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Join us for an enlightening evening during International Dark Sky Week as we explore the often-overlooked impacts of noise and light pollution on both people and wildlife. In partnership with Dark Sky Network San Diego Chapter and the Fleet Science Center, this event will highlight the urgent need for light justice—ensuring that everyone, especially marginalized communities, has access to dark skies and a healthier environment. Event Highlights – Understanding Light Pollution & Bird Migration – A presentation by Cathy Handzel (Dark Sky Network) on how artificial light disrupts migratory birds and ecosystems. – Environmental Equity & Light Justice – A discussion with Mwenda KudumuBiggs on the social and environmental impact of excessive artificial lighting. – Mindful Birding Sessions – Learn how birdwatching fosters mindfulness and a deeper connection with nature. – Native Planting Workshop – Discover how native plants create bird-friendly habitats and help restore biodiversity. – Night Sky Star Party – Enjoy a stargazing experience and connect with the beauty of the universe. At WorldBeat Cultural Center, we believe in holistic solutions to environmental challenges. Our Healing Peace Garden serves as a model for transforming noisy urban spaces into places of peace, while this event will inspire action against light pollution and promote greater awareness of its effects. RSVP now and join us in creating a brighter future by keeping our skies dark. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

The winter series opens on Sunday, January 26, with the return of celebrated Venezuelan pianist-composer-arranger Edward Simon, joined by his longtime trio members bassist Reuben Rogers (also known for his work with Charles Lloyd) and drummer Adam Cruz (also known for his work with Danilo Pérez). Simon’s last Athenaeum performance as a leader was with his project Femeninas: Songs of Latin American Women, which featured vocalist Magos Herrera. He returns to the library to celebrate the release of a new trio album, Latin American Songbook, vol. 2, which has a special focus on the Afro-Caribbean musical traditions of his native Venezuela. Simon is well known to Athenaeum audiences from his high-energy performance last summer with guitarist-vocalist Camila Meza and past appearances with the SFJAZZ Collective and the Steel House trio with Scott Colley and Brian Blade. JazzTimes commented, “[Simon] may be the most complete creative artist … among many important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America.” DownBeat commented, “One of the strongest pianists of his generation, with intuitive empathy and drum-like ingenuity, Simon solos compositionally with passionate elegance.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0126 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

¡Lotería: Game On! A TYA Production Theatre for Young Audiences April 19, 2025 in the Lyric Courtyard Join us for a joyful afternoon at a FREE event hosted by CCAE Theatricals through their Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican traditions of a kermés - a festive celebration filled with exciting games, hands-on activities, lively music, and delicious food. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event for all ages! One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father. When: Noon -1 p.m. (Kermés), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Loteria Reading), 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Kermés) First 100 people to RSVP will receive reserved seating for the staged reading segment of the event! CCAE Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram

This year is the 27th annual Mission Hills Garden Walk with the theme "A Garden Walk through Time." Each year different homeowners' gardens are open to the public. This year there are 12 gardens on the Walk. In many yards there will be musicians performing and watercolor artists painting. The first garden is at Grant TK - 8 school, where there is also a morning performance by the school's band and a Bazaar of San Diego artisans explaining and selling their crafts. Tickets are available online at www.missionhillsgardenclub.org Mission Hills Garden Club on Facebook / Instagram

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned the Kennedy Center as an "artistic mecca." President Trump recently told reporters he'd never seen a show there.

Bells are jingling, snow is twinkling, and the smell of hot cocoa is in the air! Our art bazaar for the Holiday Treasures promises to get you into the festive spirit faster than you can say, "Is it too early for Christmas music?" From whimsical art to glittering ornaments, holiday raffles, we will leave you feeling merry and bright in no time on December 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready to be inspired by the season of giving, joy, and creativity. Our artists have poured their holiday spirit into every brushstroke, capturing the magic of this special time of year. Whether it's a cozy winter scene or a whimsical depiction of Santa's sleigh, you'll find yourself feeling the warmth of the season in every piece as our artists dazzle you by a winter wonderland of art, and treasurer’s where art and merriment collide. Hosted by the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort and the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort (above the Daily News Café). Visit: Holiday Bazaar: Holiday Art Treasurer’s Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League on Instagram and Facebook

Dark Christmas provides a novel approach to holiday festivities by echoing the ages old traditions of mid-European folklore and celebration of winter. It consists of a holiday market that showcases unique and offbeat vendors in downtown Vista and features a Krampus Run. The Backfence Society, Twisted Heart Puppetworks and the Vista Art Foundation collaborate to create this market inspired by the European Kristkindl Markets of old Europe, offering a decidedly different twist on the typical Christmas events. Expect to see Dark Christmas art, Krampus inspired puppetry, Tarot and Rune readers, delicious food and spiced cider and a good old fashioned Bavarian Krampus and Winter Spirits procession to end the evening. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dark-x-mas-market-of-vista-2024-tickets-1021271228737

For the fifth consecutive week, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem tops the Billboard 200 albums chart. But there's plenty of volatility beneath him on the chart.

La vicealcaldesa de una pequeña ciudad del sur de California está siendo criticada tras parecer llamar a las pandillas callejeras a resistir las detenciones de inmigrantes por parte de agentes federales en Los Ángeles y sus alrededores.

Mariska Hargitay has only the vaguest memories of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, the sex-symbol movie star who died in the 1967 crash. Now, Hargitay examines her family history in a new documentary.