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Free Concert!!! Playing your favorite Christmas songs and various jazz arrangements, the volunteer jazz band from Mesa College continuing Ed will be performing at Madison High School, 7 p.m. White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell Boogie, and many others. Come join the fun and spread the word to everyone you know. We encourage you to visit the local neighborhood of Christmas lights at Lana Drive after the concert. For more information visit: sandiegocommunityjazzband.com

Zo is 34 years old and has been a performing guitarist for 12 years. He has been teaching people how to play and understand the guitar/piano for four years. Born in London, he was raised in North County, San Diego, where he currently resides. He is a graduate of CSULB with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance, and during his time there he studied Blues, Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk, Classical, and Irish Folk Music. While at CSULB he joined an Irish Folk Band, and started his own Blues band along with vocalist Christina Wilson. He’s studied under many influential guitarists across the country. In Los Angeles, Ron Eschete and Mike Higgins. In New York, Peter Mazza, Gilad Hekselman, and Michael Valeanu. Finally, in San Diego he studied with Bob Boss, Lorraine Castellanos, Fred Kunze. These experiences have prepared him for large ensembles, quintets, quartets, trios, duos, and solo guitar performances in a variety of styles. Zo has been teaching about thirty students on a weekly basis for seven years, and each student performs four performance recitals. For more information on lessons, please click the Lessons tab above. Artists Zo has performed with: - Guitarists: Bob Boss, John Storie, Will Brahm, Paul Castelluzo, Grant Fisher, Louis Valenzuela - Vocalists: Leonard Patton, Lorraine Castellanos, Amelia Browning, Christina Wilson - Horn players: Robert Dove, Ian Tordella, Charlie Arbelaez (saxophone), Matt Hall (trombone) - Other: Ian Harland (vibraphone/drums), Anthony Lopez (piano), Eric Hagstrom (drums), Dante Fire (bass) See More Events from Books and Records Bar See More Events from Bardic Management For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Cobby Brzeski makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 145th Show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Cobby Brzeski Cobby Brzeski is a multi-genre, multi-instrumental musical artist and songwriter originally from Naples, Florida, and is now based in San Diego, CA. Cobby’s firm grasp of harmony, playful melody writing, and charming voice has created new fresh new environment for jazz to shine once again. While mainly focused on Jazz in the Swing Idiom, Cobby’s is equally versed in a wide variety of musical genres ranging from Indie-Acoustic, R&B, Pop, etc.. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and Post Modern Jukebox. Cobby has performed her music all over the East Coast, California and has been gaining recognition as an emerging jazz artist. Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram / Spotify Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Amanda Portela makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 143rd Session of Dim Sum & Jazz! Latin edition! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Amanda Portela Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly thereafter, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Join the North County Climate Change Alliance and Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter online for a deep dive into microplastics with Matt Simon, science writer for Wired magazine and author of "A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies". There is no charge for this online event, but please register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link along with additional details. This will also enable us to inform you if there are any last-minute announcements, instructions, or other information. Thank you! About Matt Simon Matt Simon has been a science writer at Wired magazine since 2011. His focus includes biology, robotics, climate change, and microplastic pollution. Matt was the creator of Wired’s Absurd Creature of the Week column, which ran from September 2013 to March 2016. This was turned into the weekly web video series Absurd Creatures. In April 2020, it was adapted into the hit Netflix series Absurd Planet. In 2017, Matt received an Alex Award for his book, The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar: Evolution’s Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life’s Biggest Problems, which cataloged the strangest creatures on Earth. His second book, Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—and Ourselves, explored the science of how parasites mind-control their hosts. Matt attended UC Davis and holds an A.B. in English, Communications. For more information visit: volunteer.surfrider.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The goblins are haunting, the monsters will mash, it's time to get ready for our Halloween bash. Join the best young performers in San Diego as they perform some the best known spooky songs for you from "Beetlejuice the musical," "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Addams Family," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and much more. It is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance! We hope you will join us for a concert you won't want to miss and stay after the show to take photos with your favorite characters. Theater for Young Professionals on Facebook / Instagram

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! TASTE: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Class duration is about 2.5 hours. Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! Stay Connected with Sunshine Market & Refillery! Facebook & Instagram

Pottery wheel courses. During this 5-week course, the basic forms and techniques of pottery will be covered. Glazing and surface decoration will also be taught. All tools and materials are included. For more information visit: milkoolongstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook

The Coronado Historical Association is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, "An Island Looks Back: Shedding Light on Coronado's Hidden African American History," on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Join us for the opening of this extraordinary exhibit on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 which uncovers and celebrates the hidden African American history of Coronado. 9 a.m. - *Member-only* exhibit opening morning with Q&A with curatorial staff. 10 a.m. - Community ribbon cutting opening. Light refreshments will be served. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/community-ribbon-cutting-for-an-island-looks-back-shedding-light-on-coronados-hidden-african-american-history/ About the Exhibit: Coronado, once a barren peninsula in 1886, witnessed the birth of a town that would become a thriving community. Little known to most, African Americans played a significant role among the early pioneers who shaped Coronado's foundation. Despite the challenges of the land bust of 1888, a resilient group of African Americans laid down roots, establishing successful businesses, owning property, and becoming civic leaders at the state level. Their children attended integrated schools, participated in local clubs, excelled in sports, and went on to achieve success in higher education. Many of these pioneers were also patriotic military veterans, serving in the segregated American military. The ranks included Civil War veterans, Buffalo Soldiers, and those who fought in both World Wars. However, by the late 1920s, racial restrictions emerged, implemented through restrictive property deeds common throughout the United States, leading to a decline in Coronado's African American population by the early 1940s. A transformative moment occurred in 1944 with the construction of the Federal Housing Project, bringing nearly 3,000 residents to Coronado, including over 400 African American individuals and families. Despite ongoing challenges, this housing development remained until 1969, fostering a surprising diversity in Coronado compared to other cities in San Diego County. The era concluded with the demolition of the Housing Project coinciding with the opening of the Coronado Bridge. Since 1969, Coronado's African American population has been primarily connected to Navy families, retired military and non-military, and families who chose to make Coronado their home. The "An Island Looks Back" exhibit explores these remarkable yet often overlooked stories—both tragic and triumphant. It serves as a powerful reminder that African American history is an integral part of American history and Coronado history. CHA extends our deepest gratitude to the donors and advisory members whose support made this exhibit possible, including Kevin Ashley, May Brouhard, Bobby Brown, David Grant-Williams, Palma Lawrence Reed, James Love, Claudia Ludlow, Susan Marrinan, Fern Nelson, Yvette Porter Moore, Asante Sefa-Boakye, Jason Sevier, and Brad Willis. Their commitment to preserving and sharing these stories ensures that Coronado's rich history is accessible to all. This exhibit is made possible in part by the City of Coronado Community Grant. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook / Instagram For media inquiries, please contact Vickie Stone, vstone@coronadohistory.org, 619-435-7242.

The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.