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  • From the San Diego Symphony: Guest conductor Yaniv Dinur leads the Orchestra in Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony, an audience favorite for its champagne-like energy and effervescence, shot through with an astonishing feeling of boyish wit and joy. The revered pianist Awadagin Pratt performs the celebrated composer Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds, originally conceived for Pratt and based on fractals, the infinite patterns found in nature. (Jessie Montgomery was recently named "Composer of the Year" by Musical America. Haydn’s monumental “London” Symphony closes the program. Social media: Facebook & Instagram
  • Accusations of discrimination by two former lawyers have been made against the San Diego County Public Defender office. A new study finds air pollution may mask the extent of global warming. And sexual harassment allegations in the San Diego Sheriff’s Department highlight a male-dominated culture in law enforcement.
  • Jarren Duran hit a tie-breaking two-run homer for the American League and was named the most valuable player. Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes pitched a hitless first inning for the National League.
  • San Diego is no stranger to fantastic college art programs, and this new exhibit at California Center for the Arts Escondido features dozens of regional faculty from San Diego's many colleges and universities. Featured artists include Siobhán Arnold, Carlos Castro, Neil Kendricks, Sage Serrano, Griselda Rosas, Eva Struble, Sofia V. Gonzalez and many more. Also on view will be works that the participating faculty have selected from their students, shown on the "Emerging Artists Wall." —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the museum: Campus Creatives features contemporary artworks that highlight the talents of visual artists and educators from across San Diego’s colleges and universities. Included in the exhibition is the Emerging Artists Wall featuring students selected from each college by participating faculty artists to represent their institution’s art department. This unique opportunity offers emerging artists the chance to exhibit their artwork in the Museum. Participating Artists: Diane Adams Siobhán Arnold David Avalos Stephanie Bedwell Jennifer Anne Bennett J. David Carlson Carlos Castro Anna Delgado John Dillemuth Joshua Eggleton Xuchi Naungayan Eggleton Christopher Ferreria Julie Goldstein Sofia V. Gonzalez John Halaka Joanne Hayakawa Matthew Hebert Terri Hughes-Oelrich Lisa Hutton Jeff Kahn Farrah Karapetian Neil Kendricks YC Kim Debby and Larry Kline Huai Li Bill Mosley Leslie Nemour Serena Potter Judith Preston Iana Quesnell Kaiya Rainbolt Dean Ramos Jeff Ray Matt Rich Griselda Rosas Sage Serrano Sondra Sherman Leslie Shershow Mark Siprut Lucy HG Solomon Miyoko Briana Stanley Eva Struble Micajah Truitt Paul Turounet Perry Vásquez Lisa Venditelli Karmel Clay West Sam Wohl Schools Represented: California State University, San Marcos Cuyamaca College Grossmont College MiraCosta College Miramar College National University Palomar College Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego State University Southwestern College University of California, San Diego University of San Diego About the Museum: The Center Museum hosts four to six exhibitions per year. The Museum seeks to provide North County San Diego with access to relevant, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging exhibitions that highlight contemporary artists and artworks. Each show is accompanied by a dedicated Emerging Artist Gallery Wall as a commitment to supporting young artists in the community. Related links: CCAE on Facebook CCAE visiting information
  • The San Diego City Council Monday unanimously passed Mayor Todd Gloria's $5 billion "Ready to Rebuild" fiscal year 2023 budget.
  • With Memorial Day weekend and its heavy travel just ahead, leaders at the San Diego International Airport encouraged travelers and those picking up/dropping to plan ahead.
  • Navy Capt. Kathy Bruyere was part of the landmark 1970s lawsuit that ended the ban on women serving on Navy warships.
  • RELATED: Andrés Hernández: A love and a border interrupted by COVID (KPBS feature) RELATED: San Diego Weekend Arts Events: 'Crying on the Blue Line Trolley,' soundON Festival, Mission Trails, Preston Swirnoff and more (KPBS weekend arts preview) Upcoming virtual art talk: Andrés Hernandez will be in conversation with poet and professor Karla Cordero, Saturday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. Register here. Upcoming closing reception: Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1-4 p.m. From the gallery: The Hill Street Country Club's next solo exhibition is “Crying On The Blue Line Trolley” by Andrés Hernández. Crying on the Blue Line Trolley features @andrs.herndz ‘s first departure from illustration. It consists of analogue photography that takes from and recontextualizes the visual makeup of San Diego and Tijuana into a series of hybrid landscapes. Jan. 8 - Feb. 28, 2022 530 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA Opening reception: Jan. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Masks are required and groups of six guests at a time will be let in to the gallery for 15 minute viewings. Andrés Hernández is a self-taught non-binary Mexican artist living in Tijuana. She quietly writes and makes art about her life. She is a firm believer that soft-spoken art also deserves to be heard. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram
  • There are some terrible things happening in Haiti that unfortunately we don't hear about due to the War in Ukraine. Basic needs like water has become scarce in Haiti and as a results Haitians are dying of Cholera and other illnesses. Local musicians from Ocean Beach took notice of the situation in Haiti and wants to help by organizing a live music charity event to raise money to help boots-on-ground non-profit organizations in Haiti working hard to bring access to clean water to the Haitian people. Local bands like Band Of Gringos, Les Africans, Gypsy Sally, and many more will be playing on the The Holding Company stage so please come support take care of our own. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram
  • Artists and Repertoire: Rafael Payare, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Richard Wagner: Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 About the program: The exquisitely romantic Second Piano Concerto by Liszt is performed by the great Lisztian, Marc-André Hamelin, whom the New York Times hailed as “A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess.” Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, featuring one of the most famous openings in Romantic music, with the deep throbbing bass like a heartbeat, and a great arc of melody rising and falling — it seems so inevitable, so strong a way to begin this symphony. An additional performance takes place Thursday, Nov. 17 at The Shell. Related links: San Diego Symphony on Instagram San Diego Symphony on Facebook
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