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From the organizers: Join us for an unforgettable evening of Rondalla and Kulintang music of the Philippines at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Experience the rich melodies and rhythms of these traditional Filipino musical ensembles, featuring a unique blend of string and percussion instruments. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and cultural heritage of the Philippines. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event! For the first time, on October 28, 2023, Saturday, at 6:00 pm, the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center (dba Samahan Arts) holds at the Mingei International Museum a music concert entitled “Struck & Plucked - An Evening of Rondalla and Kulintang Music of the Philippines.” The concert is offered as the “finale” to the celebrations of the Filipino American History month. The Filipinos’ traditional string and indigenous “gong” music will be presented with a few cultural dances in an intimate setting of the La Atalaya Theatre of the museum. Featured are the “home-grown” Rondalla and Kulintang musicians led by Samahan Arts’ Music Director and Ethnomusicologist, Dr. Bernard Ellorin. This music concert is funded in part by the Dr. Lolita Diñoso Carter Endowment through the San Diego Foundation, the California Arts Council and donations of generous patrons. Limited number of admission tickets at $25 each may be obtained at https://SamahanArts.org. Discounted student ticket at $15 each may be made available to student groups. For information: admin@samahanarts.org. About the music: The Philippine rondalla is of Iberian origin composed of string instruments such as the banduria, laud, octavina, guitara and bajo. The rondalla typically plays nostalgic folk and contemporary pieces by Filipino composers. On special occasions, it accompanies both European and Latin American influenced dances. The Samahan Rondalla started in 1982 under the tutelage of the late Bayani De Leon, well known Filipino Ethnomusicologist. Samahan Arts’ dynamic outreach activities and educational program have been instrumental in maintaining its “staying power.” In the ‘90s, Music Coordinator, Dr. Juanita Caccam patiently taught Ellorin how to play the banduria, getting him eventually interested in pursuing a degree in Ethnomusicology. Since 1992, Ellorin has been the principal banduria player of the Samahan Rondalla, and is currently the ensemble’s lead. As an undergraduate student at UCLA, he attended extended Rondalla studies with Tagumpay De Leon, NEA National Heritage Fellow in 2021 and the director of the UC Riverside Gluck Rondalla Ensemble. Tagumpay and Bayani are sons of Felipe De Leon, also a famous Filipino composer and a National Artist for Music of the Philippines. Dr. Caccam and Frederick Embalsado, Rondalla Director, ardently nurtured musicians, such as, Mitchell Almoite, Alex Alcantara and Taryn Chiong, who are currently active Samahan Rondalla musicians, with Rogelle Zamora and Ellorin. Kulintang is an ancient instrumental form of music played on a row of horizontally laid bossed gongs that function melodically, accompanied by large, suspended gongs and drums. It is the customary music of the indigenous Muslim societies in Mindanao Island, Philippines, for rituals, ceremonies, weddings and other social occasions. Samahan Arts’ Kulintang Ensemble plays traditional music of the Maguindanaos, Maranaos, the Sama and Tausug people. In 1996, Ellorin was designated as the ensemble director after mastering a number of Kulintang pieces taught by the late Maguindanao Kulintang Master Danongan Sibay Kalanduyan, NEA National Heritage Fellow, 1996. The ensemble, originally made up of Master Kalanduyan’s students in San Diego, adapted the name Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, when it merged with the ensemble that was co-founded by Ellorin with his colleagues in UCLA in 2003. Playing with the ensemble is Master Kalanduyan’s granddaughter, Kimberly Kalanduyan Villanueva, who was Ellorin’s apprentice in 2019 with the Apprenticeship Program of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA). The 2021 ACTA apprentice of Ellorin for Sama kulintang music, Rogelle Zamora also plays with the ensemble. Janet Asuncion, Michelle Camaya, and Mitchell Almoite are also dedicated musicians of the ensemble who study the music intensely with Pakaraguian.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. February: Scenes, Sequences and Acts: The goal of this class is to introduce writers to the importance of using scenes in our narratives. Basic scene architecture will be explored, as well as the criticality of showing and not telling, when we write. Scenes are often coupled together to form a ‘sequel’ and sequels are combined to form the ‘act’. We will explore all 3 of these story design principles. Stay Connected with San Diego Writers, Ink! Facebook | Instagram | X

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Looking for a unique and interactive Valentine’s Day date idea? Join Seabreeze Craft Chocolates for a romantic evening of truffle-making with your special someone on February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the session, you'll not only learn the steps of the truffle-making process but also have the chance to paint personalized designs on the truffles, gain insights into the journey from cocoa bean to artisanal bonbons, and conclude the evening by taking home your beautiful crafted truffles to enjoy at home. For only $75 per person, secure a spot by visiting https://www.seabreezechocolates.com/ or calling (858) 792-4750. Limited spaces are limited, so book early to ensure a memorable evening with Seabreeze Craft Chocolates. Seabreeze Craft Chocolates on Instagram

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. To join the zoom webinar, click here! Meeting ID: 837 1686 4012 Passcode: SDIS Dr. Montebruno Saller received her doctoral degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. She is writing a book titled Japanese American Citizens as Survivors of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing (Routledge, forthcoming). This book tells the story of young American citizens of Japanese ancestry who were in Hiroshima during World War II and their efforts to survive the atomic bomb, make their way back to the United States, build a life on the painful memories of their past, start a social movement to obtain medical relief from both the Japanese and American governments, and contribute to the peace movement for a world without nuclear weapons. Her presentation will discuss the challenges she has faced in the writing process.

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