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Join us at the Pacific Coast Harmony on Guest Night at 7 P.M. Pacific Coast Harmony, an award-winning 4-part harmony a cappella ensemble, is hosting a special guest night Monday August 22, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Pappas Hall, below the church at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007. This is a great opportunity for people who love to sing to enjoy some fun, inclusive musical activities. Visitors may just enjoy watching the rehearsal or are welcome to join in. Guest books are provided with music to help guests sing along. Music reading skills are not required. Learning the music is significantly aided by professionally created audio tracks. Pacific Coast Harmony is an a cappella ensemble based in Encinitas, California, under the direction of Bonnie McKibben, an award-winning director, quartet champion, and recording artist. PCH is proud to be a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. For more information, visit PacificCoastharmony.org or call (619) 427-6669

The author's mother was a Red Cross volunteer assigned to Patton's 3rd Army — she was with the troops who helped liberate Buchenwald. Urrea's new woman-centered wartime novel is Good Night, Irene.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The music in Bizet's opera "Carmen" is provocative, moody and gloriously showboating. It's also distinct, familiar (and used in a ton of commercials): from the "Prélude" to Carmen's "Habanera" to "Sortie d'Escamillo." NPR called it Bizet's "hit parade" on par with "West Side Story." (Warning: that link is pure earworm.) The opera is set in Spain, about a gypsy, Carmen, and a soldier, Don José, embroiled in tragic seduction and jealousy. Pacific Lyric Association is bringing the production to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido this weekend, in three performances. "Carmen" is an "opera comique," which generally means the plot is progressed with both song and dialogue between songs, and PLA also uses narration of their own, in English, before major scenes to help explain what's going on. If opera intimidates you, this one might be your gateway. Additional performances will take place next weekend, Oct. 21-23, at the Joan B. Kroc Theater. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Pacific Lyric Association (PLA) presents Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen from October 14-23, 2022. The performance will feature an exceptionally talented team of cast and artistic staff who will perform the opera comique that tells of the downfall of Don Jose, a naïve soldier seduced by the fiery gypsy, Carmen. PLA is donating 20% of the production’s proceeds to Ukrainian refugee families with children living in Poland. PLA is an independent Southern California opera company that present fully staged operas with orchestra, accessibly priced to the general public. The signature format of PLA’s opera productions includes spoken narrative in English before each large scene. These narrative vignettes, performed by a professional actor, are designed to keep the audience engaged without being distracted by super titles. Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16, 2022 | California Center for the Arts Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025 Friday, October 21 – October 23, 2022 | Joan B. Kroc Theater 6611 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 Related links: Ticket information here. Pacific Lyric Association on Instagram

Mustache Harbor Our mission, our destiny, is simple: to build a mustache army and create a Soft Rock Explosion the likes of which has not been seen since Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band ruled the airwaves and created AM Gold. So Join us! Party with us, live with us, work out at the dojo with us, slap on a stash and drink from our bountiful coconuts filled with smooth grooves and tasty hooks. ENJOY THE RIDE! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Come watch the Wayward Sons at the Belly Up Tavern on November 26th at 9 P.M. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe Throughout his baseball career, Tim Flannery had his guitar in hand. His uncle, Hal Smith – hero of the 1960 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates – was one of Flan’s earliest baseball and musical influences. “He was also a songwriter and carried a Gibson J 35 everywhere. I grew up never knowing you couldn’t do both.” Flan writes songs about his family roots, love, and the surrender that comes when you understand some things are out of your control. He writes about baseball and being on the road, the call of the highway, and the beacon of home. He has an ace band, the Lunatic Fringe, that bring his songs roaring to life in various musical genres like bluegrass, country, and rock. Flan has three World Series Championship rings as a third-base coach with the San Francisco Giants, and he has released 14 albums of original music over the years. He and his wife, Donna, created the Love Harder Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to anti-bullying and funded by proceeds from his performances and public donations. In 2020, Flannery developed a life-threatening staph infection, but after two of the hardest months of his life was able to recover at home with help from his ever-loving family. Now Tim Flannery is healthy and ready to play shows with his band. He is currently booking shows and writing new songs for his latest album, Waiting On A Miracle which will be released in 2022. Follow them on Facebook!

From the organizers: Bach Collegium San Diego launches is 2022-2023 musical season presenting Blow by Blow October 21-22, 2022. The performance will explore the music and relationship of John Blow and Henry Purcell, two of England’s most influential composers of the 17th century. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Friday, October 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m. | Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 p.m. | All Souls Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Ticket information: https://bachcollegiumsd.org/blowbyblow Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Nominees are encouraged to give a brief presentation to council members on Monday, but some nominees may not have enough time to prepare a presentation or be able to attend the meeting at all.

HBO's Being Mary Tyler Moore draws on interviews and home movies to create a complex portrait of Moore, from her complicated private life, to her groundbreaking career.

The Gaslamp Quarter Association is rolling out yet another fun activation for the whole family to enjoy this Summer with the Gaslamp Flicks series! Every Friday in August Island Street between 4th and 5th Avenues will become a free outdoor movie theatre with free popcorn with proof of parking at Park it on Market and the 6th & K Parkade. With classics to newer hits, the Gaslamp provides a late night date night or fun for the whole family. Date | Friday, August 26 at 9:45 p.m. Location| Gaslamp Quarter • On Island between 4th and 5th Avenues in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA. Tickets | No tickets are required for this FREE family-friendly movie series! Parking | Guests can enjoy easy parking and a free popcorn by parking at the following Gaslamp parking garages: • Park-It-On-Market • 6th & K Parkade For more information, please visit here!