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Join us on the full moon in working with spiritual energy to strengthen the metabolism of the body. Biologically, metabolism is the chemical processes that convert food into energy and building blocks for the body. Spiritually, metabolism is related to how consciousness processes information and experience. A balanced and healthy metabolism not only influences our health, it affects our energy, physical strength and weight. And it greatly contributes to our psychological mood. Neil and the Divine Light healers will guide you through a highly effective technique to receive spiritual energy to heal and transform your life. Whether you are seeking a physical, mental or emotional transformation, Divine Light healing is a full-spectrum aura therapy. Drawing on a 4,000 year mystical tradition and built on the clairvoyant experiences of Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis over five decades, these aura healing techniques have been endorsed by medical luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr. Richard Gerber NEIL MINTZ is a certified Divine Light Teacher and healer through Spiritual Arts Institute having studied at the Institute for over 15 years. After 20 years as founder and CEO of a highly successful manufacturing company, Neil sold his company to devote his full-time to his spiritual development and to supporting others on their spiritual quest. Neil volunteers his time at the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach and is currently serving as member of the Institute’s nonprofit Board of Directors. Visit: Spiritual Arts Institute Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.

The Palisades fire has spread to more than 17,000 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.

From the organizers: Intersections is curated by Andrew Waltz, Director of Arts Management at Park & Market. Hosts and performers for this year’s season include San Diego artists and arts leaders who have won Grammy Awards, toured with famous acts worldwide, and brought talent to some of the region’s most beloved music venues. The 2024 Intersections series is co-curated by a number of influential San Diegans with ties to the arts and culture community: Rebecca Jade, Damian DeRobbio, Kamau Kenyatta, and Yale Strom. Scheduled Intersections Events in 2024 Tickets will go on sale soon for the scheduled concerts below. Adama Bilorou Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market West African Tradition and Beyond Tickets here Born in the rhythmic beats of Burkina Faso and rocked by the tradition of griots, Adama Bilorou knew how to transform his heritage into a melody of multiple nuances, a musical journey that crosses continents and cultures. A versatile musician endowed with a rare mastery of the Djembe and the Balafon, Bilorou has captivated ears and hearts across the world. From his childhood in Ivory Coast to his wanderings in Italy, France, the United States and Burkina Faso, he has written his score along the lines of diversity. Kamau Kenyatta will host and conduct a Q&A with Bilorou after his performance. “Adama’s music is an uncanny blend of folklore and innovation,” says Kenyatta. “His stylistic versatility and mastery of many historic West African instruments leaves audiences enthralled.” Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market Sincerity in Song Tickets here Lisa Sanders is an electrifying harmonizer. Her heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. A musical style that can only be described as soulful country blues, her genres include folk pop, gospel, rock and jazz. Writing, singing and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders continues to make an impact in the musical world. Kamau Kenyatta will host and conduct a Q&A with Sanders after her performance. “This fantastic group, propelled by the world-class songwriting of Lisa Sanders, impresses with its beauty, mastery and universal themes,” says Kenyatta. Quetzal and Martha Gonzalez Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market Art, Culture and Inspiration from East L.A. Quetzal is a Grammy award-winning ensemble of highly talented musicians, joined for the goal of creating good music that tells the social, cultural, political, and musical stories of people in struggle. Martha Gonzalez (lead singer, percussionist, and songwriter) calls it an “East LA Chicano @ rock group,” summing up its rootedness in the complex cultural currents of life in the barrio, its social activism, its strong feminist stance, and its rock and roll musical beginnings. Besides being a rock band, the group and its members participate in a much larger web of musical, cultural, and political engagement. Damian DeRobbio will host and conduct a Q&A with the group after their performance. Gene Perry & Rumba Ketumba Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market A fixture in the local music scene since 1974, Gene Perry was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and was one of the earliest pioneers of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music in San Diego. His ensemble, Rumba Ketumba, is composed of a mixture of San Diego natives and musicians from around the world. Rumba Ketumba plays a high-energy mixture of Afro-Latin, Caribbean, Spanish Rumba, and other dance rhythms. Curator Yael Strom, whose Yiddish klezmer group has previously collaborated with Rumba Ketumba, will host and conduct a Q&A with the group after their performance. Kittel & Co. featuring Jeremy Kittel (violin), Josh Pinkham (mandolin), Quinn Bachand (guitar) Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market Acclaimed violinist Jeremy Kittel (formerly of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet), Kittel & Co. (“Kid-dle and Koh”) inhabits the space between classical and acoustic roots, Celtic and bluegrass aesthetics, and folk and jazz sensibilities. The members of Kittel & Co. have collaborated with Béla Fleck, Sarah Jarosz, Chris Thile, and Yo-Yo Ma. Together, Jeremy Kittel, mandolin phenom Josh Pinkham and transcendent guitarist Quinn Bachand coalesce into a singular voice that’s thrilled audiences from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival to A Prairie Home Companion. Yael Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the group after their performance. Related links: UC San Diego Park and Market website | Instagram | Facebook

