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Celebrate Chanukkah at Yiddishland with Yale Strom and his book reading of “Shoyml Boyml and his Lucky Dreidl.” Yale will talk about his career as a researcher, movie maker, and an author. He will be reading excerpts of the book in English and a bisele af Yiddish, and playing some Chanukkah music. We will have festive nosh and mashke. When: Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m. PT (8 p.m. CT, 9 p.m. ET) Where: Yiddishland California and on Zoom Tickets: From $18-$25 — the sooner you register the lesser you pay! Speaker: Yale Strom is one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Roma music and history. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research throughout Eastern Europe since 1981, made nine documentary films, written twelve books, and has had numerous photo exhibitions throughout the world. He has also composed for theatre, film, radio, television and symphony orchestras. His band, Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, has made fifteen recordings ranging from traditional klezmer to “new” Jewish jazz. He is currently artist-in-residence/professor in the Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University.

The San Diego Community Jazz Band, which is part of the Mesa College Continuing Ed program, will be performing a free concert at Madison High School, 7 p.m. to 8:30 on December 11th. We will be performing well known favorites like Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Jiggle Bell Rock, and other jazz arrangements like Jiggle Bell Boogie, along with many others. Madison High is close to the neighborhood that does a great Christmas lights display by Lana Drive. We encourage concert goers to visit that neighborhood after the concert. For more information visit: sandiegocommunityjazzband.com

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Join DrumatiX, an award-winning, bi-coastal dance and percussion company, led by artist Noa Barankin, in it's inaugural "Day of Dance"! The day's mission is to build community through dance in San Diego, bringing together people of all ages, dance levels and abilities together in movement. Company dancers will lead classes in Tap Dance, Ballet Folklorico, Creative Percussion, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Yoga. An Adaptive Creative Percussion class for individuals with special needs and disabilities will also be offered. Class levels vary from beginners to advanced, ages 7 to adults. Cap off the day with an all-styles jam session and showcase (you or your group are welcome to perform! Studio setting, all styles and levels welcome to present something). There's something for everyone in the DrumatiX Day of Dance - come celebrate movement and community with us. Spaces are filling up - register today! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

From the organizers: The 53th Chicano Park Day commemoration will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m.--5 p.m. This family event is free and open to the public. The theme for the 53rd Chicano Park Day commemoration is "Chicano Park Day 53: Kindling the New Fire". This year's poster artwork was created by CPSC Secretary, Jessica Petrikowski. There were so many fantastic sketches. Thank you to all who submitted sketches for consideration! Visitors to Chicano Park Day will enjoy music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec indigenous dance. The event will include performances and speakers on three stages. Performers for this year include La Rondalla Amerindia de Aztlán, Aztlán Underground, Ballet Folklórico Xochipilli, Bill Caballero & friends, Carnalismo, Sleepwalkers, DJ Moniloca, DJ Bucky, DJ Yoli La Vaga, DJ Chata, DJ Shorty 45, Ruby Clouds, DJ Betty Bangs, Chicano Duke, Quetzalcoatl Band, Indigenous Cats, Kosmik Force, Cuban MeMee, Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana, La Diabla, Tall Can, Poison Control, Chicano de Oro, Davianna, Cumbia Machin, Celina ‘Yaya’ Heredia, Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana Youth, and Jah Ollin as well as DJs Moniloca, Bucky, Yoli La Vaga, Chata, Shorty 45, and Betty Bangs. There will also be a display of 400 classic lowrider cars, kids art workshops, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, and information booths. Every year the community of Logan Heights, the greater community of San Diego and gente throughout the Southwest and across the U.S., gather to commemorate the takeover of Chicano Park on the Saturday closest to April 22nd. Chicano Park has been listed on the Historical Landmarks Registry, (San Diego Historical Resources Board) since 1980, California Register of Historical Resources since 1997, officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 2013, and designated a National Historic Landmark on December 23, 2016. **NO ALCOHOL AND NO PETS are allowed at the event. Thank you for your cooperation.** Related links: Chicano Park Steering Committee on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

North Park Main Street (NPMS) will host its second annual North Park Music Fest on Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming live art, interactive experiences, craft beer, craft cocktails, and live music and embodying the eclectic vibe North Park is known for. Tickets are available through here. 1-day tickets for $45 and 2-day tickets for $60. Proceeds from this event benefit North Park Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to the development of the North Park Business Improvement District. Guests can expect a variety of musical performances, including indie, pop rock, hip hop, world music, blues, spoken word performances, jazz, and DJ music. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The Fallbrook Art Center presents the 14th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition juried by Robin Erickson, California, AWS, NWS, SDWS, CWS, WHS, WW, TWSA. This one of a kind show, developed by the Fallbrook Art Center, is not presented anywhere else in the world. It is only open to artists who have achieved Signature Membership status in one or more U.S. Watercolor or Watermedia Societies. Truly, ‘The Best of the Best” On view April 1, 2023 – May 28, 2023 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sunday Noon – 3 p.m. $6 Admission Visit: www.fallbrookartcenter.org or call (760) 728-1414 Fallbrook Art Center on Facebook / Instagram