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Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most gifted songwriters who collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, a star in law enforcement circles, appears to be out of a job after six months. He's had a rocky tenure, clashing with city leaders who he says are meddling.

This hour will sample the fabulous melodies, rhythms and creativity of America’s foremost musical invention - Jazz - with lecturer Chris Burns. Featured artists will include Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Come and be charmed by the exotic sounds of the trumpet, sax, organ and vibraphone. Experiencing 125 years of gorgeous and soulful music will jazz-up your day! This class is presented by San Diego Oasis. Click here to register!

Come see Chris Isaak perform on Wednesday, June 15 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. When it comes to rock heartthrobs, iconic crooner Chris Isaak is the standard by which all other artists should be judged. Silky voice and shimmering guitar tones? Check. Baby blue eyes and lustrous pompadour? Check. Enough charm and charisma to swindle you out of your savings? Blank check. Starting with his 1985 debut, Isaak has consistently backed up his good looks with serious chops as a performer, and his 2014 tour dates should be no different. Whether he's breaking hearts with "Wicked Game" or casually chatting with his audience, Isaak's talent and magnetism always make for an unforgettable concert experience.

This year's San Diego International Organ Festival will showcase the role of women in music. Performances are every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, from June 27 through Sept. 5, 2022. All Spreckels Organ Pavilion concerts are free and open to the public. After two prelude performances, June 27 and July 4, the festival will officially kick off on Monday, Jul. 11 with organist Nicole Keller. From the organizers: This season’s “Women in Music Festival” focuses on the role women have had on both music composition and performance in our history. The Chicago Crusader calls Nicole Keller “…an aggressive player with outstanding technique and fine musical sensibilities…” Keller brings a breadth of musical experience as a concert artist. After her successful performance at the National Festival of the American Guild of Organists in 2021, she will now offer her first concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa. Related links: Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram Spreckels Organ Society on Twitter

Twenty one photographers who have displayed their work in past exhibitions at our gallery have graciously donated photographic artwork to this auction. Proceeds from our auction will go towards scholarships for selected North County high school and college photography students. Our non-profit mission is to foster the education of photography. The list includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Don Bartletti; a widely published California photographer, Ted Orland; and photographers who have shown in museums in San Diego and internationally, Philipp Scholz Rittermann and Suda House. The complete list of participating photographers follows: Amanda Dahlgren, Amy Caterina, Don Bartletti, Douglas Stockdale, Huntington Witherill, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Kris Moore, Louise Russell, Marie Tartar, Matt Connors, Melina Finn, Morgan DeLuna, Robert Barry, Robert Treat, Ted Orland, Wayne Swanson, Ken Rosenthal, Philipp Scholz Rittermann, Suda House Bidding may take place in person or on-line at our website beginning June 10 and ending June 25. The director’s statement is available upon request. A juried Student Show will follow this exhibition with scholarships awarded July 9 The Photographer’s Eye Collective is on Facebook + Instagram

On Saturdays at the SDCHM, we will hold traditional Chinese storytelling sessions in our Chuang Garden. Actor Henry Tang, godson of Madam Lian Liru (a well-known artist who operates a storytelling teahouse in Beijing), will lead these 1-hour sessions in Mandarin. All are welcome!

Plant lovers rejoice! With the rise in popularity of house plants, this San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) exhibition shows off one of the most popular plants, the bromeliad. "World of Bromeliads" is staged throughout SDBG's lush, 37-acre campus, featuring displays in the state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory (DFEC) that opened last year as a $6.5 million tropical addition to the urban oasis. Aug. 14 - Sept. 26, 2021 Wednesday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "I love bromeliads because of their diversity, in fact there are 3,590 known species of bromeliads, almost all native to the Americas," said SDBG President and CEO, Ari Novy, PhD. "They include the tiny but mighty Spanish moss, towering beauties such as sapphire tower, gorgeous houseplants and delicious pineapple. Bromeliads exemplify how plants evolve to achieve success, while simultaneously delighting all of our senses."The main, must-see features of the "World of Bromeliads" include interactive displays, such as a station where visitors use microscopes to see the biodiversity of organisms living in bromeliad water tanks. On weekends, visitors can shop for unusual and unique plants at our grower direct market and learn how to care for their purchase. Entrance to "World of Bromeliads" is included with the price of admission. Members receive free admission. Non-member admissions range from $10 to $18. SDBG provides free entry to members of other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program. San Diego Botanic Garden - 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 SDBG presents the exhibit's diverse assortment of bromeliads in partnership with three local nurseries – Bird Rock Tropicals, Olive Hill Greenhouses, and Sunlet Nursery – as well as the private collections of 20 members of San Diego Bromeliad Society. The Garden's Creative Director, René van Rems, AIFD, leads the design of the show's displays.

This weekend in the arts: a 21st birthday party (and exhibition) for Art Produce, Bodhi Tree Concerts, art meets science at La Jolla Historical Society, "The Garden" and Burn All Books + Teros.

There were older couples and younger ones, gay, straight and nonbinary couples, couples of different races and from different places, all joining together at Lincoln Center.