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The Washington Post describes acclaimed composer and cellist Paul Wiancko as “a restless and multifaceted talent who plays well with others”—a reference to his substantial collaborations with diverse artists like Max Richter, Chick Corea, Norah Jones, Arcade Fire, and The National. In 2023, he was named Director of Chamber Music at Spoleto Festival USA. He also recently became the cellist of the internationally celebrated Kronos Quartet, in addition to his role as a founding member of the viola and cello duo Ayane & Paul and Owls, a quartet-collective dubbed a “dream group” by The New York Times. ARTIST LOUNGES The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/artist-lounge-3-paul-wiancko/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sundays, Dec. 14, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 from 9 -11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. It’s Spring 1941, and with World War II fully underway, we return to Darrowby, where baby Jimmy is keeping everyone at Skeldale House on their toes. Meanwhile, Tristan’s surprise return turns out to be more complicated than Siegfried hoped.

El presidente electo estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijo el martes que intentará cambiar el nombre del Golfo de México por el de "Golfo de Estados Unidos", un nombre que, según él, suena "hermoso".

OPEN REHEARSALS Observe the intricate rehearsal process that goes into every SummerFest performance and engage in conversation with the artists during post-rehearsal Q&As. No registration required. See you there! Today, Inon Barnatan, Stefan Jackiw, and Alisa Weilerstein rehearse Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/open-rehearsal-beethovens-archduke-trio/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.

Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Already in his young career, he has appeared with many major orchestras and is fast becoming a favorite on the summer festival circuit. This season, he received a Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization, awarded to artists who early in their careers demonstrate artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, a spirit of determination, and an ongoing commitment to leadership and their communities. ARTIST LOUNGES The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/artist-lounge-2-tba-artist/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Zovargo on Friday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Zovargo will be introducing our guests to exciting tidepool creatures! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed-tickets will be provided upon checking in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. Visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/fun-animal-friday-tidepool-creatures San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved evening of music on the plaza with Bryan Verhoye and Friends. Listen to a blend of light jazz, pop, and classical melodies performed by top local musicians. Join us for a cookie reception following the concert. Admission is free! Come and enjoy this wonderful musical event. Invite friends and family! Visit: Bryan & Friends Courtyard Concert

President-elect Donald Trump has said multiple times that the U.S. should buy Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. The sparsely populated island is geopolitically important and mineral-rich.

From Academy Award-winning directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, "The Last Repair shop" grants access to the nondescript warehouse in the heart of downtown Los Angeles in which a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of the recording capital of the world. A screening of the film will be followed by a Q&A with one of the film's producers, Josh Rosenberg. Visit: https://transaction.theconrad.org/2585/2586 La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook