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Season Finale Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Host Cassandra Schaeg takes us on adventures featuring noteworthy stories from diverse innovators. Join the conversation as we celebrate unique flavors, captivating stories, and the entrepreneurial spirit of America’s tapestry. This week: Cassandra travels south embarking on a weekend of fun and tequila, Cassandra and her friends soak up the sun and enjoy the scene.

Kickoff LGBTQ+ Pride season on Friday, June 28 with our monthly Songwriter Sanctuary concert series featuring San Diego's finest songwriters. This month, we'll invite three local LGBTQ+ acts to perform in a Nashville-style round, sharing the stories and inspirations behind their beautiful songs. Hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley. Songwriter Sanctuary LGBTQ+ Pride Edition Featured Artists: Ben Parks is a San Diego based indie pop singer-songwriter. Originally a pastor’s kid from the south, he developed his roots in Gospel music, honing in a mastery of intimate piano melodies and hauntingly passionate vocals. Over the past few years, Ben has wandered new territory and established an attractive alt. pop/rock sound bordering the likes of Phil Collins, MUNA, The 1975, and Maggie Rogers. His latest single “Why Does Everybody Leave?”, simultaneously invokes reflection and release for its listeners, adding Ben’s name to a list of “Sad Gay Pop” artists that know how to make you feel. Virr also found his musical beginnings in a church setting, singing in choirs across his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Initially influenced by artists like Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and Coldplay, Virr went onto join the Navy in 2009, where he was exposed to an even broader range of music from around the world. Since 2014, Virr has been based in San Diego and has performed his music across the country. Virr utilizes his LGBTQ+ identity as a tool for connection, expressing himself with honesty and rizz (charisma). RhythMx is an act of ever-evolving magic, featuring live and electronic elements with songs that explore themes of transformation. This is an amazing series in a beautiful and affirming space, not to mention a wonderful opportunity to see these local LGBTQ+ artists perform their original works in an intimate setting. Come show some love-is-love, and help us celebrate! Event Details: Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (All ages welcome). Donations are graciously accepted to support the artists directly. While we encourage generous donations within your capacity to support our artists, no one is turned away for lack of funds. Food and Drink: Enjoy snacks and beverages available for purchase thanks to Duck Foot Brewing Company and Flying Embers. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to enjoy during the show. Accessibility: For any accessibility requests, please contact Molly Lorden at molly(at)nhunited(dot)org. We invite the community and music lovers to join us for this special evening that celebrates the rich tapestry of local music.

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Our top picks for classical music and jazz in San Diego this season: A world-class cellist; music, art and kinetic energy; Japanese drums and dance; a week of jazz piano; and cinematic chamber music.

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The popular monthly outdoor grilling event series Playing with Fire returns to The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another season. Join us for a special collaboration dinner featuring guest chef Drew Deckman from Deckman's in El Mogor, along with The Lodge’s Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bring your appetite to savor a variety of proteins and seasonal sides cooked over a wood-burning fire. Sip on pours from this event's featured local brewery, The Original 40 Brewing Company, while enjoying scenic views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course on The Grill’s outdoor patio. A portion of the event's proceeds benefit Zero FoodPrint, a nonprofit that helps fund farm projects that draw carbon straight from the atmosphere and store it underground, resulting in better food, thriving farms, and a restored climate. The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

Kalei's Kitchenette's First Storefront Anniversary! We're thrilled to invite you to the first anniversary of our storefront opening—a milestone six years in the making. Join us as we celebrate our journey and the community that has supported us every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you! Established in 2018, Kalei's Kitchenette is a culinary haven nestled in the heart of Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego. Founded by Chef Andy Mangiduyos and his wife Khara, Kalei's Kitchenette offers a delectable fusion of Hawaiian flavors and Pacific Rim cuisine, aiming to transport diners to the vibrant streets of Lahaina, Maui. From being a farmers market vendor to having their first brick and mortar, it’s been a great 6 years running a small business. Chef Andy's Culinary Journey: Chef Andy's culinary journey began in Lahaina, Maui, where he developed a deep passion for cooking amidst the rich tapestry of Hawaiian cuisine. With a background spanning from the University of Hawaii Maui to prestigious roles as an Executive Chef in renowned hotels and resorts across Hawaii and California, Chef Andy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Kalei's Kitchenette. His commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and crafting personalized menus ensures a unique and memorable dining experience for every guest. Community Engagement: Beyond serving mouthwatering dishes, Kalei's Kitchenette is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the community. In times of crisis, such as the Lahaina fire, the restaurant rallied together with its patrons to provide support, hosting fundraisers and donation drives to aid those affected. Kalei's Kitchenette partners with organizations like FoodWorks to reduce waste and promote sustainability, aligning with its core values of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Additionally, Kalei’s Kitchenette runs multiple dine-in fundraising events for surrounding Poway Unified School District schools. Aloha Spirit and Exceptional Service: At Kalei's Kitchenette, the spirit of aloha permeates every aspect of the dining experience. With Chef Andy's background in the hospitality industry, guests can expect not only exquisite food but also impeccable service reminiscent of luxury hotel dining. Whether it's a casual meal or a special catering occasion, Kalei's Kitchenette strives to exceed expectations, delivering not just food but an unforgettable journey of flavors and hospitality. Join Us for the Celebration: As Kalei's Kitchenette approaches its one-year anniversary of opening the storefront on June 22nd, we invite you to join us in celebrating a year of culinary delights, community support, and the enduring spirit of aloha. The festivities will take place at the Radiant Life Church Parking Lot (10060 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129), just across from Kalei's Kitchenette. Bring your ohana (family) and friends for a day of fun, food, and festivities! The event is free to attend and includes cultural performances, a photobooth, and face painting at no cost. Food, drinks, and desserts are available for purchase. For an enhanced experience, VIP seats can be purchased, which include an exclusive buffet lunch, appetizers available throughout the program, drinks, and guaranteed front row seats to enjoy the performances. Activities: - Cultural performance: Live hula dance, ukulele performances and taiko drummers - DJ sets and island tunes. - Face painting and a photobooth. - Coffee and desserts available for purchase. - Raffles and giveaways. - Signature combo plates from Kalei's Kitchenette. For more information visit: kaleiskitchenette.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

One of the most renowned and enduring American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, Jasper Johns (b. 1930) has had a career spanning many decades. This exhibition features 14 works on paper by Johns, ranging in date from 1960 to 2021, including six drawings on loan from the artist. Drawing has been an essential part of Jasper Johns’ artistic practice since the mid-1950s. Printmaking would assume an equally important role in his work, beginning in 1960, when he produced his first lithographs at Universal Limited Art Editions, a print studio on Long Island. His earliest etchings date to 1967. This medium would gradually become his favorite, so much so that he established his own print studio in Connecticut after moving there in 1995. Works in this display include Two Flags (1960), Figure 2 (1973), and several from The Seasons series (1985–1991). Additionally, it includes works that feature one of his most enigmatic motifs that has recently been a subject of discussion in the art world. The central figure in Green Angel, a colored etching from 1991 that the artist gifted to the Museum, along with related works, in 2006, is a mysterious juxtaposition of shapes that he used in multiple works while never revealing its source of inspiration. In 2021, art critic John Yau published evidence that the Green Angel motif very likely arose from the contours of a sculpture by Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) entitled Torso of the Woman Centaur and Minotaur. Visitors to the Museum will now have the opportunity to see the intriguing Green Angel in a new light, alongside a number of other significant drawings and prints by this iconic artist. Related links: San Diego Museum of Art: website | Instagram | Facebook

Leonard Riggio transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.