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Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022, the New York City-based IsidoreString Quartet was formed in 2019 with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. The quartet is heavily influenced by the Juilliard String Quartet and the idea of ‘approaching the established as if it were brand new, and the new as if it were firmly established.’ Outside the concert hall the quartet has worked with PROJECT: MUSIC HEALS US providing encouragement, education, and healing to marginalized communities-including elderly, disabled, rehabilitating incarcerated and homeless populations-who otherwise have limited access to high-quality live music performance. The name Isidore recognizes the ensemble’s musical connection tothe Juilliard Quartet: one of that group’s early members was legendary violinist Isidore Cohen. Additionally, it acknowledges a shared affection for a certain libation-legend has it a Greek monk named Isidore concocted the first genuine vodka recipe for the Grand Duchy of Moscow! PROGRAM Mozart: Quartet in C Major, KV 465 “Dissonance” Billy Childs: String Quartet no. 2 “Awakening” Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 44 no. 3 Related links: ArtPower at UCSD: website | Instagram | Facebook

Former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsified business records — and he faces sentencing in July.

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On Sunday, environmental engineer and former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is poised to be elected the first female president in Mexico’s history.

Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his hush money criminal trial and continues to undermine New York's criminal justice system while trying to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid.

The average price has dropped 21.2 cents over the past 18 days, including 1.9 cents Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

Former President Donald Trump reiterated many of claims — without evidence — that his criminal trial was rigged, a day after a New York jury found him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Friday is the last day to apply for a part of $1.16 million grant, provided by the Realtors Relief Foundation to assist flood survivors.

Mission Bay Yacht Club has a rich history of sailing and boating in San Diego, so we couldn’t think of a more perfect venue to delve into the deep waters of marine biologist Beth Ann Mathews’ memoir. Join us on the Bay for this free opportunity to hear Beth discuss her memoir, "Deep Waters", the inspirational story of how her family dealt with her husband’s rare kind of stroke, how it affected her career, and how she learned to adapt and overcome. With her expertise in biology and marine mammalogy, she’ll also have plenty of insights to share about the natural world and life in the sea. Get ready to take in the gorgeous sights at Mission Bay Yacht Club and meet the author live and in-person. Event includes a power point presentation, author talk, and book signing. Pre-order your book to be delivered to the event for signing. Copies will also be available at the event for purchase and signing. We hope to see you there!