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Celebrate Mexican Heritage at the Fiestas Patrias Festival 2024 USA Multicultural Nonprofit is proud to announce the highly anticipated Fiestas Patrias Festival in collaboration with Univision TV station, taking place on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. This vibrant celebration of Mexican culture promises a day filled with entertainment, tradition, and community spirit. The festival will commence with a momentous first-ever church mass at 11 a.m., setting the tone for a day of festivities. From 12 noon to 9:30 p.m., attendees will enjoy a diverse lineup of entertainment including traditional dancing, mariachis, ballet folklorico, and performances by renowned bands such as Los Montaňo and other top acts on two dynamic stages. For those seeking a moment of relaxation, the festival will feature a beer and spirit garden where guests can unwind while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Families will delight in the dedicated kids' zone offering activities and entertainment suitable for all ages throughout the day. The highlight of the evening will be the official "El Grito" Presentation at 9 pm, commemorating Mexican Independence with ceremonial pride and cultural significance. This pivotal moment in Mexican heritage will be a focal point not to be missed. "We are thrilled to present the Fiestas Patrias Festival alongside our partners at Univision, celebrating the richness of Mexican culture and the spirit of unity within our community," said Angel Aguilar and Sohaila Handelsman, founders of USA Multicultural Nonprofit. "This festival embodies our commitment to fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. This is for our community!” The Fiestas Patrias Festival invites everyone to join in honoring Mexican heritage through a day of festivities that promise to entertain, enlighten, and unify. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th, 2024, and prepare to experience a tradition that celebrates Mexican pride and community spirit in the heart of Escondido, California, at Grape Day Park. USA Multicultural Nonprofit is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and understanding through community events and educational initiatives. By celebrating various cultural traditions, the nonprofit aims to foster unity and appreciation among all communities. Preserving the Cultural Arts to leave a legacy through Music, Dance and Arts. For more information, visit usamulticultural.org or contact Angel Aguilar by phone 760-855-8115 or by email USAMulticulturalorg@gmail.com for more info and vending and sponsorship opportunities.

San Diego Restaurant week is back with more than 100 local eateries participating. Executive chefs Sebastian Sevilla of Temaki Bar and Bryn McArthur of Amaya Restaurant share their menus and tips for tackling the county’s lineup.

The winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships, Button died Thursday in North Salem, New York, at age 95.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Julian area of San Diego County on Monday.

Bipartisan congressional commission introduces legislation to coordinate emerging biotechnology research and boost investment, fearing that China may be poised to dominate the field.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Julian area of San Diego County on Monday.

The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.

Exhibition Dates: May 11–July 26, 2024 The Athenaeum Art Center is proud to present an exhibition of artwork by graduate and upper-division undergraduate students of the School of Art and Design at San Diego State University. Since 2002, the SDSU Art Council has awarded scholarships to a select number of students who, in addition to the Council's financial support, receive the opportunity to present their artwork at the Athenaeum. 19th Annual SDSU Art Council Scholarship recipients: Wyatt Balderson, Gabrielle Berens, Leonardo Flores, Daisy Garcia, and Yena Kim. Related links: Athenaeum Art Center: website | Instagram

President Trump aims to deport up to 30,000 migrant detainees to a holding facility there, despite the questionable legality of that move.

The series concludes Friday, September 27, with San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee Fred Benedetti, Sandé Lollis, and Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar. Benedetti studied classical guitar with Segovia and practices jazz, folk, rock, and flamenco styling. He is featured on over 200 records and numerous film and television soundtracks/ads. Singer-songwriter Lisa Sanders has a distinct country/bluesy/Americana sound; her genres include folk, pop, gospel, rock, and jazz. Sanders has garnered an extensive list of accolades as a recipient of San Diego Music Awards’ Best Acoustic Artist (two times), the San Diego Readers’ poll for Best Acoustic Artist, third-place for new folk in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, The National Women's Association Living Legacy award, the National Association of Professional Women’s Legacy Award, and San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee. These achievements have given her the opportunity to open and work with musical legends, including the Truckee Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, BB King, and Babyface. Sanders and Brown Sugar are a dynamic soulful, heartful singing duo with a gift for crafting wonderful songs and masterful storytelling. They have been together touring and recording as a duo for two decades, with Sanders singing lead and playing guitar, and Karen “Brown Sugar” Hayes, who is a nurse by day and a beautiful singing duo partner lending her gift of sweet harmonies to song by night. Sandé Lollis is an award-winning San Diego–based singer-songwriter known for her ability to weave captivating stories through her music. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, conversations overheard in cafés, favorite books, and random thoughts, she crafts original melodies paired with introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of love, heartbreak, and life's twists and turns. Her voice and honest lyrics have struck a chord with listeners, with many praising her ability to connect on a deep emotional level. Lollis’s performance is soulful and wholly uplifting and earned her well-deserved San Diego Music Awards nominations for Best Country or Americana Album in 2022 and Best Country or Americana Artist in 2023. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/acoustics-24-0927 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook