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In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.

Thousands of UC San Diego students marched through campus Wednesday, to protest the war in Gaza and the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. In other news, hundreds of flood victims say the city of San Diego knew about long-standing issues with the storm water drainage system ahead of the flooding in January. Plus, Louisiana’s famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again, and it will feel like Mardi Gras in May, at the 21st annual Gator By The Bay Festival.

The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish "Jingle Bells," "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes.

Observe the intricate rehearsal process that goes into every SummerFest performance and engage in conversation with the artists during post-rehearsal Q&As. No registration required. See you there! Today, Yura Lee, Anthony McGill, and Gilles Vonsattel rehearse Bartok’s Contrasts. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/open-rehearsal-bartoks-contrasts/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an artist with impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication. She joins Cohda Quartet while Fellowship Artist Anna Han joins Abeo Quartet to perform Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A Major, No. 2, Op. 81 for an inspiring afternoon of piano quintet repertoire. Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/encounter-5-fellowship-artist/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

At age 12, Yura Lee became the youngest artist ever to receive the Debut Artist of the Year prize at the Performance Today awards given by National Public Radio. Since then, her record-breaking and award-winning achievements have only continued. She’s a multifaceted musician as both a violinist and violist, and one of the very few who is equally virtuosic on both instruments. As a soloist and a chamber musician, her performances cover various musical mediums, captivating audiences with music from baroque to modern and enjoying a career that spans three decades and takes her all over the world. ARTIST LOUNGES The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/artist-lounge-4-yura-lee/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

In the 1930s and ’40s, an extraordinary array of artists fled wartime Europe to make a new home in the promised land of Southern California. Everyone from Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Alma Mahler and Rachmaninoff to Max Reinhardt, Billy Wilder, Hedy Lamarr and Peter Lorre intersected under the sun, drawn by the lure of the palm trees, the Pacific and the creative promise of the young film industry. With Ara Guzelimian, the Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Festival in California, we explore this remarkable community through personal memoirs, rare films, and musical performances by festival artists. Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/encounter-4-guzelimian/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Praised by the New York Times for his “rich tone and elegant phrasing,” violist Matthew Lipman has become one of the most sought-after instrumentalists of his generation, frequently appearing as both a soloist and chamber musician. He joins the Abeo Quartet to perform Dvořák’s String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97 “The American” for our first Fellowship Artist Spotlight performance along with duets from members of the Cohda Quartet. Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/encounter-3-fellowship-artist/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

The Washington Post describes acclaimed composer and cellist Paul Wiancko as “a restless and multifaceted talent who plays well with others”—a reference to his substantial collaborations with diverse artists like Max Richter, Chick Corea, Norah Jones, Arcade Fire, and The National. In 2023, he was named Director of Chamber Music at Spoleto Festival USA. He also recently became the cellist of the internationally celebrated Kronos Quartet, in addition to his role as a founding member of the viola and cello duo Ayane & Paul and Owls, a quartet-collective dubbed a “dream group” by The New York Times. ARTIST LOUNGES The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/artist-lounge-3-paul-wiancko/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here's her technique to make someone feel like it's safe to open up.