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A Queen Returns! Join Mercedes Moore, Steve Wilcox, David Carano, and Danny Campbell at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 134th Show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Personnel: Mercedes Moore - Voice Steve Wilcox - Guitar David Carano - Bass Danny Campbell - Drums Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! ”From the moment Mercedes Moore takes the stage you can’t look away. She welcomes you to the show, thanks you for coming, and the band rips into its opening chords. As dancers rush to the floor, the smile on Mercedes’ face grows more radiant; you’re in her world and nothing else matters. You might think she was destined to do this, but you’d be wrong. Moore grew up doubting her skills, “I didn’t think that I could sing.” She says. “I didn’t think it was possible.” That was then, this is now. Today, fronting her own band, Mercedes works hard to be more than a voice. She wants fans to feel the music, the way she feels the music. Watching faces in the crowd on this night, as Mercedes swings through an extensive playlist of ballads, blues, and soul shakers, it’s obvious she has them right where she wants them. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of this story, the woman has only been singing professionally for a little more than eight years. Eight years. Let there be no doubt, Mercedes Moore is making the most of her time. As a three-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few. When asked, Moore is straightforward about the multitude of players. “It just makes you a better singer.” She smiles. “And different people have different strengths. Plus, I want to learn, so I can be better.” It appears to be working. Mercedes Moore is currently juggling four major projects and her music can range from blues, gospel, R&B and soul. This does not take into consideration the assortment of duo and trio sets, the occasional jazz venture, and an array of impromptu performances with local and visiting artists. “ …. read the rest at sandiegotroubadour.com Mercedes Moore Socials Facebook Instagram Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Cobby Brzeski makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 133rd Show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Cobby Brzeski is a multi-genre, multi-instrumental musical artist and songwriter originally from Naples, Florida, and is now based in San Diego, CA. Cobby’s firm grasp of harmony, playful melody writing, and charming voice has created new fresh new environment for jazz to shine once again. While mainly focused on Jazz in the Swing Idiom, Cobby’s is equally versed in a wide variety of musical genres ranging from Indie-Acoustic, R&B, Pop, etc.. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and Post Modern Jukebox. Cobby has performed her music all over the East Coast, California and has been gaining recognition as an emerging jazz artist. Cobby Brzeski Socials Facebook Instagram Spotify Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores May 10 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV and May 11 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Grab a front-row seat at a concert featuring some of the greatest show tunes of musical theatre. Performers include Megan Hilty, Michael Maliakel, Nikki Renée Daniels and Tommy Sutter with Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the Goosebumps TV series, New Blue Sun from André 3000, and Matt Rogers' Christmas album.

This week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order responding to the fentanyl crisis in San Diego. It directs the San Diego police department to focus more of its efforts on disrupting sales of the drug. Later, Santa takes on a group of mercenaries who hold a family captive on Christmas Eve in the new R-rated action comedy film Violent Night. David Harbour plays the put upon St. Nick who serves up a different kind of holiday cheer. And finally, For our weekend arts preview, we have the Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," a young violin sensation returns to his hometown and some visual art.

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, will host their annual warehouse sale at OOLY’s Headquarters in Carlsbad January 20-21, 2023. The woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new year. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting ArtReach, the annual event will also feature a craft activity area complete with OOLY favorites for visitors to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ArtReach, a local non-profit with a commitment to bringing art alive for children and classrooms. ArtReach empowers children with creative play and uniqueness. An organization representative will be in attendance to highlight their work in the San Diego community. For more information, please visit here. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

This series is a new integration of last year’s yoga series, which will include a longer program and more interactive workshops. Each session will focus on different themes and wellness activities, such as yoga, sound healing, plant medicine, reiki, dance, breathwork, and more! Join us for a morning of art and healing at our flagship La Jolla location on Saturday, March 11, with a focus on Holistic Happiness. Pricing: Members: $25-$45 / Non-members: $35-60 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In the early Twentieth Century, Anna May Wong was deemed too Chinese to play white roles and too American to play Chinese roles but that did not stop her from becoming an international icon. Cinema Junkie speaks with Yunte Huang, author of a new biography on the Asian American Actress.

In his new biopic Maestro, Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm.

This concert features the glorious Sonata for Cello and Piano by Rachmaninoff along with other shorter masterpieces performed by Justin Hansen on piano and Paul Tseng on cello. Paul Tseng (cello) has performed as a soloist, a recitalist, and an orchestral and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and South Africa. He has played in numerous concert halls such as Avery Fischer Hall, Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Cairo Royal Opera House in Egypt, and The Royal Cultural Center in Amman, Jordan. As a chamber musician, Tseng has performed with luminaries such as Earl Carlyss and Ruth Inglefield, and as a member of the Delphian Trio, which won First Prize in the Baltimore Chamber Music Awards Competition. The second cellist ever awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins University), Paul specialized in the cello music of Prokofiev. He also holds Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from the Juilliard School. He has held various faculty positions in New York, Maryland, West Virginia, New York, and Washington, DC. Paul is a founding member of the Logos Trio and the artistic director of the San Diego Music Society. Justin Hansen is a pianist, composer, and teacher based in San Diego. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Utah Tech University, located in his hometown of St. George. During his time at Utah Tech, he had the honor of touring internationally as a guest soloist in Japan, England, and Norway, performing works such as Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto. Hansen was later accepted into the Master’s program at the Seattle Film Institute and earned his degree in Composition for Film, TV, and Video Games under the direction of Emmy Award-winning composer Hummie Mann.