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The San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra proudly presents “Music Celebration Concert" featuring string, wind and full orchestra ensembles, each of which showcases talented young musicians who perform a variety of enjoyable music literature, including popular and classical pieces, under the direction of its professional conductors.

A first-of-its-kind report from California’s Reparations Task Force makes recommendations on reparations. Then, a priest serving migrants in the San Diego-Tijuana border region has died under mysterious circumstances. Next, San Diego’s airport begins a major remodel during what aims to be a busy travel season. Then, Mexican culture and representation once again has a place among one of Balboa Park’s iconic attractions. Finally, San Diego International Fringe begins today and KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks to Kata Pierce-Morgan who has a new show, Bones Abide, at this year's Festival.

When luggage and its owner can't be reunited, airlines sell it to a store in Alabama, where its contents are sold to the public. The result is a grab bag of normal and odd things people travel with.

Due to overwhelming demand after the success of his back-to-back career-spanning Hollywood Bowl concerts, visionary composer and recording artist Danny Elfman has confirmed two upcoming shows - Danny Elfman: "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond!" - at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 3. For information about the other show, please visit here. These live shows will feature Elfman backed by an all-star rock band, and the same orchestra, and choir that he played with during his set at Coachella 2022 and Halloween weekend shows at the Hollywood Bowl, as they perform songs from Oingo Boingo; his solo career, including his 2021 album "Big Mess"; as well as a plethora of his film scores and television themes from "Alice in Wonderland", "Batman", "Edward Scissorhands", "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "The Simpsons", and more. The audience will be transported into Elfman’s vision and magical world; with his haunting compositions brought to life on stage and enhanced by visuals on the big screen. This limited run of Southern California concerts will provide full-length versions of his past highly acclaimed performances. Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). About Danny Elfman: Danny Elfman, film composer and singer-songwriter for the rock band Oingo Boingo, has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. Elfman has been Tim Burton's composer for more than 35 years, having scored 17 Burton films such as "Batman", "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure", "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Alice in Wonderland", "Dumbo", and "Big Fish". Elfman has also frequently worked with director Sam Raimi on films such as "Spider-Man" and the blockbuster "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", as well as "Gus Van Sant" for his Academy Award-winning films "Good Will Hunting and Milk". Additionally, he wrote music for all the "Men in Black" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise films, the songs and score for Henry Selick and Tim Burton’s animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas", and the themes for the popular television series "Desperate Housewives" and "The Simpsons" as well as the new Netflix hit series "Wednesday" starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams.. Throughout his career, Elfman has been honored with four Oscar nominations, two Emmy Awards, a GRAMMY Award, six Saturn Awards for Best Music, the 2002 Richard Kirk Award, the 2015 Disney Legend Award, and the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award in 2017. Most recently, Elfman has been nominated for yet another Saturn Award in the Best Music category for his scoring work on "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". CONNECT WITH DANNY ELFMAN: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Let’s get your Offers, Pricing and Strategy aligned with your goals and values.Together we’ll bring clarity and confidence to methods that make sense and actually work for you. It’s time to build your business around your life and not the other way around. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn: - Learn the art and science of pricing your offer with intentionality - Disentangle Value from Worth - Acknowledgement and awareness of external conditioning and liberation from old models - Disarm Pressure Around Pricing - Identifying and addressing real and manufactured pressures - Demystify practical steps - Practice and Exercise to shift away from trading time for dollars in your business. Hosted by You Belong Here and presented by Jess Villela. Jess has over 15 years experience in Sales and Leadership Coaching. She helps entrepreneurs sell their offers with confidence and clarity. Jess specializes in shifting mindset to overcome pressure and let go of hustle culture. Her strategies are designed to support selling in a way that is authentic, and build a business aligns with YOUR values. You Belong Here: Facebook | Instagram Jess Villela: Instagram

From the organizers: Please join us on Wednesday, August 31st from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm to celebrate the launch of The AjA Project’s first self-printed publication: I’m Still Growing / Todavía Estoy Creciendo. This zine, created as part of the Compass Program, focuses on the intersections that wellness practices have with art and art making. . Special thanks to teaching artists Alejandro Arreguin Villegas, Andrés Hernández, Zachary Fianza, and Stacey Uy, contributing artists May-Ling Martinez, Andrew Alcasid, and Alanna Airitam, as well as inscriptu printing for their support. . The event includes an Artist Panel & Still Life Workshop guided by Andrew Alcasid and May-Ling Martinez. 20 people limit. Social distance and masks required. More information in our Linktree. Related links: The AjA Project website The AjA Project on Instagram

On Saturday, October 1st, Blenders Eyewear, the San Diego-based eyewear company, will be celebrating its NEW store location in Encinitas, CA with a grand opening event! Join us in celebrating this leading eyewear brand with drinks, bites, live music, live art by Kyle LeBlanc and more. There will also be exclusive promotions and giveaways including FREE swag bags for the first 100 customers and a 25% off sale (in-store only). • Date: Saturday, October 1st • Time: 10AM – 4PM PT • Address: 587 S Coast Hwy 101, Suite A, Encinitas, CA 92024 Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The city of San Diego has an ambitious climate action goal to hit net zero emissions by 2035, but climate activists have been demanding a timeline for how the city intends to get there. Mayor Todd Gloria joins Midday Edition to talk about the draft plan released this week, and the city’s plan to stop using downtown’s Golden Hall as a homeless shelter. Then, even though California has long been a bastion of reproductive rights, anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers still outnumber abortion clinics in both the state and San Diego County. Finally, it’s not news to fans of K-pop that Korean artists have captivated American audiences with their look, their sound and that incredible choreography. We speak to actor and writer Vivian Yoon about K-pop has shaped her life and her new podcast “K-Pop Dreaming.”

Triton Gaming Expo is the ultimate destination for gamers and Esports enthusiasts alike! Our electrifying event features exhilarating tournaments, immersive exhibitions, thrilling contests, and insightful panel discussions. With an incredible variety of activities, we guarantee you'll find yourself at home in this vibrant and exciting community. Come down and network with like-minded individuals, learn from gaming experts, and even try your hand at some of the hottest games around. To experience the thrill of gaming like never before, join us at Triton Gaming Expo 2023 and let the games begin! Activities: • Meet and Greets / Signings • Panels (Riot VAs, Genshin VAs, Riot Industry, Esports, Game Devs) • Artist Alley • Student Indie Game Showcase • Battle for San Diego Invitational Tourney • Tournaments Sign-up (Smash Ultimate, Melee, Guilty Gear, and osu!) • Cosplay Contest Sign-up

The stabbing of a 16-year-old Black girl in Lakeside earlier this month highlighted frustration around unchecked racism in East County. And change is coming to California’s rooftop solar market, but when it arrives and what it will look like is a closely guarded secret. Plus, for our weekend arts preview, we have a new Broadway-bound musical, botanical designs at the San Diego Museum of Art and plenty of live music.