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The Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Dr. Angela Yeung, presents highlights from two monumental works in classical music, Bach's B minor Mass and Verdi's Requiem, featuring soprano Emily Ortlieb, alto Martha Jane Weaver, and bass Andrew Garrett. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/all-events/ for updates.

Fall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! Save the date for a skele-ton of fun events that will be sure to keep your jack-o-lantern full. On Saturday, October 28th, there will be a wide variety of activities throughout the Village that will ensure a smashing day for the whole family. Plan to spend the day in the Village, as there's a little bit of something for everyone. Trick-or-treaters can stop by CalRes Realty (located at 2691 State Street) from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. to receive a complimentary string backpack (while supplies last). Grab a selfie or two and indulge in a little face painting before heading out for some sweet inspiration. For safe business-to-business trick-or-treating, look for participating candy stop businesses who will be sporting a candy corn icon in their window. Keep in mind that many businesses downtown will be handing out treats, so be sure to also keep an eye out for generous candy bowls. CVA’s mobile walking map will also help you locate candy stops. If you are a businesses interested in being an official candy stop, please contact chanel@carlsbad-village.com. From 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. the Village Faire Shopping Center (located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) will be offering up a scary good line-up of activities. From trick-or-treating to costume contests for toddlers, kids, teens, and groups to live DJs and even a magic show, the day will be filled with Halloween fun. Full list of Village Faire activities and activations below: 2:00-5:00 p.m. DJ/Music and Photo Booth 3:00-4:15 p.m. DJ Ironman (in costume) - performance and will take pictures with guests 4:00-5:00 p.m. Halloween Costume Contest (see categories below) 5:15-6:00 p.m. Comedy Magic (with Jim Hynd) Halloween Costume Contest Categories: Best Superhero - One Winner - Toddlers (Age 1-3) Most Creative - One Winner - Toddlers (Age 1-3) Best Superhero - One Winner - Kids (Age 4-12) Most Creative - One Winner - Kids (Age 4-12) Best Superhero - One Winner - Teens (Age 13-17) Most Creative - One Winner - Teens (Age 13-17) Group or Family Themed Costume - One Winner Best Furry Pet (Dog) Costume - One Winner Also don't miss a cauldron-full of fun at Boys & Girls Club (located at 3115 Roosevelt St.) that includes Halloween-themed games, a pumpkin patch fundraiser, and a family-friendly movie (that begins promptly at 6:30pm). Space is limited. Tickets can be bought in advance at the clubhouse or with cash at the door. $2 for game tickets and $1 food and drink options. What makes this year’s event so special is the collaboration between our Carlsbad Village supporters and enthusiasts. Everything we do downtown is meant to bring businesses and community together. For the latest details on Halloween in the Village, visit carlsbad-village.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our eNewsletter for more updates.

North County’s own Chase Morrin is back for the third consecutive year to kick off our 2024 season. This time he brings his Ize Trio from the Berklee College of Music. They are breaking boundaries in Jazz, Classical and Folkoric traditions from the middle east. Seeking new sounds of inclusion and Global Jazz; Chase, Naseem and George are creating dynamic, energetic and surprising compositions in order to tell stories from all around the world and bring the world of improvisation and spontaneous musical communication to the stage. Although long time friends and collaborators, the trio officially formed in 2019. They have performed at many local venues in Boston including the Berklee Performance Center, The Lilypad, aVenue and Next Stage in Putney, Vermont. They have also collaborated with the World Strings Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Friesen. In 2020, they worked remotely with animator Annabelle Ponterdolph, to release a full length music animation video called Global Prayer. Additionally, they were awarded a fellowship at Yellow Barn and awarded a Berklee Recording grant for their first album which be released in 2024 featuring special guest John Patitucci. They played at the Panama Jazz festival as Arts Envoy Ambassadors and played with the orchestra at the United Nations in 2023. For more information visit: encinitaslibfriends.org

Based out of North County San Diego, Gainesville the Band bring a vibrant blend of Classic popular songs from various genres including Rock, Soul, Country, Pop, funk and R&B with tight harmonies and infectious grooves that get audiences dancing. Whether you’re there to dance the night away or to just listen, we always bring excitement and energy and create memories that you will want to share with your friends and family! It’s all about providing a memorable, fun, and exciting experience with Gainesville the Band. Gainesville The Band on Facebook / Instagram The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates to springtime enthusiasts beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025 for friends and families to wander amongst the colorful fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus: a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. For the 2025 season, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is thrilled to welcome its very first traveling exhibit and will serve as the colorful backdrop for artist Alex Heveri’s, “Glass in Flight” which features over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects that compliment the gardens and fields. The dazzling attraction stretches eight to ten weeks each year, from early March through early May, with a full slate of activities including live music performances, workshops and wellness classes. Facebook | Instagram | X

