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Calling all bluegrass and American roots music fans to join around the “campfire” with Grammy Award-winning children’s music duo Okee Dokee Brothers. The five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have been featured on PBS Kids, garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters.” Visit: The Okee Dokee Brothers The Okee Dokee Brothers on Instagram and Facebook

Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since. “I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar magazine. “Anders (Osborne) told me early on, ‘If you don’t believe what you’re singing, you’ll never be a good singer.’ I try not to write fluff; I try to make every word count.” In 2022, Zito released the double live album Blues for the Southside. Recorded on November 26, 2021, at the Old Rock House in St. Louis, Missouri, and produced by Mike Zito, Blues for the Southside showcases Zito (guitar, vocals) and his stellar band in full fury with special guests Tony Campanella, Dave Kalz and guitar wizard Eric Gales. After the release of Blues for the Southside, Zito joined forces with Gulf Coast Records label mate Albert Castiglia and created the Blood Brothers tour. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/mikezitoband/ Mike Zito on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to celebrate San Diego’s best in music at the San Diego Music Awards Showcase! Join us at the iconic Bornemann Theatre on Saturday, April 26th for an unforgettable night of live performances from some of the most talented artists in the region. Featuring 2025 San Diego Music Awards Nominees: Cheyenne Benton - Best Video David Spitzfaden Trio - Best Pop Song Zavala Sol - Best Blues Album Nathan & Jesse - Best Folk or Acoustic Song Ron Houston & The Berry Pickers Farm Truck - Best Country or Americana Artist Upgrade your night with the "Local Grooves & Electric Moves" VIP Package! Take your experience to the next level with exclusive perks. Don’t miss this epic celebration of San Diego’s vibrant music scene! Secure your tickets now and be part of a night to remember. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/san-diego-music-awards-nominee-showcase

There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024, exploring art, the afterlife, nuns, nuclear war — and more.

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.

The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.

Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.

“Rap Diego" is a four-part art history project that explores the origins and evolution of San Diego’s local rap scene over the past 40 years. Featuring a podcast, captivating short films by diverse directors and a digital exhibition with the San Diego History Center. Press play to explore the vibrant cultural heritage and potent moments within San Diego's rap scene.

The Thanksgiving season is upon us. Lots of cooking and cleaning. Relatives and friends gathering together. It's a busy time of year for all of us. Would you like to take a 3-hour break doing something fun and creative? Something peaceful? In this workshop, we will do large drawings using salt on black poster board, and coffee on white butcher paper. Working from black and white reference photos provided by the instructor, you will learn some fundamental drawing techniques. These are temporary - you won't take anything home except some knowledge, and photos of your drawings. This is a meditative process that is an interesting antidote to the chaos of the holiday season. Materials: All supplies are provided—just bring your phone to take photos. Max students: 12  Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 25 (1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $60/80 Jean Krumbein embraces all aspects of drawing. An artist, teacher, and model; she is a guest artist/figure-drawing instructor for the Canyon Crest Academy EVA Conservatory program and Founder of the Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group. A New York transplant, Jean studied at the Huntington Fine Arts League, Friends World College, and the Art Students League. She teaches for art retreats and workshops in Southern California, specializing in life drawing, portrait, and still-life drawing classes for adults and teens. Her work has been shown in many group and solo shows in San Diego and New York. She has a knowledge and enthusiasm for drawing that she brings to her classes, with expertise in a variety of mediums. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/84 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Three time Global Music Award winner, flutist and composer Lori Bell, will present a concert with jazz pianist Milkan Zlatkvich and bassist Mackenzie Leighton featuring music of Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Clifford Brown and several original compositions.