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Join the Library for an afternoon of opera as soprano Gabriella Rodmac takes the stage for "The Girl from the West." She'll be accompanied by Michele Scanlon in a performance featuring Spanish boleros, "West Side Story" highlights and some Italian favorites. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. About Gabriella Rodmac Born in San Diego, California and raised also in Tijuana, Mexico. Gabriella began her musical journey at a very young age performing at school concerts and as a member of the local church choir. She studied classical singing at the Conservatorio de la OBC in Tijuana after which she enrolled as a Dramatic Arts major and music minor at Mesa College in San Diego. Gabriella continued her theatrical studies in Madrid, Spain at the Escuela Superior de Artes y Espectaculos. In 2010 Gabriella performed the role of Carmen in a production of Bizet's opera at Festival De Opera en la Calle with Opera de Tijuana. She continued her collaboration with them until 2012 including the role of Lola in "Cavalleria Rusticana." After obtaining her Bachelor’s in Classical Singing at Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan she went on to debut her first operatic role in a production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, Italy, where she went back to perform the role of Kate Pinkerton in "Puccini's Madama Butterfly." She was Tosca in a concert form production of "Puccini's Opera" at Teatro Gatto in Switzerland and reprised the role of Donna Elvira in a production of "Don Giovanni" in Varese, Italy. She was Maria in a Scuola Civica Claudio Abbado's production of "West Side Story" and reprised the role in two other occasions in the city of Milan. She recently performed the roles of La Fata Turchina and La Volpe in a production of Natalia Valli's "Pinocchio" and Serafina in Opera Italia’s production of "Donizetti’s Il Campanello" in Los Angeles. She currently trains and performs in Italy where she also resides. Gabriella is currently on her second consecutive season on the 2024-2025 Singer Roster at Teatro Lirico Sperimentale di Spoleto, one of Italy’s most important opera companies and an official member of the historical choir Corale Monzese in Italy. Gabriella is known for the warmth and roundness of her voice as well as for the extended range and versatility. Her recent collaboration with the city of Coronado brought about the sold out concert: "Le Stagioni dell'Amore (The Season's of Love)." Gabriella has sung at numerous prestigious venues including but not limited to Vigorelli Stadium in Milan, Italy where she was invited to sing the US National Anthem in collaboration with the U.S Consulate of Milan, at the XXV Italian Super Bowl. Gabriella Rodmac on Facebook / Instagram

From Gaza to Ukraine to South Sudan, children play to deal with the stress — and find a moment of joy.

Caitlin’s wildly popular soft pretzel class is back! Please note that two sessions of this class will be held tonight, at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. In class, each ticket holder will receive a whole batch of chilled pretzel dough to learn how to portion, roll and twist into pretzels. We’ll make traditional twists as well as unusual twists and your creations. You will take a whole tray of pretzels home. The in-class demo will cover: - How to make spent grain pretzel dough using the Grainbakers method - How to make hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels Each ticket holder will leave class with: - A tray of ready-to-boil and bake pretzels at home - 4 boiled and baked, ready-to-eat pretzels - Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard - A new plastic dough cutter/bench scraper VIP / FAQ: You will boil and bake your pretzels at home, but a demo will be provided during class. We will attempt to boil and bake up to 4 of your pretzels right on site at the class. This can be a bit chaotic with a group, so your patience is required as it takes time to prepare each participant’s pretzels. Depending on the venue's size and layout, we may only be able to boil and bake one of your pretzels, but we will try to prepare four on-site for each of you. This 90-minute activity prepares you to do large batches of pretzels at home. You can take your class pretzels home and immediately freeze them to continue your project over the weekend. (Recommended!) These are whole-grain pretzels. We will be incorporating some very special caramel malted brewer’s grain. Grainbakers teaches an advanced version of the baking soda method - Sodium Carbonate. We do not teach the Lye Method. There is no brewery tour included with this class. No beer is included with this class. This class will be on your feet, but it's only 90 minutes. It's fast and it's fun! This class is: - This class is good for groups, including office workers - This class is available for a 3 p.m. Work Teambuilder - This class is good for a solo outing - This class is good for couples - This class is great as a Birthday gift. Gift Cards. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's fictional hometown of Stars Hollow was born after Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, stayed in northwestern Connecticut. The show premiered in the fall of 2000.

Get ready for a fun filled morning of music with Ralph's World at this special Baby Storytime takeover. Perfect for littles (and their bigger siblings) enjoy musical favorites and interactive fun. Baby storytime will resume as normal the following week! Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the Grand Reopening of AquaVie Fitness + Wellness club Celebrate AquaVie’s fitness transformation as we unveil our brand-new Technogym equipment. Join us on Thursday, August 14 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. as we commemorate this pivotal change. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, including one drink ticket per attendee at the poolside bar. Plus, we’ll have a rooftop DJ, complimentary chair massages, and a raffle to win AquaVie experiences. RSVP is required. This event is open to the public with RSVP and sign-in upon arrival. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family! AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club on Instagram

The high-energy Lucky Devils dance band has performed with Beyoncé, Don Henley, Gloria Estefan, Kesha and Santana. Their musical repertoire spans Motown, funk, soul, rock, country, Latin and pop for a fantastic concert experience. The outdoor amphitheater in Civita Park is licated at the intersection of Civita Boulevard and Russell Park Way in Mission Valley. Guests are invited to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnics. Take-out meals are available across the street at Poki Bowl or from a selection of food trucks. No glass, please. Lucky Devils Band on Facebook / Instagram

A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire.

Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.