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Sunday Brunch and New Orleans Jazz only at Books & Records Bar! About Melonie Grinnell MELONIE GRINNELL is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. About Justin Grinnell JUSTIN GRINNELL is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

The Day of the Child or Día del Niño is celebrated in many countries in April to promote the wellbeing of children. KPBS compiled a list of events and activities you can attend with your child.

From the organizers: [San Diego, California] November 30, 2023 – You Belong Here, a beloved community creative space that has been promoting the values of inclusion and diversity since its inception in November 2018, is excited to announce a momentous occasion. They are marking their 5th anniversary, and are thrilled to present the opening night of their newest group art showcase, "What Is Belonging"; a nod to their first art showcase in 2018. This showcase revisits the theme of belonging with renewed boldness and courage in a post-pandemic era. Art ranges from photography to fabric installations, fashion, film, fine art, and more, from San Diego and Tijuana-based artists. Related links: You Belong Here: website | Instagram

Mission Fed ArtWalk – the largest and longest-running fine art festival in Southern California – is back for its 40th year, bringing a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Little Italy on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2024. Celebrating its ruby anniversary, the free festival attracts locals and visitors to Little Italy, giving all an opportunity to meet more than 250 local, national, and international artists, and purchase art directly from the creators. The event boasts artists from every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more. After browsing and purchasing one-of-a-kind works of art, attendees can enjoy four stages of live music, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk and more. For more information visit: artwalksandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Cobby Brzeski makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 151st Show of Dim Sum & Jazz! “She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…” – Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network “Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!” – David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox. Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022). Cobby presents a show full of her original 1940's swing inspired tunes, jazz & latin standards, and jazzified covers of popular music. Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Cobby Brzeski Socials Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Join us to learn a more relaxed and informal style of calligraphy using brush markers. This is a great, accessible tool for learning and writing letterforms in a beautiful calligraphic style. We will explore the alphabet, and connect letters with basic calligraphy strokes. We will learn the rules of calligraphy, and how to break them in order to create your own calligraphy style! Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover - Writing letterforms with brush pens - How to create thick and thin strokes with a brush lettering pen. Materials included - Tombow brush penInstructional guide sheets Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.

Josie LaValle is from San Diego, California. She is a natural musician with a knack for improvisation. Josie’s vocal style is influenced by artists from various genres such as Ella Fitzgerald, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, Etta James, and Harry Styles. Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/hotel-republic Josie LaValle on Instagram + Facebook

Gather with friends, family, and community at First Church of San Diego in Mission Valley to celebrate the Lunar New Year! We’ll start with shareable food (Vietnamese spring rolls) and Asian-themed games at 2 p.m. and at 4 p.m, we’ll be treated to a concert by Korean-native organist, Dr. Jaebon Hwang, who will play organ music by Asian composers and influenced by Asian folk music.

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