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Back by popular demand! Jazzgrass is an exciting band dedicated to toe-tappin’, accessible music, honoring the traditions of bluegrass, Appalachian music, Americana and the jazz composers who have their ears attuned our rural homeland. Jazzgrass will be performing music written by Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, Dave Grusin, Barnaby Finch, Natalie McMaster, the Allman Brothers and many more.Jazzgrass was put together in 1999 by Barnaby Finch to honor the newer and more progressive side of Bluegrass music. Jazzgrass originally had Sean and Sara Watkins, who soon became very famous with Nickel Creek, and Kevin Hennessy on bass. Nickel Creek burst onto the scene, and that was the end of that lineup. In 2011, Barnaby wanted to perform this type of music again and recruited some talented locals to play. There's Don Reed on mandolin, dobro, and guitar--a famous Idyllwild virtuoso who's performed with J.J. Cale, Dick Dale, Ian Tyson, and Jackie de Shannon. Then Lily McCabe on fiddle--a talented young lady with a gorgeous tone, who plays for the Troubadours at the Ramona Festival, and with her partner, Wayne Cameron, is in a popular duo called "Swift Pony." On bass is Bill Saitta--one of the busiest musicians in the Coachella Valley, and Andy Fraga Jr. on drums--the son of piano legend Andy Fraga Sr, who is a very busy virtuoso himself. Rounding out the band is veteran ace Sean Longstreet, who has a long list of credits. Sean is an accomplished educator and is involved with the Diamond Valley Arts Council in Hemet. Pianist Barnaby Finch is the musical director, with credits ranging from George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Tom Scott, Lionel Richie, and many others. If you don't like the music, it's Barnaby's fault.For more information visit: encinitaslibfriends.org

The mundane becomes mesmerizing in David Fincher's dark comedy, which tracks every detail of a hit man's routine: the scheduled naps, the fast-food runs, the yoga stretches he does to stay limber.

The arrest of Duane Davis in the 1996 shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas is a huge development in a case that has evaded closure, as competing narratives and mythologies have emerged in its place.

Due to overwhelming demand after the success of his back-to-back career-spanning Hollywood Bowl concerts, visionary composer and recording artist Danny Elfman has confirmed two upcoming shows - Danny Elfman: "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond!" - at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 3. For information about the other show, please visit here. These live shows will feature Elfman backed by an all-star rock band, and the same orchestra, and choir that he played with during his set at Coachella 2022 and Halloween weekend shows at the Hollywood Bowl, as they perform songs from Oingo Boingo; his solo career, including his 2021 album "Big Mess"; as well as a plethora of his film scores and television themes from "Alice in Wonderland", "Batman", "Edward Scissorhands", "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "The Simpsons", and more. The audience will be transported into Elfman’s vision and magical world; with his haunting compositions brought to life on stage and enhanced by visuals on the big screen.This limited run of Southern California concerts will provide full-length versions of his past highly acclaimed performances. Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves).About Danny Elfman:Danny Elfman, film composer and singer-songwriter for the rock band Oingo Boingo, has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. Elfman has been Tim Burton's composer for more than 35 years, having scored 17 Burton films such as "Batman", "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure", "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Alice in Wonderland", "Dumbo", and "Big Fish". Elfman has also frequently worked with director Sam Raimi on films such as "Spider-Man" and the blockbuster "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", as well as "Gus Van Sant" for his Academy Award-winning films "Good Will Hunting and Milk". Additionally, he wrote music for all the "Men in Black" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise films, the songs and score for Henry Selick and Tim Burton’s animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas", and the themes for the popular television series "Desperate Housewives" and "The Simpsons" as well as the new Netflix hit series "Wednesday" starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams.. Throughout his career, Elfman has been honored with four Oscar nominations, two Emmy Awards, a GRAMMY Award, six Saturn Awards for Best Music, the 2002 Richard Kirk Award, the 2015 Disney Legend Award, and the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award in 2017. Most recently, Elfman has been nominated for yet another Saturn Award in the Best Music category for his scoring work on "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness".CONNECT WITH DANNY ELFMAN:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Cinema Under The Stars presents "The Game"Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 8 p.m.Friday, June 30, 2023 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103(619) 295-4221www.topspresents.comCost: $17 - $20Ages: 18+“THE GAME” (1997. 129 minutes. R) - David Fincher’s deliciously sinister and surreal thriller has Michael Douglas as a wealthy investment banker who takes a trip down the rabbit hole when his ne’er-do-well brother (Sean Penn) gives him a “life game” for a birthday present. With Deborah Kara Unger.More Information about Cinema Under The Stars:* Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills* “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided* Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20* Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m.* Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m.* Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights* Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon* Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each* Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. or your card will be charged. (Cancel online before 5 p.m. or call the theater before 6 p.m.)A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

