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Described as “phenomenally musical,” (Daily Journal), dynamic young violinist Maria Ioudenitch has won multiple awards and is poised on the cusp of a major international career. Born in Russia, Ioudenitch immigrated with her musical family to the US at the age of two and grew up in Kansas City. In 2021, she received first prizes in the Ysaÿe International Music Competition, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, and the Joseph Joachim International Competition. She also received numerous special prizes at these competitions, including Joachim’s Chamber Music Award, the prize for Best Interpretation of the Commissioned Work, the Henle Urtext Prize, and a recording deal with Warner Classics. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

A star of the Metropolitan Opera, Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer on the world’s top stages and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry. Captivating audiences and critics around the globe, he has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times) and “one of the world’s leading bel canto stars” (The Guardian). For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Elevate your Valentine's Day with a four-course dinner experience at Farniente, hosted by Executive Chef Carlo Guardado. Enjoy the option to savor delightful wines alongside a farm-to-table dining experience. The Guild Hotel sets the stage for an intimate evening, making it an ideal choice for those seeking culinary elegance. The Guild Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

On view now! Front Porch Gallery, in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, announces the fourth annual “Save the Ocean” art and poetry exhibition. This exhibit features a diverse array of mediums that explore our relationship to the ocean, and environmental stewardship. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 29, 2024. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from Noon - 4 p.m. RELATED EXHIBIT EVENT: Super Wave, Saturday, Feb. 17 from Noon - 2 p.m. at Front Porch Gallery Front Porch Gallery on Facebook

Lisa Jeanine Findley of Missouri is is charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley’s estate of millions of dollars and steal ownership of the iconic Graceland property in Memphis.

The San Diego Housing Commission has distributed more than a million dollars to people displaced by the January floods.

The court’s action effectively bars the federal government from enforcing any portion of its new anti-discrimination rules while legal challenges are litigated in the lower courts.

*Note: This production has been extended through April 7. "Molière's Tartuffe" Translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur Directed by Richard Baird Runs March 6 – April 7, 2024 Featuring: Kandis Chappell, Shanta DeLoach, Rogelio Douglas III, Bo Foxworth, Katie Karel, Melanie Lora, Kate Rose Reynolds, Bruce Turk, Jared Van Heel, and Christopher WilliamsMolière’s "TARTUFFE," acknowledged as one of the most enduring comedic masterpieces in the theatrical canon, is given an astonishingly clever translation by two-time Pulitzer Prize poet Richard Wilbur. The charlatan Tartuffe worms his way into a wealthy family causing disruption and pandemonium. With wicked precision and brilliantly rhyming verses, this highly satiric comedy skewers religious hypocrisy, duplicity, lust, and self-inflicted chaos. Lovers of classic theatre and ingenious wordplay will not want to miss this inventively entertaining evening. This production will transfer to Laguna Playhouse, this exciting take on a classic, is not to be missed! This production is made possible in part by the generous support of our lead production sponsor Darlene Marcos Shiley. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

Indulge in a romantic evening at Wormwood, where Executive Chef Trisha Vasquez showcases her passion for French cuisine. The multi-course tasting menu, starting with a welcome cocktail, sets the stage for an enchanting night. Live music, the St. Valentin Menu, and an optional wine pairing create a perfect atmosphere for a love-filled celebration. Wormwood San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Discover easy movements that you can do on your own to release and reset the tension baseline in your body that is lowering the ceiling on your quality of life. Free informative workshop on the effectiveness of somatic exercise as a method of far-reaching and lasting pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain and functional limitations…life. Please bring your own yoga mat, as two “exercises” reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. There is limited space for this event so only ticketed participants can be admitted. The Salvage Yard teaches exercise movements that are uniquely effective for providing pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain: Life – old injuries, repetitive positions of sitting, standing, and habitual muscle patterns from work, hobbies, and common activities from the act of living. I offer multidisciplinary service with an emphasis in Clinical Somatic Exercise. FAQ link | The Salvage Yard (thesalvageyardsd.com) The Salvage Yard on Facebook