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Mainly Mozart, renowned for orchestrating the celebrated annual Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 fundraising gala, "Culinary Concerto," taking place March 22, 2024, at the exquisite Julep Venue. Local celebrity chef and “Master Chef” winner and judge Chef Claudia Sandoval is serving as the Culinary Director for this incredible event, and has curated a star-studded lineup that includes international celebrity chefs from the United States, Mexico, and as far as Switzerland, each renowned for their culinary prowess and innovative creations. Culinary Concerto will bring together 24 internationally acclaimed chefs preparing 24 unique menus tableside, with incredible pairings from 24 wineries from Paso Robles and Valle de Guadalupe. All in perfect harmony as music plays while guests enjoy one extraordinary night benefiting Mainly Mozart, the incomparable San Diego organization that, for the past 36 years, has united the San Diego community through the celebration of orchestral music, intimate concert experiences, and exceptional music education for aspiring young musicians. In addition to the exceptional culinary experience, the evening will feature a special musical performance by award winning songwriter, vocalist, violinist, and the Eurovision Song Contest winner, Alexander Rybak, marking his first-ever public performance in San Diego. The gala will be hosted by esteemed food writer, television host, and Food Network regular, Troy Johnson, who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies The "Culinary Concerto" Gala will raise funds in support of Mainly Mozart's impactful programs, including the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, the Mozart & The Mind series focusing on autism research, and the cross-border initiative, Mozart Binacional which has supported music education in Baja California for the past 25 years.

The seasons are changing and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has something new blossoming! On Sunday, April 21 from 2-5 p.m., guests and locals alike are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of the reimagined property at the first-ever floral inspired Garden Party. Attendees can dress in their finest flowery attire and head to the property’s Garden Courtyard to embark on a sensory journey filled with an array of botanical experiences. Estancia’s Garden Party will feature light bites adorned with edible petals, colorful craft cocktails made with honey from Estancia’s on-site apiary, live music and a collection of local vendors. Priced at $70 per person ages 21+, tickets include two complimentary cocktails with unlimited bites and can be purchased at this link. Estancia La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

Osher at SDSU cordially invites you to a very important special presentation by Assistant United States Attorney Oleksandra “Sasha” Johnson, elder fraud coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sasha specializes in elder financial abuse, investigation and prosecution of elder fraud cases in federal court. This event will touch on explanations of elder financial abuse and various methods used by criminals (mail, computer, phone, TV/radio, in person) and will give an overview of the types of financial fraud schemes currently trending in Southern California (e.g. grandparent scams, romance scams, investment scams). Learn what are the typical signs of financial abuse, and how to avoid it.

President Joe Biden's approval rating among California voters just hit a low point. In other news, two cities in North County are teaming up in an effort to shelter homeless residents. Plus, in their heyday, big newspaper owners were called barons, moguls and king-makers, but our KPBS investigative reporter says far less regal names are used to describe the new owner of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.

In The Substance, Demi Moore plays an aerobics TV star who turns 50 and is promptly ousted from her gig in Hollywood. She and Margaret Qualley duke it out in this excruciating body horror tale.

Live reality games, or LRGs, are low-stakes, DIY versions of TV shows like 'Survivor' and 'The Mole.' A three-time player tells all!

American cyclist Lael Wilcox rode more than 18,000 miles in 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes. She's claiming the record for the fastest woman to ride around the world.

Georgia election officials have said they are "gravely concerned that dramatic changes" approved by the State Election Board "will disrupt the preparation and training processes already in motion."

After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.