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Experience the season with an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar. From delicate melodies to vibrant rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will blow you away. About Hugo Nogueira: Hugo Nogueira won the 2011 American Guitar Society competition in Los Angeles, California. After attending three prestigious conservatories in Brazil (and studying with one of the most renowned Brazilian guitar pedagogues, Henrique Pinto), he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Composition in 2007 and a teaching credential in 2010. Hugo continued his studies earning his Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance at Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, he has had masterclasses with world class guitarists such as Ana Vidovic, Jason Vieaux, Scott Tennant, and Marc Teicholz. Hugo has also participated at guitar festivals such as La Guitarra in San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, and New Mexico Guitar Festival. In 2012, Hugo Nogueira performed and gave masterclasses at Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Awarded an assistantship in the fall of 2013, Hugo began to work on his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at UNLV with the internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, Ricardo Cobo. In 2014 and 2015, Hugo was invited to be part of the guitar competition committee at the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy of Arts, and Junior festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the last few years, Hugo has been performing in different states across the U.S such as California, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio, Washington DC, and Michigan. In May 2017, Hugo Nogueira graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts. In 2018, Dr. Nogueira was invited by the South Bay MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of California) to give a lecture-recital about the Spanish composer, Francisco Tárrega. In following years, Dr. Nogueira performed with in Panamá, Portugal, Brazil, England, USA and Norway. Dr. Nogueira is currently teaching classical guitar at Los Angeles Pierce College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College in Southern California.

Another departure from the Kennedy Center: Composer, pianist, educator and bandleader Jason Moran announced on social media that he is no longer the artistic director for jazz. Moran joined the Kennedy Center in 2011.

Join Vanguard Culture on Sat. July 27 at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights for a VIP Foodie Night with ENVZN Urban Art Takeover, featured Visual & Performing Artists. On Sept. 14, sites along the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights will be transformed by creatives from both sides of the border in film, theatre, dance, visual arts and more. Meet the artists, community members, sponsors, donors, elected officials, and representatives of World Design Capital San Diego - Tijuana 2024 who are making this project possible. Preview works and performances that will be part of the festival; sample delicious culinary creations inspired by ENVZN Featured Artists, vote for your favorite Chef/Artist collaboration; enjoy delicious wines from the Valle de Guadalupe, craft cocktails, take your portrait at our Urban Photo station by Josue Castro, and sample fragrant hand-made soaps by Early Girl Creations at The Soap Factory. $50 for Creative Industry Professionals with a website at registration or business card at the door. $150 General Admission ($100 of your ticket is a tax-deductible donation in support of Vanguard Culture's mission to advance San Diego's creative industry workforce.) Thank you so much for making what we do possible. We look forward to celebrating you! (If you require ADA support such as mobility assistance or a sign language interpreter to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to accommodate your needs.) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Encore Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, June 21 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. In the first episode explore the rich and enchanting history of Hotel del Coronado, from its Victorian splendor to its renowned guests, as Elsa Sevilla and her team uncover the untold stories behind its extraordinary restoration and enduring legacy.

Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."

Southern California artist Alexis Smith has two works of public art in the prominent Stuart Art Collection at UC San Diego and was recently celebrated in an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

The San Diego Housing Commission has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects, a move expected to slow the pace of new homeless housing.

In Santa Rosa, a mother of six children says she’s struggling to pay the rent following her husband’s deportation — but fears eviction if she even requests to move into a smaller place from her landlord.

Looking for ways to reset after the busy holiday season? Refresh your senses and reconnect with nature at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. From vibrant blooms to a peaceful Bamboo Garden, discover four miles of meandering trails, and over 5,000 plant species from across the globe. Find zen with a variety of wellness classes each month, including weekly Open Air Yoga held on our sprawling Gazebo Lawn, or enjoy a truly unique yoga experience surrounded by the the lush greenery inside the 8,000 square foot glass enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The Garden is open six days a week, closed Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.sdbg.org. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

SANDAG has long envisioned a new rail line from the border to Sorrento Mesa. But a recent planning study found immense cost and engineering challenges.