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Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 25 (1 day, 4 hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Explore making fun, floral, fabric collages embellished with embroidery and hand stitching. These little gems can be turned into wall hangings and pillow embellishments, used as part of a quilt or in a visible mending project. You could embellish a cloth tote or decorate your denim jacket with one. We will focus on color and design using basic stitches and appliqué. Nancy will teach you the techniques and walk you through the step-by-step process to assist you with creating your work of art! Nancy’s approach is all about self-expression. Please feel free to bring any fabrics or swatch of clothing that you like or has a special meaning that you would like to include in your project. All the sewing and embroidery is done by hand. It is a slow stitch process. Prerequisites: Please be able to thread a needle, tie a knot repeatedly, and make a basic running stitch. (A bonus if you can backstitch.) Materials: Students to bring: A needle or two for sewing and embroidery, embroidery thread or floss, sharp fabric scissors, any fabrics, bits of lace or clothing that has a special meaning, beads, or baubles that you would like to include in your project. Please pack a snack! Instructor to bring: The instructor will provide background fabric, fabric scraps, bits and bobs, embroidery floss and threads, basic tools, samples for inspiration, and stitch-sample books. *If you don’t need to use any of the instructor’s supplies—and you have lots of opaque and transparent fabric scraps, embroidery thread, floss, and needles, as well as a background fabric in linen or vintage cotton approximately 18” x 18”—you can bring them and forgo paying instructor for materials. *Please note: The best fabric is linen, cotton, or something used or vintage. If you want to stitch on knit fabrics (T-shirt type), you can. NO heavy fabrics like denim! We will be layering many pieces together. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/14 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.

Lyons afirmó que los agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) usan máscaras porque ellos y sus familias han sido atacados en internet y "objetivo" de amenazas de muerte.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Seabreeze Craft Chocolates at a fun and festive chocolate-decorating class for kids! On February 8th and 9th, children ages 5+ are invited to an engaging 90-minute session where they’ll create their own Valentine’s-themed chocolate bars and Oreos. This hands-on experience includes all the materials needed for kids to design their unique, heartwarming confections while learning about chocolate-making. Every participant takes home their custom-crafted chocolates to enjoy or gift to someone special. A parent or guardian must accompany the child(ren) during the class. Adults can join the fun and decorate chocolate bars for an additional $35. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early by visiting Seabreeze Chocolates Chocolate Classes (www.seabreezechocolates.com/chocolate-classes). Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is San Diego’s premier bean-to-bar chocolatier, renowned for its artisanal, sustainably sourced creations. Offering everything from truffles to handcrafted chocolate bars, Seabreeze transforms cacao beans into edible works of art. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

Kosuke Matsuda will present his solo recital on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. This recital marks a significant milestone for Matsuda as it concludes his Doctor of Musical Arts degree and launches his 2025 season as a music performer. The concert showcases works by John Cage, Kaija Saariajo, and Hans Werner Henze, whose compositions integrate Japanese concepts of silence and sound as central musical elements. Through these pieces, Matsuda aims to explore how silence can be shaped by sound and gesture, offering a nuanced interpretation of its depth and meaning. In his doctoral research, Matsuda delved into the conceptual differences of silence in Japanese culture, analyzing its representation in literature and its influence on music. The Japanese language itself offers over seven words to express varying forms of quietness and tranquility, each with unique contextual nuances. This recital invites audiences to experience these dimensions of silence brought to life through music. This recital also serves as the beginning of Matsuda’s 2025 concert season, which will include a solo performance in Tokyo, Japan, on March 12th, 2025, and additional engagements throughout the year. Join Kosuke Matsuda on January 6th for an evening of profound musical exploration, where sound and silence intertwine to create a deeply reflective concert experience. Kosuke Matsuda, originally from Nagasaki, Japan, began his career as a percussionist, deeply inspired by the natural soundscape of his hometown. Matsuda pursued a master’s degree at Aichi University of the Fine Arts. He continued his studies in the United States, earning a second master’s degree and Artist Diploma at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Currently based in San Diego, he is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at UC San Diego. Visit: https://music-web.ucsd.edu/concerts/cms_index.php?now=1&query_event_code=20250106-Matsuda Kosuke Matsuda on Facebook

Returning with their award-winning Americana folk fusion, The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble is bringing a new and exciting show this year, featuring diamonds in the rough and hidden gems from some of the best songwriters in the world. With tunes by Steve Earle, John Prine, Linda Thompson, Gillian Welch, John Lennon, and many others, this show promises to be a powerful experience in songs of heartbreak and revelation. Country classics from Dolly Parton and the band’s own originals from songwriter Rob Carlson will round out this truly eclectic sound. Named the BEST NEW FOLK artist by LA Weekly in May of 2019! Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze, mandolinist Steve Rankin, fiddler Mark Indictor, and bassist Fred Sanders are The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble, the newest version of the acclaimed Los Angeles-based new folk Americana fusion band, presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze. “If there were a word to describe this fine band, it would be sophisticated. They draw influences from disparate sources to meld their sound. The level of musicianship is exemplary.… display a great range of prowess and work as a tight unit.” – Bluegrass Unlimited “…one of the finest and most original Americana groups in California (or in the country for that matter).” – No Depression Augmenting their sound is the lush, Celtic sounds of Rankin’s bouzouki, the mountain sounds of Susie’s Appalachian dulcimer and traditional autoharp, with Mark Indictor’s virtuoso fiddling, and Fred Sanders’ remarkable bass work rounding out the orchestral nature of this amazing quartet. Susie Glaze has been honored to be included on the newly-released Compass Records tribute album, Dear Jean – Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie, alongside such artists as Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Tim O’Brien, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, and many more. Visit: www.susieglaze.com

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In collaboration with So Say We All, the Hausmann Quartet presents "Seven Last Words," a performance of Joseph Haydn’s epic masterpiece alongside spoken word presentations of original works by the authors themselves. The texts will be inspired by the same scripture upon which Haydn based each of the movements of his monumental work, The Seven Last Words of Christ. Originally commissioned for a Good Friday service in 1783, it was adapted for string quartet by the composer and has since become a treasured Easter-time tradition around the world. Hausmann Quartet on Facebook / Instagram So Say We All on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., about President Trump's budget bill, his own concerns about the legislation, and some of the changes he hopes to see.

We invite you to attend Movement in Magnitude, a day of dance event located in Liberty Station. This full day event includes 11 master classes such as line dancing, ballet, contemporary, acro, Latin, whacking, and so much more, all taught by professional dance artists. Visit our website or social media channels to learn more about the teaching artists and class schedule. All classes are open for drop ins. Be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot. Plus save $10 when you register for the full event. Movement in Magnitude April 13, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., sign up for a class or two or stay for the full day! Open to anyone ages 15+ Located in Dorthea Laub Dace Place in Liberty Station Visit: www.songinmotion.org Song In Motion on Facebook / Instagram