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6 p.m. » Piano Concert “A French Emotional Journey” starring Aleck Karis 7 p.m. » Closing Reception After the concert, mingle with festival guests and participants in a welcoming and elegant setting. Join the Alliance Française of San Diego (AFSD) and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library from October 2 to 4, 2025, for the inaugural San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival—a vibrant three-day celebration of Francophone literature, film, and the arts. Organized by the Alliance Française San Diego in collaboration with esteemed partners including Gallimard, Villa Albertine, and the Athenaeum, this cultural event promises inspiration and discovery. Open to all, the festival brings together Francophone authors, educators, artists, and students for a rich, immersive experience across San Diego. We are proud to welcome acclaimed author Éric Fottorino as our Literary Guest of Honor, and Ann Craig as our Honorary Patron alongside a distinguished lineup of local and international voices. On October 4, Aleck Karis will perform “A French Emotional Journey,” a piano concert in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, which will be followed by a reception. Aleck Karis has performed recitals, chamber music, and concertos across the Americas, Europe, Japan, and China. As the pianist of the new music ensemble Speculum Musicae he has participated in over a hundred premieres and performed at major American and European festivals. His appearances with orchestra have ranged from concertos by Beethoven and Chopin to those of Stravinsky and Carter. His ten solo discs cover repertoire from Mozart to the present, most recently Debussy’s Études and Children’s Corner suite on Bridge, and Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106 (Hammerklavier), on Roméo. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the UC San Diego music department. His newest recording is available on Romeo Records, featuring Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106. Tickets include the concert and the reception. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join our creative writing workshop - a guided practice for the artist in you. We will start with a brief "Inner Yoga" practice to get present, followed by a fun creative writing exercise, a chance to share your writing if you wish, and to practice giving and receiving nonjudgmental feedback. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, settle in and let's get those creative juices flowing! Details: Duration: 60 min Platform: Zoom / link emailed after registration What to bring: journal/notebook and something to write with Host: Laurie Lamson Produced, published, award-winning writer and story alchemist bringing art, heart & soul to the creative process.

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Join us for an evening of powerful, uplifting music as the Voices of Our City Choir presents Celebration of Black Joy, a journey through inspirational songs that honor resilience, community, and shared humanity. Presented as part of CCAE First Wednesdays, this free concert brings together voices and stories that reflect the strength and creativity of our city. Through music rooted in lived experience, the choir celebrates joy, connection, and the power of coming together. California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a soul-stirring celebration of fierce divine energy, creativity, & beauty. GODDESS GROOVE: A Night of Music, Art & Feminine Power. Join us at Quartyard for a soul-stirring celebration of fierce divine energy, creativity, and beauty. Goddess Groove is where music, art, and culture collide to honor the powerful women shaping our community. Nubella Honey has the voice, the style, and sheer tenacity to be one of the greatest. She is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from North Carolina who fuses her love for funk, soul, pop, and rock roll in her rich, deep, yet delicate sound. 2020 Nubella Honey released her first Ep "Gypsy State of Mind" a bluesy soul project that reflected her struggles as she dug deep through her trials and tribulations to find her voice. She later released "Whine It," an afrobeat single that showcased a different sound and direction from her earlier releases. That same year, Nubella Honey began writing and producing her album "Sagittarius." The following year, she released "Sagittarius," and the rest was history. Swooon is the soulful collaboration of Helena Holleran, Divina Jasso and Jasmine Bailey. The three women produce lush melodies, rhythms and bass lines, layered with smoky harmonies, and a rotation of live instruments. Together, their distinctive, heartfelt sound is sure to to make you swoon. Quartyard on Facebook / Instagram

India's government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what's taking so long.

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Yale Strom performs Jewish folk music from Central and Eastern Europe. Strom is a trailblazer in the klezmer revival. Klezmer is characterized by its lively rhythms and melodies. Yale Strom on Instagram