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Paul Combs makes his debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 129th show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Performance from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston. From 1986 to 1999 he worked full-time in music education. As a music education activist he was a founding member and two-term Chair of the Society for General Music in Massachusetts (SGMM), and later sat on the Board of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). “Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour – Key West, The Newspaper Most recently Mr. Combs taught wind instruments privately and was on the faculty of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp. He also directed the Jazz Ensemble of the Chelmsford Community Band. While he has retired from teaching, he continues to support music education, and arts education in general, as Vice-President of the SoCal Jazz Society, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO). “It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” – Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix A voting member of NARAS (the Grammies), his CDs are currently only available at performances, but will soon be offered at this site. A new CD of little-know and previously unrecorded music written by Tadd Dameron will be released in 2019. Dameronia – the Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, his biography of jazz musician Tadd Dameron, has been published by University of Michigan Press. Now living in the San Diego, CA area, he continues to perform locally, with occasional brief tours. “…one of the region’s premier Jazz sax players.” Martha Ouellette – Stroudwater Live Music Series Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Neuroscientists said humans are hardwired to understand the feelings and needs of others. The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion studies those neural networks and teaches medical professionals to make the most of them.

Discover the Art of the Chinese brush! Experience the energy and beauty of ink and color on rice paper. Members are local San Diego artists. Exhibition and sale. Artist Reception on Saturday September 30th at 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information visit: chinesebrushsd.blogspot.com

Available to stream with the PBS App beginning Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. This film tells the story of an Afro-Mexican woman’s journey to discover her racial identity through music and dance. A powerful story of self-discovery, the film follows Franchesca, who grew up in L.A. and was immersed in a Mexican culture that forced her to question her racial identity. This poetic film explores ethnicity and gender through West African and Afro-Mexican practices in music, song, and dance.

The magnetic bond between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, partners in life and in music, has always been central to their songs. On their latest album, the "we" becomes existential.

Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops defend Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive inside Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.

We asked our book critics what titles they are most looking forward to this summer. Their picks range from memoirs to sci-fi and fantasy to translations, love stories and everything in between.

Demure Productions is back with a brand-new residency at Queen Bee's Cultural Arts Center in North Park featuring San Diego's newest burlesque troupe, the Music Box Burlesque Revue. Music Box Burlesque Revue was founded in 2018 by Lola Demure and features some of San Diego's newest stars with a broad range of talents from dance, singing, comedy and more. Each show will feature guest artists from around the country making this show a one-of-a-kind event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Join us for our Holiday Extravaganza show featuring the talents of: Hosted by: Vita DeVoid (LA) Stage Kitten: Gabrielle Garnet & Milky Bunz Our cast includes performances by: Lola Demure Nayna La Santa Jojo Deveaux Chica Cabra Special guest performers: Dinah Doll Saraphim Holly Quinn TICKET REFUND POLICY: Ticket Tiers: Diamond VIP table $200: comes with 4 tickets, complimentary bottle of champagne or non alcoholic beverage seated in front of the stage Sapphire VIP table $100: comes with 2 tickets, complimentary bottle of champagne or non alcoholic beverage seated near the front of the stage Premium seats: $40 first two rows of seats General Admission seats: $30 open seating Online sales end at noon on December 16, IF tickets are available at the door, price goes up $5. Refunds are only issued in the event that the show is cancelled, otherwise tickets are transferred to the next Music Box show. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.

NOTE: Now extended through July 7 Prepare for an evening of enchantment in "CAMELOT," brilliantly adapted for intimate theatres. Written by Lerner & Loewe, this Tony Award-winning fairy-tale musical resounds with such memorable songs as, “I Loved You Once in Silence,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and the title song, “Camelot.” Based on the King Arthur legend, it features the iconic characters King Arthur, Guenevere, Sir Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. This epic story centers on the quest for democracy, justice, and the tragic struggle between passion, aspiration, and kingdoms. Transport yourself to a world of romance, revelry, and magic. Runs: May 29 – July 7 Based on "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe Original Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart Book Adapted by David Lee New Orchestrations by Steve Orich Directed by Jeffrey B. Moss North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram Box Office Hours: 7 days a week Noon - 4 p.m. Performance days: Noon - Curtain