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Is the much-hyped sequel to Renaissance a country album? In many ways, yes — but it's also a sprawling collage of disparate references, while remaining a Beyoncé album at its heart.

From ArtPower: Celebrated jazz trumpeter and film composer Terence Blanchard pays homage to legendary saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, the inspiration that has influenced Blanchard’s music and storytelling. Featuring the acclaimed trumpeter with The E-Collective and the Turtle Island Quartet, they will present pieces written by Shorter as well as original compositions by Blanchard and members of his band—resulting in “a lush and dramatic soundscape that calls to mind Blanchard’s career as a successful film composer” (New Yorker). “I’m proud to have a chance to visit some of the music that has shaped my musical identity,” says Blanchard. “Pairing Wayne Shorter’s music with original works from The E-Collective along with the sonic colors of The Turtle Island Quartet has been an amazing experience. Wayne has said before ‘Jazz means I Dare You,’ so why not dare to be creative and pay homage at the same time,” said Blanchard. Related links: ArtPower on Instagram ArtPower on Facebook

From The Old Globe: Our second annual Lunar New Year AXIS Event is happening on Monday, January 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Globe's outdoor Copley Plaza in beautiful Balboa Park! Come join us for a family-friendly event as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit with cultural performances by local artists. 5:30 p.m. Welcome!5:41 p.m. Lion dance presentation by Southern Sea 5:47 p.m. Traditional Vietnamese music performance by Lac Hong student 5:55 p.m. Cultural dance performance by Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement 6:01 p.m. Musical duet performance by Lac Hong students 6:06 p.m. Kid Hip hop dance performance by Lac Hong students 6:16 p.m. Traditional/pop Vietnamese music performance by singer Nhu Y Le 6:25 p.m. Fashion show demonstration by Hùng Sử Việt 6:39 p.m. Traditional and pop Korean music performance by singer Sharon Choi 6:50 p.m. Martial arts demonstration by Three Treasures (Kung Fu/Tai Chi, Lion dance workshop) 7:12 p.m. Adult cultural dance performance by Hùng Sử Việt 7:28 p.m. Dragon dance presentation by Southern Sea This is a free event and no reservations are required. Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Instagram The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Facebook

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas and writer-director Lena Dunham. Both are the children of famous artists, but their family trees contain a cast of fascinating characters whose lives were forgotten until now.

In his horn, subway cars rumbled, buses hissed, traffic screeched and sirens howled. Homeless for more than a decade, Gayle was forever in conversation with the streets of New York.

On National Chocolate Day, learn how to make and decorate chocolates from premier chocolatier, Jim Lantry of Seabreeze Craft Chocolates. San Diego’s own Willy Wonka is offering celebratory Chocolate Truffle Making classes on Saturday, October 28. Chocolate lovers will learn how to create decadent chocolate truffles in the hands-on class. The class covers every step of the time-honored process from making and flavoring ganache, decorating the molds, crafting and filling chocolate shells, capping the truffles with chocolate, and tapping into artistic talents to decorate the truffles. The best part is taking home ganache and 21 truffles to eat all by yourself or share with friends. All materials including a gift box for the 21 chocolate truffles and a container for the remaining ganache are included. The adult classes are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and are limited to 15 guests per class. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is the only place in San Diego where you can watch cacao beans transform into chocolate celebrations of flavor before your eyes. Chocolatier Jim Lantry uses cacao straight from the highest quality farms from across the Western Hemisphere and then small-batch roasts, enrobes, blends, and hand-prepares every piece of chocolate from an open workshop so guests can see and smell the delicious story behind every bite. Seabreeze offers weekly group classes and private classes— perfect for families, date nights, girl’s nights out, corporate team building, and anyone looking to have fun with chocolate! For more information visit: seabreezechocolates.com

Demure Productions is back with a brand-new residency at Queen Bee's Cultural Arts Center in North Park featuring San Diego's newest burlesque troupe, the Music Box Burlesque Revue. Music Box Burlesque Revue was founded in 2018 by Lola Demure and features some of San Diego's newest stars with a broad range of talents from dance, singing, comedy and more. Each show will feature guest artists from around the country making this show a one-of-a-kind event. Hosted by: Fanny Hypnaughty Stage Kitten: Cucci Americano Our cast includes performances by: Lola Demure Milky Bunnz Gabrielle Lavie Nayna La Santa Jojo Deveaux Pinkie Valentine Chica Cabra Special guest performer: Jessabelle Thunder (Los Angeles) ADMISSION: $30-$200 Diamond VIP $200 includes seating for 4 with one bottle of champagne for the table Ruby VIP $150 includes seating for 3 with one bottle of champagne for the table Sapphire VIP includes seating for 2 with one bottle of champagne for the table Premium Seating $40 first two rows of seats, first come serve seating GA $30 open seating Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Anyone’s Guess Band sources only the finest cross-genre musical materials from the 80s, 90s, 20s and Today, handcrafts them with unique style, packages them into bespoke ever-changing set lists and then delivers these fine quality tunes to their audiences wrapped in a sonic experience not often found. Their portfolio of songs has one theme in common: They must be great tunes that everyone knows, which aren't played by every other band out there. Genres: Rock, Country, Dance Pop, Southern Rock, Dance Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, New Wave, Funk / Disco, Indie, R&B Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Anyone’s Guess Band sources only the finest cross-genre musical materials from the 80s, 90s, 20s and Today, handcrafts them with unique style, packages them into bespoke ever-changing set lists and then delivers these fine quality tunes to their audiences wrapped in a sonic experience not often found. Their portfolio of songs has one theme in common: They must be great tunes that everyone knows, which aren't played by every other band out there. Genres: Rock, Country, Dance Pop, Southern Rock, Dance Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, New Wave, Funk / Disco, Indie, R&B Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Inside an El Cajon school tackling the mental health crisis with its curriculum.