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With her personal touches on every aspect of this unique evening, award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck embraces the role of director for Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends, turning up the heat with innovative, handpicked repertoire performed by some of today’s most exciting talent including fellow NYCB dancers and the reigning diva of tap dance, Michelle Dorrance. The virtuosic program includes Thousandth Orange, set to live music composed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw; an electric pas de deux choreographed by Alonzo King; and a dynamic finale reflecting Peck’s creative partnership with choreographer William Forsythe, set to music by James Blake. While different in so many ways, all four pieces share a captivating joyfulness—joy for dance, for music, and for the inspiration that comes from surrounding oneself with creative and inspirational friends. Regarded as a “dance luminary” (Washington Post), “pure joy in toe shoes” (Los Angeles Times) and “the ballerina who can stop time (and re-start it too)” (New York Times), Tiler Peck is widely recognised as one of the top American ballerinas of our time. A Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB), an actress, choreographer, author and designer, Peck continues to evolve as an artist and add to her extensive repertoire. She added the title of curator when she launched and starred in the Los Angeles Music Center’s presentation of BalletNOW. She was the subject of the Hulu feature documentary, Ballet Now, and also choreographed the box office smash action movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Tiler starred in CLI Studios’ A New Stage and the world premiere of William Forsythe’s The Barre Project (Blake Works II), and was Executive Producer on both. She appeared in Season 7 of Ray Donovan opposite Liev Shreiber and the Netflix series Tiny Pretty Things. The first ballerina ever to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, she guested on Dancing with the Stars for three seasons and on Julie Andrews’ Netflix series, Julie’s Greenroom. She also starred in the film Ballet 422. Born in Bakersfield, California, Tiler began her dance training at the age of two at her mom’s dance studio. At 14, she entered the School of American Ballet. The same year, she became an apprentice with NYCB and within a few months was asked to join the corps de ballet. Tiler was promoted to Soloist in 2006 and to Principal Dancer in 2009 where she remains to this day. At 11, Tiler made her Broadway debut in The Music Man and later appeared on Broadway as Ivy Smith in the Tony-nominated On the Town. She played Louise in the Emmy-nominated production of Carousel (New York Philharmonic, Live From Lincoln Center) and more recently played the title role in Susan Stroman’s musical, Little Dancer (Kennedy Center). She is due to star in the production (now called Marie) on Broadway. Tiler had the honour of performing for President Barack Obama at the 2012 and 2014 Kennedy Center Honors. She was the 2004 Mae L. Wien Award winner, the Janice Levin Honoree for 2006–07, winner of the Leonide Massine’s Positano Premia La Danza for International Emerging Artists, and a 2004 recipient of a Princess Grace Foundation–USA Dance Fellowship. In 2013 she was named in Forbes’ “30 under 30 in Hollywood Entertainment” and won the Princess Grace Statue Award. She also received the 2016 Dance Magazine Award. Tiler developed and produces a daily ballet class, #TurnItOutWithTiler, initially aimed at helping people stay connected and moving during the pandemic. The show’s down-to-earth tone coupled with its very necessary purpose attracted the attention of enthusiasts like Jennifer Garner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Leslie Odom Jr, and Josh Groban, who all guested on the show. Tiler curated and directed the inaugural Artists at the Center for New York City Center. Marking her NYC choreographic debut, it also featured premieres from William Forsythe, Alonzo King, Jillian Meyers and Michelle Dorrance. With a passion and keen eye for fashion, Tiler designed the “Love, Tiler” collection for Só Dança and the capsule collection, Tiler Peck X STATESIDE, in collaboration with the popular Los Angeles-based sportswear company. Her second capsule collection was released in early 2023. Her first children’s book, Katarina Ballerina (Simon & Schuster) was published in 2020, and Katarina’s adventures continue in Katarina Ballerina & The Victory Dance (2022), in which she helps a fellow ballet dancer follow his dreams.

