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The creation story was almost lost because of colonization, genocide and forced assimitlation but has now been immortalized in Baron’s captivating new exhibit and film. The Barona Band Mission Indians is proud to preserve this important part of their culture for future generations and invite all to come out and learn about our way of knowing. The museum offers visitors of all ages and exciting opportunity to witness history and discover more about how local indigenous populations live today. Visit: https://www.baronamuseum.com/ Open Hours: Thursday and Friday: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call to schedule group tours and research appointments. 619-443-7003, X 219 Free admission Barona Cultural Center & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Back to First Sunday Concerts for the third time Jazz Grass brings a musical style that is at once unique and accessible. If you haven’t heard them before, you must give them a try. If you have been lucky enough to hear them, you won’t want to miss them. Barnaby Finch has played with many, many commercially successful artists both on the road and in the studio. This is his passion project. Jazzgrass is an exciting band dedicated to toe-tappin’, accessible music, honoring the traditions of bluegrass, Appalachian music, Americana, and the jazz composers who have their ears attuned our rural homeland. Jazzgrass will be performing music written by Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, Dave Grusin, Barnaby Finch, Natalie McMaster, the Allman Brothers, and many more. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/new-events/2024/11/3/jazz-grass-with-barnaby-finch

Saturday, May 10, 2025 VIP Hour: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Main Event: 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open bar and delicious delights 1940s attire suggested Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, walk into the Athenaeum’s Talk of the Town: Casablanca, Annual Benefit Celebration. Dance and swing the night away to the sounds of live big band music. Wander through the halls of dazzling art collected by the Athenaeum over the decades. And as you wander, nibble on delicious delicacies or sip on a bourbon worthy of Rick’s Café Américain. Our VIPs will be invited to arrive early and walk the red carpet in style. Each VIP will receive the movie star treatment with exclusive champagne, cocktails, and delicacies. VIPs will also get a first look at the variety of exciting silent auction offerings. Hors d'oeuvres and buffet dinner will be provided by Pronto Catering by Giuseppe. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/tott-2025 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Earl Thomas commands the stage with his soulful voice and electrifying presence embodying the essence of gospel music. Along with the stunning vocal trio Sister Leola, he delivers an unforgettable musical experience. Described by London’s Time Out Magazine as a show not to be missed, Earl Thomas Featuring Sister Leola is a journey through the timeless power of gospel music. Featuring Anthony Cullins (AKA the Fallbrook Kid) on guitar, the band will take us through the timeless gospel music that forms the very basis of modern jazz. Sponsored by The Betty Scalise Foundation. Visit: https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/new-events/2024/12/1/earl-thomas-with-sister-leola-gospel-show

On Saturday, October 19, more than 1,000 Vista Unified students will perform and student art projects from each of Vista Unified School District’s 28 schools will be featured as part of the 20th annual Vista Unified Festival of the Arts. The festival will take place across the Vista Village area downtown on Main Street. Student performances will include several schools’ Ballet Folklorico groups, student choirs, bands, theater, and dance ensembles. Visual arts will be on display as well, featuring painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, and more. The festival is an example of the district’s deep commitment to the arts and providing students with opportunities in the visual and performing arts.

San Diego farmers and farms are the focus of "California Grown, Plein Air" exhibition at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center May 17 – June 20, 2025. In the Spring of 2025, plein air painters from around San Diego County painted at farms, documenting the diverse types of farms in the region. Juror Katie Stokes, the editor of Edible San Diego Magazine, will select her favorite artworks during the reception, Saturday May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Edible San Diego magazine has been celebrating local food in farms and gardens for 17 years. Our region's many beautiful valleys, hills, creeks, rich history and diverse plant and animal life make it a haven to grow food or enjoy the harvests of farmers, ranchers and fishers. We are delighted to support this show and the Bonita Historical Society to share the artists' perspectives and talents on this delicious topic."- Katie Stokes Artists in the exhibition include: Liz Abeyta, Andrew ‘Drew’ Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Rose Irelan, Margaret Larlham, Chrysanne Lowe, Frankie Martin, Doreen Mattingly, Carmelita Molina, Michelle Montrose, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Indu Ramkumar, Elisabeth Refn, Jenny Rivera, Sarah Sullivan, Valorie Thompson, Joyce Trinh and Mehl Lawson Sketchbooks by members of San Diego Urban Sketchers will also be featured in the exhibition. Farms and regions featured in the exhibition include: Coastal Roots Farm, Highland Valley Oranges, Stein Family Farm, Rafferty Farms, Rancho del Sol, Point Loma Lighthouse Keeper's Kitchen Garden, San Diego Lavender Fields, Poway Farmers Market, Wild Willow Farm, Tierrasanta Community Garden, Coastal Garden, Kitchen Garden on the Pier, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Rohr Park A Paint-Out in Bonita will be with artist Mehl Lawson on Friday, May 16th. Participants can meet at the museum at 9 a.m. to find maps and coffee for the paint-out. Artwork from the paint-out will be displayed for sale in the “wet gallery”. Artist Rose Irelan will be leading a plein air painting workshop on Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required through the museum website on the exhibitions page. Participants can also register by calling 619 267-5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located at 4355 Bonita Road in Bonita California. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking at the museum. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Coronado's own Bavarian band, The Beer Mugs! The band plays authentic Bavarian polkas and waltzes using the traditional instrumentation of two clarinets, a trumpet, a trombone, and a tuba. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (“people’s festival”). It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, running from late September through the 1st Sunday in October. The festival features music, dancing, and beer drinking. The Beer Mugs will intersperse tunes with interesting facts about Oktoberfest. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/oktoberfest-music-30070 Coronado Public Library on Instagram and Facebook

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album, the folk punk group Violent Femmes invited the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to be their “back-up band” in this electrifying concert which mixes classical and rock.

In the Holiday Street Fair, continuous since 1989, children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment and food and drink refreshments provide an attractive setting for the public and a great boon to our vendors. Enjoy the music of popular local bands in The Lumberyard Courtyard and dance, music and other entertainment on the Community Stage next to Ace Hardware. Take your young ones to the Kids Zone for a variety of fun activities, and walk your furry friends into Dog Zone for some treats and special attention. When it’s time for a bite or a drink, the options are abundant, from the unique food vendors in the street fair to the 40+ restaurants and bars in our downtown. BYOBag! Remember to bring your own bag(s) to collect all your street fair shopping. Merchants are no longer allowed to give out single-use plastic bags in Encinitas. Visit: https://www.encinitas101.com/holiday-street-fair