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A powerhouse trio of acclaimed classical music performers! Piano superstar Jean-Yves Thibaudet, recognized as one of today’s finest pianists, has performed worldwide and recorded more than 50 albums. He is joined by Georgian-born German violin sensation Lisa Batiashvili and French cello phenom and multiple award winner Gautier Capuçon. Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed worldwide, recorded more than 50 albums, and built a reputation as one of today’s finest pianists, delighting in music beyond the standard repertoire, from jazz to opera. His professional friendships crisscross the globe and have led to collaborations in film, fashion, and visual art. This season, Thibaudet continues his multi-season focus on Debussy’s Préludes, and will also perform several recitals and small-ensemble concerts with close friends and new collaborators, including Renée Fleming, Midori, Itzhak Perlman and Friends, and Michael Feinstein. He also appears as soloist in eight different pieces this season, performed with eleven orchestras. Thibaudet is the first-ever Artist-in-Residence at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. His extensive catalog has received two GRAMMY nominations, two ECHO Awards, the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, the Diapason d’Or, the Edison Prize, and Gramophone awards, among others. He performs on the soundtracks of the films Wakefield, Atonement (Academy Award for Best Original Score), Pride and Prejudice, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and The French Dispatch, and has a cameo in Bruce Beresford’s film about Alma Mahler, Bride of the Wind, in which his playing is showcased throughout. Among Thibaudet’s commendations is the Victoire d’Honneur, a lifetime career achievement award and the highest honor given by France’s Victoires de la Musique. He is also in the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and was named Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2012. Georgian-born German violinist Lisa Batiashvili is the Artistic Director of Audi Sommerkonzerte, Ingolstadt, and for the recent festival performed Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No.1 with Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the Münchner Philharmoniker. In 2022–23 she returned to the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, and toured with Royal Concertgebouworkest, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Batiashvili regularly appears on stage with orchestras including the Berliner Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker, New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and Boston Symphony Orchestra, among others. Her latest album, Secret Love Letters with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Philadelphia Orchestra, was released in August 2022. She has won the MIDEM Classical Award, the Choc de l’année, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana International Prize, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival’s Leonard Bernstein Award, and the Beethoven-Ring. Batiashvili plays a Joseph Guarneri “del Gesu” from 1739, generously loaned by a private collector. Performing internationally with many of the world’s foremost conductors and instrumentalists, Gautier Capuçon is also a passionate ambassador for the Orchestre à l’École Association, which brings classical music to more than 40,000 school children across France. In January 2022 Capuçon launched his own Foundation to support young and talented musicians. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Capuçon brought music directly into the lives of families around France for free during his musical odyssey Un été en France. Capuçon performs an extensive array of works each season and regularly premieres new commissions. Current projects include collaborations with Lera Auerbach, Danny Elfman, and Thierry Escaich. Capuçon’s recordings have won multiple awards; his latest album, Sensations (2022), explores short pieces from a range of different genres. His album of romantic works by Brahms and Rachmaninoff in collaboration with Andreas Ottensammer and Yuja Wang was also released in 2022 by Deutsche Grammophon. 2020’s Warner Classics album Emotions features music from composers such as Debussy, Schubert, and Elgar and has achieved gold status in France. Capuçon plays a 1701 Matteo Goffriller cello named “L’Ambassadeur.” Click here to learn more about this event!

Learn the darker side of the Whaley House and the spirits that refused to move on. Experience San Diego's most iconic attraction, the Whaley House. Eerie Family Legacy. America's Most Haunted House® Over the years, many descendants of the Whaley family lived and died in the house, including Anna and a few of the children, Thomas Jr., Violet and Francis. Although the Whaley family’s unfortunate past plays a key role in the home’s chilling history, many believed it was destined to be haunted before construction even began. The eerie legacy of the Whaley House continued to grow as the family was struck with tragic deaths, as well as paranormal and spiritual encounters that many still discover today. America’s Most Haunted House® guided evening tour is fully narrated, exploring the home’s dark past and spine-tingling cases of inexplicable paranormal events. Not recommended for children under 13. Duration: Approximately 30-40 minutes. Location: 2476 San Diego Ave. Intersection of Harney St. and San Diego Ave. There is free parking available at Old Town State Park. Please plan accordingly. The Evening Guided Tour has a capacity of 20 people in each tour. Visit: www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/ Open Daily Call 619-273-5824 Whaley House San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

Who says people with different abilities and ages can't dance? Since 2008, Wheelchair Dancers Organization(WDO) has offered free dance classes to disabled and non-disabled people of all ages in the San Diego area. After last year's successful showcase, we are back again this year to bring you an afternoon of dance performances unlike any other, featuring our students and professional instructors performing as duets, trios, and a large group number. We'll be treating our audience to hip-hop, Bollywood, Swing, Chacha, and more. Wrap up the afternoon with a dance fitness pop-up with Michele Jones. Anyone of any age or ability can join in. As with all our events, this showcase is suitable for all ages.

Get ready for Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s much-awaited Halloween event and step into a world of enchantment as the Grand Del Mar comes alive with Halloween magic! Put on your most creative and spooky costumes for an unforgettable gathering at Grand Social on Saturday, October 28 starting at 5 p.m. Kids can enjoy a number of live stations including the friendly Witch in Candyland, experiments in the Mad Scientist’s lab, and more. General admission is $50/adult and $25/child plus tax and gratuity. Cabanas are available for $300 and firepits $150. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Su familia no olvidará el Concierto de "Coco" Live-To-Film, una producion única de la conmovedora película de gran éxito Coco. Con la participacion musical del compositor Michael Giacchino y interpretada por los 20 miembros de la Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. Un clásico de Disney Pixar sobre un niño que descubre la historia de su familia y el poder de la música. "Coco" también presenta la canción ganadora del Premio de la Academia “Recuerdame” de los compositores Kristen Anderson-Lopez y Robert Lopez, y canciones adicionales co-escritas por Germaine Franco y el co-director y guionista Adrián Molina. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/disney-pixars-coco-spanish/

How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is an in-person workshop. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

The eldest of the multi-talented, multi-award-winning Kanneh-Mason family, Isata Kanneh-Mason wowed audiences with her debut performance alongside her brother Sheku in the 2021–22 Season. Just days before performing at Carnegie Hall, she returns to The Conrad in a solo showcase with a gorgeous program of piano classics. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire, with her recital programmes encompassing music from Haydn and Mozart, via Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, Chopin and Brahms, to Gershwin and beyond. In concerto, she is equally at home in Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, whose piano concerto featured on Isata’s chart-topping debut recording, as in Prokofiev and Dohnányi. In 2022/23 Isata stepped into her role as Artist in Residence with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing three concerti across the season at London’s Cadogan Hall. She returned to Dortmund’s Konzerthaus as one of their Junge Wilde artists and made multiple visits to both the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Other highlights of the season include recital performances at the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth, and Wigmore halls in London, the Philharmonie Berlin, National Concert Hall Dublin, Perth Concert Hall, Prinzregententheater Munich, and the Sala São Paulo. As concerto soloist, Isata appears with the Orchestra of Opera North, New World Symphony Miami, City of Birmingham Symphony, Duisburg Philharmonic, Barcelona Symphony, Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, and Orchestra of Norwegian Opera. She returns to the Baltimore Symphony and recently made her long-awaited debut with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. Isata is a Decca Classics recording artist. Her 2019 album, Romance – the Piano Music of Clara Schumann, entered the UK classical charts at No. 1, Gramophone magazine extolling it as “one of the most charming and engaging debuts.” This was followed in 2021 by Summertime, an album of 20th-century American repertoire featuring Samuel Barber’s Piano Sonata and a world premiere recording of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Impromptu in B minor. In November 2021, along with her cellist brother, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Isata released her first duo album, entitled Muse, beautifully demonstrating the siblings’ musicality and refined skill borne from years of playing and performing together. Her new solo album, Childhood Tales, was released in May 2023. Isata was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021/22, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Click here to learn more information about this event!

Join us at Carnitas’ Snack Shack for an exciting evening of painting + fun on our waterfront patio! Channel your inner artist as we paint a spooky Jack-o’-lantern art piece while sipping on your favorite beverage! Use code ‘CARNITAS10’ for $10 off! Tickets includes all painting materials and step-by-step instruction with a passionate local artist! Come early to grab some food and drinks because table space will be limited while painting. Food and drink purchased separately. Carnitas Snack Shack on Facebook / Instagram

The “Pleasure of Your Company” concert series, sponsored by Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library welcomes back Duo Decorus on Sunday, October 15, at 2:30 p.m. Comprised of violinist Päivikki Nykter and cellist Cecilia Kim, this virtuoso ensemble will perform works by Beethoven, Boccherini, Glière, Ligeti, and Bartók. This duo has delighted audiences with their performances since 2009. That they are friends on and off stage is apparent in their seamless and graceful ensemble playing. Join us for an afternoon of these lovely, rarely heard violin and cello duets performed in the intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated. Masks are encouraged but not currently required. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive; overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.