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Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:30 p.m. The fall series concludes Thursday, January 16, with the Athenaeum debut of the Alex Kautz Quartet, featuring Kautz on drums, Chico Pinheiro on guitar, John Ellis on saxophone, and Joe Martin on bass. Renowned for his musicality, groove, and knowledge of various genres, Kautz stands out as a distinguished percussionist, educator, and composer. With an unwavering passion for jazz and world music, he has crafted a captivating and distinct musical voice. A Brazilian artist based in New York City, Kautz has been an important part of the city’s music scene for the last decade and has played and/or recorded with some of the top artists in the industry today, including Tim Ries, Magos Herrera, Nilson Matta, Chico Pinheiro, Steve Wilson, Lenny Andrade, Fabio Gouvea, Helio Alves, Victor Prieto, and Lionel Loueke. In addition to his work with various artists, Kautz has taken the lead in various projects in which he fuses the sounds of Brazilian music with jazz, most recently with his 2024 release, Where We Begin. He is joined by Chico Pinheiro, known to Athenaeum audiences from appearances with guitarists Romero Lubambo and Anthony Wilson and as the leader of his own quintet with saxophonist Bob Mintzer. Guitar giant Pat Metheny wrote, “There are many incredible guitarists out there. On the top of that list, I’d include Chico Pinheiro.” The Boston Globe called him “one of the brightest lights on today’s Brazilian jazz scene.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0116 Alexandre Kautz on Instagram and Facebook

Alejandro Morales Riveron is a local San Diego contemporary artist whose work is rooted in culture, nature, history and community. This exhibition presents a poignant exploration of the intersection between art, community and environmental justice. Through a series of downsized pillars and prints, Riveron offers a visual commentary on the impact of air pollution on the vibrant Chicano Park neighborhood. *The exhibition is open to the public on the 2nd floor during library hours.

Get ready for a haunting affair at The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort! On Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., head to The Rooftop for a Halloween party inspired by the eerie elegance of The Addams Family. Guests can expect gothic glamor, signature cocktails, and a costume contest, all set to the sounds of live DJs from sunset until midnight. General Admission tickets are just $10, with exclusive cabanas and ocean-view reserved tables available for an upgraded experience, available for purchase on Eventbrite. The Rooftop Bar Mission Pacific on Facebook / Instagram

A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.

Lights returned to households as well as to Puerto Rico's hospitals, water plants and sewage facilities after the massive outage that exposed the persistent electricity problems plaguing the island.

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a truck rammed into crowds on the French Quarter's heavily foot-trafficked street. Police are looking into whether the suspect had ties to any terror groups.

From September 19 to 21, the historic La Paloma Theatre will serve as our hub, showcasing the best new surf films, panel discussions with world-class athletes and creatives, live music, and more. See the full lineup below. All raffle and drink sales are donated to the Surfrider Foundation. Thursday 09.19.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "The Road To Patagonia" [West Coast Premiere] Starring Matty Hannon and Heather Hillier "Snapts To Nowhere: The Search For Jeramiahs Cove" Starring Senior Asher Peso [World Premiere] Starring Asher Pacey "Let Me Live" [US Premiere] Starring Tom Lowe + panel with Director Keith Malloy "Granny Grommets" Directed by Leah Rustomjee Band Of Gringos [Live music performance] Friday 09.20.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "North Stars" [World Premiere] + panel with Adrien Toyon and Director Yentl Touboul "Snapt5 Below The Cut" [World Premiere] + panel with Parker Coffin, Taro Watanabe, Levi Slawson, + Director Logan "Chucky" Dulien "Creatures Of Habit" [US Premiere] + panel with Pete Devries and Director Nate Laverty "Here And There" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring John John Florence Helena Holleran [Live music performance] Saturday 09.21.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "Horse" [US Premiere] Starring Noa Deane "333 Degrees: Into The Cooly-Verse" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, and Dean Morrison "Ripcurl Search Movie: Laser Breathing Dragons" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring Stephanie Gilmore, Mason Ho, and Tom Curren SUNBENDR [Live music performance]

The new kickoff time for the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs is 3:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, according to the Sugar Bowl as of Wednesday evening.

Imaginarium is a family-friendly walk-through event appealing to all ages. The outdoor immersive light experience spans over two acres in the Las Americas parking lot. Beautiful pictorial gardens with 20,000 LED roses, in multiple colors, sets the perfect social media picture backdrop. Guests make their way through illuminated forest mazes with an other-worldly feel. Positioned throughout the event are over 25 enormous fantasy creatures and storybook characters bathed in light and often sound.

By: Salomon Maya Dates: Oct 4th - Oct 27th Known throughout Mexico City for her magical tamales, Lolita’s life takes a tragic turn on September 19, 1985, when a devastating earthquake claims the life of her loving husband. Overwhelmed by fear, it falls upon Lolita’s son, Santiago, and her loyal friends to help her summon the strength to persevere and continue sharing her magical masa with the world. From the creators of last year’s “Mugre” comes a heartfelt story of resilience in the face of earth-shattering loss, and the enduring power of friendship, family, and food. Related links: OnStage Playhouse: website | Facebook | Instagram