With Hollywood on strike for most of the summer, we check in on the new releases for the fall. Our critics share their recommendations for more than 25 films coming out between now and Thanksgiving.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Gone Girl"Friday, April 28, 2023 at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103Phone: (619) 295-4221Website: www.topspresents.comCost: $17-$20Ages: 18+“GONE GIRL” (2014. 149 minutes. R) - Full of twists and turns, David Fincher directs this wild ride mystery and propulsive potboiler that unearths the fault lines in a marriage. When Amy Dunne (Rosamond Pike) vanishes on her fifth wedding anniversary, her hapless husband (Ben Affleck) becomes the center of a media circus. Co-starring Tyler Perry.More Information about Cinema Under The Stars:* Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills* “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided* Waterproof canvas cover has been installed for the Winter season* Members - $17; Box Office - $18; Online - $20* Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m.* Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m.* Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights* Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon* Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each* Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m.

Peggy Watson and David Beldock, supported by Paul Beach, and often a percussionist, perform original acoustic folk, blues, and jazz. Together, they are known for their dazzling musicianship, beautiful harmonies, and humorous stage presence.Some might say that David and Peggy are unlikely music partners. While David spent years playing in many bands, honing his rock and blues guitar playing, Peggy was rooted in contemporary folk traditions with occasional detours into jazz and pop. But when they joined forces, they discovered that writing songs together was a fun challenge that they couldn’t resist. The result has been a collection of melodic, thoughtful, funny, and emotional songs that appeal to a wide range of listeners. Their styles span everything from folk to jazz to blues to show tunes.David Beldock is a guitar player and singer/songwriter. He has played in two of San Diego’s most renowned bands, Bordertown and Wooden Angel. His songs have won various awards, most notably from the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and from Dr. Demento (which especially pleased him). His solo CDs, along with his collaborative CDs with Peggy, have received favorable reviews. Before meeting David, Peggy performed as a solo singer/songwriter. She played at coffee houses, concert series, and benefit concerts mostly in the San Diego region. Her wide vocal range and clear soprano voice have made her a standout among local singers. Peggy has used her talents to perform concerts benefiting AIDS organizations, international medical aid projects, and many events supporting environmental justice and human rights. David has joined her in this tradition. Peggy’s CDs have received excellent reviews from local publications and one of her albums was selected to be part of a KPBS Radio premium membership package.Both Peggy and David have shared stages with many of San Diego’s most revered musicians, including Robin Adler, Joe Rathburn, Deborah Liv Johnson, Jeff Berkley, Lisa Sanders, Dave Blackburn, Elizabeth Podsiadlo, Gregory Page, Barnaby Finch (keyboardist for Lee Ritenour), and many others.Together, Peggy and David continue to perform at a wide variety of venues, including house concerts, libraries, and concert series. They are regularly joined by legendary bass player Paul Beach (The Association, Mamas and the Papas, Gary Puckett).

Attorney John Eastman was a key player in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The State Bar of California is now seeking to revoke Eastman's law license.

That's Swale at The GardenSaturday, February 4 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.Onsite at The GardenLookin' Swale! Series 2023Before you install plants, rain tanks, and grey water systems, be sure your landscape can handle and harvest as much water as possible - passively. Learn to slow, spread, and sink water through earthwork applications like swales and basins with Diane Kennedy of Finch Frolic Garden Permaculture. Sponsored by the County of San Diego. Free, includes Garden entry.Water Conservation Garden on Facebook / Instagram