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Kosuke Matsuda will present his solo recital on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. This recital marks a significant milestone for Matsuda as it concludes his Doctor of Musical Arts degree and launches his 2025 season as a music performer. The concert showcases works by John Cage, Kaija Saariajo, and Hans Werner Henze, whose compositions integrate Japanese concepts of silence and sound as central musical elements. Through these pieces, Matsuda aims to explore how silence can be shaped by sound and gesture, offering a nuanced interpretation of its depth and meaning. In his doctoral research, Matsuda delved into the conceptual differences of silence in Japanese culture, analyzing its representation in literature and its influence on music. The Japanese language itself offers over seven words to express varying forms of quietness and tranquility, each with unique contextual nuances. This recital invites audiences to experience these dimensions of silence brought to life through music. This recital also serves as the beginning of Matsuda’s 2025 concert season, which will include a solo performance in Tokyo, Japan, on March 12th, 2025, and additional engagements throughout the year. Join Kosuke Matsuda on January 6th for an evening of profound musical exploration, where sound and silence intertwine to create a deeply reflective concert experience. Kosuke Matsuda, originally from Nagasaki, Japan, began his career as a percussionist, deeply inspired by the natural soundscape of his hometown. Matsuda pursued a master’s degree at Aichi University of the Fine Arts. He continued his studies in the United States, earning a second master’s degree and Artist Diploma at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Currently based in San Diego, he is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at UC San Diego. Visit: https://music-web.ucsd.edu/concerts/cms_index.php?now=1&query_event_code=20250106-Matsuda Kosuke Matsuda on Facebook

The USNS Harvey Milk was built in San Diego and local elected leaders and LGBTQ+ veterans say they're ready for a fight.

The National Center for Environmental Health was hollowed out in the cuts of 10,000 federal health workers on April 1. That's the same day an assessment of people hurt in floods was set to begin.

NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said.

Teens ages 11+ can create a small rug from scratch! Rugs have a deep history as textile art and as objects that create specific spaces. Using handheld tufting machines, participants can create and design their rugs using colorful yarn. This is a two-part class! In this first session, learn how to create and translate a design for the medium, learn the basics of tufting, and begin filling in your designs. In the second session, participants will fill in their designs, and trim and finish up their rugs. Visit: Rug Tufting for Teens (Part 1 and 2) ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Oceanside is hosting Pride by the Beach on Saturday where a Pride flag will be raised. This comes after the city of Oceanside reversed their decision to fly the flag at city hall. The majority of the council had voted in favor of it, but on a second reading, things changed.

Join us for a very unique afternoon of food, friendship, and fun at our luncheon and live reading of “Shared Conversations,” a Right to Die play from Canada about a peaceful exit from Alzheimer’s Disease with medical aid in dying. Come enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch, meet like-minded people, and watch a 30-minute reading of specially selected excerpts from the play. View this event on Facebook Lunch Menu: Hot Tea Chicken and Beef Wonton Soup Sesame Bread with Green Onions Vegetable Chow Mein Sweet and Sour Chicken Eggplant with Brown Sauce Mixed Vegetables Lamb with Green Onions Steamed Rice The Hemlock Society of San Diego is a nonprofit organization providing education on end-of-life choices and planning a good death. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on the automotive industry in Michigan, which still drives the state's economy.

Join us for a special event where the artists of Barracks 16 bring their creative process to life! Witness live painting demonstrations, engage with the artists, and see works of art take shape before your eyes. This is a unique opportunity to step into the studios, observe different techniques, and connect with the vibrant artistic community of Liberty Station. Whether you're an art lover, collector, or just curious, we invite you to be part of this inspiring experience. Mark your calendars and celebrate creativity with us! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-art-in-action-at-barracks-16-tickets-1253357198119 Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

In a global economy, something called "substantial transformation" comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.