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The series concludes Sunday, August 4, with Chilean-born guitarist-vocalist Camila Meza. She will be joined by Or Bareket on bass and Edward Simon on piano. NPR called Meza “one of the best-kept secrets in New York City,” commenting, “Camila Meza is poised to step into a broader spotlight.” The New York Times wrote, “A welcome presence in New York … Ms. Meza brings an appealing combination of lightness and depth to all the material, singing in a bright, clear voice. … Her improvising, on electric or acoustic guitar, is serious business.” DownBeat wrote, “Her impressive guitar playing serves the song as she seeks a perfect balance between poignant vocals and killer chops.” Born in Jerusalem to parents of Moroccan, Iraqi, Argentinian, and Eastern European descent, raised between Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv, and based out of Brooklyn since 2011, Or Bareket is one of the most prominent bassists of his generation, as well as a composer and bandleader with an eclectic yet meticulously cohesive style. Winner of the 2011 International Society of Bassists' jazz competition, Bareket's distinct lyricism, rhythmic dexterity, and groove-centric approach are clearly present in his playing and writing alike. Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has made a name for himself over decades in America as a jazz improviser, composer-arranger, and bandleader. His profile has grown in recent years as he has explored the commonalities jazz can have with the folkloric sounds of Latin America. JazzTimes summed up his influence on the music genre this way: “Simon is less talked about than many other important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America, but he may be the most complete creative artist among them.” Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, as a member of the all-star SFJAZZ Collective, Simon has received a Guggenheim Fellowship; multiple composition grants, as part of Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works initiative; and South Arts Jazz Road Creative Residencies. He has recorded 16 albums as a leader or co-leader, with his latest, Solo Live (Ridgeway), released in 2021. This followed Simon’s 2020 album, 25 Years, and his 2016 album, Latin American Songbook. DownBeat praised Latin American Songbook’s “grand and sophisticated” sound, and the recording won Simon an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album. The New York Times has praised Simon’s “light, warm touch” as a pianist, while Jazz Journal International singled out “his deep emotional statements” as a composer and improviser. Simon is a Yamaha artist. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service.

Ebrahim Hamedi, known better as “Ebi” to his millions of fans across the world. His legendary satin, yet incredibly powerful voice has established Ebi as a Legendary Iranian Singer for the ages. Throughout his 50-year career, Ebi has released over 30 albums, and closer to 100 singles, performed sold-out shows across the world, and continuously released an endless string of hits, transcending Ebi’s fan base through 3 generations of Iranians worldwide. Since the Islamic revolution, Ebi’s music has been illegal to play in Iran, yet his audience is ever-growing both inside, and outside of his birth country. This is manifested by 5 decades of touring the globe, performing for millions of fans, and selling out some of the most prestigious venues in the world: Royal Albert Hall, Microsoft Theatre LA Live, Wembley Stadium, Sydney Opera House, Air Canada Center, Globen, Cologne Arena, Sony Center Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Greek Theatre Los Angeles, and many many more. Tickets purchased for the February 4 performance will be honored at this show. Connect with Ebrahim Hamedi on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Don’t miss out on the finest New Year's festivities! Give 2023 a proper send-off sipping champagne on the waters of the San Diego Bay surrounded by friends and family. Choose from three unique cruise options from our New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise to our dinner cruise or start the celebrations early with our New Year's Weekend Brunch Cruise. New Year's Weekend Brunch | The perfect San Diego weekend starts here. Join us aboard a Flagship yacht on the bay and experience San Diego's ultimate champagne brunch cruise. You'll be welcomed aboard with complimentary champagne and escorted to your seat by our professional crew. Our new brunch buffet menu includes breakfast favorites, vegetarian options and so much more. All our delicious food is prepared on board, it doesn't get any fresher. The two-hour brunch cruise glides past scenic sights along the San Diego and Coronado waterfront. Relax and enjoy a relaxing escape from the routine. Choose Flagship for exceptional service, quality and local knowledge. Great for anniversaries, bridal showers, bachelorette parties and celebrations of all kinds. Cruises: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 12/30/2023 – 1/1/2024 New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise | It's been quite a year and now it's time to give 2023 a proper send off. Don’t miss out on the finest New Year’s Eve party on the waters of San Diego Bay. Come aboard on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023. Cruises: 9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | 12/31/2023 New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise | It's been quite a year and now it's time to give 2023 a proper send off. Don’t miss out on the finest New Year’s Eve party on the waters of San Diego Bay. Come aboard on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023, for an exquisite dinner and breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline. This is one of our most popular cruises of the year. Reserve your spot now! Add hosted bar during checkout for only $55 per person. Cruises: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | 12/31/2023

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread!* Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! Taste: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Class duration is about 2.5 hours Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Athenaeum and Murals of La Jolla present Kelsey Brookes, with a special presentation of his career, process, recent projects, and 2014 mural One Pointed Attention for Murals of La Jolla. The reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. Kelsey Brookes' mural, One Pointed Attention, engages the viewer in a mesmerizing vision scape. His distinctive use of color and line creates a portal into an intriguing and transcendent visual experience. The undulating patterns evoke a sense of calm contemplation while also creating a more cerebral and psychological effect. His work often embodies a metaphysical and otherworldly state. The scale of One Pointed Attention allows the viewer to feel absorbed into the pulsating aura Brookes has created. Kelsey Brookes’ unique painting practice combines color and pattern-making with a comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry. Brookes was born in 1978 in Denver, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University where he studied biochemistry and pursued life as a scientist. In 2005, he left the sciences to become a full-time artist. Brookes combines a strong understanding of science with painterly skill to create colorful, highly-detailed paintings that depict the molecular structure of drug compounds, molecules, and atoms to play with sensory perception. Often starting with a central focal point, his work radiates out through precise pattern and repetition spreading across the entirety of the canvas. Brookes has had solo exhibitions in La Jolla, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, London, and Berlin. His work was featured as the cover art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2012 “I’m With You” 7-inch records and The Flaming Lips’ 2013 “Stone Roses” LP. His work resides in many private collections, as well as the public permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Arkansas; and the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation, Los Angeles. Brookes lives and works in San Diego, California. Mural Members and Makers attend FREE and will receive an email to RSVP for the lecture. The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/2024-brookes-talk Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Grupo Frontera performing at Viejas Arena. For more information visit: as.sdsu.edu Stay Connected on Instagram

Authorities say Nicholas Hamlett killed a man in Tennessee in an attempt to steal his identity, and reported it to police as a bear attack. He was arrested in South Carolina after a weekslong manhunt.

A Viking replica ship capsized several days into its journey from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Five crew members survived, but researcher Karla Dana, 29, drowned. She was the lone American on board.

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/max-pete Max Pete on Instagram