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Backyard Renaissance presents... "HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE" by Paula Vogel directed by Anthony Methvin Cast: Megan Carmitchel, Francis Gercke, William Huffaker, Karson St. John, and Emilee Zuniga A wildly funny, surprising and heartbreaking tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. "HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE" is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel. Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama “With subtle humor and teasing erotic encounters, Vogel addresses the dangerous intersections of teenage temptation. The play is a potent and convincing comment on a taboo subject, and its impact sneaks up on its audience.”—Variety Related links: Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company: website | Instagram | Facebook

We open the ninth season of our Haydn Voyages series with a program that features two Haydn quartets that show the master composer at the peak of his creative powers, though 15 years apart (his opus 33, no. 4 from 1781 and his later opus 76, no. 1 from 1796). Between these two we’ll take a trip up the coast for a taste of Hollywood, featuring Erich Korngold’s second quartet from 1933, when he was starting to establish himself as one of the great composers of Hollywood film scores. Nicole Lizee’s Another Living Soul (written in 2016 for the Kronos Quartet’s 50 For the Future project) is a wild ride: her tribute to stop motion animation calls for actual bells and whistles! Haydn – Quartet No. 60 in G Major, Op. 76, No. 1 (1796) Nicole Lizee – Another Living Soul (2016) Haydn – Quartet No. 34 in B♭ Major, Op. 33, No. 4 (1781) Korngold – Quartet No. 2 in E♭ Major, Op. 26 (1933)

In this yoga class we will progressively reactivate the body and mind to develop strength and flexibility. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation. Sunday, August 27, 8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. in the UK, 5 p.m. in most of Europe, 6 p.m. in Israel) Instructor: Tanya Yakovleva Tetyana (Tanya) Yakovleva is a Yiddish lecturer of the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and a literature lecturer at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego and received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019. Tanya is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents National Treasures, a concert featuring guitarist Jose Rodriguez, on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church. Soloist Rodriguez, an award winning guitarist, will perform the popular "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo. The concert also includes Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 and Manuel de Falla's Spanish Dance No. 1.

Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Being Alive", to Balboa Theatre on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. The set list is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, from Randy Newman to Stephen Sondheim, from Harry Chapin to Rufus Wainwright. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Being Alive” is proudly presented by San Diego JFest and San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on June 4, 2024. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. This event is part of the 31st Annual JFest, a celebration of Jewish musicians, performers, and artists that runs May 30 – June 30, 2024, across San Diego. Stay Connected with Mandy Patinkin! Facebook & X

Join us for a fun day of tiling mosaics and fixing up the Colegio La Esperanza elementary school in Tijuana nine miles south of the San Ysidro border. We meet at the H Street trolley parking area in Chula Vista to carpool to the school designed by James Hubbell. A grilled chicken lunch is served at 12:30 pm and we carpool back to Chula Vista at 1 p.m. A donation of $30 per person is requested for materials. View this event on Facebook

In this yoga class, we will progressively reactivate the body and mind to develop strength and flexibility. This class's slow and gentle nature is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation. Instructor Tetyana (Tanya) Yakovleva is a Yiddish lecturer at the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and a literature lecturer at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego universities. She received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019. Tanya is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and sees her mission as bringing joy and equilibrium to people through the Mind-Body-Spirit connection.

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Giants of the arts world left us this year: We look back on the legacies of Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Sinéad O'Connor, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman), Richard Roundtree, Norman Lear and more.

To honor Juneteenth as an important part of American History, please join us for Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community on Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 7 p.m. This event includes a black-owned business market, a panel discussion on “What does liberation mean in the 21st Century?”, and live music throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a Neo Soul performance by some of San Diego's best musicians. This free event is open to the public and includes complimentary food and beverages. This celebratory event was made possible by support from the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, and our Community Partners Courtney Dade, Terrell Thompson, and Blake Dye. Information about the Panel Discussion: What does Liberation mean to you? Featuring: Dr. Helen Griffith, Executive Director, The Preuss School UC San Diego Bruce Mayberry, Chairperson, County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Brisa Johnson, Director, San Diego Black Worker Center Blake Dye, CEO, SMPL Collective Marisol "Dottie" Dothard, Biomedical Sciences PhD Student, UC San Diego Moderator: Loren Cobbs, Founder of SD Melanin & Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Event Schedule: Noon - 7 p.m. Vendor Market with a DJ, singers and live piano in The Forum with art, crafts, and services 2:30 - 3 p.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring remarks by Dr. Becky Petitt 3 - 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring community partners representing commerce, the workforce, arts and culture and education. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Choir Performance by The A Squad on The Grand Staircase 5:15 - 7 p.m. Neo Soul/Jazz Performance by Soul Sunday and Serenade Social in The Guggenheim Theatre The community is invited to join the event by hosting vendor booths, showcasing visual art, volunteer, or provide sponsorship. Space is limited so please email DESarts@ucsd.edu before May 25 for consideration.