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Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement

Spanish Nights: A Concert of Passion and Fire - Carmen, Bolero, and More! The Grossmont Symphony Orchestra welcomes its new conductor, San Diego Symphony Orchestra violinist and Mainly Mozart Director, Hernan Constantino. Welcome Hernan and join us for an unforgettable evening of Spanish music and culture as we present Spanish Nights: A Concert of Passion and Fire. Our orchestra will take you on a journey through the works of Ravel, Bizet, and de Falla, featuring some of the most iconic and beloved pieces in the Spanish repertoire. From the seductive rhythms of Ravel’s Bolero to the dramatic flair of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnole, and from the haunting beauty of Bizet’s Carmen, this concert promises to be an unforgettable experience. Don't miss this opportunity to be transported to the sun-kissed hills and vibrant cities of Spain, where music and passion come alive. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night of Spanish music and culture! Visit: https://gcccd.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1882

We are excited to announce the Opening Reception for Casa Familiar’s 18th Annual Dia de la Mujer Exhibition titled «Visions of a Future» and curated by Claudia Cano. This year, the exhibition seeks to examine imaginary spaces, and alternative realities that may be fictional, fantasy, and futuristic, to empower the most vulnerable and offer a form of escape from the impending uncertainty. Visions of a Future seeks entries in all media by women and non-binary artists who use their creativity to highlight alternative realities. Visit: Casa Familiar’s 18th Annual Dia de la Mujer Exhibition at The Front Casa Familiar on Instagram and Facebook

The series continues on Wednesday, April 9, at Scripps Research with the Bill Frisell Trio, featuring Frisell on guitar, Thomas Morgan on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums. Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings. Recognized as one of America’s most vital and productive performing artists, Frisell has contributed to the work of a staggering array of collaborators, including Paul Motian, John Zorn, Elvis Costello, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Rickie Lee Jones, Vinicius Cantuária, Marianne Faithfull, John Scofield, Bono, and Brian Eno, to name only a few. This work has established Frisell as one of the most sought-after guitar voices in contemporary music. Stereophile wrote, “Bill Frisell has quietly been the most brilliant and unique voice to come along in jazz guitar since Wes Montgomery.” The New Yorker noted, “Bill Frisell plays the guitar like Miles Davis played the trumpet: in the hands of such radical thinkers, their instruments simply become different animals.” His 2020 Blue Note Records release, Valentine, featuring his trio with Morgan and Royston, has been hailed as “a masterpiece” by DownBeat. “They consistently and strikingly play as one, voices intertwined, completing phrases as if sharing a single thought … the performances represent jazz playing at its most sublime.” The concert will be in person at the Scripps Research Auditorium (10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, north of Genesee Avenue in Torrey Pines Mesa). There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above. Ticket Confirmation Notice: Your reservation is not complete until you receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your tickets have not been reserved. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder or contact us at info@ljathenaeum.org or (858) 454-5872 to ensure your booking is finalized. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0409 Bill Frisell on Instagram

Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos | Athenaeum Jazz The spring series opens on Thursday, March 27, at Scripps Research with a long-anticipated local debut as a leader of acclaimed Cuban composer-pianist-bandleader Omar Sosa and his Quarteto Americanos, featuring Josh Jones on drums, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán on bass, and Sheldon Brown on sax, clarinet, and flute. Sosa is widely celebrated as one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. His musical trajectory traces the African diaspora from Cuba to Brazil; from Central America to Ecuador’s African-descent communities; from San Francisco and New York to his current home base in Barcelona. True to his Afro-Cuban origins, Sosa fashions a spirited vision of uncompromising artistic generosity that embraces humanity at large. Nominated for seven Grammy awards and twice for the BBC World Music Awards, Sosa received a lifetime achievement award from the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, D.C., for his contribution to the development of Latin jazz in the United States. The New York Times wrote, “Sosa's music is the unifying sort, yoking together Africa and jazz and Latin America and hip-hop. He makes it work, being one of those rare birds whose keyboard skills are near those of Chick Corea and Chucho Valdes.” Billboard commented, “Sosa is one of the truly illuminated minds of world jazz. He is shaping a new synthesis of Latin and American jazz.” The concert will be in person at the Scripps Research Auditorium (10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, north of Genesee Avenue in Torrey Pines Mesa). There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above. Ticket Confirmation Notice: Your reservation is not complete until you receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your tickets have not been reserved. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder or contact us at info@ljathenaeum.org or (858) 454-5872 to ensure your booking is finalized. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0327 Omar Sosa on Instagram and Facebook

