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July's crop of notable releases features new work from Colson Whitehead, Sigrid Nuñez, Daniel Mason and Nathaniel Rich. Plus, new nonfiction from award-winning journalists.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Susie Ibarra joins acclaimed percussionist and UC San Diego professor Steven Schick for "CHAN: Sonnets and Devotions in the Wilderness," a striking contemporary work that blends music, poetry, voice, and sound. With an ensemble of instrumentalists and vocalists, they transform the rhythms of the natural world into a richly layered live experience. Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/susie-ibarra-steven-schick/

GRAMMY-nominated brass quartet The Westerlies brings its signature blend of jazz, classical, folk, and American roots influences to "Fireside Brass," a festive program featuring beloved seasonal favorites. Praised for their dynamic precision and adventurous spirit, the ensemble has earned national acclaim for bringing these sounds together in unexpected ways. The Westerlies on Facebook / Instagram

Grammy-winning ensemble The Klezmatics returns with "A Happy Joyous Hanukkah," a festive program inspired by the music and traditions of Hanukkah. For more than three decades, the pioneering group has expanded the boundaries of klezmer, the celebratory folk music of Eastern European Jewish communities, blending it with influences from jazz, Latin, Balkan, and other global styles. The Klezmatics on Facebook / Instagram

Southern California ensemble QUITAPENAS draws inspiration from Afro-Latin rhythms and the rich musical traditions of Latin America. Formed by first-generation sons of Guatemalan and Mexican immigrants, the group blends influences from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Angola, and beyond into a sound shaped by movement, celebration, and joy. QUITAPENAS on Instagram

Julian Lage Quartet unites guitarist Julian Lage, keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen in a performance shaped by trust, spontaneity, and collaboration. Performing music from their latest album, "Scenes from Above," they blend jazz, folk, blues, and improvisation into music rich in warmth, nuance, and texture. Julian Lage Quartet on Facebook / Instagram

Thee Sinseers draw from the rich traditions of soul and R&B, pairing timeless melodies with Joey Quiñones’s velvety vocals. Since forming in East Los Angeles in 2019, the band has built a devoted following with a sound that is both familiar and enduring. Featuring music from their latest album, "Love Stories," this performance looks beyond happy endings to explore everything that comes before, after, and in between. Filled with warmth and romance, the evening unfolds through rich harmonies and songs that feel both deeply familiar and impossible to forget. Thee Sinseers on Facebook / Instagram

Agents were told to “go after anybody,” regardless of criminal history, according to the Washington Examiner.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Sal Veder, who was known for his iconic image “Burst of Joy,” has died.

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.