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The celebrated South African playwright was known for Blood Knot, The Road to Mecca and "Master Harold"...and the Boys. He said his job was to make "leaps out of my reality and into other realities."

Union Hall Gallery presents: In Pursuit of Light, paintings by Lester Machado From July 6 – August 18 the community arts space will host new works by San Diego plein air painter Lester Machado Union Hall Gallery, a community arts space in Golden Hill, is proud to present the summer exhibition "In Pursuit of Light” in partnership with Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, featuring new works by plein air painter Lester Machado. His work reflects the enduring tradition of Plein Air Impressionism thriving in Southern California. The solo exhibition features fifty new paintings by Machado. The exhibit also includes a collection of works by renown artists who inspire and provide context for Machado’s artistic Language of contemporary realism. “I find inspiration in the unique beauty of the Light we have in San Diego. The softness of a foggy morning or the sharpness of summer’s glare illuminate our special home, San Diego.” Opening Reception: Saturday, July 6th 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 pm, Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment. For further information or to book an appointment, please contact info@unionhallgallery.org Visit: Union Hall Gallery Lester Machado Art on Instagram Union Hall Gallery on Instagram

Get your tickets for ILLUMINATE now - opening tomorrow night at St. Paul's Cathedral! You won't want to miss this incredible performance. Tickets are almost sold out! July 25 tickets July 26 tickets July 27 tickets transcenDANCE is a nationally recognized creative youth development organization that provides equitable access to dance and performance, and holistic wraparound services, for young people from marginalized communities. We support youth as they transcend barriers, recognize their own potential and power, and create positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. Visit: https://tdarts.org/

An NPR listener says her friend pings her morning, noon and night, even if she doesn't respond. She'd like to say something, but she's afraid it will hurt her friend's feelings.

Next up, on Saturday, July 20, is a special reunion of the Peter Erskine Trio with special guest Bob Mintzer, featuring Erskine on drums, Alan Pasqua on piano, Darek Oles on bass, and Bob Mintzer on tenor sax. The Athenaeum has a special relationship with Erskine, Pasqua, and Oles, going back to Oles’s 1998 appearance with Charles Lloyd, Erskine’s 1999 performance with trumpet master Kenny Wheeler, and many other stellar performances. DownBeat called the members of the trio, “jazz masters communicating in a highly evolved common language,” adding, “the group chemistry was equal parts sensitivity and combustibility, a balance of wide-open looseness and masterful precision. It all hinges on the group’s penchant to swing relentlessly while exploring a vast realm of expressive possibilities informed by each player’s considerable depth of experience. Erskine is a consistently refreshing catalyst; Oles is pitch-perfect and rock-steady; and Pasqua’s less-is-more approach to the keys provides contemporary harmonic and melodic context while leaving space for magic to unfold around him.” The Athenaeum hosted CD release concerts for the trio’s Grammy-nominated CD, Standards, and for Standards 2, which features all four of this concert’s artists. Known widely for his 30-year stint with the Grammy-nominated band Yellowjackets and as the leader of the WDR Big Band, Mintzer has been praised by DownBeat for his “prodigious talent and ingenuity.” Peter Erskine recently participated in Dave Drexler’s “Inside Art” segment previewing his upcoming Athenaeum Music and Arts Library concert. The interview airs this Sunday, July 7 at 6 p.m. PT on KSDS-FM, Jazz 88.3 (streaming live at www.jazz88.org and phone apps). The full online version is now posted to the KSDS web server at the following link: https://www.jazz88.org/MP3/IA070724Erskine.mp3 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."

Embrace the aloha spirit with us on Friday June 21 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Delight your senses as you feast on mouthwatering Polynesian dishes, while enjoying live performances from Te Rahiti Nui and Taupou Samoa. Whether you're indulging in the savory dishes or dancing to the rhythmic beats, this evening promises to be truly unforgettable. Grab your tickets before they go. For more information visit: resortkonakai.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children.

The lawmakers called the Oceanside-based credit union’s overdraft practices “unconscionable” and urged the company to change its fee policies.

Calling all Artists - For the 72nd Fine Art Open Annual Awards Show, hosted by the North Coastal Art Gallery. This signature event is presented each year and open to non-members and members. This show draws in about 200 artists from all over Southern California. It is juried by a renowned independent jurors: Chuck McPherson and Lynn Buettner. The exhibition starts on August 4 and is available through our website at northcoastalartgallery.com on the events “Open Show” page, or on Online Juried Shows processing. Ribbons, Awards and cash prizes are awarded at the reception. The deadline for submissions is July 17 Visit: northcoastalartgallery.com/open-shows/ North Coastal Art Gallery on Instagram