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With soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this emerging artist is quickly making waves in the music scene. This acoustic concert compliments the winter reading program, "Unplug and Get Curious". Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/80/14665

NEW PERSPECTIVES INTO ANCIENT GREEK CULTURE Presented by Katherine Schwab Thursdays, January 23 & 30; February 6 & 13, 2025 In this four-part lecture series Dr. Katherine Schwab will explore topics that help us discover a deeper understanding of the people and times in Ancient Greece. Using hairstyles, coinage, athletics, and jewelry, she will highlight objects to consider how a society over two millennia ago thought about adornment, objects, and activities that are quite familiar to us in our own lives today.

The DOJ has sued the entire federal district court in Maryland over an order that puts a temporary hold on deportations, intensifying a confrontation between the Trump administration and the courts.

Kiddos are invited to Day Camp at ArtReach! What’s Your Story? What Story do you want to live in 2025? Join our studio artists for a day of creating dynamic projects around goal setting and appreciating what we love about ourselves that we want to keep cultivating in the new year. Recommended for kids ages K-5. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

After her dreams of becoming a doctor were denied, one California woman is working to make the profession more accessible to those with disabilities.

Nathalie Joachim is a GRAMMY-nominated performer and composer. The Haitian-American artist is hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her creative practice centers an authentic commitment to storytelling and human connectivity while advocating for social change and cultural awareness, gaining her the reputation of being “powerful and unpretentious.” (The New York Times) Ms. Joachim is an Assistant Professor of Composition at Princeton University and is regularly commissioned to write for orchestra, instrumental and vocal ensembles, dance, and interdisciplinary theater. Recent and upcoming highlights include new works for the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Grant Park Music Festival and more. Her landmark project, Fanm d’Ayiti, an evening-length work for flute, voice, string quartet and electronics, celebrates and explores her personal Haitian heritage and received a GRAMMY nomination for Best World Music Album. Joachim’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Ki moun ou ye - an intimate examination of ancestral connection and self - was co-released by Nonesuch Records and New Amsterdam Records in early 2024, and deemed “one of the year’s most creatively and personally ambitious albums.” (SPIN Magazine) Joachim is a 2024-25 Scholar-in-Residence at the Museum of Modern Art, a United States Artist Fellow and co-founder of the critically acclaimed duo Flutronix. She is an alumnus of The Juilliard School and The New School. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/nathalie-joachim Nathalie Joachim on Instagram and Facebook

Spring Harp Fest is more than just a music festival; it’s a celebration of the harmonica and its vibrant community. Every year, harmonica enthusiasts gather to enjoy a diverse lineup of performers, from local talents to renowned artists. The Spring Harp fest also extends beyond entertainment. As a non-profit event, we focus on supporting youth music programs in San Diego. Your donations help provide harmonica instruction and instruments to children, fostering the next generation of musicians. Join us in this unique experience where music meets community, and every note played supports a brighter future for harmonica music. The Spring Harp Fest is a family-friendly, outdoor event located at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, California. Although the event is free, there will be a $20 suggested donation requested upon entering the festival. Everyone is invited to pack a frisbee or hula hoop for the kids, water, sunscreen, blanket or beach chair. Join us for good old fashioned afternoon in the park. You can even bring your leashed dog and a cooler. And don’t forget your smile. The address is 9550 Milden St. La Mesa, CA 91942. It is behind Grossmont High School. Again, suggested donation is just $20. Please donate what you can afford as every dollar helps. Visit: springharpfest.org/

The artists of the Village Art Center invite you to enjoy a day of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations, collect one-of-a-kind creations, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and art camps. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit https://villageartscenter.org/ for more information, calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Or call 619-233-9050 Free Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Village Art Center - Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

"Florence Foster Jenkins" Comedy (2016, PG-13, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York heiress, dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and performing at Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth derailed that plan, so she pursued a new goal: singing her way to the famous stage, with the motto, "Practice, practice, practice." Supported by her devoted husband, her journey culminates in a legendary performance at Carnegie Hall. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, this true story captures the spirit of an unlikely star. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library

Las autoridades estadounidenses afirman que las zonas son necesarias para cerrar brechas en la vigilancia fronteriza y ayudar en el combate más amplio contra las redes de tráfico humano y los brutales cárteles de drogas.