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North Coast Rep presents "Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand" written and performed by Robert Bailey. One moonlit night, Reverend Brand, a fiery 19th century circuit preacher, emerges from the shadowy mountains of Appalachia, and our collective history, to weave a tale of religious fervor set against a landscape scarred by war, poverty and disease – a story that also shines a light on rare moments of tender and resilient redemption. Robert Bailey’s solo performance grapples with the inevitable clash between an unyielding vision of moral rectitude and the tragic personal destruction it leaves in its wake. Embodying multiple characters while also singing gorgeous traditional songs handed down through generations of Southerners, Bailey transports the audience to a land and era that is haunting and illuminating in its relevance to today. "Some Dark Valley' at North Coast Rep Variety Nights" will run March 17, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $40 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Season Subscribers receive $10 off. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Instagram and Facebook

Since 2017, Nathan Agin has produced and hosted "The Working Actor’s Journey", a podcast and workshop series that serves as a forum for professional actors to discuss their craft, dig into the text, and to impart insights for the benefit of others. The WAJ offers 30+ long-form interviews and 8 month-long workshops available for free (with more ongoing and others to be released from the archive); the podcast has 50K downloads from over 25 countries. For this online conversational session, Nathan will share what he has observed and learned specifically about acting Shakespeare. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acting-shakespeare-lessons-learned-tickets-1229472468249?aff=oddtdtcreator San Diego Shakespeare Society on Instagram and Facebook

When the last season left off, Deborah was offered her second chance at late night — and Ava resorted to blackmail. It's hard not to feel like the new season continues to take these two in circles of fight and reconciliation.

Celebrate love in all its forms with Opera À la Carte San Diego! Join us for an enchanting evening of music at New Village Arts on February 11 at 7 p.m., where passion, romance, and timeless melodies come to life. Our talented singers will serenade you with a carefully curated selection of operatic favorites, art songs, and popular standards celebrating the beauty and complexity of love. Whether you’re sharing the evening with someone special, friends, or treating yourself, this performance promises to be a heartwarming and unforgettable experience. Featuring: Abla Lynn Hamza, soprano | Chelsea Seener Gornall, soprano | Christopher Walters, baritone | Emma Ginzell, mezzo-soprano | Lauryn Jessup, soprano | Malachi Marshall, bass-baritone | Accompanied by Michele Scanlon New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration froze funding for a program to upgrade aging low-income housing and make it energy efficient. The move threatens hundreds of projects around the country.

Perfect for date night or girl’s night, celebrate the season of love at The Love Den at Extraordinary Desserts Little Italy, a transformative Valentine’s Day pop-up experience that would make Aphrodite proud. Beginning February 7 and running through the end of February, experience the immersive bloomscape of pinks, fuchsia, reds, and more, enchanting guests during Valentine’s with a gorgeous tribute to the season of love and beauty. This special Valentine’s Day pop-up will feature Extraordinary Dessert’s Chef Karen Krasne’s globally-inspired creations and special romance-themed drinks and desserts to savor and indulge with loved ones. A special month of love-themed high tea service ($55/guest) will also kick off on February 7 and run through the end of February (Monday-Friday 2:30 -5 p.m., excluding 2/12 and 2/14, reservations highly recommended). In addition, a special Galentine’s Day bubbles and sweets buffet ($42/guest) on February 12 will feature over a dozen of Extraordinary Desserts’ beloved creations including, Black Velvet, Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Crème Brulee Tarts and tray passed Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Hot Dark Chocolate. Pose with your sweetheart in front of the Instagram photo wall, dive deep into the spirit of love at The Love Den, and be immersed in all things Valentine’s Day. Extraordinary Desserts’ Bankers Hill location will feature love-inspired drinks and desserts as well.

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

Ruth Reinhardt returns to lead the Symphony in two delightful works by two Czech masters: the Overture and "Three Dances" from Smetana’s folk-inspired romantic comedy, "The Bartered Bride" and Dvořák’s infectiously joyous "Symphony No. 8", which was conceived and written in the gorgeous green landscape of fields and woods around the small community where Dvořák had his country home. Having grown-up as a country boy in a largely agricultural community, the composer was passionate about the beauties of the rural world, taking pleasure especially in the rich variety of the songs of wild birds, which he would listen to in the little wood at the bottom of his garden. Probably no other symphony in the established repertoire is so full of delicious suggestions of singing birds as this! And at the center of the concert, something else entirely! Having quickly established himself as one of the leading classical saxophonists today, Steven Banks returns to San Diego to take the Jacobs Music Center stage with famed Japanese composer Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Soprano Saxophone Concerto Albireo Mode. Written nearly 20 years ago, this accessible and gentle music, shot through with the sound of temple bells and the liquid traditions of American free jazz for which Yoshimatsu has a special admiration, takes its title from a famous double star in the Cygnus constellation, and is divided into two movements: the first – "Topaz" – after the precious stone which is often a pale-yellow color, and the second – "Sapphire" – after the familiar dark-blue stone. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/czech-masterpieces-and-a-saxophone-concerto/

Join us at the San Diego Museum of Art to see Society actors perform romantic selections from Shakespeare’s works. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES: • Museum Members | Free • Youth 17 & under* | Free • Current Students, with ID | Free • Military, active, retired with ID, plus one guest | Free • Seniors, 65 and older with ID | $15 • Adults | $20 San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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