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Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Grab a front-row seat to the country and blues singer’s first-ever show at the fabled auditorium in downtown Nashville before a sellout crowd. Crockett performs songs from his deep catalog of 12 albums and counting, along with his ace band, The Blue Drifters. Performances include “The Man from Waco,” “Cowboy Candy,” “Just Like Honey,” and songs by George Jones, Jerry Reed, T-Bone Walker and more.

Sun • Sep 29 • 7:30 PMThe Sound, Del Mar, CA https://www.thedirtyknobs.com/ Mike Campbell/The Dirty Knobs on Instagram and Facebook

“The Pleasure of Your Company” music series invites you to enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Rob Thorsen Trio on Sunday, November 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the informal and intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. In addition to acoustical bassist Rob Thorsen, the band includes pianist Melonie Grinnell and drummer Richard Sellers. This award winning group will perform an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and original compositions. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended but not required. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2024/nov/17/jazz-concert-rob-thorsen-trio/?et=333869 Rob Thorsen on Instagram and Facebook

Another departure from the Kennedy Center: Composer, pianist, educator and bandleader Jason Moran announced on social media that he is no longer the artistic director for jazz. Moran joined the Kennedy Center in 2011.

Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.

The search for missing people in central Texas continues. Volunteers from the United Cajun Navy have traveled from the state of Louisiana to help.

President Trump's signature came after the Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.

The Friends of the Malcolm X Library present our Annual Fundraiser, Gift Day. The Friends support the library, in part by having book sales and hosting events. This event is free and will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our event will feature amazing local talent including a live band and DJ, a choir, a story teller, line dancers and face painting for the kids. Local vendors will be selling a variety of great merchandise. The Friends of the Malcolm X Library will be selling hot dogs, nachos, beverages and books. There will also be an opportunity drawing where you can enter to win great prizes. Come have fun and support the library. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/valencia-park-malcolm-x-library

The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs says Native American and Alaska Native women make up a significant part of missing and murdered people in this country.