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Venezuelan conductor Andrés González takes us on a sonic journey across the Americas. In this program, which features the string section of the San Diego Symphony, you’ll hear some of the most iconic composers from Venezuela, Mexico and the United States. Folk melodies from Latin America and the United States bring these works together – from Jessie Montgomery’s delightful opener "Strum" to Juan Ramírez’s dance-like "Suite Latina." El conductor venezolano, Andrés Gonzalez nos llevara a un viaje mágico por las Américas. En este programa, que nos introduce los instrumentos de cuerdas de la sinfónica de San Diego, usted escuchara algunos de los compositores más icónicos de Venezuela, México y los Estados Unidos. Latino América y los Estados Unidos se unirán por medio de sus melodías folclóricas. - de Jessie Montgomery's encantadora apertura Strum a la dansa de Juan Ramirez - como Suite Latina. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/music-connects-in-san-ysidro/ Sycuan Resort & Casino is the Lead Sponsor of Music Connects, which is also proudly sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union. Additional support is provided by San Diego County District 8 and The FRONT Arte & Cultura. Related events:

Acclaimed Chef Claudette Zepeda explores the four elements – earth, fire, water and air – in both their physical and spiritual forms during her new transcendent dinner series and exclusive menu unveiling at Alila Marea Beach Resort’s signature restaurant, VAGA. The Elements of Nature Dinner Series ignites on Thursday, March 30 with The Nature of Fire, examined through a five-course menu and special cocktails highlighting local ingredients, ancestral cooking methods and the mystic symbolism of the sun, flame and smoke. Representing light, energy and transformation, connect to your fire within through personal sun sign astrology readings, an intention-setting candle ritual, and soulful live music throughout the evening. Chef Claudette Zepeda on Instagram Alila Marea on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego rapper and hip-hop artist Ric Scales reflects on the songs that shaped him — with picks from Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Parliament, A Tribe Called Quest and Nas.

Influential is a KPBS music series in which we ask notable San Diego musicians to make us a playlist of songs that shaped them as individuals and artists.

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.

Geert Wilders, who has made a name for himself through his anti-Islam and anti-European Union rhetoric, appears to be in the lead in the Netherlands' election with the most parliamentary seats.

A deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners would begin Friday morning, according to the foreign ministry in Qatar.

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Cheech Marin's new Chicano art museum in Riverside opens with a major, three-decade retrospective of the surreal, mixed-media works of San Diego/Tijuana artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre.

Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, has teamed up with Vega Vineyards & Farm, Santa Barbara’s oldest vineyards, for a one-night-only winner dinner on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m-.9:30.p.m. Join famed Winemaker Steve Clifton along with Chefs Aron Schwartz and Duval Warner for this unique interactive food and wine experience that will feature six food and wine pairings. Unlike most wine dinners, this special evening will feature multiple stations for guests to speak directly with the chefs and winemaker, mixing and mingling rather than being seated. Menu highlights include Fish & Chips, Tuna Tartare, Grilled Picanha, Smoked Brandt Beef Tri Tip, a 45-Day Dry-Aged Brandt Beef Ribeye, and a selection of sweet treats including Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake, Mini Basque-Style Cheesecake, Brandt Beef Buttermilk Caramel Sauce, and Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Aged Goat Cheese. Each item has been expertly paired with one of Vega Vineyards & Farms wines each with its own subtle, yet distinctive character and voice. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram