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The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. We close out this year's series with Adrienne Nims, who will take us on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms. Adrienne Nims’ passionate energy and dazzling musicianship are well acclaimed; As featured solo artist, or with her talented band, Spirit Wind, Adrienne creates an unforgettable and inspiring entertainment experience. Adrienne’s dynamic, sensual voice on the saxophones, flues, and many more global indigenous instruments express not only a vast array of musical culture and style, but also the magic and mystery of Life! Spirit Wind, Adrienne’s own band, feature Adrienne on soprano, alto, and tenor saxes, as well as many different flutes, including traditional western, Native American, Indian, African, and Asian flutes, performing contemporary jazz and global music throughout the United States and internationally. Mastery of so many different instruments and musical genres including rock, jazz, blues, classical, theater, Zen, Irish/Folk, and more have allowed Adrienne to dazzle spellbound audiences while seamlessly moving from one instrument and one genre to another. Adrienne is a mainstay in the recording industry. Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind have enjoyed performing at such well known venues as the Getty Museum of Los Angeles, the California Center for the Arts, the world famous San Diego Zoo, Quail Botanical Gardens, and at major jazz festivals. Having played with the Larry Mitchell Band, Lester Abrams, Native Vibe and the Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Adrienne hs opened for such greats as Spyro Gyra, Kirk Whalum, Joe Cocker, Al DiMeola, Fourplay, Steppenwolf, Najee, Boney James and Boz Scaggs, just to name a few! Adrienne has been called to perform for charity benefits and at major celebrity invitationals. Be sure to contact Adrienne early, and find out how she may be booked to play for your event / sessions. Adrienne’s vast performance experience and professional musicianship translate precisely into her work in the recording studio. An accomplished studio musician of nearly 25 years, Adrienne Nims is featured on over 50 CD’s, including her own releases: “Spirit Wind”(contemporary & Latin jazz); “Now and Zen” (a compilation of world flute music); and “Lady of the Loch” (traditional Irish/Celtic music), now available on CD. Be sure to visit Adrienne’s website for more details. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/autumn-concert-series-28523 Adrienne Nims on Facebook

On Friday, August 2nd, join Ox Coffee for a Beginner's Latte Art Class from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Tickets are $39.19 and can be purchased via Eventbrite - coffee enthusiasts and novices alike can join this workshop to hone their skills in latte art. During this hands-on session, skilled baristas will guide you through the essentials of steaming milk to perfection, pouring the ideal espresso shot, and creating latte art designs. You'll receive personalized instruction and tips from baristas who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for coffee. Stay Connected on Instagram

Éclats d’Âme—“Fragments of the Soul”—captures the essence of human emotion through the timeless works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. Beethoven’s Appassionata unleashes turbulent passion and drama, while Chopin’s First Ballade offers delicate introspection and lyrical beauty. Liszt’s B Minor Sonata blends virtuosic brilliance with profound depth, expressing a sweeping narrative of struggle and transcendence. Together, these masterpieces reveal the spectrum of the soul’s journey, from anguished conflict to fleeting moments of grace. In this program, each note becomes a voice, each phrase a whisper of the heart’s most intimate desires and longings, broken yet beautifully whole. PROGRAM: BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 23, “Appassionata” CHOPIN Ballade No. 1 LISZT Piano Sonata in B Minor Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/24-25-rossina-grieco/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Monday, February 17 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ages 13+yrs welcome! Taught by a variety of skilled educators and professional artists, your teen will explore handmaking and traditional craft through a variety of mediums such as tiny ceramic wheel throwing, lino carving unique stamps and then block printing! Along the way, we’ll make fun, creative, high-quality crafts teens can take home. Our projects are geared to build and hone skills, creativity + exploration of a variety of materials. Projects and depth of craft exploration are matched up to the teen’s age and ability. It’s important that your teen bring water in a refillable bottle and a snack (no candy or peanut products please) in case they are hungry or thirsty. In addition, if your teen is enrolled in a nearby camp elsewhere in Liberty Station, and they’re camp is ending as ours begins, we are happy to walk them from their camp to the studio. If you’d like your teen to stay during the lunch hour from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., for a fun, supervised space to eat their lunch (not provided) and a craft afterward, visit Lunch Supervision. Teens can bring a lunch to eat in-studio, or head out to buy lunch and come back to eat it in the studio, depending on your family’s arrangements. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List Visit: Presidents’ Day Craft Camp for Teens 13+yrs San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

