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Joshua Roman is a cello soloist and composer, hailed by the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle for his “effortlessly expressive tone” as well as his “blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom." His debut solo album, "Immunity," is an intimate musician exploration of his experiences with ongoing Long COVID that altered his entire life and nearly ended his career. This free live performance of the album shows the cellist at his most vulnerable and showcases the ultimate strength found in such vulnerability. Joshua Roman on Facebook / Instagram / Youtube

The celebrated conductor brought Her Story, a potent piece by Julia Wolfe, to Kennedy Center audiences recently.

For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss.

Alaska has long ignored warning signs of a budget crisis. Now, it has no money to fix something that is posing serious health and safety risks to students and staff: crumbling rural schools.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Join your MCASD friends on a journey to outer space. Learn about the Apollo Space program and earthly forms by Robert Rauschenberg and Maya Lin. Then, make Lego relief printed Valentine’s cards to show your friends and family you love them to the moon and back! Art Activity: Lego relief printing Valentine’s cards *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission.

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. Highland Way Brian – As the founding member of Highland Way Brian is an enthusiastic and energetic singer and rhythm guitar player. Immersed in Celtic music while growing up in Glasgow, Scotland and having specialized in sound engineering at the prestigious Strathclyde University, Brian hit the road. Now residing in North San Diego County in California, he regularly plays live fronting the five / six piece Highland Way. Brian has successfully lead Highland Way to some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the largest indoor theater in the USA, the 3000 seat Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, the Redlands Bowl 5000 seat amphitheater and many others. When not performing, writing or producing under the ‘Highland Way Productions’ label you can find him shooting world class photos, walking his dog or riding waves. Paul – Lead Fiddle / mandolin / banjo/ bass and most anything with strings. Paul’s been playing fiddle and mandolin for over 50 years. Somewhere in that time he also picked up guitar, bass, banjo and keyboards. Paul’s an accomplished song writer and arranger having played with ‘The Chieftains’, ‘The Young Dubliners’, ‘Blended Spirits’, ‘Ken O’ Mally’, and regularly performed in LA’s oldest Irish Pub Molly Malone’s with ‘Garrison White’, and ‘Glen Cornick’, original bass player for ‘Jethro Tull’. He’s also joined ‘The Wolftones’, ‘Willy Clancy’, Tommy Makem’, and ‘Billy Connelly’. Visit: Highland Way – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for a sweet and interactive way to celebrate Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day? Seabreeze Craft Chocolates has you covered with a truffle-making workshop on February 13th at 7:30 p.m., perfect for couples, friends, and chocolate lovers alike. During the evening, you will learn the art of crafting gourmet truffles using premium ingredients. You’ll have the chance to add a personal touch by hand-painting custom designs on your creations. As part of the experience, you’ll also gain insights into the journey of chocolate, from cocoa bean to artisanal bonbons. To finish, take home a box of your beautifully crafted truffles to enjoy together. Tickets are $75 per person and include all materials, guided instruction, and your completed truffles. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early. Visit: https://seabreezechocolates.as.me/schedule/b305f5d2/?appointmentTypeIds Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's party approved constitutional changes in the country's National Assembly that allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.

To earn a teaching credential, students are required to complete a one-year program combining coursework and 600 hours of classroom experience. A new bill would provide money to pay them for that work.

Pat Kelly Thursday, May 1 –Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (2 days, 9 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio In May we will be painting urban landscapes in the village around the Athenaeum library. This two-day workshop will focus on drawing skills, perspective, and architecture, and integrating them into the plein air process and composition. Meet up at the Athenaeum entrance. Grab a coffee (there will be a demo at the beginning of class), unwind, and gear up for an enjoyable day of painting. Class will conclude with an in-person critique in the studio Materials: portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, # 2, #4, #6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail #2–#4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium Orange. Sun hat, insect repellent, old shirt, and sturdy shoes are suggested. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook