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With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. In recent years, he has delivered more than a dozen new albums, released a Top 10 New York Times bestselling book, again headlined Farm Aid (an event he co-founded in 1985), been honored by the Library of Congress with their Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, received his 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, headlined the annual Luck Reunion food and music festival during SXSW, launched his cannabis companies Willie's Reserve and Willie's Remedy, and graced the covers of Rolling Stone and AARP The Magazine. In 2023 Willie Nelson headlined the annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour. and released the album Bluegrass (with newly recorded studio performances of 12 Willie Nelson-penned classics showcasing Nelson with a bluegrass ensemble). A new book, Energy Follows Thought (with stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with never-before-seen photos and ephemera), was released in November. On Nov. 3, 2023 Nelson was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please note: this is a rental event at The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Gates open at 6 p.m. Stay Connected with Willie Nelson! Facebook | Instagram | X

Buying flavored tobacco products has been illegal in California since the beginning of the year, but San Diego's city attorney says they’re still being sold. In other news, the city of Chula Vista temporarily shut down Harborside Park and is considering closing it for good, that’s angered many Chula Vista residents. Plus, we hear from the artist and musician who created a musical bridge on a freeway overpass in Golden Hill.

Dr. Ken's Seriously Funny Comedy Hypnosis Show is a truly humorous, highly audience-interactive, thoroughly entertaining theatrical performance demonstrating the power and creativity of the human mind through the use of real hypnosis. This family-appropriate show features the application of hypnosis by a medical doctor in a really fun and safe way. Dr. Ken's Seriously Funny Comedy Hypnosis Show spotlights audience volunteers, who become the stars of the performance as they respond to the power of suggestion by exhibiting their creative talents in a natural and often hilarious way. The show demonstrates to the volunteers and to the audience the incredible resilience, creativity, and hidden talents all people possess. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Jewel went from a girl who grew up with no running water on an Alaskan homestead, to a homeless teenager in San Diego, to an award-winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist who released one of the best-selling debuts of all time. Through her career, Jewel has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, earned 26 Music Award nominations, including the GRAMMYs®, American Music Awards, MTV Awards, VH1 Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Country Music Awards, winning 8 times. Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 GRAMMY® Awards show. Her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a GRAMMY® in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second GRAMMY® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, including the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." Her success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996. Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join us for The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ 21st annual Celebrate the Craft. Set on The Lodge's outdoor terrace overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course, the premier culinary festival showcases Southern California’s finest chefs, food artisans, produce, wine, and craft beer. Sip and savor during this unique event to benefit The Ecology Center. The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

Kool & the Gang return to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with fan-favorite hits such as "Celebration", "Cherish", "Jungle Boogie", "Summer Madness" and many more, following their sold-out 4th of July performance in 2022. Sister Sledge – making their Rady Shell at Jacobs Park debut – will get audiences on their feet with their own lineup of hit songs, and DJ Prince Hakim gets the night started in his triumphant return to our San Diego stage. Kool & the Gang have earned two Grammy® Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang have performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show”, and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe. With dance floors all over the world set alight with the contagious joy and expression in their music, the Sledge sisters became a household name and symbol of unity with their 1979 worldwide hit and iconic album We are Family. The multi-lead vocal group are responsible for some of the biggest dance anthems of all time, including "Lost in Music", "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "Thinking of You". Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert event. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

When: Sunday, March 10, 2023 | 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Where: La Jolla Village, Check in: 1111 Prospect, Sotheby's Plaza. Price: Registration is FREE. It's the day we set our clocks forward, and we're celebrating the extra daylight with a FREE family event! Come to La Jolla Village for stories, snacks, games, goodies, art and prizes. Featuring a very special interactive and musical story time.

GRAMMY® award-winner Peter Frampton is heading back out on the road for his “Never EVER Say Never” Tour to cities across North America in 2024. Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. His album Fingerprints won a GRAMMY® for Best Pop Instrumental Album, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014, received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award from NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019, his album All Blues was #1 for 15 weeks on Billboard’s Blues Chart, and he was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame in 2020. After 46 years, Frampton Comes Alive! remains one of the top-selling live records of all time selling over 17 million worldwide. Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert event. Stay Connected with Peter Frampton on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The artist Africanus Okokon was born in the United States. His dad is Nigerian and his mom is Ghanaian. In his new exhibit, Okokon uses recycled and reclaimed objects to explore his American identity and his African roots.

The Invention of Modern Music Madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi, Sigismondo D’India Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading ensembles, is performing enchanting early music that has been dubbed as the invention of modern music. Claudio Monteverdi’s music broke the rules of Renaissance polyphony and created the foundations of modern music. Like Shakespeare, Monteverdi’s genius lay in his ability to communicate the full compass of human emotions, especially the most mysterious, tragic, and magical of them all–love. BCSD is performing these pieces in collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning lutenist and conductor Stephen Stubbs. Soloists: - Teresa Wakim, Soprano - Danielle Reutter-Harrah, Mezzo-Soprano - Jason McStoots, Tenor - Aaron Sheehan, Tenor - John Buffett, Bass - Tekla Cunningham, Violin - Aaron Westman, Violin - Stephen Stubbs, Lute - Maxine Eilander, Harp - Adrienne Hyde, Lirone - Shanon Zusman, Gamba - Michael Sponseller, Harpsichord Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. | All Souls Episcopal Church Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m. | Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X