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San Diego Baroque will perform another installment of their Bach's Lunch series, premiering a special Ash Wednesday program on March 5th. This concert will blend Baroque music, traditional hymns, and spiritual reflection. The service will be led by the Rev. Mark Hargreaves and feature vocalists Pamela Narbona Jerez, Leslie Leytham, Aaron Humble, and William Propp. The program will include works by composers such as Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Johann Herman Schein, and several choral works by George Frideric Handel. A sacred communion experience will include a performance of Concerto in a minor, RV 522 by Antonio Vivaldi, followed by the deeply moving O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis de Victoria. This Ash Wednesday concert promises to be a deeply moving experience, combining timeless Baroque works with the spiritual rhythms of the season. Join us at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on March 5 at noon to begin your Lenten journey with music that nurtures the soul. Visit: https://www.sdbaroque.com/events-one/bachslunch-oct2-39tm8 SD Baroque on Instagram and Facebook

As the homelessness crisis grows, it’s common for the public and politicians to conflate homeless encampments and criminal activity. But how much do these camps really affect crime in cities?

NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters notifying them that their asylum cases have been dismissed because they have not yet received a screening interview.

President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't replicate what FEMA does on their own.

National Cathedral Organist Thomas Sheehan to Perform at St. James by-the-Sea Following President Carter's State Memorial Service Three days after performing at President Jimmy Carter's state funeral, Thomas Sheehan, Cathedral Organist and Interim Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral, will present an organ recital at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The recital will showcase St. James' magnificent new Rosales/Parsons pipe organ, dedicated in 2023. The instrument represents a remarkable collaboration between two distinguished organ builders: Manuel Rosales of Los Angeles and Parsons Organ Builders of Canandaigua, New York. This masterpiece of craftsmanship features 65 voices, 79 ranks, 102 stops, and 4,551 pipes, making it a landmark instrument in North America. The program will feature the grand Praeludium in G Major by Nicholaus Bruhns, Sasurai, a virtuosic piece by 20th-century Japanese composer Takashi Sakai, and variations on the beloved hymn tune Engelberg by Mark Miller. Following this performance, Sheehan returns to Washington to prepare for the 2025 presidential inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral. Dr. Sheehan brings an impressive musical pedigree to this performance. As the Cathedral Organist at Washington National Cathedral, he has performed at numerous significant national events, including the virtual service celebrating President Biden and Vice President Harris's inauguration. His distinguished career includes positions at Harvard University's Memorial Church, Saint Mark's Church in Philadelphia, and Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton. A graduate of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music with diplomas in both organ and harpsichord, Sheehan holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University and degrees from Westminster Choir College. In 2016, he was recognized as one of The Diapason's "20 under 30," marking him as a rising star in the organ performance world. His international performance career has taken him across the United States, Canada, and Europe, with notable appearances in Reykjavík, Toulouse, and Montréal. The concert is part of the St. James Music Series. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend this extraordinary musical event. Visit: National Cathedral organist Thomas Sheehan in concert

Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks allowed it to move forward.

At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.

Desde el momento en que la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris entró en su tercer evento de recaudación de fondos desde el desastroso debate del presidente Joe Biden la semana pasada, tenía ya su rutina dominada.

Join San Diego natives the eXploits for a sunset show at Carlsbad State Beach. Bring the whole family to dance to all your favorite alternative rock classics from bands like Nirvana, Blink-182, Green Day, Blondie, Alanis Morisette and many more. The Camp Store serves delicious pizzas and salads and a large selection of beverages and craft brews. Enjoy their fantastic light show when the sun sets. Note that there is no on-site parking for concert goers so it is recommended that you park close by and either walk or bike into the venue. Guests with disabilities can be dropped off at the stage. eXploits on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Way Outside the Lines presents Destination Joy! An immersive art collaboration between San Diego neighborhoods utilizing art and the MTS Trolley System to foster solidarity and raise awareness. The Urban Collaborative Project and lead artist, Khalil Bleux, are partnering with some exceptional artists and cultural practitioners from San Ysidro, Chula Vista, National City, and Southeast San Diego for a 2-day event on August 3rd and 4th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the MTS Trolley cars and select Trolley stations: San Ysidro- Iris Avenue Transit Station, Chula Vista- E Street Transit Center, National City- 24th Street Transit Center, Downtown- Park and Market, Southeast San Diego- Euclid Avenue Transit Station and Jacobs Center. The organizers of this immersive event recognize the transformative power of art, cultural practice, and solidarity in working toward equity and justice. The 2-day art program aims to inspire community engagement and raise awareness regarding the impact of systemic racism and oppressive practices such as redlining. There are two ways to enjoy this special event. Reserve a ticket for the FREE full-ride, guided immersive experience or go to any of the four FREE Trolley Station Activation sites. Community members can stop at each Trolley Station Activation to explore thought-provoking art and cultural performances. The tour will end at Destination JOY! an amazing day-long event at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in Southeast San Diego. This campaign is supported through Far South/Border North, a California Creative Corps program implemented by the City of San Diego in partnership with Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition, and the San Diego Foundation. It is funded, in part, by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Community partners include Agency 515, Southeast Art Team, Grioneers Inc., Ajency Arts, Mundo Gardens, Vision Culture Foundation, The Homegrown Project, Chula Vista Yoga Center, SBCS (formerly known as South Bay Community Services), Blk Box Gallery, MTS, UC San Diego Park & Market, Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, and RISE San Diego. The Urban Collaborative Project (UCP) envisions a vibrant, connected, and healthy Southeast San Diego community leading in equity and resident-driven impact for sustainable and transformative change. We aim to build a self-healing community by addressing intersections of health and the built environment in partnership with residents and community-based organizations who share the same vision for their respective communities. Our focus areas include building a social infrastructure of neighborhood collaborations, transportation and infrastructure equity, health and environmental justice, art/community beautification, and housing resources, and community development. Please follow them on Instagram @ucprojectcdc For more information visit: destinationjoy.online Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram