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Through beautiful images, this talk will introduce the Rajputs and the arts they patronized, with an emphasis on manuscript paintings. We will look at the ways that Rajput rulers used art as a way to promote specific ideas about their power, their traditions, and their position in relation to the ruling Mughal emperors, and later the British. The talk will touch on the ways that the paintings were made and used, and will include some choice examples from The San Diego Museum of Art’s Edwin Binney collection of manuscript illustrations. Date | Saturday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to noon Location | Online Get tickets here! General admission: $10 Free for active South Asian Arts Council (renewed for 2021-2022) and SDMA members. For more information, please visit sdmart.org/event/from-forts-and-palaces-paintings-made-for-the-rajputs or call (619) 232-7931.

NOTE: As of Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, these events have been canceled by the San Diego Symphony with no plan to reschedule. From the organizer: Principal Guest Conductor Edo de Waart leads the Orchestra in a richly varied program beginning with Aaron Copland’s legendary portrait of rural America, Appalachian Spring. The exquisitely talented Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma plays Erich Korngold’s Hollywood-inspired Violin Concerto and, to finish, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 sends us out filled with optimism and a love of the countryside and the natural world. Date | Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, January 16 at 2 p.m. at the San Diego Civic Theatre. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/01/edo-de-waart-conducts-copland-and-dvorak or call (619) 615-4000.

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This holiday season, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum invites you to enjoy six model railroad exhibits, including a fully decorated Toy Train Gallery inspired by Christmases past. The museum, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is open to train lovers of all ages from Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit www.sdmrm.org to purchase your admission tickets or donate to the museum. Admission: Free (children 3 and under) up to $13.50. We share a parking lot with the Fleet Science Center. Our major cross street is Park Blvd and Space Theater Way. For more information, visit www.sdmrm.org or call 619-696-0199 San Diego Model Railroad Museum on Facebook+ Instagram + follow @sdmodelrailroad on Twitter

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is happy to announce their new Yiddish classes and activities for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. The courses will take place from Thursday, January 2 through Thursday, March 10. Click here to see full schedule for each level. A short description for each level: • Beginners: Range from courses teaching the Yiddish alef beys to the first steps in reading and conversing with others in Yiddish. • Intermediate: These courses are for those with a good understanding of the basics who are ready to start delving further into the language. • Advanced: These courses are for those who are comfortable with the Yiddish language in general and are ready to spread their linguistic wings with the language. • All levels: These courses are designed for everyone interested in Yiddish language and culture, regardless of one’s proficiency or skills in the language. Register here today! Please choose the course level you feel more comfortable in. For more information, please visit yaaana.org/yiddish-classes or call (619) 719-1776.

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Thousands of people have been lining up in London to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. They say the 10+ hour wait is worth it to thank the queen for her service — and can even be pretty fun.

William Simpson wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands, to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.

Vocal ensemble Musica Vitale and harpist Stefan Wendel, under direction of Elena Vizuet, will perform choral works by Rutter, Ferko, Thompson and Ives during a special concert held after the library closes. The evening will conclude with a sing-along of popular Christmas carols. Date | Saturday, December 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Location | Coronado Public Library Register here! Registration is strongly encourages as seating space is strictly limited. Absolutely no admission once concerts has started. For more information, please visit the "What Sweeter Music" concert site or contact Ivy Weston at iweston@coronado.ca.us or by phone at (619) 522-2482.

With Wednesday night's dinger, the New York Yankees superstar has tied a record set in 1961 and is the first major leaguer to hit so many home runs in a season since 2001.