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Angela Meade (“the most talked about soprano of her generation” – Opera News) and renowned Mahler interpreter Anna Larsson join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Mahler’s extraordinary and utterly overwhelming “Resurrection” Symphony, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare with the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. One of the most spectacular and immersive pieces of orchestral music ever written, its performances here in our new hall are a marvelous way of marking our storied past and looking forward to a tremendous new history to come, as well as celebrating the growth and development of the San Diego Symphony. Mahler was born and raised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and we begin this program with music by Austria’s leading composer of today, Thomas Larcher. His new piece, Time, co-commissioned by the SDSO and premiered by Rafael Payare in 2022, displays Larcher’s wonderful and highly attractive command of vivid symphonic color and exciting drama. Visit: sandiegosymphony.org/performances/resurrection-mahler-and-the-jacobs-music-center/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Angela Meade (“the most talked about soprano of her generation” – Opera News) and renowned Mahler interpreter Anna Larsson join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Mahler’s extraordinary and utterly overwhelming “Resurrection” Symphony, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare with the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. One of the most spectacular and immersive pieces of orchestral music ever written, its performances here in our new hall are a marvelous way of marking our storied past and looking forward to a tremendous new history to come, as well as celebrating the growth and development of the San Diego Symphony. Mahler was born and raised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and we begin this program with music by Austria’s leading composer of today, Thomas Larcher. His new piece, Time, co-commissioned by the SDSO and premiered by Rafael Payare in 2022, displays Larcher’s wonderful and highly attractive command of vivid symphonic color and exciting drama. Visit: sandiegosymphony.org/performances/resurrection-mahler-and-the-jacobs-music-center/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Friday Dec. 20, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. Journey into some of Austin’s most inspiring public murals and portraits of the artists and activists who made them. From large-scale installations to intimate painted walls, these murals celebrate people, honor histories, and transform physical spaces. The series provides an inside look at some of Austin’s most expressive and impactful public art.

Attorneys representing the plaintiffs allege that between 1994 and 2020, their clients were sexually abused by staff members.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the adjustment period at his new high school. But he is not prepared for the rigorous laws and edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out a him and his mother. Set to the rocking rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Footloose_the_Musical_presented_by_OTC_Youth_Academy/120205

The monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials decide soon whether it gets protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.

The Forum Carlsbad is pleased to announce the return of Discovery Days, a complimentary summer series designed to ignite creativity and curiosity in attendees of all ages. Held every Friday morning in July from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., this event series will take place in the garden area near YETI. Visit the favored alfresco shopping hub for a fun-filled July with the following themed events: Independence Day Celebration - July 5 Kick off the month with a patriotic celebration! Enjoy vocal performances by the Star Spangled Sisters and interact with a pilot while creating your very own airplane to take home. Dino Day - July 12 Step back in time and join a paleontologist and a baby dinosaur for an interactive performance. Guests can also participate in creating their own dinosaur egg craft. Songs & Shells of the Sea - July 19 Dive into the ocean's wonders with engaging stories and songs from a marine biologist. Guests will have the opportunity to create a unique piece of jewelry at the Shell Bracelet Bar. Ahoy Matey Pirate Day - July 26 End the month with a swashbuckling adventure! Join a local pirate for interactive pirate training and captivating stories. *Crafts are limited to one per guest, while supplies last. Adult supervision required. For more information, visit theforumcarlsbad.com or follow on social at @theforumcarlsbad. The Forum Carlsbad is a premier shopping destination operated by Northwood Retail, offering a unique blend of upscale boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options in a beautifully designed outdoor setting. Committed to providing an exceptional shopping experience, the center hosts a variety of events throughout the year for the community to enjoy.

Start practicing your paper airplane folding now because Ben Folds is bringing his Paper Airplane Request tour to the Epstein Family Amphitheater! Fans during each of the shows will be invited to launch their song requests to the stage via paper airplanes. Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, the Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, tv and theatre, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. A longtime advocate for arts and music education funding, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that provide free or affordable music lessons to interested school-age children. On the national level, he’s active as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram