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About Justin & Melonie Grinnell MELONIE GRINNELL is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. JUSTIN GRINNELL is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion. She is humbled to play with some of the best musicians around and to have played at a great variety of venues in Southern California, ranging from the lively wineries of Temecula, the intimate coffeeshops of Oak Glen, to the upscale restaurants of Laguna Beach. With a repertoire of upwards 300 songs in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, and in the styles of swing, blues, bossa nova, boleros and funk, Kaylee has a song for everyone. Whether in a duo, trio, or with the energy of a quartet+, Kaylee can elevate the experience of any space. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences through the universal language of music. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. She is very personable and interactive with her audiences, inviting them into her musical world and building a sense of community within each venue. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

About Antar Martin Antar Martin, Upright and Electric bassist, and composer/arranger from Toledo, Ohio, is a versatile and expressive musician in San Diego’s Community of Musicians. Classically trained on violin from age 10 and transitioning to bass at 12, this was a major turning point for Antar as his creativity started to blossom from being exposed to music atypical to his surrounds, from artists such as Leo Kottke, Etta Baker, Seamus Egan, and Tony Geballe to name a few, these kinds of sounds help to navigate through the world of artist like Bill Evans, Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane and the like. Antar excelled in music all through school in classical and jazz capacities. After high school, Antar enlisted in the US Navy as a Musician. While living in San Diego, Antar has played with Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Kamau Kenyatta, Mikan Zlatkovich, John Cain and Joe Morillo in addition to many other musicians in San Diego. He was also in the bass section of the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. His music arrangements also include a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra”, performed by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, an arrangement for strings for Luis Miguel, and an orchestral arrangement for The San Diego Symphony. His most significant recordings and production work in his musical career include: La Rumorosa (with Estaban Favela). Simply Sacha, featuring Sacha Boutros. Nutville, featuring the Brad Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra, La Vida ese Parentesis with Tania Libertad and Willie Colon Armando La Libertad, with Armando Manzanero and Tania Libertad The Federal Jazz Project Irving Flores' original compositions: La Rumorosa, Recuerdos, and the most recent American Influence Currently, Irving Flores is living and working in San Diego and has celebrated the release of his CD, "American Influence." Irving Flores Social Media https://irvingflores.com/ https://www.instagram.com/irvingfloresjazz/ https://www.facebook.com/irvingfloresjazz/ See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

"Finding Your Senses" art and poetry exhibit serves as a catalyst for introspection, empathy, and appreciation of the diverse ways in which humans perceive and experience the world. By fostering a deeper understanding of the mutable nature of sensory perception, the exhibit encourages visitors to embrace differences, cultivate empathy, and celebrate the richness of human experience. The exhibit prompts reflection on how alterations in sensory perception, whether due to trauma or aging, can profoundly affect individuals and communal understanding. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from Noon - 4 p.m. Front Porch Gallery on Facebook

Notre Dame Cathedral has been closed to the public since a fire damaged the landmark in April 2019.

We invite you to stay after EXPO and celebrate our community at EXPO After Dark, featuring the co-founder and creative director behind the music and artist collective, Soulection, Andre Power, alongside Skyler (10 High Design) and AMZEL. Enter through Coast Blvd. There will also be a bar inside Jacobs Hall and light snacks available for purchase. Sound provided by The Comet Theatre and lighting provided by Inspire Visuals. MCASD on Facebook / Instagram

In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.

“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres. Raggedly sophisticated, The Garner’s mysterious sweetness will entrance even the most immovable listener. With Lorelei on Tenor Ukulele, Jon on Gypsy Guitar, and both singing from the deep wells of our booming hearts, our music will transport you back when times were harder, yet the good times, more colorful, vibrant, and bold. She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll… well, sort of. Lorelei, vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist that has fallen in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of 16. He also has a soft spot for roots music, especially Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee. They decided to make it easier to split the check and got married in October, 2015. Their whole life is music. They gig, teach, compose, and record. They can be found performing their blend of swing classics, gypsy jazz, Americana, and originals all over Southern California. See More Events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The ulti-mutt pup-friendly summer festival is back! Join Puppy Picnic Co., The Animal Pad, and Second Chance Beer Co. for a pawesome day filled with refreshing beer, dog adoptions, pop-up shopping, a live DJ, pupnic photo ops, and more at SD Mission Bay Resort. This annual pawty located in sunny San Diego features photo ops, pop-up shopping, beer for people and pups—with a portion of all proceeds donated directly to The Animal Pad dog rescue! *We appreciate all optional ticket donations to The Animal Pad!* This is a FREE event open to the public. Dogs must be non-aggressive and remain on leash at all times. Dogs should be kept on a standard leash, not exceeding six feet in length. Owners are responsible for their own dogs. We reserve the right to deny entry to dogs exhibiting potentially dangerous behavior or ask dogs to leave if play gets unsafe.