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Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday.

An evening with Mr. Poe and Other Authors of the Macabre WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces “Poe and His Progeny,” at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named “The Palace of the Arts," by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed it in 1887. Performances will take place on October 25, 26, 31 and November 1. There are three performances each evening at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $30. Patrons can reserve tickets at https://writeoutloudsd.com/poe-and-his-progeny/ or by calling 619-297-8953 Join Edgar Allan Poe and his guests, Mary Shelly, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Guy de Maupassant, and others, for the retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, Frankenstein, A Tress of Hair and more, while immersed in the stunning Victorian backdrop of the Villa Montezuma. Experience the gripping imagery of Gothic masters of the mysterious, shared by some of San Diego’s most talented performers. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared “For this haunting season, we are once again partnering with the Friends of Villa Montezuma to bring our audience a chilling literary experience. The mansion’s music room serves as a backdrop for these stories by some of our favorite authors.” Location:The Villa Montezuma Museum is located at 1925 K St., San Diego 92102. The Villa Montezuma is an historic building with no elevator. Performers include: Paul Maley, Laurence Brown, Rhianna Basore, and more San Diego favorites.

Join us on Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Based on Maren Hassinger's sculpture, "Wallflower" (1975), use pantyhose, polyfill, and tissue paper to create charms that celebrate creativity and personal expression. These materials also connect Hassinger to her collaborator Senga Nengudi, whose work, "Water Composition I" (1969-70, 2020) will be featured in our upcoming exhibition "For Dear Life," opening on September 19. Art Activity: Create plush refrigerator magnets inspired by Maren Hassinger. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works from MCASD's permanent with a kid friendly tour. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go, Ms. Katia Graham From 11a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a DJ RatTrap, a cozy book nook, sketching with water, and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Únete a nosotros el domingo 15 de septiembre para crear imanes de felpa para la nevera inspirados en Maren Hassinger. Basados en su escultura Alhelí (1975), utiliza pantimedias, polyfill y papel de seda para crear colgantes que celebren la creatividad y la expresión personal. Estos materiales también conectan a Hassinger con su colaboradora Senga Nengudi, cuya obra Composición de Agua I (1969-70, 2020) se presenta en nuestra próxima exposición For Dear Life, que se inaugura el 19 de septiembre. 11 a.m. - Explore el arte a través de un recorrido para niños por las esculturas de la colección permanente del museo. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Utiliza alambre, pantimedias y polyfill para crear tu propio imán de nevera inspirado en Maren Hassinger. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Disfruta de la música de DJ RatTrap, ponte cómodo con un libro en el rincón de los libros, dibuja con agua y recibe recomendaciones de libros del bibliotecario itinerante. 12:30 p.m. - Escucha cuentos, canciones y rimas en la Hora del Cuento con la Bibliotecaria itinerante, la Sra. Katia Graham. La entrada al museo es gratuita de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m., con ofertas del Día del Juego entre las 11 a.m. y las 2 p.m.

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Grammy and Emmy award-winning pianist Gloria Cheng performs at the invitation of Anthony Davis, Cecil Lytle Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in African and African American Music. PROGRAM: Lei Liang, My Windows i. Tian (heaven) iv. Pausing, Awaiting the Wind to Rise... Kaija Saariaho, Prelude James Newton, Eight Calla Lilies Pierre Boulez, courtes dérives à partir d’Éclat Rand Steiger, Simple Gifts Anthony Cheung, Recombinant Anthony Davis, Piano Heaven Visit: https://music-cms.ucsd.edu/concerts/box_office.html Gloria Cheng on Instagram

Six String Society Presents: Something Wonderful Led by vocal great, Kori Gillis, this San Diego 12 piece ALL STAR supergroup brings the music of Stevie Wonder to life in this one of a kind electric performance. Their love and energy flows in abundance from the moment they take the stage! Beginning in early 2024, this new production feels more like a celebration than just a show. With recent sold out shows at the Brooks Theater & the Belly Up this exciting new production is supercharged to reach new heights in 2025 & beyond. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/firstwednesdayssomethingwonderful/ Six String Society on Instagram and Facebook

Totally acoustic Gypsy Jazz, with the audience in the round. Chris Vitas & David Morales Boroff, violins, Joe Amato, guitar, Jeff Pekarek, bass. Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/

Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland with the Highland Way flair! Highland Way brings a lively performance of “Scirish” (Scotland and Ireland’s) song, mixed with rapid-fire-fiddling, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, and humor. Scotsman Brian Caldwell, from Glasgow and now Escondido, leads the 6-piece band in songs of work and play, conflict, love, and the gathering of friends. He is joined by master of all-things-strings Paul Graham Castellanos, Sharon Whyte (accordion, keyboard, vocals), Jim Soldi (bass. guitar, vocals), Glen Fisher on bass, and Bob Sale on percussion. Join Highland Way for a refreshing, high-spirited St. Patrick’s Day evening of jigs, reels, melodies – and the band’s signature friendly banter—a good time for all. Visit: https://artcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUe000001rOejMAE Highland Way on Facebook

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by Desserts by Clement. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Concert 6: Sunday March 2, 2025, AT 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet after the performance) Program: Introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert - Duparc, Poulenc, Faure, Hahn: Songs for soprano & piano - C. Saint-Saens: Pino trio No.2 In E minor OP 92 - E. Chausson: Piano trio in G Minor OP 3 Performed by: Elissa Johnson, Soprano, Ambroise Aubrun, Violin, Allan Hon, Cello, Bernadene Blaha, Piano. Visit: https://lesalondemusiques.com/product/cello-piano-buy-online-near-me-concert-orchestra-symphony/ Le Salon De Musiques on Facebook

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for its annual sing-along of the most memorable songs from Sound of Music. Free-will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. A repeat from Sunday, April 27 at All Saints Episcopal Church (6th and Penn). Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-of-music-sing-along-in-oceanside-tickets-1200291838199