San Diego Concert Band 5 p.m. – Kearny Mesa Concert Band 6 p.m. – Harbor Side Brass Quintet, part of U.S. Navy Band Southwest Farmers Market Check out the Mission Valley Farmers Market at Civita Park from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Parking Ample parking is available in the overflow lot located at Civita Blvd and Community Ln. Musicians are encouraged to drop off large instruments and equipment at the traffic circle at the end of Russel Park Way (by the restrooms) before parking in the overflow lot. Support Your donation in support of Kearny Mesa Concert Band helps keep this event free to the public. Consider making a donation to provide essential support for the Summer Band Festival. Kearny Mesa Concert Band and San Diego Concert Band are proud members of the Association of Concert Bands

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The true story of a Jazz Age trailblazer — 95-year-old entertainer Norma Miller. The engaging biography highlights the life, career and indomitable spirit of the Harlem-born actress, dancer and choreographer known as "The Queen of Swing." Discovered at the age of 12, Miller's show business career has spanned seven decades.

A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks."

The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Reporters from the NPR Network are digging into the ways the government shutdown is playing out in their region.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) In this month's course, Holly Kammier will take you deep into the timeless structure of the hero’s journey. You’ll learn: The six essential characteristics every hero needs to forge a powerful emotional connection with readers. How to identify and develop a winning theme. The interlocking plot beats every protagonist must take to keep your story driving forward and your audience glued to the page (or screen). Whether you write fiction, memoir, or screenplays, these strategies will help you elevate your work from good to unforgettable. This event will take place via zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link for this event. Holly Kammier is the co-founder and acquisitions editor of Acorn Publishing, the largest publishing imprint in San Diego and one of California’s leading hybrid publishers. Named 2025 Publisher of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival and 2024 Chrysalis BREW Project Publisher of the Year, Acorn boasts a diverse catalogue of award-winning and bestselling titles across genres. Holly is also the author of "Kingston Court," "Choosing Hope," and "Lost Girl: A Shelby Day Novel." Her essay" All-American Girl" was honored by the International Memoir Writers Association and performed at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A UCLA honors graduate with a background in journalism, Holly has worked at KCAL Los Angeles and CNN Washington, D.C. She serves as Publishing Director for the San Diego Writers Festival and is a faculty member at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Holly lives in her hometown of San Diego, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has ruled that National Guard troops can remain in the city for now. That decision comes after a different federal appeals court ruled that troops must leave Los Angeles earlier this week.

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) is proud to announce the opening of "Interpretations 2025," the museum’s 26th international juried exhibition. Exhibition jurors, Holly Brackmann, Luisa Gil Fandino, and Paula Kovarik examined over 400 submissions of innovative textile artworks that explore the form and technique of 2D artworks, 2D art quilts, and 3D pieces that highlight fiber. Many of the juried pieces explore themes of transformation - whether related to gender identity, cognitive shifts, family dynamics, environmental devastation, or community change. Using recycled materials, natural dyes, and inventive techniques, the artists interpret their lived experiences with originality and courage. This exhibit is presented alongside "Fiber Art Now's juried ARTwear" exhibit featuring art that was designed to be featured on the body, created and constructed with textile materials and techniques. Visit: www.vmota.org

Hey there! My name is Jenna Elliot. I am a local barber/hairstylist/ and an ambassador for the non-profit organization Wigs For Kids. I am not only a hair donation specialist but I also perform a service of taking measurements of a child’s head who is missing hair due to medical issues. This year alone there is a huge increase of children in need of hair. So this November, I will be hosting 13 fundraising events spread across 4 states, with the majority taking place in California! Everything from a Pizza Project to a golf tournament to a Brews Bands and Cuts show at a local Brewery. I am hoping to get the word out to our community as for there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout this week of events. The unique part about all of this is that I am relying on the public to share and spread the word through mouth. Visit: Wigs For Kids Wigs For Kids on Instagram and Facebook

Fall Craft Camp for Preschoolers! In this Cooking & Craft Camp, preschoolers will explore craft making and corn! On the first day of this seasonal camp, kids will be practicing and honing their fine motor skills while learning to make corn cob husk boats! On the second day, kids will explore the traditional process of making masa from corn and then making handmade tortillas, which we’ll turn into a small taco party! Parents and families of the camper are invited to eat with us during the last half hour on the last day (11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Ebola is one of the nasty viruses that can hide in the body even after a patient recovers and tests negative. It can reemerge and trigger a new outbreak years later. How do they survive? And how can they be kayoed?