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Famed for his attacking, take-no-prisoners playing style, Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez has a back story that has become the stuff of legend: the kid who, without constant access to a piano, practiced on scales he’d painted on the family dinner table; who, aged 19, represented Cuba in the International Solo Piano Competition at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, just happening to entertain a crowd that included Quincy Jones, who was so bowled over he encouraged his permanent relocation from embargoed Cuba to America. GRAMMY-nominated, the veteran of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, the recipient of critical praise including comparisons to early Bill Evans and Art Tatum, Rodriguez now sounds distinctively like himself. Alfredo Rodriguez on Facebook / Instagram Pedtrito Martinez on Facebook / Instagram

The dazzling aerial photos honored by the 2025 Siena awards offer "new ways of seeing familiar places," as one judge puts it.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: dueling shows at Moxie Theatre, Dvořák meets Adès, Natalia Ventura, Marialena de la Hoz and more.

Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its 5th annual holiday festival with 19 nights of holiday joy. Tickets are now on sale for this season. Opens on Friday, Nov. 21. The popular holiday festival runs Friday through Sunday for back-to-back weekends, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14 Then December 17-23; each evening 5:30 to 9 p.m. With all the lights and sounds of the holidays, Camp Christmas is an explosion of the holiday season, all in one place! From colorful dancing water shows to holiday photo ops, winter hayrides and train rides, as well as “Sappy,” The Talking Christmas Tree – there’s something for everyone that will boost the holiday spirit. New this year is axe throwing, a circus themed Merry Midway – with Basketball Hot Shot, Bowler Roller, Giant Wheel Spin and more! – and a Camp Christmas raffle. There’s also archery, bounce houses, a game room, plus laser tag, a tree top climbing wall and face painting. Additionally, Camp also boasts a Sugar Shack, and multiple dining options, including a new hot dog cart. Camp Christmas is located at 8668 Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley (91962). The altitude at Camp Christmas is 4,000 feet and the evenings can be chilly. Warm clothing – winter jackets, snow hats, scarves, and gloves – are recommended. Most activities are free with the price of admission, with a few requiring a nominal fee. November ticket prices are: $15 for adults and ages 16+ and $10 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). December ticket prices increase slightly to $17 for adults and ages 16+ and $12 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). For every full-price ticket purchased in December ($12 and $17), one free bonus Raffle Ticket will be provided at entry ($1.00 value per ticket). Parking is $10 per car. For questions, contact info@pinevalleycampchristmas.com. For more information, visit www.PineValleyCampChristmas.com. Pine Valley Camp Christmas on Facebook / Instagram

Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its 5th annual holiday festival with 19 nights of holiday joy. Tickets are now on sale for this season, which opens on Friday, Nov. 21. The popular holiday festival runs Friday through Sunday for back-to-back weekends, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14, then Dec. 17-23; each evening 5:30 to 9 p.m. With all the lights and sounds of the holidays, Camp Christmas is an explosion of the holiday season, all in one place! From colorful dancing water shows to holiday photo ops, winter hayrides and train rides, as well as “Sappy,” The Talking Christmas Tree – there’s something for everyone that will boost the holiday spirit. New this year is axe throwing, a circus themed Merry Midway – with Basketball Hot Shot, Bowler Roller, Giant Wheel Spin and more! – and a Camp Christmas raffle. There’s also archery, bounce houses, a game room, plus laser tag, a tree top climbing wall and face painting. Additionally, Camp also boasts a Sugar Shack, and multiple dining options, including a new hot dog cart. Camp Christmas is located at 8668 Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley (91962). The altitude at Camp Christmas is 4,000 feet and the evenings can be chilly. Warm clothing – winter jackets, snow hats, scarves, and gloves – are recommended. Most activities are free with the price of admission, with a few requiring a nominal fee. November ticket prices are: $15 for adults and ages 16+ and $10 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). December ticket prices increase slightly to $17 for adults and ages 16+ and $12 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). For every full-price ticket purchased in December ($12 and $17), one free bonus Raffle Ticket will be provided at entry ($1.00 value per ticket). Parking is $10 per car. For questions, contact info@pinevalleycampchristmas.com. For more information, visit www.PineValleyCampChristmas.com. Pine Valley Camp Christmas on Facebook / Instagram

