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In collaboration with So Say We All, the Hausmann Quartet presents "Seven Last Words", a performance of Joseph Haydn’s epic masterpiece alongside spoken word presentations of original works by the authors themselves. The texts will be inspired by the same scripture upon which Haydn based each of the movements of his monumental work, The "Seven Last Words" of Christ. Originally commissioned for a Good Friday service in 1783, it was adapted for string quartet by the composer and has since become a treasured Easter-time tradition around the world. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Heart Revolution Church (1920 Sweetwater Road, National City, 91950). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. and the drive will be open to the public from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.3 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition is a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Heart Revolution Church, Dalton Toyota National City, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, and American Medical Response (AMR). Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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).

Nominated for ”Best Rock Artist” at the San Diego Music Awards, Daring Greatly blends multiple genres including soul, rock, and Americana into a vibrant master class performance rich with incredible vocal harmonies and passion. Originally from Canada, lead vocalists and brothers Patrick and Liam Croome bring a strong familial connection to their onstage chemistry. Drummer Brayden Tario has been best friends with the Croome brothers since high school, bringing a level of comfort and camaraderie to the group. 2019 saw the addition of Lake Elsinore native David Mills on electric guitar who brings a distinct southern California edge to the band’s sound, while also contributing on the pedal steel. Matt Spatol joined on bass in 2021. The name Daring Greatly is inspired by Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” and the writings of Brene Brown, who authored a book with the same name. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A Pre-K through 12th grade event with interactive activities and supportive resources for the entire family. The goal is to increase the investment of underrepresented communities into STEAM education and career pathways. Free food while supplies last. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

Richard Lederer returns to OTC for a night of Shakespeare. In honor of William Shakespeare’s birthday, Union-Tribune language columnist Lederer will demonstrate through excerpts from the Bard’s plays and sonnets that Shakespeare is alive and well and living robustly in San Diego. A special guest will perform two Shakespeare monologues to help illustrate the brilliance of the great dramatist. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

April 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Family Clay | Glazing Bowls April 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. Looking for something fun and creative to try with mom, your besties, or your family? Curious about the glazing process? Join artist Lydia Kardos as she leads this outdoor workshop decorating and glazing pottery bowls. She’ll show you how to get lovely colors and teach creative techniques for customizing your bowl. The bowls we prepare for you to glaze are made from high quality, mid-fire clay, which is food-safe and will last for years and years. Fun for all ages and skill levels. Projects will be ready for pick up 1 – 2 weeks after the class. All ages welcome! Note: Price is per person making a project, so please add to your order as many as will participate in making their own project. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

ALL ABOUT KNITS AND STRETCHY FABRICS 3 Sundays | April 16, 23 & 30 from 1 – 4 p.m. Material fee: $20 payable to the instructor at the start of class Learn techniques to help you learn to sew with knit fabrics. Overlock stitches, seam finishes, and how to properly work with those hard to deal with stretchy fabrics. Recommended skills for entry: know how to thread a sewing machine, and sew a straight stitch. All materials provided in the $20 material fee. Beginners welcome, but participants must know how to thread their machine and sew a straight stitch. Ages 12+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: I checked out the de la Torre Brothers' "Post-Columbian Futurism" last weekend at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego in Balboa Park. I knew what to expect: the massive, immersive lunar lander of "Colonial Atmospheres" (pictured), which had recently been installed at The Cheech in Riverside. To be fair to my expectations, it really is an astonishing piece of art. It's massive in scale, with so many details and so much humor, meaning and history, and it's the first thing you see as you descend the stairs into the museum. The entire exhibit imagines a battle between Aztec gods, anchored by two lenticular pieces of Coatlicue (the mother of the gods) and Mictlantecuhtli (the god of the dead). It's also an imagined future of what would happen if humanity consumed itself to death. My favorite: the dining table installation around the corner. An intricate feast is set at a lavish, antique table, but something is wrong, something is amiss about the whole scene and I could have spent an hour just trying to understand every dish. With tipped over chairs and the weirdest glass food ever, it's ominous and beguiling. ICA San Diego-Central is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and admission is free. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: In Post-Columbian Futurism, one of their largest and most ambitious projects to date, brothers Jamex and Einar de la Torre (b.1960 & 1963, Guadalajara; live and work in San Diego/Baja California) transform the ICA’s Central campus into the site of an epic battle for the future of humankind. Through a fusion of Mexican, American, and Indigenous cultural iconographies, the de la Torre brothers engage with our seasonal theme “Limitless Growth, Limited World,” by relaying a cautionary tale about the dangers of overconsumption in all its forms. Post-Columbian Futurism imagines a battle between the Aztec gods Coatlicue, who represents Mother Earth, and Mictlantecuhtli, the god of the dead. In the brothers’ current conceptualization, Coatlicue morphs into “Coatzilla,” a savage creature wreaking destructive havoc on urban infrastructure, while the transformed “Miclantiputin” continually releases new traffic-filled highways in entrail-like ribbons that spill from his rib cage. We humans are caught in the middle…or perhaps we’re on both sides? Much like the brothers’ lenticular paintings, which reveal different images depending on the viewing angle, the resolution of this conflict may depend on one’s perspective. Post-Columbian Futurism includes newly commissioned work to fill over 6,000 square feet of exhibition space.Two massive lenticular paintings of the gods will confront each other in the gallery, surrounded by a series of projections, floor coverings, and related glass sculpture. “Colonial Atmosphere” (2002), an installation of a lunar lander in the shape of a massive stone Olmec head, will anchor the space, inviting us to consider how far we are willing to go, and how long we are willing to fight, for the juggernaut of humanity. Related links: