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The title of his poetry workshop for beginning or seasoned poets comes from a line of poetry by Pablo Neruda. The great Chilean poet was describing the way poetry affected him. Moreno reported that he was watching the movie "Il Postino," a film about Neruda’s relationship with a postman. The movie was over, and Moreno was watching the credits on VHS when a few lines of the poem, Poetry, appeared. Moreno stated that the words mesmerized him, and he had to rewind the film until he had copied all the words in the poem. When we read a poem, written by a poet in love with the art, how does it affect us? This class will review men and women poets whose love for the spoken word embodies what Moreno calls IMIC: Inspiration, Motivation, Imagination, Contagion. In other words, a poem inspires us, then motivates us to write, then calls the gift of our imagination, then creates contagious composition among anyone hearing the poem and is inspired by the sound, the rhythm, & the story of the poem. The first 90 minutes will include poetry from Rumi, Kim Rosen, Kalil Gibran, and Naomi Shihab Nye that may inspire healing, hope, and kindness in the poets attending this class. Film clips of these poets will be blended with poems read by Moreno that counter hate and ignorance and might be named poetry for trying times. Moreno remembers Neruda’s quote that the poet’s task is to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable. The great American poet William Stafford stated this about the work of Naomi Shihab Nye: her poems combine transcendent liveliness & sparkle with warmth and human insight. She is a champion of the literature of encouragement and heart. Reading her work enhances life. The second 90 minutes moves the poetry to local poets who have inspired Moreno: Sharon Elise, Steve Kowit (R.I. P.), Delores Fisher, Rudy Francisco, and Joe Milosch are strong storytellers who hold the promise of inspiration to any who will carve out time to listen. If you are looking for a critique group this is not the class for you. This class, as are all Jim’s classes, is taught in a container of safety and respect. San Diego Writers, Ink Website / Facebook / Instagram

Book bans are on the rise across the country — but not in California. For the second year a local program is helping San Diego readers push back.

Lithuanian authorities accused Belarus of deliberate disruption after weather balloons directed at Vilnius Airport's runways forced an 11-hour shutdown on Saturday.

Robert Spano, conductor Conrad Tao, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra ADAM SCHOENBERG: Cool Cat JOHN ADAMS: Century Rolls RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44 An exuberant celebration of music by three composers, all of whom came from elsewhere to live in California. The youngest, Massachusetts-born Adam Schoenberg, is famous for his ability to meld popular idioms into energetic pieces for classical audiences and Cool Cat is no exception. This delightful fanfare of an overture celebrates the life of P-22, the world-famous mountain lion who lived for a decade in the hills above Los Angeles. John Adams, one of the most renowned American composers, wrote his piano concerto Century Rolls in the 1990s as a celebration of the great age of American player-piano recordings a century ago by artists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Gershwin. Russian-born Rachmaninoff himself spent much of the last quarter century of his life in the US, becoming a citizen and owning homes in New York and Los Angeles. Rachmaninoff was a huge admirer of American popular music and in the last movement of his Third Symphony we can hear his delight in Hollywood film-music and especially the movies of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Rob Fisher, conductor and music director Guest Artists to be announced. Broadway conductor and arranger Rob Fisher brings his entertaining mix of Broadway veterans and classic Broadway tunes to the Jacobs Music Center stage. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The Gaslamp Quarter welcomes its newest culinary destination with the grand opening of NOIR Sushi & Sake Fusion Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Located at 926 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, NOIR blends the artistry of traditional Japanese cuisine with modern sensibilities, creating an elevated dining and nightlife experience at the heart of San Diego’s most vibrant district. Guests are invited to step into a stylish, contemporary atmosphere where every plate tells a story of craftsmanship, balance, and indulgence. From chef-driven sushi creations to curated sake flights, NOIR promises an unforgettable dining journey extends beyond just a restaurant, making it a destination experience. Highlights of the Grand Opening Experience: Culinary Showcase – Guests will enjoy premium nigiri and sashimi, inventive chef-curated sushi rolls, and the debut of the NOIR Signature Box, an elegant interpretation of the Japanese Kaiseki tradition. This multi-dish experience celebrates seasonal flavors with artistic presentation, nutrient-rich brown rice, and options that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian. Curated Sake Program – Launch of NOIR’s exclusive sake flights, featuring rare brews and one-of-a-kind pairings designed to complement both traditional and contemporary menu items. VIP Preview Hour – Select VIP guests and community partners will receive complimentary tasting menus and sake pairings as part of an exclusive welcome experience. Community Welcome – The opening event emphasizes NOIR’s commitment to providing a refined yet approachable venue for both locals and visitors, blending Japanese culinary artistry with San Diego’s modern, energetic spirit. NOIR Sushi & Sake Fusion Lounge brings an elevated dining experience to San Diego with a philosophy rooted in the beauty of life’s essentials: exceptional cuisine, refined drinks, and authentic connection. From curated omakase to an after-work sake pairing or a night out with friends, NOIR aims to redefine the city’s sushi scene. Following the grand opening, NOIR will be open daily for dinner service from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday) and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Friday – Saturday), with lunch service launching soon from 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. For menus and reservations, visit noirsushi.com. Parking Information

Your heart rate quickens, your muscles get tense. A scream aches to escape your sweet lips, but the intensity of the moment stops you from making a sound. You’re not making love… You’re watching live sketch comedy on freakin’ Hallow’s Eve! The vaudevillian villains of Dad Skeleton are ready to make you RIGL (Roll In your Grave Laughing) with our new, askew and totally True Revue, "Tales from the Freakonomicon"! There will be blood, gut-busting guffaws/snickers, song, dance, and a potent monologue on the virtues of civic engagement blessed by former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. Everyone and their evil twin will be there, so get your tickets now to these once in a death time Halloween Expeditions!! Local sketch comedy troupe Dad Skeleton- the brainchild of Paige Chadwick and Jacob Rozansky- has been hailed as “eccentric, weird, and wonderful”, named one of San Diego Fringe Festival’s Top 15 Shows to See 2024, and embraced around town as the sketch comedy darlings of stage and iPhone screen. Fresh off their Finest City Improv residency "BONE’d," Dad Skeleton is stoked to serve up more of their farm-to-table sketches. Dad Skeleton Comedy on TikTok / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Deceived" at The Old Globe, Perseid meteor shower, Las Hermanas Iglesias, dance photography, live music, Shobha Rao, zines and more.

Rafael Payare, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th century music, but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover in it. Brahms, in a word, is a whole world of feelings and of melody. This San Diego Symphony festival is a rare occasion, bringing together some of his best-loved pieces – his four symphonies, his violin concerto and his ravishingly beautiful German Requiem – so that we can listen to them all in a single breath. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the greatest musical imaginations that ever lived! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram