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Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.

New Village Arts presents "La Havana Madrid" Written by Sandra Delgado Original Music by Cristian Amigo Original Lyrics by Sandra Delgado Directed by Richard Trujillo Music Direction by Carlos Ordiano Choreography by Lilea Alvarez and Tamara Rodriguez Previews: March 21-28, 2025 Opening Night: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Runs: March 21 - April 27, 2025 Tickets start at $40! Link to Website: https://newvillagearts.org/la-havana-madrid/ New Village Arts invites audiences to step back in time to the 1960s as the Ray Charles Stage is transformed into "La Havana Madrid," the legendary Chicago nightclub where newly arrived Latinx immigrants found solace, community, and the rhythms of home. Inspired by real stories, Sandra Delgado’s "La Havana Madrid" brings to life the experiences of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian newcomers navigating their place in a rapidly changing city. Against the backdrop of mambo and salsa, they discover love, resilience, and the power of music to create belonging. By the end of the night, audiences will find it impossible to stay in their seats—so we encourage you to bring your dancing shoes and prepare to be swept away by the soul-stirring Latiné beat! Join us after select performances of "La Havana Madrid" for our Social Dance Club after-party, in collaboration with Salsa-Bachata y Vino! Performance Schedule as follows: Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. New Village Arts on Instagram

This weekend in the arts: EXPO Design Market at MCASD; Fiber Fest at San Diego Craft Collective; Kinfolk Fest; Coronado Playhouse's Free Classics: "As You Like It"; San Diego Dance Theater's "Resilient Skies I"; Juneteenth; City Heights Street Food Fest; Lyrical Groove; "Indian Princesses"; live music picks and more.

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

Our top picks for arts and culture this weekend include Small Press Nite, Mission Trails Photo Contest, Museum School Auction, "United Harmonies," Helena Holleran, "One of the Good Ones" and more.

Bernard J. Baars, PhD is a former Senior Fellow in Theoretical Neurobiology at the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego. He is best known as the originator of the global workspace theory, a concept of human cognitive architecture and consciousness. Dr. Baars will focus on the empirical evidence for the existence of this state and suggest a principled method to study the psychophysics of silent consciousness. As Wilder Penfield wrote, “cortex is the organ of mind.” If unable to join in person, please click the following link to join the zoom webinar. Visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82355865049?pwd=L6qb7N092nB6M1hQnKNu5bY4atd78p.1#success Meeting ID: 823 5586 5049; Passcode: SDIS

People have strong opinions about the best Pixar movies. We asked NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour listeners to vote.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Join us for a light-filled art activity inspired by the Light and Space movement and artists in MCASD’s permanent collection. Together, we will create magical, glitter paper lanterns using parchment paper, string, and cellophane, that will brighten and warm winter nights. Art Activity: Create paper lanterns filled with color and light. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore Light and Space works in MCASD’s permanent collection through a kid friendly tour. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a local DJ, get cozy in the book nook, sketch with water, and get book recommendations from the LIbrarian on the Go. At Noon and 1 p.m., sit and experience the soothing sounds of crystal bowls as they quiet your mind and lead you into a relaxed and introspective state. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Linternas mágicas de papel Únete a nosotros el domingo 8 de diciembre para el Día del Juego y una actividad artística llena de luz. Inspirados en el movimiento artístico Luz y Espacio y en los artistas de la colección permanente de MCASD, ven a crear mágicos farolillos de papel con purpurina. Usando papel pergamino, cuerda y celofán estas luces brillarán y darán calor a las noches de invierno. 11 a.m.- Explora las obras de Luz y Espacio de la colección permanente del MCASD en un recorrido para niños por las obras de arte que nos han inspirado. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. crear linternas de papel llenas de colores y luz 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.- Disfruta de la música de un DJ local, acurrúcate con un libro en el rincón de los libros, dibuja con agua y obtén recomendaciones de libros del Bibliotecario ambulante Noon - 1 p.m. Siéntate y experimenta los relajantes sonidos de los cuencos de cristal mientras aquietan tu mente y te conducen a un estado relajado e introspectivo. 12:30 p.m. Escuche cuentos, canciones y rimas en la Hora del Cuento con la Bibliotecaria ambulante, la Sra. Katia Graham. La entrada al museo es gratuita de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m., con ofertas del Día del Juego entre las 11 a.m. y las 5 p.m. Photography: Joseph Anzaldo

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Congress has eliminated federal funding for public media. It is heartbreaking that after decades of outstanding public service by more than 1,000 public media stations in all corners of the United States, the federal investment in American communities has disappeared.

Federal funding represented $4.3 million of KPBS’ annual budget. We are fortunate to be in a strong financial position that will allow us to keep serving San Diego, but the long-term loss of funding will negatively impact us and influence the plans we have for the future.

As your local public media station, KPBS is an essential, front-line, public service accountable to you. Our goal is to empower San Diegans to make informed decisions to build, celebrate and grow as individuals, families and communities. We do this by providing trusted, balanced and insightful news, and educational and entertaining stories and events that reflect the voices and aspirations unique to our region. To do this, we need the support of our community more than ever. We will make it through this challenge because of you.

We are defunded not defeated.