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San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC) is excited to invite the community to their upcoming winter concert, "Hope for the Holidays," taking place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Lincoln High School. This concert promises to be an uplifting and inspiring event, providing a much-needed message of hope, love, light, and unity during a time when many feel the weight of division in our society. Under the artistic direction of Kathleen Hansen, "Hope for the Holidays" will feature a thoughtful mix of winter and holiday songs that represent the joy and love of the season. The selected repertoire reflects SDWC’s mission to unite people of all backgrounds through music. Audience members will be treated to an afternoon of beautiful harmonies that transcend the hustle and bustle of the season, offering a moment of peace and togetherness. "This year, we've seen a lot of ups and downs, socially, politically, and emotionally," said Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen. “Through our music, we want to offer the community a sense of unity and hope as we begin the winter season.” The performance will feature a variety of songs, many written or arranged by female and minority composers, including music from Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson, Alexandra Olsavsky of Artemesia, Sia, Joan Szymko, Erica Phare-Bergh, Danielle Jagelski, Claire F. Miley, and Linda Hirschhorn. The musical styles represented include traditional Scots, Gaelic and British songs, a current pop hit holiday song, a medieval Spanish carol, Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, a folk anthem for love and activism, Chanukah Solstice, and more. SDWC invites everyone to come and enjoy this diverse and empowering concert, filled with the spirit of the holidays and messages of resilience and peace. "Hope for the Holidays" offers a brief yet meaningful escape from the stress of the holiday season, encouraging the community to come together and find hope in music. General Admission tickets are $25 in advance, and discounted tickets are available for youth, seniors, military, and disabled guests. Visit: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/sdwc-6/hope-for-the-holidays-winter-concert San Diego Women's Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Saturday, November 2, 2024 7:30 p.m. The fall series opens Saturday, November 2, with the Ben Williams Quartet, featuring bassist Williams with vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, guitarist Andrew Renfroe, and drummer John Davis. Since winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2009, Williams has made his mark as a producer, bandleader, arranger, and avidly sought-after accompanist for heavyweights in and beyond jazz, including Wynton Marsalis, Lauryn Hill, José James, and Pat Metheny (with whom he won a 2013 Grammy for the album Unity Band). As a bandleader, the Washington, D.C., native is a calmly charismatic presence whose music taps directly into the deepest wellsprings of African American culture. With his latest album, 2020’s I Am A Man, he extended his sonic purview with his captivating, soul-steeped vocals, establishing himself as a leading force in both straight-ahead acoustic jazz contexts and electric, R & B–infused settings. The New York Times wrote, “Ben Williams has a dark, righteous sound on an upright bass, and an almost liquid mobility through the fullness of his range.” DownBeat called him “one of his generation’s finest bassists.” He is joined by rising star vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, of whom All About Jazz wrote, “Berliner is in the firmament of the here and now in modern jazz and appears likely to occupy that upper stratosphere for some time to come.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/jazz Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 . This episode reveals the essential role that craft appreciators play in the community. It examines how collectors affirm and inspire the artists they support and how the art enriches the lives of the collectors in turn. The episode highlights collections from Chicano art to teapots to wooden spoons, looking at what drives collectors and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers.

Many victims of the January flooding lost their homes and possessions, including medical items that keep them alive and healthy. Now, a local nonprofit is helping victims replace them. In other news, a KPBS investigation found that Frontwave Credit Union in Oceanside systematically enrolls Marine recruits when they come through boot camp in San Diego. The company then profits when the Marines run out of money. Plus, San Diego just finished a pilot program giving low-income families monthly cash with no strings attached. We learn about its impact on families.

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Ox Coffee is gearing up for another exciting event at its location in Mission Valley on Tuesday, October 15th! Committed to educating the community about all-things-coffee, the Pour Over Basics Class will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Experience a hands-on class where you’ll master the art of pour-over coffee, guided by Ox Coffee's skilled coffee connoisseurs. Admission is $39.19 Visit: Ox Coffee Ox Coffee Roasters on Instagram