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It started as a small event for the community, but like Temecula itself, the festival has blown up and evolved.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, about Ukraine's volunteer IT Army.

Band leader and beloved piano player for many years in San Diego, Sue is known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie and always manages to entertain with fun and flair. She has won many San Diego Music Awards, with various bands, and toured the world with the late blues artist Candye Kane, for 8 years. In 2008 her album "Sophisticated Ladies" won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis for Best (unsigned) CD. The City of San Diego named a day after her, also in 2008. Vocalist Liz Ajuzie is a jazz and blues singer and is a big fan of 40s jazz. A first generation American, her Nigerian parents introduced her to the music of Nat King Cole, as well as her African roots, and now she is exploring the early R&B music of the 50s and 60s with enthusiasm. Liz draws inspiration from many artists, including Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Dinah Washington, Mae West, Lavern Baker, and Ruth Brown. Free concerts at noon every Monday from fall through spring . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles. . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert. Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home. Follow on social media! Sue Palmer: Facebook + Twitter Liz Ajuzie: Facebook + Instagram Athenaeum: Facebook + Instagram

The Alabama Shakes singer exploded preconceptions with her 2019 solo debut. On What Now, a follow-up born from a few years of life-quaking resets, she's ready to leave any remaining limits behind.

Celebrating the life and music of Jason’s father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening encompasses hits from the iconic band’s career, including albums “Led Zeppelin,” “Led Zeppelin II,” “Led Zeppelin IV” and “Physical Graffiti.” Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Ahead of oral arguments in the Supreme Court over access to mifepristone, more than 150 people shared stories with NPR about how they used the medication — and how it changed their lives.

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.

Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave.

Alida Cervantes, Angélica Escoto, Carlos Castro and Cog•nate Collective will show new works in an exhibition celebrating the annual San Diego Art Prize. The cohort represents the binational vitality of the region's art scene.

Air pollution has longed been linked to poor health outcomes, but in a report released on Monday from a team of researchers led by scientists at UC San Diego, it was also said to create a significantly greater risk of dementia.