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A $4 thrift store purchase that turned out to be a rare painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth sold Tuesday for nearly $200K.

'Ghosts' is an evening of three one-act, horror-inspired operas by composer Nicolas Reveles. Comprised of the works Eden, Dormir and House, San Diego Opera is excited to present the world premiere of these operas. Eden, which features a libretto by director John De Los Santos, explores the boundaries of madness and obsession and is a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. Dormir, libretto by Michael Vegas Mussman, is an imaginative exploration of what might happen when Old World spiritual practices meet the Christian belief system, when portals open and unknown, powerful entities appear. House, with a libretto by the composer, explores the idea that trauma haunts many of us, and that trauma remains in our bodies like ghosts. Ghosts welcomes the return of mezzo-soprano Emily Fons and baritone Michael Sokol. Directed by John de los Santos and conducted by Bruce Stasyna. LANGUAGE – Sung in English with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission SD Opera Safety Protocols PRE-OPERA TALK The pre-opera talk begins at 6:40 pm before the 7:30 pm evening performances. The Sunday matinee pre-opera lecture begins at 12:10 pm before the 1:00 pm curtain. POST-OPERA TALK-BACK (Saturday and Sunday performances only) Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the main floor Orchestra section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance! Related links: San Diego Opera on Facebook San Diego Opera on Instagram

High pressure over central and southern California should bring a warming trend into the weekend with greater warming for inland areas.

Live music, Comic-Con and the San Diego County Fair are among the major events making a full comeback this summer.

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun! This is an in-person workshop. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library Monday, April 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/rocket-science-6 Pacific Beach Library on Facebook

Port of San Diego officials say two new electrified cranes will help move more cargo and improve the region’s air quality at the same time.

The San Diego Early Music Society presents Ensemble Constantinople: Dimitrie Cantemir: The Composer Prince Constantinople returns to San Diego to shine a light on the 18th-century Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, whose anthology of instrumental music transcribed using his own notation technology remains one of the most important collections of Ottoman and Middle Eastern music from the 16th and 17th centuries. Ensemble Constantinople performs the music of Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723), a Moldavian prince, scholar, composer, and diplomat. A fascinating historical figure, Cantemir’s compositions are considered part of the Ottoman music repertoire. More influential, though, are the over 350 instrumental works that he preserved in his book Edvar-i Musiki using his own innovative notation system. This book remains one of the most important collections of 16th and 17th century Ottoman and Middle Eastern music.In this stimulating program, music from East and the West are engaged in an inspiring dialogue in which Ottoman music and works by Palestrina, Castello, and Marais coexist, inviting us to listen attentively and creatively to the new shapes these works take in the expert hands of the performers. San Diego Early Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

The 2022 FanFest Road Opener Watch Party presented by Sycuan Casino Resort will take place on Thursday, April 7 at Petco Park. Fans can watch the Padres’ Road Opener on the videoboard with the Bally Sports San Diego broadcast beginning at 6:40 p.m. as we take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Admission to the Padres FanFest Opening Day Watch Party is free, with fans required to redeem tickets. 4:30 pm: Padres Parking Lots Open 5 pm: Gates Open, Pregame Festivities to Begin Padres Foundation Garage Sale in Power Alley: 2022 Garage Sale featuring memorabilia, game-used player jerseys, batting helmets, one-of-a-kind Padres items, collectibles and more. All proceeds from the garage sale will benefit the Padres Foundation’s charitable efforts. Padres Alumni Appearances: Fans can enjoy a Q&A panel, limited autographs, and more from alumni including Padres HOF’er Trevor Hoffman, Randy Jones, and Mark Loretta. Kids Activities: Face painting, Play Ball Field with short clinic from Padres alumni, Kids Run the Bases, & Catch on the Field. Discounted Drink Specials & Food Samples: New concessions concepts will be open and available for fans to try! Additionally, select beers will be discounted to $5 for a 12 oz. pour through the 7th inning! Brown & Gold Merchandise: Ability to gear up for game day in the Padres New Era Team Store and numerous portables around the park. Tour Suites and Group Spaces: Be one of the first people to see our fully renovated suites, and check out group spaces that are fun for groups of 10-300+. 6:40 pm-End of Game: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Padres Season Ticket Members Members are eligible to receive a voucher for two free hot dogs and two 12 oz. drinks (either water, soda, or select beer) per account. Members can redeem this voucher through the MLB Ballpark App by singing up for PadresPay. Members can claim up to six (6) free tickets and parking in select lots (while supplies last) by logging into Account Manager through the link below. Members also receive 10% off concessions and merchandise all season long. As a reminder, this event is free and open to the public but requires a ticket to attend. Please use the appropriate link below to claim only as many ticket(s) as you plan to use.

San Diego State University kicks off the new year by bringing in key players from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for “Symphony at State” The SDSU School of Music and Dance and SD Winds present “Symphony at State,” a series of masterclasses, panel discussions, and recitals featuring principal members of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The aforementioned events will take place in January, from the 26 through the 28, all in Rhapsody Hall on SDSU’s main campus. “Symphony at State” kicks off on Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m. with a trombone masterclass featuring Megumi Kanda (Principal Trombone, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra). On Friday, January 27, Matthew Ernst (Principal Trumpet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra) will hold a trumpet masterclass at 4 p.m.; Ms Kanda will perform a solo recital at 7 p.m. featuring Janna Ernst, piano. On Saturday, January 28, Ms. Ernst will present a collaborative piano masterclass at 12 p.m. The weekend’s events will conclude at 4 p.m. with a recital by Matthew and Janna Ernst. https://music.sdsu.edu/ Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Directed by Erica Buechner Choreographed by Erica Buechner, Bradley Lundberg, and Blythe Barton From the organizers: We encourage you to arrive 30 minutes before the show to enjoy pre-show drinks and to order a specialty cocktail or mocktail for special service during the performance! About the Show: SAUCED is a thirst quenching movement performance in the Art Produce Gallery. The storefront gallery allows for unconventional presentation opportunities for artists and unexpected art encounters for viewers. SAUCED is no exception! The work offers 20 audience members an intimate view of the performance from inside (ticketed seats) while passersby on the street have visual access from outside - becoming an unexpected, and unpredictable, part of the scenery. This 30 minute show features seven professional San Diego dance artists: Blythe Barton, Erica Buechner, Nikki Dunnan, Robby Johnson, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, Nick McGhee, and David Wornovitzky. June 30 to July 3, 2022 Related links: Art Produce on Instagram Art Produce on Facebook