Alzheimer’s–It’s one of the most serious health crises we face. At Sanford Burnham Prebys, our researchers are dedicated to uncovering the biological mechanisms of aging and how they contribute to the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. By advancing our understanding of these complex processes, we aim to open new doors for prevention and treatment. To share these critical insights, we are hosting a special panel conversation on Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease for the San Diego community. This event will explore the latest research on the link between aging and Alzheimer’s, highlighting an ongoing research collaboration. We’ll discuss how our cutting-edge discoveries—guided by clinical practice—are shaping the future of Alzheimer’s research and how patients may ultimately benefit from these advancements. Join us for an informative evening exploring the connection between aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The event will feature a panel discussion with experts in the field, followed by an audience Q&A and a reception. We’re also pleased to welcome Muffy Walker, who will share a brief overview of her book, with a book signing to follow. Visit: A Conversation About: Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Sanford Burnham Prebys on Instagram and Facebook

As painters, we need to know basic color theory and color mixing to make our work look vibrant and alive. In this class we will explore the four basic ideas behind color and the ways we mix and make it all work for successful paintings. We will deal with primary colors, building blocks for all hues; secondary colors, created from two primary colors; and tertiary colors, formed by mixing a primary and a secondary—as well as hue, value, and color temperature. Our class will create color studies using the classic color wheel. This is about color and color relationships in our compositions. We will do a color study and then a full painting from that study—for example, making a green color chart, then making a painting in greens, or a color chart in earth tones, then a painting in earth tones. There are new exercises for painters who have taken this class in the past. Come join us; all levels are welcome. Let’s explore this informative and exciting subject. We are going to have a lot of fun, along with learning, and you will have charts to refer to for years to come. Materials: Oil or acrylic paint: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light or Pale, Cadmium Yellow/Orange (from the Winton range by Winsor & Newton), Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue (by Winton), Viridian Green Hue, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ocher, Dioxazine Purple, Quinacridone Magenta, Black. Brushes: hog-hair bristles in flats, #2, 4, 6, 8. Other: disposable 12” x 16” paper palette pad; odorless Turpenoid and linseed oil for oil paint; Masterson plastic, 12” x 16” box with blue lid to keep paints moist; soft, thin vine charcoal; 2” blade palette knife (no bigger!); Silicoil jar with spring inside; two tall canisters, one to hold clean brushes and one to hold used brushes; paper towels; 12” x 16” canvas pad; sketchbook. Please email me at sharoncaroldemery@gmail.com if you have any questions. I am always happy to help. Max students: 13 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 Mainstage and Sidestage Soda Bar and Tour Peachy Presents Peachy San Diego 2025 Enjoy, Puzzle George Clanton quannnic Mind’s Eye Midrift The Happy Return Deceits flyingfish The Mainliners Saint Luna Gibby Braxton Hicks _____ Craft Beer Available General Admission. Standing Room Only. All Ages Clear Bag Policy The following bags are allowed: • Clear Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC Bags (Maximum Size: 12”x6”x12”) • Small Clutch Bags Approximately the size of a hand (Maximum Size: 4.5”x6.5”) Visit: Peachy San Diego 2025 SOMA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the debut cookbook "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking." Pyet will share how her heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth, weaving together stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom. DeSpain won't be the only award winning chef in attendance at this event as she will be in conversation with Masterchef winner Claudia Sandoval! This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking" through Adventure's by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/despain-pyet-11-22-25/ for more information. Pyet Despain on YouTube / Instagram

Trump has swapped out the grass in the Rose Garden with stone, turning what had been a lawn into a patio that bears a striking resemblance to one at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.