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Harold Reeves and Adrian Evarkiou-Kaku, violinsJason Karlyn and Gregory Perrin, violasMelissa Chu and Paul Tseng, cellosThe 2025 Music by the Sea season concludes with a program of increasing musicians and grandeur. The concert begins with de Berio’s Duo Concertante, followed by Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance" and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Sextet for Strings "Souvenir de Florence".Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng.*All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change.Visit: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/93071813/select-race?error=login_required&state=e3edc1d2-9cf5-44c1-bc11-0236207f5ae5&_p=9991074098199639&_p=09363309877906034

Matt Duplissey stars as Elton John in an electrifying performance, bringing the legendary musician's iconic persona to life on stage. With impeccable style and energy, Duplissey performs a selection of Elton John's greatest hits, captivating the audience with renditions of timeless classics like "Daniel," "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Bennie and the Jets" and "Your Song." His portrayal of the pop icon captures both the flamboyance and the depth of Elton John's character, making for a thrilling, unforgettable show. Whether it's his soaring vocals or his charismatic stage presence, Matt Duplissey delivers an exhilarating tribute to one of music's most beloved and enduring stars.

One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.

When President Trump slashed USAID earlier this year, shelters lost as much as 40% of their funding. Now, they’re searching for donors and trying to keep the lights on.

State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.

James Lee Stanley is an American singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and producer whose six-decade career spans numerous artistic mediums. He is the true renaissance man, born in Philadelphia, and has been recording and performing since the age of fourteen, with 37 album releases and television and film credits to his name.James Lee is an outspoken proponent of good music, good government, and generally good behavior toward our fellow earthlings. He is coming down from Tehachapi to demonstrate how he makes every show a special event for everybody who attends.“It is simple, really. With James Lee you get great songs, great guitar playing, great voice and a gifted comedian as well. You are in for a very entertaining evening.” Village VoiceLocal singer, songwriter, and guitar player, John Katchur, will open.Visit: James Lee StanleyJames Lee Stanley on Facebook

La Playa Books, a local indie bookstore, is hosting 3 bestselling authors on May 10 in Point Loma during two back-to-back events.Sameer Pandya will be discussing and signing his latest book, "Our Beautiful Boys," at 4 p.m. at La Playa Books in Point Loma. When the star players on a high school football team are accused of violence by another student, their secrets and the secrets of their parents threaten to shatter their community and families.The New York Times Book review calls the book “Timely and timeless”. A bestselling author, Pandya was a finalist for his previous book, "Members Only," for the NPR Best Books of 2020 and was Longlisted for the PEN/Open Book Award.Discussion and signing at Playa Books on Saturday May 10, at 4 p.m. 1026 Rosecrans, San Diego 92106. Author Sameer Pandya Event TicketsNguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip will be in conversation about Nguyễn’s debut poetry collection, "The Color of Peace," on Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster Church in Point Loma. The evening of poetry, music and discussion will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, the global bestselling author of the novels, "The Mountains Sing" and "Dust Child," is a New York Times Editor’s Choice, the Recipient of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award and a runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Her first novel was described by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, as a “triumph...Moving and riveting”.Le Ly Hayslip is an internationally known Vietnamese-American author, philanthropist, peace activist and speaker. She is the author of two memoirs, "When Heaven and Earth Changed Places" and "Child of War, Woman of Peace," that were adapted into the film "Heaven and Earth," directed by award-winning director Oliver Stone and starring Hiep Thi Le and Tommy Lee Jones. Le Ly Hayslip has dedicated her life to humanitarian and peace work.At the Westminster Church of Point Loma, Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. 3598 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA 92106. Authors Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip Event TicketsLa Playa Books on Facebook / Instagram

Hit the dark alleys of film noir with the usual suspects from the Midday Movies gang to find some femme fatales who made the genre iconic.

Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.

When President Trump slashed USAID earlier this year, shelters lost as much as 40% of their funding. Now, they’re searching for donors and trying to keep the lights on.