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After sold-out concerts at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York, the Wembley Arena in London, the Sydney Opera House, and countless arena shows in Europe, HAVASI now debuts in San Diego at the Balboa Theatre with a special Drum & Piano performance on the 30th of October 2022 starting at 7:30 PM. Don't miss the chance to experience this musical prodigy, the composer and pianist loved by millions. More information at the Balboa Theatre website here. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

“Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues” offers an intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations. This definitive documentary, directed by Sacha Jenkins, honors Armstrong’s legacy as a founding father of jazz, one of the first internationally known and beloved stars, and a cultural ambassador of the United States. The film shows how Armstrong’s own life spans the shift from the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement, and how he became a lightning rod figure in that turbulent era. Tagline: Drawing on Louis Armstrong’s audio diaries, documentarian Sacha Jenkins (WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN) revisits the music and reappraises the politics of the legendary jazz trumpeter and singer. Executive produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Starring: Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis Director: Sacha Jenkins Run Time: 104 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2022

On Monday the San Diego City Council voted to advance a “no fault” eviction moratorium. Meanwhile, the U.S. Surgeon General was in southeast San Diego on Monday, speaking to students about a growing mental health crisis among youths. Plus, a Haitian family has made it into the U.S. on an exemption in Title 42, a Trump-era pandemic policy that prevents migrants from seeking asylum.

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd will perform live at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Thu, Sep 29 at 7:00 P.M. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Miguel Mateos & Mikel Erentxun will perform live at House of Blues on Sep 25 at 8:00 P.M. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Join us at AR Workshop Coronado for creative and crafty Summer Art Camps! This morning session camp is $225 per registrant, and runs from Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm each day. Our camps are designed for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Kids will create 4 DIY youth projects and a DIY Art apron over the course of the camp! Participants will be able to customize and choose their project designs and paint colors from our decor line of paints! This Week's Summer Art Camp Projects will include: Project 1: 12” Round Lazy Susan Project 2: 12x16 3D Paper and Wood Project 3: Canvas Pillow Project 4: 12x16 Paint and String Art Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

For the seventh time this year, an inmate has died while in custody of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The department has been under scrutiny since a state audit found inmate deaths at San Diego County jails rank among the highest in the state. Meanwhile, residents may be willing to vote to make single-family homes pay for trash pickup, if they get their trash bins replaced for free. Also, we bring you the next installment of KPBS’ new series “Let’s Talk About It,” where we answer tough questions from listeners.

For the first time in history, young people have the power to mass broadcast their lives and creativity with new social platforms. In this upcoming livestream, hear from a local mom-daughter duo as they seek coping strategies from a mindfulness expert. In episode one, they chat about mindfulness techniques for young people to 1/ mitigate impact of negative comments and 2/ set an intention for their social profiles from the start. Join Tuesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. here: https://www.instagram.com/mopasd?upcoming_event_id=17972688712600480 Presented by Museum of Photographic Arts: The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook @SDMA on Twitter

It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.

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