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Premieres Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2. Music icons Jason Moran and Christian McBride collaborate for an electrifying performance at the Kennedy Center. They share stories about their legendary teachers and introduce us to their remarkable protégés.

Human rights groups say Israel stepped up arrests in the occupied West Bank during the war. Only a fraction of those arrested have been released as part of hostage and prisoner exchanges.

From the organizers: Celebrating ballet masterworks from the 20th century by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Peter Martins. 'Rubies' In 1967, the great Russian-born choreographer, George Balanchine, created his world famous ballet Jewels for the New York City Ballet. The three act ballets all have a different composer and motif. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is the second act of the ballet and truly captures the sexy energy and athleticism of our country. The ballet is packed with adventure, fun and playfulness, and the dazzling bejeweled costumes will take your breath away. 'Divertimento' from 'Le Baiser De La Fée' Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée (the Fairy’s Kiss) was created for the New York City Ballet for the 1972 Stravinsky Festival. The New York Times dance critic has described the ballet as one of George Balanchine’s greatest and most unusual works. The choreography is deeply poetic and has always moved audiences by its light and shade, creating an experience you will never forget. 'Ash' With accelerated tempi to the exciting music by Michael Torke, Peter Martins, former artistic director of New York City Ballet, launches 10 dancers on a non-stop series of thrilling solos, duets, and ensemble dances that leaves audiences amazed and thrilled. Performances: Sat, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm and Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00pm Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, Downtown San Diego Thur, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido City Ballet of San Diego on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Celebrate the holidays with La Jolla Music Society! Enjoy a cider or a classic hot cocoa while Riford Library’s Youth Services Librarian Katia Graham entertains with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and a local choir performs cherished holiday tunes. Bring a book to donate to the Friends of the La Jolla Library. You won’t want to miss seeing the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd transformed into a Winter Wonderland. This is a free event, but you must RSVP in advance in order to attend. Follow La Jolla Music Society on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery hosts this exhibition of pictorial and sculptural investigations on color, light and texture, featuring recent artworks by San Diego-based artists Christian Garcia-Olivo, Kaori Fukuyama and Melissa Walter. Kaori Fukuyama’s luminous canvases glow as if lit from within. She’s obsessed with distilling the essence of light in all its variations and with capturing minute subtleties of color. Her surfaces are satisfyingly smooth and vibrant, built layer by layer with invisible brush strokes that achieve a sense of depth and gratifying density. Some works become architectural compositions that force the picture frame and painted surface to slightly project, as if lifting off the wall. Kaori’s paintings, drawings and sculptures stand as peaceful meditations on nature, derived from her exposure to Japanese Shintoism and Buddhism. Circles of pure light seem to break through the monochromatic square canvases. They recreate the startling feeling of staring into the sun and they transport the viewer into a tunnel of radiant light. Sculptures fabricated out of reflective and transparent Mylar allow the light to penetrate and dance; the materials refract and bend the rays of light generating delightful prismatic effects. Minimalism and abstraction paired with a rigorousness of design and execution make these into otherworldly pieces. Kaori shapes light into form and makes the ineffable into something tangible. She seduces the viewer to be present, to appreciate the beauty of a moment suspended in time. Join us to hear the artist talk about her artwork, inspiration and process. SD Mesa College: Facebook Instagram

ARTIST | Logic and Juicy J WHEN | Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7 p.m. VENUE | PETCO Park ADMISSION | GA Starting at $45.50 STAY CONNECTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Logic: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Juicy J: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her 6 GRAMMY® Awards, 2 Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet is a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of the biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry has opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical perception. Janet Jackson is performing at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on June 11, 2023. Stay Connected on Social Media: Instagram + Twitter + Facebook

ARTIST | Bad Friends WHEN | Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8 p.m. VENUE | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre ADMISSION | Starting at $35 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

ABBAMania features authentic stage costumes, spot-on vocals and a stage show that will transport you to the golden age of AM radio hits with “Dancing Queen,” “Mama Mia,” “Fernando” and more. A magical re-creation of one of the biggest international musical sensations of all time. The Toronto Sun calls it “Vocally and musically superb.” The Globe and Mail says “Truly a great show.” And Toronto’s “MAMMA MIA” cast exclaims “The closest thing to Abba that you will ever see” This show made possible by GVCA WHEN | Saturday, April 8, 2023 • This event starts at 8 p.m. WHERE | Poway Center for the Performing Arts • 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! • $21-$47 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21) • $13-$28 Half Price Youth (12 and under) SOCIALS | Follow Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

ARTIST | Garbage and Noel Gallagher WHEN | Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7 p.m. VENUE | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ADMISSION | $19.50 - $99.50+