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We are calling all pet lovers in Mission Valley! “Paint Your Pet,” a Paint and Sip experience is coming to Novo Brazil Brewery. Spend an afternoon filled with creativity, furry friends, delicious food, and beverages. Recreate a beautiful portrait of your beloved furry companion. Whether you have a playful pup or a curious cat, this is the perfect opportunity to capture their unique personality on canvas. Our talented instructors will guide you step by step on how to make your painting come to life! This paint party is beginner-friendly, family-friendly, and pet-friendly. All supplies are provided. Nova Brazil Mission Valley” is a unique brewery emphasizing the unsolved dark beauty of life. Expect lots of art that is wickedly beautiful and has a deep meaning. Please send a high-quality picture of your pet, at eye level, in good lighting to paintingandvino.vista@gmail.com by 9/18. One pet per canvas, please. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service.

FREE! Spark your family’s imaginations with this Brass Trio from the award-winning Classics Philharmonic Orchestra. You will groove to the beat while learning all about tempo and timing in music. From toe-tapping American jazz classics to epic tunes from your favorite adventure movies, this concert is packed with energy and excitement. And guess what? After the show, you can chat with the professional performing artists in a Q&A session and try out some musical instruments. It’s a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. ALL AGES WELCOME 1 – 1:45 p.m. – Program 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. – Instrument Petting Zoo Hosted by Conductor Dana Zimbric, Classics 4 Kids Thanks to the City of Chula Vista Performing & Visual Arts Grant for funding this program.

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Burn All Books and Particle FM are collaborating on another "Compressed" zine and music fest at the San Diego Central Library downtown, featuring so many great artists, zine makers, small presses and creatives. Vendors and makers include Hello Barkada, Good Faith, Tijuana's Corrientes/Impresiciones, My Little Underground, Red Brontosaurus Records, Beyond the Veil and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library team up to celebrate independent publishing, zines, DIY culture, and music at the second annual COMPRESSED zine and music fair. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 10 San Diego Central Library's Shiley Suite What: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library are partnered up to throw COMPRESSED, a zine & music fair, at the SD Central Library (beautiful rooftop view of downtown!) August 10th 2024 from 11am-5pm. This event is all ages, free to the public. We have 65 exhibitors from the San Diego-Baja region with an emphasis on zine makers and vinyl/cassette vendors, as well as the SD Central Library exhibiting their zine collection and printing library cards. Why: Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up to present another zine and music fair, with zine exhibitors, DJs, and vinyl vendors from the SD-Baja region and beyond. Inspired by radio/zine collaborations like NYC's 8ball Radio, COMPRESSED was created to bring together our music and independent publishing community in a compressed, intimate space. COMPRESSED will have various art, vinyl, zine vendors with Particle FM DJs playing music. During the year we keep COMPRESSED alive with workshops that bring in speakers from orgs like the Lambda Archives of San Diego, speaking on the topic of the history of queer zine culture in San Diego. This event is completely volunteer run with people from Burn All Books and Particle FM. About Burn All Books: Burn All Books is a risograph publisher, distro, and studio in San Diego, California. Focused on community and collaboration, we work with San Diego and Tijuana, MX based artists, writers and creators to produce zines, artists’ books, alternative comics, and art prints. Through the accessibility and versatility of risograph printing, Burn All Books has become an avenue for promoting and publishing alternative art as resources from and for the people. As of January 2023 we have published over 35 publications and worked with over 100 artists, writers and zine makers since beginning in October 2017. Burn All Books strives to continue printing, growing and fostering an inclusive space for art and culture with a DIY spirit. About Particle FM: Established in 2021 by a diverse group of artists, DJs, and music nerds, Particle FM is a DIY community internet radio station based in San Diego with a non-profit fiscal sponsorship through The Media Arts Center of San Diego. We host over 50 different shows with hundreds of archived shows. We've also hosted live DJ events and workshops in San Diego and other cities like Seattle.

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