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This “takeover” concert, curated by renowned composer Thomas Adès, showcases him as composer, teacher, pianist, and conductor, and includes the U.S. premiere of “Forgotten Dances” with international guitar sensation Sean Shibe. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/takeover-the-baker-baum/

Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime “Gran Partita,” blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/amadeus/

Tickets are now on sale for Rebecca Jade & Friends: A Soulful Holiday. A musical celebration of the season, the concert takes place on December 28 at Sycuan Casino’s Live & Up Close Theater. Rebecca Jade will perform selections invoking wintertime traditions, including songs from her most recent release, Just Another Christmas Album. Making the event extra special she will be joined by musical friends; Angela Chatelain Avila, Joshua Taylor, Darryl Walker and Daneen Wilburn. Jade is a powerhouse performer whose vocal range and stage presence have made her one of the brightest rising stars touring the world today. At home with singing soul, R&B, jazz, blues or whatever a session might need, just a few highlights in her stellar career would include winning eight San Diego Music Awards, performing with Elton John at the Oscars, doing a Grammy Salute to Prince, and recording with a broad range of artists, from Jason Mraz to Karl Denson. The concert will top another amazing year for Jade, which has seen her tour Greece with Dave Koz & Friends, as well as perform at major events around the globe, from Portugal’s Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival to working with Sheila E. and Gloria Estefan. Jade curated this show’s special selection of musical friends. “I wanted to highlight San Diego artists,” she said. “I felt, especially given the occasion of the season, that a homegrown show like this would be a great way to share the stage with these gifted performers and show what the San Diego music scene has to offer.” Look for some special collaborations throughout the night. “This is the first time I’ve put on a holiday concert event,” Jade said. “I picked the date on purpose. December 28 falls in that wonderful time between when we open our presents and the New Year, everybody’s spirits are up. This concert will hopefully capture some of that feeling.” For more information visit: sycuancasino.yapsody.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Calling all animal lovers! We invite you for this show-and-tell with incredible and fascinating animal friends! This event is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: This program is recommended for children Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

San Diego, CA – Guaranteed to get you out of your seat and on your feet! The 11th Annual Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway is set to light up San Diego with "The Evolution of Gospel Music," featuring the unparalleled talent of multiple Stellar Award winner, Beverly Crawford, known for her raw fire and evangelistic stage presence. This will be a celebration of the rich history and vibrant future of gospel music. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. on the flight deck of the iconic USS Midway Museum. Featuring an array of talented artists, this event will be an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all backgrounds. As you walk upon the flight deck set against the breathtaking backdrop of San Diego’s harbor, you will feel the spirit and community strength of the praise that will take place. Dr. Robert Earl Dean kicks off the event, reminding us of the gospel’s roots with simple yet powerful instrumentation—hands clapping, feet stomping, and tambourine. Tinika Wyatt blends soul and contemporary Christian music, resonating with a multi-ethnic audience. With captivating harmonic melodies , The Full Gospel Ensemble will showcase the essence of gospel music. Greater Life Church Dance Ministry will bring the gospel message of worship and movement. While breaking boundaries, The Vibe Experience is taking gospel music beyond traditional church settings, performing in restaurants, cafes, and unconventional venues. Ivey Conerly, a Christian Hip Hop artist, demonstrates how gospel lyrics can reach hip-hop culture, fostering crossover appeal. Eddie Baltrip and Fulfillment infuse traditional choir sounds with a fresh, non-traditional energy, captivating audiences with lively performances. Beverly Crawford’s chart-topping hits will have the audience up and on their feet worshiping and shouting! Join us for a night of jubilation, inspiration, and transformation at the 11th Annual Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Secure your seats today and join us as we travel through the evolution of gospel music. For more information, please visit our website or contact us at (858) 650-3190. Janta Milner, Publicist, Mandate Records, Inc. (858) 650-3190 x 318 jcmilner@mandaterecords.com Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayside-gospel-concert-aboard-the-midway-2024-san-diego-tickets-899370921637?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2kyOxmOsTzYcNoFhrFlLDjgodOY8g50E2B-uvvr7HXEV6JVBVwojLD5kA_aem_UpiBbVO-cuznmTWujOxnsw

Monday, August 12, 2024 12 p.m. Patrick Hadley plays, creates, and manufactures an African thumb piano called a “mbira” or “kalimba.” The Array mbira is a highly modernized version of an ancient African instrument. In Zimbabwe they are known as mbiras, however, these types of plucked metal tine instruments are known by many names, such as likembe, sanza, kalimba, and, simply, thumb pianos. Patrick and his business partner, the inventor of the array mbira, Bill Wesley, have been building these instruments for over 30 years. They are fully chromatic and play in every key, up to six octaves. Many professional musicians are using these instruments and they can be heard in several major motion picture soundtracks as well as songs by Taylor Swift and many others including Sting, Imogen Heap, RyCooder, Pharaoh Sanders, and others. Patrick's music has been heard on NPR, and one of his videos reached a staggering 22 million views! Free concerts at noon every Monday year-round . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles. . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk, and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/mini-concert-2024-0812 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

October 19, 2024 – January 11, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. JOSEPH CLAYES III & ROTUNDA GALLERIES CARLOS CASTRO ARIAS: THE SPLINTER IN THE EYE Carlos Castro Arias will be exhibiting his newest project, The Splinter in the Eye, an installation composed of paintings and objects in which the artist reflects about memory, trauma, and elements of the individual and collective identity. Carlos Castro Arias is a Colombian artist, professor, and musician. He received a BA from the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Bogota in 2002 and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2008 to the San Francisco Art Institute, where he received an MFA in painting in 2010. Castro has been an associate professor at San Diego State University since 2019. In 2022, the Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia exhibited a retrospective of his work entitled La Vida de las Cosas Muertas (The Life of Dead Things). Most recently Castro Arias has exhibited at Artpace, San Antonio; Bread & Salt, San Diego; LA Galería, Bogota; Quint Gallery, La Jolla, and Espacio El Dorado, Bogota. He has participated in group shows in Sweden, Peru, France, Spain, New Zealand, Mexico and Venezuela. His musical projects include: POPO (2000), Los Claudios de Colombia (2005-2010) and Amor Negro (2020). The artist lives and works between San Diego, Tijuana, and Bogota. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III and Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Galleries at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-castro-arias Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Las amenazas de deportación han causado ansiedad entre los inmigrantes, pero las escuelas en el Valle de Salinas están ayudando a consolar a los niños y aliviar los temores de los padres.

The series concludes Monday, May 12, with the New Orford String Quartet presenting works by Mozart, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Schubert (Death and the Maiden). Violinists Andrew Wan and Jonathan Crow, violist Sharon Wei, and cellist Brian Manke formed their ensemble with the goal of developing a new model for a touring string quartet: bringing four elite orchestral leaders and soloists together on a regular basis over many years to perform chamber music at the highest level. The Toronto Star has described this outcome as “nothing short of electrifying.” They have seen astonishing success, giving annual concerts for national CBC broadcast and receiving two Opus Awards for Concert of the Year and a 2017 JUNO Award for Best Classical Album. Recent seasons have featured return engagements in Chicago, Montreal, and Toronto, as well as their New York City debut on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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