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Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Music Beneath the Trees, a captivating concert that promises a harmonious blend of nature and artistry. Held in beautiful Balboa Park, this unique event features a new commission by Andres Martin: Thelma & Dolores, a rhapsodic tribute to maternal love. Other highlights include the charismatic Picnic Suite by Claude Bolling, a masterpiece that fuses classical elegance with playful jazz elements. Also featured are Claire Vazart’s Berbol Suite, a tribute to Claude Bolling, John Clayton’s Bach to Blues for solo bass, and Mountain Songs by Robert Beaser for flute and guitar. Bread & Salt, The Athenaeum, Mujeres Brewery, and CAMARADA unite to present a unique blending of art, chamber music, and community. Featuring | Beth Ross Buckley, flute Fred Benedetti, guitar Dana Burnett, piano Richard Sellers, drums Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Event Schedule | 7:00 p.m. Doors Open | Art | Beer Tasting 7:30 p.m. Concert Begins A second beer tasting will take place during intermission. The Bread & Salt art galleries will be open for patrons to view throughout the evening.

A federal prison in Oregon says it's made a dent in the backlog of prisoners' medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can't be farther from the truth.

Kanye West has made stumbling rollouts, toxic comments and blown deals his calling card. But at the launch for his new album Vultures 1, it's clear there's one place where his magnetism hasn't faded.

International fire and lightning entertainment company SkyFire Arts presents “Infinite Energy," an electrifying, transformational event where science, technology, art, and magic converge. On October 7, 2023, from noon to 1 a.m., the Encore Event Center in San Diego will come alive with Tesla coil lightning performances, interactive workshops, flow arts, dance, DJs, merchants, and food vendors during this family-friendly experience. Infinite Energy is an entertainment showcase, a dance party, and a fundraising gala for Climate Change all wrapped up into one spectacular evening of visual and audible inspiration! Guests should bring an open mind, their dancing shoes, and their unshakable will to help save the planet. We expect the connections made at this event to lead to the creation of incredible artistic collaborations that support a better tomorrow. SkyFire Arts will donate 15 percent of the event’s profits to organizations addressing climate change, including Project Drawdown. SkyFire Arts signature experience features giant Tesla coils that create 7-foot-long arcs of crackling electricity on stage. Performers dance with half-a-million volts of high-frequency electrical current pulsing at 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit, over half as hot as the surface of the sun. These movement artists create a mesmerizing display, telling a heroic story using real lightning, fire, and cutting-edge LED technology. Play with Lightning Contest: Contestants can apply to win one of 10 VIP tickets to “Infinite Energy” and participate in the “Become a Lightning Superhero Scholarship” contest. The grand prize winner will have the unique chance to put on the high-voltage suit and throw Tesla lightning bolts. To enter, contestants can apply between Aug. 8 – Sept. 8 using this link. “Infinite Energy will be a feast for the senses, including your sense of purpose. Not only are we showcasing an incredibly rare and powerful style of performance art, but we’re also offering immersive lightning experiences, interactive workshops, community craft vendors and a dance party to benefit our planet and future generations. It will be a totally unique and awe-inspiring experience for all,” said SkyFire Arts Founder and CEO Michael Ravenwood. Infinite Energy is produced by SkyFire Arts, a collective of world-class flow artists, fire performers, and extraordinary Tesla coil superheroes who throw lightning bolts! This event is for movement and flow artists, climate change activists, makers & technology enthusiasts, entertainment industry achievers, and folks who just want to dance to good music and watch electrifying cirque & science theater.

The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.

Miami is an international art destination, thanks to the annual Art Basel fair and private museums that focus on contemporary art. But this exhibition is something Miami has rarely seen before.

Ticket prices for the U.K. tour have skyrocketed on resale sites since presale started Friday. The British rock band said tickets offered on the secondary market will be voided.

Crown City Chorale, a community choir in Coronado, is finishing its second season this spring, and we would love for you to attend our final concert on May 15th at 7 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1111 5th St., Coronado, CA 92118. This lighthearted program of love songs features folk and jazz tunes and familiar songs from the movies that will undoubtedly make you want to sing along! A modest admission price of $15 helps Crown City Chorale to run this lovely organization and continue to share choral music with our San Diego community.

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Hundred Acre perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Dana Manison, Western Regional Manager of Hundred Acre, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Visit: https://www.lodgetorreypines.com/event/event-signature-wine-series-hundred-acre The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

Join UC San Diego Extended Studies for our Campus to Community Showcase event to explore partnerships for your success, including an in-person exploration of the state-of-the-art, multilevel, mixed-use Park & Market facility in downtown San Diego and virtual afternoon sessions that highlight services and programs you can tap to realize or enhance your goals. Kick off the morning with a continental breakfast, followed by a leadership welcome with Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons and Extended Studies Dean Hugo Villar and a partner panel discussion, featuring Carlos D. Jensen, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Innovation; Wendy Hunter Barker, Assistant Dean, Strategy and Operations at the Rady School of Management; and Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director of the Campus Performance and Events Office. After the presentations, experience all Park & Market has to offer with tours of classroom, meeting, and event spaces, as well as arts and culture activities with Digital Gym Cinema and the public art gallery. During the afternoon, enjoy virtual breakout sessions that allow for remote participation. Sessions will demonstrate successful collaborations that have benefited students, partners, colleagues, and friends in San Diego, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. The day is capped off back at Park & Marketing with an art reception from 4-6:30 p.m., highlighting new exhibition, "Sol y sombra: Immigrant Experiences in California," and a musical performance at 7 p.m. with Park & Market’s acclaimed Intersections Concert Series, featuring the Don Byron Quartet. Everyone’s welcome! Enjoy the full day or attend the portions that are of most interest and benefit.