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The city of Oceanside was at one point referred to as "Ocean-slime." But now, it's gentrifying.

Despite the obstacles to building in Mission Valley, the community will likely keep growing, according to an 2019 environmental impact report that predicted that the neighborhood would add 50,000 residents by 2050.

Starting in January 2023, UC San Diego Park & Market's Intersections events offer new, diverse takes on traditional idea and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures. Upcoming Intersections events include a concert series curated and hosted in partnership with leading ethnographer-artist Yale Strom at The Guggenheim Theatre at UC San Diego Park & Market, located in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Scheduled Intersections Concerts in 2023: January 27, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “6 & 88 featuring Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White” World-renowned San Diego pianists Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White, who have never performed together before, will share the stage for an exploration of the piano through jazz, Latin and classical music. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the artists after their performances. February 16, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Samir Chatterjee Trio” Samir Chatterjee, a virtuoso tabla player, will perform Indian classical music with his trio, featuring Paul Livingstone on sitar and Suman Laha on other Indian stringed instruments. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the trio after their performance. March 10, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Spain and Beyond: Adam Del Monte, Guitarist Extraordinaire” Billed as one of the leading flamenco and classical guitarists of his generation, Adam Del Monte will perform a selection of flamenco and classical guitar pieces, in addition to his own compositions. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Mr. Del Monte after his performance. April 12, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Gilbert Castellanos Quintet” Guadalajara-born and San Diego-based jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will give the audience a grand tour of jazz a’la John Coltrane. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Gilbert after his performance.

Join in stirring the communal story pot for the New Year with members of Storytellers of San Diego! This is the time to stir your soul with stories of levity and gravity with members of Storytellers of San Diego, Jim Dieckmann, JT Moring with guitar, Mindy Donner and more. Expect folkloric, personal and literary stories--told Moth-style--no notes Enjoy delicious, hot java in an eclectic setting. Suited for ages 12 and up. For more information visit site! Follow on Facebook!

The Green Living Tour is a one-hour tour that showcases sustainability in action at Solana Center for Environmental Innovation's home base in Encinitas. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents will walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! If you are interested in buying composting supplies or borrowing tools, our store and lending shed will be open. If you wish to make a purchase after the tour, we encourage you to buy your items online beforehand to ensure we will have the items in stock. We also encourage you to bring your e-waste to drop off! The tour is free with a $12 suggested donation. For individuals and groups of six or less, please sign up at solanacenter.org/events/ to reserve your spot. Space is limited. For groups of more than six, email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee.

Join Bach Collegium San Diego for J.S. Bach’s vivid musical account of Christ's passion, which combines a striking drama and devotion forming a pinnacle of the vocal works composed for the Leipzig churches. Bach's St. Matthew Passion was written for the Good Friday Vespers service of 1727 at the St Thomas' Church Leipzig and brings together relevant themes of betrayal, judgment, death, and love as expressed through St. Matthew's Gospel and Bach's librettist Picander. Soloists include Aaron Sheehan, Evangelist; Clara Rottsolk, Soprano; Estelí Gomez, Soprano; Virginia Warnken, Mezzo-Soprano; Jay Carter, Countertenor; Paul Max Tipton (Christus), Bass-Baritone; Enrico Lagasca (Pilatus), Bass-Baritone. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Locations: Friday, March 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m. | All Souls Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 p.m. | Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

We have had Renaissance man, Kevin Roth, and his lap dulcimers on our stage several times, where he has always been a great entertainer. His music is grounded in the American folk music revival of the 1960s, and spans the world with contemporary and jazz influences. It is all presented in the context of his virtuoso dulcimer work and rich vocals. Kevin’s music, art, and books have delighted audiences worldwide. His impressive career has spanned over three decades, winning over a dozen awards, including The American Library Association Notable Recordings. Kevin’s voice has been heard by millions singing the theme song to the hit PBS TV show, Shining Time Station (Thomas the Tank Engine). Throughout his career, Kevin’s concert appearances for both adult and family audiences have taken him from festivals to intimate concerts to major concert halls. Kevin has performed twice at The White House and has had made many radio and television appearances throughout the world. kevinrothmusic.com Edie Carey has been singing at festivals, colleges, and listening rooms across the United States, Canada, and Europe since 1999, performing alongside Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, and Shawn Colvin. She has been a featured artist on PRI’s Mountain Stage, and has appeared at the country’s most prestigious folk festivals including Telluride Bluegrass, Rocky Mountain Folks, Newport Folk, 30A Songwriters, and Cayamo. Her duo lullabies project with Sarah Sample garnered several children’s music awards, including Best Children’s Album in the 2015 Independent Music Awards, and she was a featured vocalist on Joanie Leeds’ Grammy-Winning ensemble album All the Ladies in 2020. Her eleventh album, The Veil, was released in June 2022. Follow on social media! Edie Carey : Facebook + Instagram

Join us for a FREE, all ages, monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center. We’ll be celebrating the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, and music! May celebrates First Friday Night Market's 5th year of bringing together the best vegan vendors from across Southern California for the country of San Diego. Site offers unlimited parking! Most vendors bring at least one gluten free menu item!

A new mentor program in San Diego County aims to help youth stay away from gangs and drugs. In other news, the compromise climate legislation is getting mixed reactions from local experts. Plus, San Diego has some new regulations for shared electric scooters and bikes.