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The series opens Monday, October 7, with the prize-winning Armenian American sister duo of cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The Los Angeles Times called the sisters “true artists showing great sensitivity and great virtuosity at all moments.” They have toured France, Armenia, Qatar, and Finland, performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and presented countless programs in the United States. In 2022, the duo released their debut album, Gems from Armenia, listed at the top of Billboard’s Classical Charts for six weeks. The sisters hosted and curated Living American on Sirius XM Radio, where they discussed their music and heritage. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Please join us for an artist talk with Roman de Salvo. In conjunction with the opening of his show on September 15th at Two Rooms gallery in Bird Rock, de Salvo will share a special presentation on this show and how it connects to his career, process, and 2019 mural for Murals of La Jolla, McCairn. The reception will take at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Roman de Salvo is a sculptor and conceptual artist who reinvents ordinary materials through playful innovation. De Salvo was born in 1965 in San Francisco, California and grew up in Reno, Nevada. He received his BFA from California College of the Arts in Oakland, California and then went on to obtain his MFA from the University of California, San Diego. Creating sculptures and installations using everyday materials in surprising, new ways, much of his work has an interactive component through which he encourages audience participation. His site-specific works often incorporate the architecture of the space while also making poignant commentary about modernity. Through detailed craftsmanship and quirky details, he elicits thoughtful critiques about technology through subtle wit and humor. De Salvo’s mural, McCarin, was on view from 2019 to 2023 at 5535 La Jolla Boulevard above a BMW repair shop in the Bird Rock neighborhood. Perched above the building, this two-sided site is reminiscent of a billboard surface. McCairn playfully recalls the original commercial purpose of such a sign. The iconic double arches of the McDonald’s logo are re-imagined through carefully stacked stones. The jagged edges and slow craftsmanship are in direct contrast to the guise of modern advertising. Thought to be one one the original forms of trail-marking, the stacked stones draw the comparison that perhaps cairns are the ancestors of the corporate road signs of our modern times. De Salvo’s work has been featured at many notable institutions including the Musee d’Art Americain Giverny, France; the 2000 Whitney Biennial, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; The California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art; the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego; the Seattle Art Museum, Washington; the Public Art Fund in New York; and the Nevada Museum of Art. He lives and works in Reno, Nevada. Mural Members and Makers attend free and will receive an email to RSVP for the lecture. The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the lecture. 6 p.m. Reception; 6:30 p.m. Lecture For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Did you ever wonder how those elaborate broils in Shakespeare are managed? How does Prince Hal keep from really sticking Hotspur? This will be a lecture and demonstration in the specialized theatre technique of creating the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the actors. Such fight choreography is critical to effectively staging many of Shakespeare’s plays with authenticity. Our guide will be Genevieve Foster, Quartermaster and Instructor for UC Berkeley’s Historical Fencing Club studying Medieval and Renaissance combat. The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Athenaeum Art Center and Bread & Salt co-present a special concert at 1955 Julian Avenue in Logan Heights, on Saturday, August 17. A longtime friend of the Athenaeum jazz program, the Brazilian vocalist, composer, pianist, and percussionist Claudia Villela is joined by Romero Lubambo on guitar for a program celebrating her latest CD release, Cartas ao Vento, a collection of original compositions that was listed as one of DownBeat’s Best Albums in 2023. Villela sings mostly in Portuguese, interpreting lyrics with keen emotional insight and supple rhythmic command. DownBeat noted her “unwavering commitment to the highest level of improvisation,” adding: “All discussions about Villela’s singing and songwriting necessarily start with a nod to the dizzying scope and depth of her improvisatory skill. In one tune, she’ll run through several registers, shift vocal qualities, allude to familiar riffs and keep unswerving time. Oh, and improvise a full set of lyrics in Portuguese. It must be said, hardly anybody can do this.” The New York Times celebrated her “remarkable, beautiful, towering voice,” and banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck commented, “She is pure music!” Lubambo is known to Athenaeum audiences for performances with Chico Pinheiro, Luciana Souza, and Trio Da Paz. He has performed and recorded with many of the outstanding artists of our time, from Dianne Reeves, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, and Gal Costa to Yo-Yo Ma, Kathleen Battle, and Billie Eilish. Jazziz wrote, “Guitarist Romero Lubambo may be the best practitioner of his craft in the world today ... [his] facility, creativity, and energy are in a class all their own.” DownBeat commented, “Lubambo is by himself the equivalent of an entire samba band … He tosses melodies, bass lines, and rhythms in the air like juggling clubs.” For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Rather fix your items instead of discarding them? Save money, learn new skills, and meet new people at the San Diego Fixit Clinic on August 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happening at the Valley Center Branch Library. Learn how to: - Fix broken appliances and gadgets - Repair road and mountain bikes - Mend your favorite outfit For more information visit: sdfixitclinic.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Theron Brown is bringing his eclectic alchemy of gospel, jazz, and soul to UC San Diego’s Park & Market on Saturday, August 17, at 7 p.m. A Professor of Practice in Jazz Piano at the University of Akron, Brown released his debut album “No Concepts” in 2019 and is currently working on his follow-up, “Spirit Fruit.” Whether as a performer, educator, or festival organizer, Brown views his music as a means to inspire people to live better lives. In addition to touring and teaching, Brown can be found performing regularly at jazz clubs around Northeast Ohio, where he also serves as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival. Joining Brown on stage is Zaire Darden on Drums and Jordan McBride on bass. Tickets for Theron Brown’s show start at $25. For more information visit: parkandmarket.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery presents What’s Your Type As the San Diego–Tijuana region is honored as the World Design Capital for 2024, the Athenaeum Art Center is thrilled to present What's Your Type?—an exhibition celebrating the area's rich design heritage and innovative spirit. From August 10 to October 25, 2024, immerse yourself in typographical creativity, featuring works from sign painters, muralists, block printers, and traditional letterpress and graphic designers. Engage with interactive installations and participate in printmaking activities that offer a hands-on experience with our extensive collection of historic type. Visit the Athenaeum Art Center and discover new depths in typography. Do not miss this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of art, design, and community! Artists: Itzel Islas, Koy Suntichotinun, Eileen Kitrick, Sam Grenier, Daniel Hicks, Irene Zepeda, and Philip Brun Del Re. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 5–8 p.m. (during the Barrio Art Crawl) For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, will host a warehouse sale and back to school celebration at OOLY Headquarters in Carlsbad August 9-10, 2024. The woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new school year. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kids For Peace, the annual event will also feature a craft activity area complete with OOLY favorites for visitors to enjoy. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year, she has chosen four political comedies. The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum. Thursday, August 8, 8 p.m. » "The Great McGinty" (1940) Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty. Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan... Thursday, August 15, 8 p.m. » "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) An unhinged American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop. Thursday, August 22, 8 p.m. » "The Candidate" (1972) Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment. Thursday, August 29, 8 p.m. » "Election" (1999) The high school Class President election is approaching and it looks like Tracy Flick is going to win, unopposed. However, teacher Jim McAllister has other plans. He convinces jock Paul Metzler to run, sparking off an interesting chain of events. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Grimmway Farms recalled an array of its organic whole and baby carrots over concerns of an E. coli outbreak. Recalled carrots were sold at retailers such as Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.