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As war rages on in one of the main homelands of Yiddish culture, we join together to sing the songs and tell the stories of our shared homeland. Songs of forbidden loves, boy soldiers, the wonders of nature and looming dangers, these songs of the last centuries have sadly never been less relevant. Ukraine was also the source of our most important collections of old time klezmer tunes. In this program three of the world’s most in-demand Klezmer musicians bring together this diverse repertoire to paint a picture of Jewish life in Ukraine and stand in solidarity with our friends fighting for their freedom. Michael Alpert is one of the most well known living Yiddish culture bearers, having been involved in the revitalization of Yiddish music and dance on both coasts of the US and abroad since its inception in the late 70’s. Known for his work with bands such as Kapelye, Brave Old World, Itzhak Perlman and more, the 2015 recipient of the Nation Heritage Award is joined by two of the driving forces in the thriving Berlin klezmer scene – celebrated Latvian singer Sasha Lurje and violinist, composer and arranger Craig Judelman. After teaching and performing together at klezmer festivals and workshops around the world, from Israel to Sao Paulo, Krakow, Montreal, New York and everywhere in between, these artists launched this new trio in 2020. Sadly after playing only 2 concerts, Covid got in the way. Now they join together in the midst of another tragedy, embarking on a rare west coast tour to raise money and stand in solidarity with their friends and loved ones under the clouds of war. We would like to thank the UCSD Jewish Studies Program for generously co-sponsoring this event. When: Sunday, March 19, 4 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. CT, 7:00 p.m. ET) Where: A private venue in La Jolla, address sent upon registration and on Zoom Tickets: ‣ $20 if you register by March 10 for in-person attendance ‣ $30 if you register by March 15 for in-person attendance ‣ $40 if you register between March 15 and 19 for in person attendance ‣ $10 for early bird Zoom participation (expires on March 10) ‣ $18 for last-minute Zoom registration (after March 10)

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “The Great Gelatin Revival” with Ken Albala, at 10:30 a.m. on March 18 in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, The entertaining lecture traces the history of aspics, jiggly desserts and jello shots. The author predicts that given the patterns of popularity since the Middle Ages, gelatin is about to come back into fashion. Not kitsch, nor the artificially flavored and colored monstrosities of the mid 20th century, but seriously delicious concoctions that will thrill, delight and occasionally terrify. Ken Albala is Tully Knowles Endowed Professor of History at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. He has published 27 books including academic monographs, food histories, cookbooks, encyclopedias and translations. He also made several series for The Great Courses/Woodrium. The Great Gelatin Revival is his latest book. Next is Opulent Nosh. He is currently working on another about food, clay and wood.

From José Cruz González, author of American Mariachi, comes a Globe-commissioned story about baseball’s deep roots in the Mexican American community. When troublemaker Teo is put to work cleaning up a vacant lot belonging to his elderly neighbor, this unlikely pair forms a bond forged in history and America’s pastime. Inspired by San Diego’s Logan Heights neighborhood, and directed by Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez, this beguiling world premiere celebrates communities and individuals coming together to find hope, healing, love, and the occasional home run. Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us for THE Party in the Park… Full Throttle! The San Diego Automotive Museum is hosting on September 30, 2023 from 5-10 p.m. Your ticket includes complimentary valet, three-course seated dinner by Ron McMillan's Catering Solutions, signature drinks, hosted bar, fine wines by Danica Patrick's vineyard Somnium in Napa Valley, fun surprises, line dancing, and new exhibits featuring classics and exotic cars! Attire is Rhinestone Cowboy and Shane Smith and the Saints (an acclaimed country music group featured on Yellowstone season 5 with Kevin Costner) will be performing live. Money raised through this event benefits the Vocational Education Academy for at-risk youth, and the Museum’s preservation, expansion, and conservation of automotive artifacts. This event will be honoring Discount Tire as well. Tickets have SOLD OUT 2 years in a row. Get your tickets early… You won’t want to miss our biggest event of the year! For more information, contact Sharon Smith at (619) 987-8020, email or head to our website. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twiter

International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband-and-wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences (such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, Anais Mitchell) all meet on stage. The Associated Press is calling their latest album, Honest, “one of the best Americana albums of the year.” “There is nothing at all ordinary with this elephant. They are smack dab in the tradition that I have always loved but have both (all four?) feet in the 21st Century. This is rich ground. Listen!” -Tom Paxton "Crystal and Pete, Ordinary Elephant, are an extraordinarily well-matched duo, whose music seems to pour out of singular place, like Buddy and Julie Miller, Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings. Two become one, in song. Stripped down, intertwined clawhammer banjo and guitar, and hand in glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery. Songs are pouring out of them, and I suspect their rise will be steady. I'm a fan." - Mary Gauthier "I’m a big fan of Ordinary Elephant—their intimate songs, the weaving harmonies, and the stories that draw you in as if you were gathered around an enchanted campfire." - Eliza Gilkyson "Their harmonies, singing, the whole presentation...as genuine as it gets" - Lloyd Maines www.ordinaryelephant.net

The Oceanside International Film Festival returns this week to the Brooks Theater in Oceanside for five days of film screenings and special events.

A federal judge has decided the disgraced former CEO of the cryptocurency exchange should be sent to jail as he awaits trial on fraud charges.

The 184-acre brush fire in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve is 80% contained.

Already a quiet influence on the hyperpop scene, fame, relationships, stimulants and screens collide in brakence's "realer-than-real" sound.

Artists will be opening their studios to the public at 7 PM. RSVP on our website to let us know you're coming! Performances start at 7:30 PM Chris Warren Ania Sundstrom with her trio Figmentum Jonathan Piper Nick Lesley with his band Necking Holi March 18th also marks the celebration of Holi, the Indian festival that ushers in spring. People traditionally celebrate it as a day of spreading happiness and love, and color each other with different colored powders. We will be (lightly) coloring anyone who wants to participate! COVID-19 Protocols Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry. Please be prepared to wear a mask when asked. Each artist will determine the boundaries for their own studio space. Location and Parking We share the property with other tenants, so street parking is all we are able to offer. The entrance to Space 4 Art is located on 16th St, near J St, directly across from Goodwill. A staff member will be posted at the gate to let you in.