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In the final installment of our series exploring two years of the pandemic's impact on the performing arts industry, we look at the live music scene and local music venues, with stories from a venue owner, security staff and a performer.

"Into The Breeches!" Oct. 19 – Nov. 13, 2022 A San Diego Premiere By George Brant Directed by Diana Van Fossen That time-honored adage, “The Show Must Go On,” takes on new meaning in this endearing and moving comedy set at a small American playhouse in 1942. With the actors and director off at war, a group of passionate women face the daunting challenge of preserving the theatre’s reputation for mounting outstanding Shakespearean productions. Crammed with laughs and an abundance of visual humor, their fierce determination and unbridled enthusiasm will have audiences cheering as they prove that art and community triumph, even in times of peril. "Entertainingly captures the true meaning of being an American. Delightful and thoroughly engaging." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch “A gem of a play, one of the sweetest nights of theater you’re likely to see this season.” -The Providence Journal Tickets: $54 - $65 Visit Northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055

Palestinian supporters are calling for public officials across the county to condemn the siege on Gaza.

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and reminds people to get breast cancer screenings or to donate to breast cancer research and treatment.

The California Department of Health bills its complaint website as a resource for people as they search for a safe nursing home. But KPBS found omissions and errors when it comes to documenting sexual abuse cases.

Join us at the library every other Wednesday afternoon for conversation, knitting, crocheting, or whatever your favorite fiber art may be. Bring your own project and join others who wish to learn and grow their yarn craft skills. All skill levels welcome!

Support local content with KPBS Explore. Since the project’s inception, we’ve collaborated with over 25 local producers on new ideas for programs. Support for the KPBS Explore San Diego program begins with gifts of $10,000.

Movie choices offer unconventional biopic or effective horror.

Join the Library for our Autumn Concert Series Friday's from September 3 to October 21. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. This weeks series will feature flutist and saxophonist Adrienne Nims. Adrienne Nims is a flutist and saxophonist whose passionate energy is well acclaimed. Though her early formal training focused on classical music, she quickly developed a deep interest in jazz and world music. In addition to piano and flute, by age 13 she was also playing the saxophone and performing professionally in big bands and classical ensembles. Adrienne's group, Sprit Wind, has performed at venues such as the Getty Museum of Los Angeles, California Center for the Arts, the San Diego Zoo, and major jazz festivals and classical music series. In her professional career, Adrienne has opened for Spyro Gyra, Kirk Whalum, Joe Cocker, Fourplay, Don MacLean, Boz Scraggs, Steppenwolf, and more. She is an accomplished studio musician with credits on over 50 CD's including her own, and television soundtracks as well. In addition to her work as a performing and recording artist, Adrienne is also an educator teaching flute and saxophone as well as a masterclass presenter for institutes and foundations. Click here to register for this event!

The highly sophisticated, multibillion-dollar defense system has been under constant redevelopment since its inception in the early 2000s. Here's how it works.