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Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. Rob is a devoted and seasoned instrumentalist, equally confident with standards and original compositions, whose bass sings with a warmth and creative spirit while maintaining an engaging interactive dialogue with the ensemble. Rob has released six recordings as a leader, “Bass is the Space - Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. His most recent release is "So In Love" — a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others. Jazz education plays an important role in his career. He teaches at Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, The La Jolla Athenaeums “The World Of Jazz” as well as teaching privately. In 2010 Thorsen created “Jazz an American Art Form,” a highly successful jazz educational program that features his quartet and is presented to over 8,000 students annually in primarily under-served communities. He is also involved with and performs with the Voices of Our City Choir, a soul-jazz choir created by his wife Steph Johnson for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. Rob Thorsen Socials Facebook and Instagram For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Why Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., visited Israel this week, and how the visit underscores tensions among Democrats over the war in Gaza.

Sunday Brunch and New Orleans Jazz only at Books & Records Bar! Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA and performs all around the East and West Coasts. Cobby’s charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they’re back in the 1940’s. 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, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox. Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022)). “She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…” – Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network “Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!” – David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music See More Events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers. Members may also purchase a discounted bundle of six months for $186 total. April: Suspense & Tension: We will explore ways to sustain tension and create suspense in your writing. If you are working on a story, this is a good class to bring in a draft and do some rewriting! Techniques we will study will include setup, seed-planting, delay, image patterning, and complications. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Four states are strengthening rules that require home sellers and landlords to disclose information about whether a home has flooded in the past, or is likely to flood in the future.

Humanitarian groups had called for Israel to open the port to help alleviate the food crisis. All of Gaza's 2.2 million residents are at imminent risk of famine, the U.N. warns.

Dive into the journey of a lifetime in "Blue Whales: Return of the Giants," the new documentary film playing daily at the Fleet Science Center. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of these majestic creatures as they navigate the depths of the sea. Join us for an awe-inspiring exploration on the Giant Dome screen, where the mysteries of the largest animals to have ever lived come to life. For the full film schedule, visit https://www.fleetscience.org/films/blue-whales (Screenings take place at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on select dates) Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A Free copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book Magic Fish, by Trung Le Nguyen. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12 - 14. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Children are welcome! For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us April 27, 2024, at San Diego State University The Dream the Impossible Youth Conference was started in 2007 by several Southern California Tribes and Tribal organizations. The dream began when local youth councils planned to organize a conference specifically for Southern California Native youth. After several planning meetings, the youth voted on a conference name and agreed to host the first ever Southern California Native Youth Conference on the Soboba Indian Reservation at Noli Indian High School and the Recreation Center. The success of this conference marked the beginning of the Dream the Impossible Youth Conference becoming an annual event. Agenda: Saturday, April 27, 2024 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Registration & Campus Tours (SDSU Volunteers) 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – MC & DJ – Mikela Jones (Little River Band of Pomo) & DJ Rambo (Pericu Nation) Welcome - David Kamper (SDSU-Department of American Indian Studies) Blessing – Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay Nation of Santa Ysabel) Bird Singers - Paul Cuero Jr. (Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians) Film Clip - People of the West, the story of Native Californians from an Indigenous perspective by Amanda Ericson, Field Producer Board Walk Pictures & Bradley Munoa, Director/Pechanga Creative Studios 10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Keynote –Assemblymember James Ramos (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. – ROUND 1 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Lunch/Activities and College Fair Resource Fair: SDSU Recreation Field 103 Campus Tours SDSU Volunteers Cultural Activities: Recreation Field 103 Dodge Ball & Lawn Games Photo Booths: Mirror Memories 2:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. - ROUND 2 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. - ROUND 3 - Pick one of 10 sessions Breakout Sessions - Sessions will be repeated to offer students the opportunity to attend 3 of the 10 4:05 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Survey 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. – Closeout Performance – Notorious Cree (Nehiyaw from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory) 5 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. – Raffles 5:40 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Closing Remarks (Mikela) Subway Boxes/Adjourn Conference Location: San Diego State University Parking Lot 12 Recreation Field 103 Storm Hall West Visit: https://dticonference.org/