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Programs hosted by local libraries and museums can offer community services on anything from hot lunches for school children to job search resources for individuals seeking employment. Grant funding cuts may reduce or end these services.

The bestselling author of "The Joy Luck Club," "The Kitchen God's Wife" and "The Bonesetter's Daughter" explores her deepening love for birdwatching in "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," an illustrated memoir-meets-nature journal.

Square root days happen only a few times in a century, and the man who brought the day fame is celebrating his sixth one.

Join the SDHS for a glamorous afternoon of wine, appetizers, and a solo concert from the principal harpist of the LA Philharmonic, Emmanuel Ceysson, at a beautiful home in Elfin Forest. After the concert, meet the artist at a dessert reception. Ticket sales fund the San Diego Chapter of the American Harp Society's mission of empowering the next generation of harpists through cultivating musical experiences and bringing world-class artists to San Diego. This event in particular helps fund our high school senior, harp camp, and harp lesson scholarships. Student members attend for FREE with a paid adult.With his powerful, virtuoso playing, Emmanuel Ceysson sweeps away all the clichés associated with his instrument. His infectious enthusiasm and boundless energy reveals the harp in all its sparkling splendour, in a world where poetry rhymes with temperament.He was the GOLD Medallist at the 2004 USA international Harp Competition, First Prize at the New York Young Concert Artists Auditions in 2006, and First Prize at the 2009 ARD competition in Munich; thus securing a press acclaimed solo career, as RECITALIST in major concert venues like Carnegie Zankel Hall, Wigmore Hall, Salle Gaveau, Munich Gasteig, Wiener Konzerthaus, Hyogo concert hall, and as SOLOIST WITH ORCHESTRAS such as the Oslo Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Deutsche Symphonie Orchester, RAI Orchestra Torino, Orchestre National de Lyon, PKF Prague Philharmonia.San Diego Harp Society on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the numbers of measles cases in the country on Friday. Here's what they say and what it means for public health in the U.S.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Downtown El Cajon will debut Artivál, East San Diego County’s first-ever arts festival. The free, open-air celebration brings together local creatives, musicians, food and drink vendors, and the community to highlight the city’s cultural identity.Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the heart of Downtown El Cajon at Main & Magnolia, the free festival kicks off the summer season with a vibrant showcase of more than 50 artists and makers, interactive installations, live music, and gourmet food trucks. For those 21 and up, East County Arts Association has curated a ticketed Wine & Beer Garden experience that adds an elevated experience with tastings from local wineries, craft brew, and beverage brands.Festival Highlights:• Art Walk (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.): A vibrant outdoor gallery featuring local and regional artists across diverse mediums.• Food Trucks (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.): Flavor-packed bites from East County’s favorite mobile kitchens.• Wine & Beer Garden (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Guests 21+ can sip and relax with beverages JuneShine, Flying Embers, Burning Beard Brewery, The Tap Truck East San Diego, Granite Lion Winery, Fog Wine Co., and Snake Oil Co. • Live Music (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.):- Cassie B (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.): High-energy pop, funk, and soul.- Kimba Light (2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.): Latin, funk, and Afro-Caribbean fusion.Visit: https://www.artivalsandiego.com/

Virtuoso organist Jonas Nordwall performs popular standards on the Theatre Organ Society’s 4-manual, 24-rank “mighty Wurlitzer.” Nordwall is equally skilled in presenting both classical and popular music concerts. This concert will be a showcase of the Great American Songbook.The American Theatre Organ Society named Jonas Nordwall its Organist of the Year in 1987. He has served since 1971 as organist at the First United Methodist Church of Portland, Oregon, where he is Artistic Director of Music. He led the organist staff for ten years at Portland’s Organ Grinder Pizza restaurant and is the organist for the Oregon Symphony Orchestra.Visit: https://www.atos.org/around-the-circuit/trinity-church-facilities/jonas-nordwall-concert/2025-05-17t230000Theater Organ Society of San Diego on Facebook

Illume Speaker Series Knapp LectureOn James Baldwin: Racial Progress without RedemptionMelvin L. Rogers, PhD | Knapp Chair of Liberal ArtsThursday, February 27, at 6 p.m.IPJ Theatre, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and JusticeThe lecture invites the audience to travel back to the 1960s and to think through the assumptions that frame our discussion about racial progress. Baldwin asks us to disentangle our preoccupation with redemption to achieve democratic progress. Advancing democracy through dialogue may mean we don’t completely forget our missteps and trauma. Advancing democracy may involve figuring out how to dialogue, given that the past and present trauma may persist. Melvin L. Rogers, PhD, is the Edna and Richard Salomon Distinguished Professor of Political Science and associate director of the Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Brown University.Co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science and International Relations and the Africana Studies Program.

A new cultural tradition is coming to East County! On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Downtown El Cajon will debut Artivál, East San Diego County’s first-ever arts festival. The free, open-air celebration brings together local creatives, musicians, food and drink vendors, and the community to highlight the city’s cultural identity.Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the heart of Downtown El Cajon at Main & Magnolia, the free festival kicks off the summer season with a vibrant showcase of more than 50 artists and makers, interactive installations, live music, and gourmet food trucks. For those 21 and up, East County Arts Association has curated a ticketed Wine & Beer Garden experience that adds an elevated experience with tastings from local wineries, craft brew, and beverage brands.Artivál’s mission is clear – to transform Downtown El Cajon’s public spaces into a living canvas, spark cultural dialogue, and create lasting access to the arts in a part of San Diego that’s long been underserved by creative programming. Featuring a dynamic lineup of visual and performing artists, from rising talents to veteran creatives, Artivál celebrates the full spectrum of local artistry across disciplines and cultures.FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS· Art Walk (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.): A vibrant outdoor gallery featuring local and regional artists across diverse mediums.· Food Trucks (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.): Flavor-packed bites from East County’s favorite mobile kitchens.· Wine & Beer Garden (Noon – 6 p.m.): Guests 21+ can sip and relax with beverages JuneShine, Flying Embers, Burning Beard Brewery, The Tap Truck East San Diego, Granite Lion Winery, Fog Wine Co., and Snake Oil Co.· Live Music (Noon – 6 p.m.):- Cassie B (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.): High-energy pop, funk, and soul.- Kimba Light (2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.): Latin, funk, and Afro-Caribbean fusion.EVENT DETAILSWHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.WHERE: Main & Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020TICKETS: FREE EntryWine & Beer Garden:- 10 Tastings Tickets - $45.00*- 5 Tastings Tickets - $25.00**Tasting = 1 Ticket*Full Pour = 2 Tickets Cocktail Tickets: $15 eachWine & Beer Garden Tickets and Cocktail tickets will only be available for purchase onsite (cash or card). Wine & Beer Garden Tickets will be sold at the entrance within the fenced garden, while Cocktail Tickets will be sold at Belly Bar next to Snake Oil Canopy.To learn more, visit www.artivalsandiego.com.“El Cajon is one of the most diverse cities in the county, and yet, East County has never had an arts festival to call its own,” said Chris Berg, Marketing & Engagement Manager for the City of El Cajon and Downtown El Cajon Business Partners’ Board Member. “Artivál is our way of creating a new tradition for the community and visitors to experience the city’s creativity. Plus, the sun is always shining in El Cajon in June!”

We discuss the latest results from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors special election, as two South Bay mayors head to a July runoff. Then, we hear about the latest efforts at the state capital to reform California’s landmark environmental review law with the goal of boosting housing production.