California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection, because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive. Now, more than 500 additional homeowners rebuilding after Los Angeles' Eaton Fire are being required to use them.

The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim.

From the museum: “It is a quest for an architecture of light and lightness, inspired by nature which is about the quality of life as well as being eco-friendly.” —Norman Foster Norman Foster (British, b. 1935), is one of the most esteemed international architects of our time, with projects worldwide. Among innumerable accolades, he was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1999. This installation focuses on models and designs for a select few of his many celebrated projects, organized into three themes: Working with History; Embracing the Environment, and Community and Culture. All these subjects are underpinned by sustainability, and crucial to Foster + Partners’ vision for an upcoming renovation of The San Diego Museum of Art west wing. Foster studied architecture in Manchester, England, before winning a fellowship to the Yale School of Architecture in 1961, where he met Richard Rogers, with whom he traveled throughout the United States for a year. The influence of architecture in California, especially the Case Study Houses (modern housing focused in Southern California, 1945–66), would be pivotal in the formation of Foster’s aesthetic—particularly in consideration of open plan, flexible, and multifunctional spaces. Foster, along with Rogers and the sisters Georgie and Wendy Cheesman, formed the innovative practice Team 4 in 1963, and they approached architectural design using environmentally and structurally sophisticated technologies that freed interior space to be socially focused, connected to the environment, and filled with light. A veteran of the Royal Air Force, and an avid pilot, Foster and his now global team of architects at Foster + Partners often incorporate open architectural plans with expansive natural lighting and optimal views integrating the surrounding sky and landscape. In embracing change, both social and technological, Foster + Partners have challenged convention to reinvent the built environment, from the workspace and urban landscape, as well as merging modernity with a sensitive appreciation and renewal of historic structures. Theirs is a quest for an architecture of light, inspired by nature, and centered on community life while spearheading innovation in environmental sustainability. Today the Norman Foster Foundation in Madrid leads work on clean sources of energy with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is collaborating with the United Nations for the reconstruction of the war-torn Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Referring to exhibitions not as retrospectives but as “futurspectives,” Foster explains his practice is “an ongoing exploration for works that are inspired by the past, rooted in the present but can adapt to the needs and desires of an optimistic future.” The San Diego Museum of Art has announced the selection of Foster + Partners to renovate the Museum’s west wing to increase exhibition space, further enrich the public’s engagement with art and programming, improve accessibility, and better integrate the west wing with the Museum’s main structure, all while respecting the architectural style and historical significance of Balboa Park. The renovation project aims to create a new education center, a public pavilion connecting visitors to art and the outdoors, and a new rooftop space providing panoramic views of Balboa Park. Learn more about The San Diego Museum of Art’s west wing renovation. This exhibition is made possible with the collaboration of the Norman Foster teams in London, Madrid, and Los Angeles, and coincides with the designation of the San Diego/Tijuana region as the 2024 World Design Capital.

“Rap Diego" is a four-part art history project that explores the origins and evolution of San Diego’s local rap scene over the past 40 years. Featuring a podcast, captivating short films by diverse directors and a digital exhibition with the San Diego History Center. Press play to explore the vibrant cultural heritage and potent moments within San Diego's rap scene.

The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the '80s' most unusual pop star.