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The artistic collaboration between Duke Ellington and composer/ arranger Billy Strayhorn is one of the most important in the history of American music. Duke Ellington trusted Billy Strayhorn’s artistic gifts from the moment he joined the band in 1939, until Strayhorn’s death in 1967. Strayhorn wrote many of the songs we associate with the Duke Ellington Band today, including their theme song “Take the A Train”, “Satin Doll”, “Something to Live For” and many more. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/duke-ellington-and-billy-strayhorn/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

When asked about the image, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York who is friendly with Trump, said "it wasn't good" and that he hoped Trump had nothing to do with it.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, Change Begins With ME will host a Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony at Standley Park from 2 to 4 p.m., in honor of the International Day of Peace. The event will feature remarks from elected officials, including San Diego City Council member Kent Lee, and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (tentative), Proclamation by Congressman Scott Peters’ office, as well as performances by local students, civic groups, and artists. Family-friendly festivities, including multicultural craft booths and food trucks, will be open throughout the event. Event: Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Standley Park, University City • 3585 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 Featured Speakers: San Diego City Councilmember Kent Lee Codi Vierra, Field Representative for Congressman Scott Peters Andrés Geurts-Barreto, Field Representative for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (Tentative) Performances: Mission Bay Montessori Academy Peace Choir Girl Scout Troop 3266 - "What Peace Means to Me" UCHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club Presentation Hip Hop Tap Performance by San Diego Civic Dance Arts Martial Arts Demonstration by Grand Master Kim Spreckels Elementary Spanish Choir Performance by South African Artist/Performer Nomsa Burkhardt Dance of Universal Peace 4:15 PM: Event Ends Ongoing Throughout the Event: Multicultural Children’s Crafts Booths Kid’s Voting Booth Voter Registration Food Trucks: Taco Love Mobile Catering Kona Shaved Ice This event is free and open to the public. It promises to be a meaningful celebration of peace and community with activities for all ages. For more information, please contact Tama Becker-Varano / Changebeginswithmesd@gmail.com / (858) 405-5188 The Peace Pole features the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 12 different languages: Arabic Chinese English (now in rainbow letters) French Hebrew Hindi Italian Japanese Kumeyaay Spanish Ukrainian (replaced Russian) Xhosa UC Peace Pole History In 2005, Girl Scout Troop 3004 installed a six-sided Peace Pole at Standley Park in University City and hosted a community-wide Dedication Ceremony to commemorate the occasion. After nineteen years, time took its toll on the Peace Pole.The language plaques cracked and blackened. The dedication plaque at the base gradually became hidden as it sank into the earth. Change Begins With ME raised funds to restore the Peace Pole. All twelve plaques were replaced and the pole reinforced. The base has been excavated and the old dedication plaque has been removed. New cement and a new dedication plaque were installed.

This weekend in the arts: San Diego Opera revisits their first production; contemporary dance; abandoned buildings reimagined as lost souls; symphonic music inspired by a children's book; Adam Belt's light art; Día de Muertos theater, music, dance and more; plus live music picks.

The San Diego Natural History Museum (the Nat) is celebrating its 150th anniversary in Balboa Park this fall. Paleontologist Christopher Plouffe says that paleontologists are caretakers and historians — and that the best part is sharing this work with kids and adults alike.

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous flower! September 14, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join this 3-hour workshop and learn the ancient art of wet felting — the process of loose wool becoming felt. This textile art technique has been used in the making of rugs, homes (yurts) and clothing for centuries. In this workshop, the instructor will guide you, step by step, through the making of a felted flower. Starting with a soft merino wool, you will be creating your own one-of-a-kind flower choosing from a wide selection of dyed wool. After using soap and water to bind the fibers, you will take home a forever flower that will embellish any space. Your flower can be used as a bookmark, tied around a curtain or the strap of a hand bag, placed in a vase or given as a sweet gift…. The possibilities are endless! No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Wet Felting

Police say they arrested two people involved. The target was a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro, which drew more than 2 million people to Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.

The most anticipated event of the year from leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. is here! Dr. Palm will be hosting a virtual Summer Skin Rescue event on September 4 - 20, 2024. The event will feature an Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Palm on Wednesday, September 4th at 12:15 p.m., 15% off online medical grade skincare products, discounted offers on procedures like lasers & light treatments, skin tightening, body contouring, filler packages and more! To learn more, visit artofskinmd.com or call 858-792-7546

Spiritual growth is the process of unfolding your soul’s potential. It’s the most exciting adventure there is because to grow spiritually you have to employ all your skills, talents, creativity and character. By living a spiritual life, you are building up power and spiritually evolving. Your auric field plays a key role in your evolution, because it is through the aura that you forge your spiritual mettle. While there are no shortcuts to spiritual unfoldment, working with the aura can greatly accelerate the process and help you navigate through the stages of your soul’s development. Join us as we explore working with spiritual energy to help you realize your highest spiritual aspirations. Based on the bestselling book Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, discover: How the aura reveals where you are in your spiritual development. Keys to meditating with Divine Light to help unfold your soul’s potential. Ways to release negative energies that can discourage and inhibit spiritual growth. Insights to adapting your daily activities to amplify your spiritual power. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accelerate-your-spiritual-growth-webinar-tickets-1025003742787?aff=oddtdtcreator Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook