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Mondays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. January 6–March 3 (no class January 20) (8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Working with a life model, students will learn to identify and depict the core “gesture” of any pose. Emphasis is on short poses with the goal of increasing our ability to capture the body in motion. By focusing on the “verb” of the pose, and not the “noun,” we will explore the storytelling potential of the figure. This is an excellent class for those interested in animation and the entertainment arts or for anyone looking to inject more dynamism into their life-drawing practice. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; compressed charcoal pencils; grease pencil. Other materials are possible with instructor consultation. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/4 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Jeff Berkley and John Katchur share a long history at the forefront of the local singer-songwriter brigade, and both continue to put out vibrant new tunes, showcasing masterful songwriting, superb guitar playing, and a deep audience connection. John Katchur, winner of the San Diego Music Award for Best Acoustic Performer, has performed as opening act for such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Steven Stills, Don McLean, Arlo Guthrie, and many others. As a performer, John has a strong reputation for impeccable and captivating delivery. The San Diego Troubadour magazine says, “John Katchur plays guitar with equal measures of grace, complexity, and fearless confidence with an unbelievably effortless, sonorous, aching voice.” Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry’s most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and many more. Visit: Jeff Berkley and John Katchur Jeff Berkley on Instagram and Facebook John Katchur on Instagram

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Westwind Brass (san diego state university MUSIC DEPARTMENT) will perform a kaleidoscopic set of many styles and from many composers...rich Baroque sonorities of Handel and Bach to music of other cultures and including serious art music of jazz artist Dizzy Gilespie and Thelonious Monk. For the complete program being performed go to the HVCCA website.

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