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“Harmony has been at the center of our musical experience and expression from the very beginning,” says mandolinist/singer Lincoln Mick. “Often, when we’re unsure of what to do next, we’ll say, ‘Let’s just all sing together.’ We’ve changed a lot as a band over the years, but harmony has always been the backbone of what we do, which has led us to create all these background vocals that not only support the lead, but have a life and character of their own.” This sense of harmony and hospitality has been central to The Arcadian Wild’s story from its earliest days. Named for a utopian landscape in Greek mythology, the group got its start roughly a decade ago, when Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick met as choir students at Nashville’s Lipscomb University. While both had grown up on alt-rock and punk, they quickly bonded over a shared love for American roots music and the endless possibilities that lay beyond the boundaries of tradition and expectation. In January 2020, Horn and Mick welcomed fiddler Bailey Warren into the band full-time. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/arcadian-wild The Arcadian Wild on Instagram / Facebook

The pandemic payment pause on student loans has ended forcing millions of people back to the reality of repaying their debt.

You are invited to the opening reception of "Women Work Together" by the Feminist Image Group (FIG), a new exhibit exploring creative collaboration as a catalyst for change. Exhibit runs May 3 through September 6, 2024. In an era of polarization and discord, the Feminist Image Group's (FIG) new exhibit delves into the dynamics of collaboration, exploring how cooperation is both challenging and essential in these divisive times. Artist pairs will create duets—new works of art that blend their individual ideas and styles. This collaborative process showcases the creative synergy between artists and serves as a powerful metaphor for cooperation as a social process. The underlying aim of this all-media project is to ignite a dialogue that fosters empathy, understanding, and the collective advancement of society. Mandell Weiss Gallery Curator, Elizabeth Tobias, who is also a member of FIG, explains, “FIG creates visually stunning and thought-provoking exhibits that explore critical issues impacting women in society. ‘Women Work Together’ examines collaboration as a feminist response to present-day conflict and division. Together, the artists will leverage their individual talents and perspectives to achieve a shared goal.” For artist Susan Osborn, who is collaborating with Jennifer Spencer, “the act of working with someone to create brings enhanced communication and respect.” “Learning how another artist works teaches me to expand my ways of creating, says Jennifer Spencer,” as a result, I may change how I continue to do my own work.” FIG is a coalition of San Diego artists who organize exhibitions and support one another in their careers. FIG artists work across many media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installation, digital media, and performance. As artists, they are concerned with how women continue to be portrayed and treated in the art world. They promote an inclusive world view that allows all voices. FIG was formed in 2009 by artist and curator Anna Stump. There are currently over 70 members in San Diego. Participating Artist Duets: Alessandra Moctezuma + Doris Bittar Ann Olsen + Kim Niehans Cindy Zimmerman + Hannah Johansen Irene Abraham + Stacie Birky-Greene Jane E Hindman + Judith Christensen Jennifer Spencer + Susan Osborn Kathi McCord + Kathleen Mitchell Kathy Nida + Moya Devine Kirsten Aaboe + Mary Pennell Minnie Valero + Linda Litteral Momilani Ramstrum + Therese Rossi A program of San Diego Ballet. Funded in part by the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust and the NTC Foundation curated by Elizabeth Tobias. For more information visit: libertystation.com

Concern is growing about the prevalence of hoarding disorder among seniors, and the lack of access to effective treatments. Some have found coping strategies — and community — in a support group.

President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.

A South African musician, music therapist, and humanitarian, Sharon Katz was born in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth during the Apartheid era and began her anti-Apartheid activism as a teenager. In the decades since, she has used her music for social activism around the world, has recorded with Sting, and received the Phil Ochs “Music for Political and Social Change” award. After Mandela’s election, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train became the country’s first musical ambassadors of the new democracy. Their United States tours have included performances for the Getty in Los Angeles, Disney World, the Duke Ellington Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Carnegie Hall. They have been featured at numerous clubs, universities, and festivals throughout the country. Recently, Sharon has appeared in San Diego at the Central Library, La Jolla Library, Worldbeat Center, and the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival. Sharon performed with the legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba and was featured on Sting’s Carnival! album with Elton John, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox, Ruben Blades, and Pavarotti. Grammy-award-winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo also joined Sharon on The Peace Train. Several of Sharon’s albums have been featured on the Grammy ballot for Best World Music including Imbizo, Side-By-Side, and We Can Be The Change. At this concert, Sharon and her band will perform songs from her brand-new album, For You, (which will be available on CD and all streaming platforms) as well as a tribute to Miriam Makeba. The album features six brand-new original songs including What Can We Do, an anthem for our times recorded with a South African choir, Thee Legacy, as well as Think It Over, a song about human rights for all people. When Voices Meet, a documentary film about Sharon’s music and humanitarian work with The Peace Train project, was released in 2015. Through archival footage and the twenty-year retrospective words of the original choir members, musicians, and other South African personalities, this critically acclaimed documentary went on to receive numerous awards at over thirty film festivals around the world. It has been shown on TV in over fifty countries and is now available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, and DVD. Continuing her reputation of “converting gang members into band members,” Sharon is currently practicing music therapy in the border region between San Diego and Tijuana where she has been forming choirs and teaching music to youth in some of the most gang- and drug-infested areas. She has also been working in shelters for migrant children and families, a safe house for girls rescued from trafficking, and a program for survivors of torture. Related links: San Diego Folk Heritage: website | Instagram | Facebook

The war in Gaza has been the main focus in the Middle East. Yet in the West Bank, Israel's government is seizing land and Jewish settlers are establishing outposts at the highest rate in decades.

The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.

Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group! This month we will discuss "Alice Isn’t Dead," by Joseph Fink! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we meet on the 5th floor of the library at the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. Join us and build a community based on the love of speculative fiction! For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Over the past five years, Washington, D.C.'s iconic Black Lives Matter street painting has served as a powerful symbol of activism and a gathering place for joy and resistance.