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Songs of the Wayfarer is a transcreative work based upon select poems of India’s Nobel Laureate – Rabindranath Tagore. Translations from Bengali to English were created by Jayanta Acharya, original music composed by Mtafiti Imara, and dances choreographed by Anusree Bonnerjee and Cherie Hill. Each step in this collaborative process involved reflections upon the central theme: one who partakes upon a spiritual journey. It is both an ancient and modern theme found in many disciplines including literature, religion, and mythology. The continued global manifestation of the Wayfarer’s story speaks to its importance across time and diverse cultures. These Songs ask questions of what defines us as individuals and as connected humans - an important precursor to understanding our interdependency and social justice. CSUSM Arts & Lectures proudly present this performative journey as a tribute to Indrani & Jayanta Acharya; two lives devoted to sharing Tagore’s monumental works – embodying the best of what makes us human.

After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.

Opening Reception: February 1st, 2025 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The FRONT Arte y Cultura Gallery (147 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro) Free entrance --- In this exhibition, Nanzi Muro expresses gratitude for the opportunity to present their solo exhibition at The Front Gallery, marking the culmination of her journey in higher education. Reflecting on this experience, she acknowledges both the rewarding moments and the difficult challenges encountered along the way, choosing to embrace the positive aspects. She emphasize the importance of celebrating this milestone in a venue that has long served as a platform for community artists to voice their struggles. The gallery holds deep significance as a space for healing and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The artist is pleased to share her work and to contribute to a community dedicated to ongoing healing, learning, and growth as they embark on the next chapter of her life as an artivist. Visit: What of a Journal | Lleno de Resistencia Solo Exhibition by Nanzi Muro The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram and Facebook

Heart is an American/Canadian rock band that formed in 1973 in Vancouver, BC. In 1975, the band saw their first album “Dreamboat Annie” break out to global success. Heart effortlessly blends the sounds of 1970s hard rock and acoustic rock, punk and even at times symphonic. Defying all categories, Heart is a band like no other having influenced a wide range of mainstream and underground artists in a career spanning nearly five decades. Heart boasts over 35 million albums sold worldwide including over 22 million in the US alone with 20 Top 40 singles and also holds an ongoing streaming presence. Heart has released 16 studio albums, seven live albums, eight compilation albums and 64 singles. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/908652/heart-tickets?skin=pasd Heart on Instagram and Facebook

Art has the unique ability to reflect culture and offer us a mirror through which we can see ourselves in new and revealing ways. This program will feature selections chosen by choir members that resonate with their personal identities or cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it will highlight the talents of several conductors from within San Diego’s premiere professional choir. Visit https://www.sacraprofana.org/ SACRA/PROFANA on Facebook / Instagram

Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Friday Writers I is a read-and-critique group for all levels. This group will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your poetry writing endeavors. The class begins with a close read of two to three poems written by contemporary poets, followed by a few minutes of writing from a prompt. Following the free-write, we will read and critique each other's work. Class meets Fridays from 12–2 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the reception for Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance. Mix and mingle with the attending artists throughout the evening. Reflecting examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the Garden of Remembrance (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories, lived experiences, and painful memories resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/6428f66a-895e-4235-a293-d2bffab61aac/instances/2025-02-06T20:00 Ruth Asawa on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.

LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally and won countless awards. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy Award. She originally rose to success as a country music artist and has since crossed over into pop, contemporary Christian, and other musical genres. Rimes has placed more than 40 singles on international charts since 1996 and in 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX’s The Masked Singer. Join us for hit songs such as "How Do I Live Without You" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight" from the 2000 movie Coyote Ugly. Rimes currently appears as a vocal coach and judge on The Voice UK. Visit: https://purchase.moonlightstage.com/EventAvailability?EventId=4401 Leann Rimes Cibrian on Instagram and Facebook

The Police Records Access Project database, now available to the public, contains roughly 1.5 million pages of records from 12,000 officer-misconduct and use-of-force cases in California.