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The biggest event in classical music returns to San Diego June 20-29. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, led by Maestro Michael Francis, is the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras, who come together in San Diego every summer to form one remarkable orchestra for a limited six-concert series. This year, the orchestra will return to two La Jolla venues where it first held performances in 2023: the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater and The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. “We are delighted to return to these two outstanding venues,” said Michael Francis, music director and conductor of the All-Star Orchestra. “Last year's concerts at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater were a real highlight for all of us and The Conrad has truly earned its reputation as one of the country’s great chamber music halls.” Featuring musicians from top U.S. orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and more, Mainly Mozart’s All-Star Orchestra is the only orchestra of its kind in the country. For additional information about the event, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why the DEA created its National Take Back Initiative which encourages folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - unneeded and expired prescription drugs. There are 28 locations participating in San Diego County on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/NTBI/ntbi.do?_flowId=public-lite-flow DEA-Drug Enforcement Admin on Instagram and Facebook

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Mt. Helix under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Mt. Helix Park Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes (doors open 1 hour and 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) Please note all guests will be transported to the amphitheater by a trolley. See your confirmation email for more details Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” – Vivaldi Summertime from Porgy and Bess – Gershwin The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn” – Vivaldi On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter” – Vivaldi A Hazy Shade of Winter – Simon and Garfunkel The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring” – Vivaldi String Quartet in F Major, M.35: II. Assez vif – très rythmé – Ravel The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Primavera Porteño – Piazzolla The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Invierno Porteño – Piazzolla String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 ‘The American’: IV. Finale: vivace ma non troppo – Dvorak Passacaglia – G.F. Handel/J. Halvorsen Performers String Quartet - Range Ensemble Visit: https://feverup.com/m/114816?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=impact&utm_campaign=114816&utm_content=4738271_Event%20Vesta&irclickid=S0rU-02VfxyKRHUWFnwP5RPHUkCzyh0JLUUgQA0&irgwc=1 Candlelight Concerts on Instagram and Facebook

Two of the biggest drawcards in World Rugby, New Zealand and Fiji, will face off for the first time on American soil at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, on Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series match will be the All Blacks third Test match in 2024 and promises to be a tough and entertaining contest between two teams known for their expansive running rugby. The two Pacific nations will draw rugby fans from all over the country with an electric, attacking brand of rugby that will help continue to grow and develop rugby within the United States as it builds toward hosting both the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, respectively. Both the All Blacks and Fiji Water Flying Fijians currently sit among the top ten ranked teams in the world and had positive results at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France with the All Blacks beaten finalists, narrowly missing out on their fourth World Cup title, and Fiji beating Australia for the first time in 69 years and making the quarter-finals, equalling their best ever finish. This will be the twelfth time the two sides have met since their first Test in Suva in 1974 when the home team Fiji narrowly lost 14-13. It will be first time the two teams have played on neutral soil and the first time the Fiji Water Flying Fijians have played in the USA, with the All Blacks last playing in America in 2021. New Zealand rugby legend Ma’a Nonu, who has played 103 Tests for the All Blacks and recently signed on for another season with the San Diego Legion, and Fijian legend Waisale Serevi, a member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame, are in San Diego to announce the match alongside key members of the San Diego Legion. Visit: Ticketmaster All Blacks on Instagram Official Fiji Rugby Union on Instagram

Reception: Saturday, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Artist Walk-Through: Friday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. Explore Bonita and Sweetwater Valley neighborhoods through the eyes of local artist Susan J. Osborn. Susan is a well-known artist in San Diego County known for her colorful interpretations of life. Visitors can walk along the many trails with Susan as she explores Morrison Pond, San Miguel and the topography around the valley. About “Neighborhood Impressions and Dreams” Artist Statement I have lived in Bonita for over forty years. Most of the work from 2007 to 2019 was assembled sculpture. Then came the COVID lockdown and I couldn’t get my needed art supplies from estate sales and thrift stores. At that time, I encountered the patterned paintings of Marian Estes and the architectural landscapes of Francis McCormack, finding their work inspiring. I longed to get back to painting and began working old canvases and boards I found around my house. Using photos I had taken during my daily walks, my new paintings came from impressions of those photos and the images in my mind. The work used fabric because of my love for patterns and I also added collaged magazine photos, painted paper and acrylic. Moving forward, most artwork corresponds to an area near my house, yet the latest works have a bit of fantasy such as you see in “Giraffes or “WIndy Day.” Bonita Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram Susan J Osborn Art on Facebook

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Spend 4th of July in Oceanside! Join The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort for a historic flyover featuring the San Diego Salute Formation. The flyover will feature vintage Beechcraft T-34s, propeller-driven, single-engine, military trainer aircrafts, soaring over the Oceanside Pier – a heart pumping reminder and demonstration of freedom, service and independence in SoCal. The Rooftop Bar Mission Pacific on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m.! Families can enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, where kids explore enchanting stations featuring a friendly Witch, a Mad Scientist’s lab, and beloved characters. Adults can relax in private cabanas or fire pits while savoring seasonal treats and libations at the Grand Social. The evening will be filled with lively DJ tunes and a special Thriller performance by Scripps Performing Arts. Admission options include cabanas for $400 (8 people), fire pits for $150 (4 people), and general admission at $50 for adults and $25 for children. Dress in your best costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of Halloween magic! For more information and reservations, contact [insert contact information]. Visit: Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

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Around a billion people worldwide celebrate Diwali. Here are some celebrations happening in San Diego County.