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates to springtime enthusiasts beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025 for friends and families to wander amongst the colorful fifty-five acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus: a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. For the 2025 season, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is thrilled to welcome its very first traveling exhibit and will serve as the colorful backdrop for artist Alex Heveri’s, “Glass in Flight” which features over three dozen glass and steel sculptures of sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, bamboo, bees and insects that compliment the gardens and fields. The dazzling attraction stretches eight to ten weeks each year, from early March through early May, with a full slate of activities including live music performances, workshops and wellness classes. “This is going to be the most colorful season at The Flower Fields to date,” says Fred Clarke, General Manager of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. “We can’t wait to see the faces of our guests as they take in the sight of Alex Heveri’s life-like, giant sculptures set against the natural beauty of The Flower Fields.” “Glass in Flight” features giant insects handcrafted from glittering Dalle de Verre glass, set into bright, powder-coated steel frames that will be scattered around The Flower Fields like giant jewels, complimenting the 55 acres of ranunculus and colorful gardens. Heveri employs the use of light and color in her work and fittingly draws inspiration from nature, in particular, the fluid and ethereal movement of butterflies, fireflies and beetles in flight. “The kaleidoscope of color that the Flower Fields bring each year is a stunning contrast for the individual sculptures that make up my ‘Glass in Flight’ exhibit,” says Artist, Alex Heveri. “I’m thrilled to bring my largest exhibit to date to Carlsbad, with over 38 sculptures sprinkled throughout the fields.” In addition, the 2025 Activity Calendar is blooming with activities and programming that have become a tradition for returning guests to enjoy year after year. The outdoor music series is set to feature performances by Gainesville The Band, Mariachi Serenata, The Free Collective Band, Bill Magee, Bayou Brothers, Cool Rush and Michele Lundeen. The Flower Fields’ wellbeing offerings are expanding with the addition of Golden Hour Pilates and Family Yoga in addition to the return of Sunset Meditation and Sound Healing and Flower Flow Yoga classes. Sunset Wine Tasting, Flower Crown Workshops and Tea in the Garden will return across multiple dates. The American Flag of Flowers, Tractor Wagon Rides, Artist Gardens, Sweet Pea Maze, Santa’s Playground and Carlsbad Mining Company will deliver on the nostalgic experiences The Flower Fields is renowned for delivering for over sixty years. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, California, 92008. Single ticket admission is $27 for adults, $25 for seniors 60+ and military, $17 for children 3–10, and free for children under three and must be purchased online before arrival. Season passes are $57 for adults, $52 for seniors 60+, $33 for children 3–10, with group tours also available. Wagon tours are priced at $8 for adults and $4 for children. Private events are available to book year-round, including corporate groups and weddings. Advanced tickets will be available for purchase by visiting https://www.theflowerfields.com/. Facebook | Instagram | X

North Korea confirmed the launch hours after its neighbors detected the firing of what they suspected was a new weapon.

July 9 – September 15, 2024 Lowell Davies Festival Theatre World premiere adaptation By William Shakespeare Adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein A once-in-a-generation event comes to San Diego in 2024: The Old Globe becomes one of only a small handful of theatres in the country’s history to complete Shakespeare’s canon with the two-part Henry 6, the largest Shakespeare production the Globe has ever presented. In Two: Riot and Reckoning, England descends into a bloody civil war. The York family is intent on overthrowing King Henry VI and claiming the throne for themselves. King Henry’s side, the House of Lancaster, refuses to give up the crown without a fight. Though the king himself prefers his books to the battlefield, Queen Margaret proves to be a fierce warrior, and the people of England clamor for change as leaders on both sides jockey for position and battle for power. The Wars of the Roses pit family against family in a cruel campaign that turns England upside down. Who will come out on top? Acclaimed Shakespeare director and the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein turns the rarely produced Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III into a thrilling two-part event, running simultaneously through the summer in our beautiful outdoor theatre. These adaptations include everything people love about the Bard—ingenious language, vibrant characters, breathtaking battles, and sweeping crowd scenes—as they explore the impact of national politics on individual lives. And the action is framed by a design team working at the very top of their craft, and a sprawling cast of professional actors and local community members. The Old Globe is celebrating this historic milestone with a yearlong program of citywide arts engagement and humanities events that bring audiences closer to the art than ever before, including opportunities for San Diegans to participate in the making of the production itself. It is an event that simply cannot be missed! This production includes violence. MORE INFO Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Post Show Forum: Wednesday, July 31; Wednesday, August 14; and Tuesday, August 27. Related links: The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

June 30 – September 14, 2024 Lowell Davies Festival Theatre World premiere adaptation By William Shakespeare Adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein A once-in-a-generation event comes to San Diego in 2024: The Old Globe becomes one of only a small handful of theatres in the country’s history to complete Shakespeare’s canon with the two-part Henry 6, the largest Shakespeare production the Globe has ever presented. In One: Flowers and France, King Henry VI inherits the crown of England as a child. Absent the strong leadership of his father, who conquered France in a surprise victory, the English court is reduced to petty squabbles. The French take up arms to regain their lost territory and rally behind Joan of Arc, who claims she was sent from God to fight the English. And when King Henry marries Queen Margaret, she inflames the political disputes that roil the throne. Can the English stop arguing among themselves and unite to hold on to France? Or will their in-fighting cost them the hard-won French territory and lead to chaos at home? Acclaimed Shakespeare director and the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein turns the rarely produced Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III into a thrilling two-part event, running simultaneously through the summer in our beautiful outdoor theatre. These adaptations include everything people love about the Bard—ingenious language, vibrant characters, breathtaking battles, and sweeping crowd scenes—as they explore the impact of national politics on individual lives. And the action is framed by a design team working at the very top of their craft, and a sprawling cast of professional actors and local community members. The Old Globe is celebrating this historic milestone with a yearlong program of citywide arts engagement and humanities events that bring audiences closer to the art than ever before, including opportunities for San Diegans to participate in the making of the production itself. It is an event that simply cannot be missed! This production includes violence. Related events: Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Post Show Forum: Wednesday, July 24; Wednesday, August 7; and Tuesday, August 20. Related links: The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

Ukraine says North Korean military engineers have been sent to Russia to check how well missiles are launching.

Prosecutors say Jacqueline Ma, 36, groomed two boys and entered into a sexual relationship with one of the boys beginning when he was 12 years old.