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“No one comes closer to the spirit of Joni’s music than Robin Adler.” - Max Bennett, bassist with Joni Mitchell 1973 - 76. Robin Adler, and her husband, guitarist Dave Blackburn, have devoted the last 18 years to exploring the fascinating music of the iconic Joni Mitchell, through its many incarnations over the decades. Together with their band, named Mutts of the Planet after a lyric line in one of Mitchell’s songs, Adler and Blackburn have performed six of Joni’s albums in their entirety, and released two albums of their own of original arrangements. Robin is widely known around the world as one of the premier vocalists to perform Joni Mitchell’s work. Joining Robin and Dave will be keyboardist Barnaby Finch and Jim Reeves on bass. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/new-events/2025/5/4/robin-adler-amp-mutts-of-the-planet-perform-joni-mitchell Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet on Facebook

The Old Globe is thrilled to announce its 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, an unforgettable evening under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Sheryl White and Jennifer Greenfield will serve as the Celebration Co-Chairs for this one-night-only fundraising event, which honors 90 years of theatre that lives beyond the stage, with Darlene Marcos Shiley as the Honorary Chair. Guests will experience an incredible evening, complete with exquisite dining, craft cocktails, and live entertainment, featuring an electrifying performance by Tony Award-nominated actor and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter/composer Christopher Jackson. Best known for his portrayal of George Washington in the critically acclaimed Broadway sensation "Hamilton." This black-tie event begins at 5:30 p.m. with signature cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktail Company and hors d’oeuvres on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. At 6:30 p.m. inside the Old Globe Theatre, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will lead a special 90th Anniversary Celebration presentation highlighting the Globe’s mission and its impact on the community, followed by a special and exclusive performance by Christopher Jackson. The evening continues with a sumptuous three-course alfresco dinner catered by Urban Kitchen Catering at 8 p.m. and concludes with live music, dancing, and surprises under the stars. LOCATION and PARKING INFORMATION: The Old Globe is in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Complimentary valet parking for the event will be located in the Alcazar Garden parking lot adjacent to The Old Globe. The Old Globe is dedicated to ensuring that theatre remains accessible and impactful for all. Funds raised from the 90th Anniversary Celebration will support the Globe’s renowned artistic productions and transformative arts engagement programs, which serve more than 250,000 people annually—including children, families, and individuals across diverse communities, students in Title I schools, veterans, military service members, and people who are incarcerated. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X

The Old Globe is thrilled to announce that the popular event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11 a.m. on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Priority seating goes on sale to Globe subscribers and donors on Friday, April 4 at Noon, with sales to the general public beginning on Friday, April 18 at Noon, and will be available online at TheOldGlobe.org. Drawn from Edelstein’s approachable and inviting book "Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard," Thinking Shakespeare Live! will feature Edelstein, who will be joined by three professional classical actors. Immediately after the event, Edelstein will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase at the theatre. This program is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, as well as an exciting new look at the playwright for Bardophiles. Edelstein has performed Thinking Shakespeare Live! across the country, including at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X

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.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "SE7EN" Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. "SE7EN" 30th Anniversary — 4k Restoration (1995. 127 min. R) - David Fincher’s searing, nerve-jangling trip to the dark side. A disillusioned, middle-aged detective (Morgan Freeman) and his eager young successor (Brad Pitt) are thrust together to investigate a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Premieres Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV. A talented young guitar-playing Rooster comes to the Bebop Barnyard to join Jazz Greats Duck Ellington, Mules Davis, Ella Finchgerald, and Lil Herdin. Even though he's a star on solo guitar, he must learn new skills to play together in a jazz band. The Acoustic Rooster universe also includes the digital shorts series, Acoustic Rooster: Jazzy Jams, and the digital game, Groovin’ with Acoustic Rooster.

The second volume in Pulitzer-winning historian Rick Atkinson's planned trilogy on the American Revolution publishes Tuesday. Plus a graphic memoir, short fiction, and "the secret life" of a cemetery.

Back to First Sunday Concerts for the third time Jazz Grass brings a musical style that is at once unique and accessible. If you haven’t heard them before, you must give them a try. If you have been lucky enough to hear them, you won’t want to miss them. Barnaby Finch has played with many, many commercially successful artists both on the road and in the studio. This is his passion project. Jazzgrass is an exciting band dedicated to toe-tappin’, accessible music, honoring the traditions of bluegrass, Appalachian music, Americana, and the jazz composers who have their ears attuned our rural homeland. Jazzgrass will be performing music written by Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, Dave Grusin, Barnaby Finch, Natalie McMaster, the Allman Brothers, and many more. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/new-events/2024/11/3/jazz-grass-with-barnaby-finch

Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with authentic Mexican cocktail offerings available at local restaurants and bars across San Diego. Crafted by notable bartenders throughout the region, these delicious cocktails use various Casa Lumbre spirits, including Alma Finca and Nocheluna. Participating bars and restaurants include Swan Bar, Tahona Bar, and La Nacional.

Sundays, Jan. 5 - 26, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. 1909: The double murder of an arms dealer in police custody and a senior public official has shaken Vienna to its core. Can Max and Oskar stop the seditious mole known as ‘Mephisto’ from bringing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to destruction?