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Buddy Guy brings his 90th birthday celebration to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! At nearly 90 years old, he stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound, Buddy Guy remains a guiding force for generations of rock and blues legends. The nine-time Grammy winner has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranks him #23 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” underscoring his unmatched impact on modern music. Born in 1936 to a sharecropper’s family in rural Louisiana, Guy arrived in Chicago in 1957 and went on to reshape the sound of the electric guitar through groundbreaking work with Chess Records and influential recordings of his own. His recent achievements include a 2019 Grammy win for "The Blues Is Alive and Well" and the acclaimed PBS American Masters documentary "Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away." Today, as he celebrates 90 years, Buddy Guy remains an American music icon – one of the last living architects of the electric blues tradition. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Buddy Guy on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a golden summer night where music, elegance, and a touch of disco magic come together under the stars. Join us on Friday, July 10th in the breathtaking Giardino del Cielo at Vienza for an unforgettable evening inspired by the iconic sound of ABBA. From the first note to the final encore, this elevated concert experience blends timeless hits with the refined charm of Europa Village. As the sun sets, ease into the evening with curated concessions available 90 minutes prior to showtime—featuring gourmet bites, handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase. Then, take your seat and prepare to be transported. Headlining the night is ABBA L.A., a premier tribute band known for delivering one of the most authentic recreations of ABBA’s legendary sound. With world-class musicianship and dazzling energy, they bring beloved classics to life—inviting you to sing along, sway, and dance beneath the open sky.

Cygnet Theatre, now in Arts District Liberty Station, presents Broadway Musical Phenomenon "Dear Evan Hansen." "Dear Evan Hansen" delivers a heart‑pounding, deeply human story. With a Tony Award‑winning book by Steven Levenson and a soaring, generation‑defining score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this modern classic follows Evan, a teenager who’s always felt unseen—until a sudden tragedy gives him the chance to reinvent himself. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for. Begins September 9. Tickets at www.cygnettheatre.org Cygnet Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.

Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.

As a “super El Niño” season gains steam, San Diego contends with aging stormwater systems and century-old dams.

Bigger experiments, brighter ideas, and boundless curiosity await at the newly reimagined Fleet Science Center. Discover the all-new Element 8 Cafe, expanded IMAX theater queue and concessions, ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year and Mindbender Mansion exhibits, and for the first time, a free public entrance gallery exploring science across San Diego. This exciting transformation launches a bold new chapter, strengthening the Fleet as an innovative, accessible hub for the region. Join us and connect with the power of science like never before. The Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

GOP ads around the country for state and federal campaigns have featured themes on combating "Radical Islam" and "Sharia law," and warning of "Islamic movements" taking root.

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, he released "Before This World," the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. James has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. He was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. In November of 2015, James was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 he released "Break Shot," a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned him the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades. Over the past few years James has toured extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as recent stops in Tokyo, Manila, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. James Taylor on Facebook / Instagram