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Mariachi Champaña Nevin Pays Tribute to Music Legends Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal A Spectacular Concert at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 p.m., join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute concert to three of Mexico’s most iconic musical figures — Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal — at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon. This special concert, titled “Tribute to Three Greats,” will feature a stunning performance by Mariachi Champaña Nevin, a world-renowned ensemble led by composer and trumpeter Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., who is widely considered a leading proponent of classical mariachi music. This unforgettable evening will transport the audience through a collection of timeless songs from these legendary artists, each performance evoking deep memories and emotions. With a 14-piece Mariachi accompanied by a 10-piece Symphony Orchestra, the show promises to be an emotional celebration of Mexico's musical heritage. Mariachi Champaña Nevin, who has been performing together internationally for the past five years, will bring the sounds of Mexico to life in a unique and breathtaking way. This will be the group’s first performance in San Diego this year. Producer and promoter Javier Lugo, who grew up listening to the music of Fernández, Gabriel, and Dúrcal, has big plans to take this tribute on the road to share their unforgettable legacy with even more audiences. Mariachi Champaña Nevin’s repertoire, which includes original compositions by Jeff Nevin and stunning arrangements of classic mariachi music, will be a fitting tribute to these beloved icons Tickets Available Now

Get ready to solve The Great Museum Mystery! An evil lurks in the shadows of the Museum. Solving puzzles, riddles, and mysteries based around the museum's collection, spend the week investigating the suspicious happenings inside the gallery halls. - Hone your investigating skills by studying works by Ebony Patterson. - Develop your eye for detail with spyglass inspired by Jamal Shabazz. - Team up with your fellow Detectives to resolve the mysterious fate of the museum. MCASD on Instagram / Facebook

Sen. John Cornyn will face Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a May runoff. The winner will face James Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker who's emerged as a rising Democratic star.

Free Art Classes for Teens (13–18 years old) Free Teen Art is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. Nancy Walter’s approach to art making flows out of design, illustration, photography, travel and self-inquiry. She has taught graphic design, arts & crafts, book arts, art journaling and hand stitching. Over the last few years she has done art residencies in Morocco, Twenty-Nine Palms and Los Angeles. She has trained as an Expressive Art Therapy coach and a Soul Collage facilitator. Nancy co-founded Art Lounge, in Encinitas CA. She’s a member and former publications Chair of SDBA (San Diego Book Arts). Currently her daily art practice incorporates slow-stitching, book arts, collage, drawing and gelli printing!

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed. Medical experts say these feelings are normal and expected, but it is important for people to have coping mechanisms. Experts also urged people to find ways to consume news responsibly: limiting their social media intake, eliminating doomscrolling and avoiding graphic images.

The decision was made over urgent objections from some of the administration's own health and child welfare officials; experts say the government is trying to prevent access to abortion.

Will Iran compete? Will violence in Mexico flare up? And what about funding for host cities in the U.S.? With only 100 days left before it begins, the 2026 World Cup is facing a lot of uncertainty.

How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Spend one minute to catch up on everything you need to know about California’s budget health this year.

Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters.

Get ready for some family-friendly fun at the City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services annual “Halloween Happening” on Friday, October 24 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. “Ghouls,” “Boos” and their families are encouraged to dress in costume and head over to Spreckels Park to enjoy music, enchanting entertainment, trick-or-treating, “Spooktacular” games, jumpees, crafts, prizes, candy and activities including a Life-size Candyland game at no cost. Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well. Call (619) 522-7342 for details. The fun continues at the Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. with “The Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery” at 6 p.m.!