Salsa Night: Bring your dancing shoes! 5:30 p.m. – Salsa class 6:30 p.m. – Performance About Manny Cepeda Orchestra | Since 2018, the Manny Cepeda Orchestra has been featured on Pandora Radio and as Spotify Artists, and they were added to Apple Music and YouTube music in 2020. One of the most popular small groups of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra organization is the MCO Quartet, ranked as the No. 1 Salsa Quartet in San Diego. Since 2010 the group has played a series of public concerts, “Salsa Under the Stars,” which can now be heard at the Headquarters District at Seaport Village every third Friday of the month and Little Italy’s Piazza Della Famiglia on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Manny Cepeda, a Puerto Rican composer, arranger, and leader of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra, has just released a new CD, Roots/Raices and Padre Querido, featuring his original lyrics and musical arrangements. Manny drew on the early childhood teachings of his famous uncle Rafael Cepeda and dedicated this CD in his honor as well as paying tribute to his father, barber/musician Don Leonides Rivera. The core of Manny’s group is Xavier Quintero (San Diego), Andy Fraguela (Panama), and Henry “Kiko” Jimenez (Puerto Rico). Dance Lesson Led by Maria Caligagan| Maria Caligagan’s impressive artistic professional career spans over 45 years. Her early training started at the Boston School of Ballet. At just 18 years old she moved to New York City to follow her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Her first big break was being selected as an original cast member in Jerome Robbin’s Broadway, performing at the Tony Awards, and then being promoted to a principal role. Other performing credits include ABC’s movie Cinderella, starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, as well as numerous TV commercials and industrials. As the Co-owner of Heatwave Productions, Event Entertainment and Salsa Inferno dance company, Maria has produced and directed hundreds of corporate events over the past 25 years. A choreographic highlight would be several productions with the Old Globe Theatre, including The Odyssey, The Taming of the Shrew, and Kingdom. In addition, Maria is a Senior Continuing Lecturer in the Theatre and Dance Department at UCSD with a teaching career of almost 30 years. She mentors dancers in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tango, and all Latin dance. Maria can be contacted at www.swayandswoon.com.

Have you ever wanted to create and tell your own story? Here is a workshop to learn how to choose, develop, craft and rehearse a story to tell in front of others. Are you interested in creating family stories, a story for your next staff meeting or telling folktales? Professional storytellers from Storytellers of San Diego will facilitate and guide you through this process, with tips, strategies and small group structure so you can practice. We'll start with some general instruction and then break into smaller groups by specific interest. Our style of storytelling is up close without notes--Moth-style. Marilyn McPhie, Patti Christensen and Mindy Donner will welcome you into the wondrous world of storytelling. *Workshop designed for ages 16 and up

How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is an in-person workshop. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

San Diego Gas and Electric is reacting to an oversized natural gas bill, after KPBS brought the issue to their attention. In other news, the Village Health Center at Father Joe’s is now open after flooding caused major damage this past spring. Plus, a local artistic director talks about why she chose to study the transgender singing voice.

The annual celebration, which spans Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizes contributions made by Hispanic Americans, the fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the Census.

Honor the traditions of Día de Muertos with LJMS favorite Lila Downs, one of the most influential and representative artists of Mexican music in Latin America. Known for the importance she gives to issues such as social justice within her music, Downs is a singular and powerful voice, both as a singer and an activist, bridging traditions from across the Americas, with influences ranging from folk and ranchera music from Mexico and South America, to North American folk, jazz, blues, and hip hop. Winner of six Latin GRAMMYs and one GRAMMY, celebrated singer Lila Downs is one of the most powerful and unique voices that exist today. With a symbolic stage presence and emotional storytelling through song, her singing transcends all language barriers. Born and raised in both Oaxaca and Minnesota, Lila Downs is the daughter of a Mixtec Indigenous woman and Anglo-American father. She has written narratives of Indigenous resistance protecting the original vision of the sacred plants and food of her Oaxacan culture while keeping the traditions of the American continent. A passionate human rights activist, Lila Downs’ lyrics often focus on stories ranging from social injustice to the suppressed Latin American stories of women of indigenous and working-class origins. Lila Downs on Facebook La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Hausmann Quartet and Maritime Museum of San Diego are excited to partner to present the eighth season of "Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime", a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay. Four concerts will be performed throughout the year at the Maritime Museum February 26, May 21, September 17 and November 19. All concerts are Sundays at 2:30, and include an intermission for a total length of under two hours. Each creative program will also include informative and entertaining commentary between selections from noted UC Santa Barbara musicologist Derek Katz. The Hausmann Quartet would like to recognize the support of pH Projects, The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego’s Community Enhancement Program. KPBS is the exclusive media sponsor of "Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime". ADMISSION: Tickets are from $10-$100 Advanced Tickets: $55 VIP Reserved seating $30 General Admission $25 Maritime Museum members $10 students/military $40 Package deal for museum + concert admission Save on season subscriptions (4 concerts): $190 Reserved seating, $100 General Admission Tickets at the door (day of concert): $60 VIP Reserved seating $35 General Admission $25 Maritime Museum members $12 students/military $45 Package includes museum + concert admission SOCIAL MEDIA The Hausmann Quartet: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Maritime Museum of San Diego: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us at AR Workshop for our Morning creative and crafty Christmas ARt Camp, where registrants will paint their own personal Apron to wear when cooking for the holidays this year. ! This morning session camp is $45 and runs from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Our Summer Camps are designed for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Participants will be able to choose their paint colors from our decor line of paints! ( Kids are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks.) We will provide hot cocoa and water. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

In its 7-2 ruling Thursday, the Supreme Court said the late artist infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of works based on an image of the pop star Prince.