The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that's accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities.

The annual Little Italy Wednesday Holiday Market is back on Wednesdays on West Date Street from Kettner Blvd to India Street, adjacent to the weekly Wednesday Farmers Market on the Piazza della Famiglia. Find gifts from artisan food producers and local crafters on these four special weeks! This is a great way to support local businesses and meet our local makers and artisans, while giving one-of-a-kind gifts to your loved ones. November 29 and December 6, 13 and 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Little Italy on Facebook / Instagram

The Israeli military vows to stamp out Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian fighters tell NPR they are willing to die to resist Israeli occupation.

An Easy Path of Awakening: How and Why to Start on the Path and the Benefits of Awakening. Rev. Dr.. Kenji Akahoshi draws from psychology and other sciences to explain how and why we can become like Buddhas too -- without heroic effort. Unlocking the practice of Shin Buddhism for ordinaru people, Rev. Akahoshi provides steps for starting on your path today. The seminar is free and open to the public and will take place on the top floor of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego, on 2929 Market Street, San Diego. Off-street parking is available in the Temple's lot. Online access is available via BTSD's YouTube channel, on which the seminar will be livestreamed. About Rev. Akahoshi | A nationally recognized speaker on how Buddhism helps us in our everyday lives, Rev. Akahoshi’s articles have appeared in national periodicals like Tricycle and Lion’s Roar. Before retiring in 2021, Kenji Sensei was the resident minister at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego. Please contact the Temple as shown below to RSVP if you will be attending in person, or if you have questions. Buddhist Temple of San Diego / 2929 Market Street / San Diego CA 92101 / 619-239-0896 / info@btsd.net

Angela Meade (“the most talked about soprano of her generation” – Opera News) and renowned Mahler interpreter Anna Larsson join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Mahler’s extraordinary and utterly overwhelming “Resurrection” Symphony, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare with the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. One of the most spectacular and immersive pieces of orchestral music ever written, its performances here in our new hall are a marvelous way of marking our storied past and looking forward to a tremendous new history to come, as well as celebrating the growth and development of the San Diego Symphony. Mahler was born and raised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and we begin this program with music by Austria’s leading composer of today, Thomas Larcher. His new piece, Time, co-commissioned by the SDSO and premiered by Rafael Payare in 2022, displays Larcher’s wonderful and highly attractive command of vivid symphonic color and exciting drama. Visit: sandiegosymphony.org/performances/resurrection-mahler-and-the-jacobs-music-center/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Angela Meade (“the most talked about soprano of her generation” – Opera News) and renowned Mahler interpreter Anna Larsson join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Mahler’s extraordinary and utterly overwhelming “Resurrection” Symphony, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare with the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. One of the most spectacular and immersive pieces of orchestral music ever written, its performances here in our new hall are a marvelous way of marking our storied past and looking forward to a tremendous new history to come, as well as celebrating the growth and development of the San Diego Symphony. Mahler was born and raised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and we begin this program with music by Austria’s leading composer of today, Thomas Larcher. His new piece, Time, co-commissioned by the SDSO and premiered by Rafael Payare in 2022, displays Larcher’s wonderful and highly attractive command of vivid symphonic color and exciting drama. Visit: sandiegosymphony.org/performances/resurrection-mahler-and-the-jacobs-music-center/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram