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In the history of popular music, there have been few singer / songwriters that have been as prolific and impactful as the legendary Carole King & James Taylor. Carole King has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame respectively. She wrote several Top Ten hits for various groups with her partner and husband Gerry Goffin during the '60's and in 1971, her Tapestry album became the top-selling pop solo album ever and held that position until Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1982. Over the course of her long career, she penned over 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists. James Taylor rose to fame in the 1970s, when he became known for writing and performing sensitive, affecting songs. Over the course of a long-running career, Taylor has won five Grammy Awards and is the first artist to have top 10 albums in each of the last 6 decades. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and received a National Medal of the Arts in 2011. Taylor continues to be esteemed as a songwriter and performer whose work speaks to people's inner emotional lives. In November of 2007, Carole King and James Taylor came together to perform a concert that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The concert was also a reunion of the two artists who performed regularly together in the early ‘70’s. With the intent to pay tribute to this legendary musical collaboration , Stephen Bock of the stellar tribute to James Taylor “Taylor Made” has joined forces with Carla Buffa of the popular Southern California Carole King tribute “Sweet Seasons” to put together a show that honors the legacy of both of these renowned performers. When you attend a Taylor Made Tapestry performance, you will be astounded by this bands immaculate renderings of such classic numbers as “Fire and Rain”, “It’s Too Late”, “Carolina in My Mind”, “So Far Away”, Your Smiling Face”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, “Shower the People”, “Jazzman”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Locomotion”……. this excellent group of musicians faithfully pay tribute to these iconic artists with outstanding accuracy and attention to detail. Come and celebrate the music of two of the most renowned pop artists of our generation with Taylor Made Tapestry, a Tribute to Carole King & James Taylor.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11 p.m. / Watch now with the PBS App. Recent bank failures have roiled markets and spooked investors from Silicon Valley to Switzerland. But is this a banking crisis? Is capitalism broken? Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins Ian Bremmer to break it down.

Art Scene West Gallery is pleased to present new pop/surrealism paintings by San Diego artist Mikey Kettinger, with a gallery reception on Saturday, June 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mikey Kettinger’s work has been featured in museums, galleries, and public art exhibitions around the USA and internationally. Mikey Kettinger is a conceptual pop artist (painting, interactive street art) who emphasizes the creation of experiences over objects, and inspiration over decoration. His life experiences have allowed him to travel and live in a wide range of locations, within a variety of cultures. Born in Miami in 1986, Mikey has also lived in Southern California, Chicago, North Carolina, Italia, Utah and Florida. His academic background includes credits from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Denver, Florida State University, and a Masters of Fine Art from Utah State University, where his area of emphasis was Art integrated with and influenced by Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. (S.T.E.M.) This exhibition of thought-provoking works is representative of a fresh energy and excitement in the Solana Beach Design District, where Art Scene West Gallery is promoting local art creation and collaboration.

It’s one of our favorite days of the year—and all activities and resources are free and open to the public! Kids of all abilities will love this event brought to you by the Special Needs Resource Foundation. Below is just a glimpse of what to expect—there is much more! Join us for our All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair on Friday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center. Activity Stations for kids including favorites: Light Saber Creation Station, Rubber Duckies Literacy Pond, Super Wheelchair Course & many more! Family Resources & Networking – Resource and service providers will be on-site to speak with parents and offer helpful information. Be sure to pick up a copy of Flourishing Families at the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego booth. Sign up for your FREE TICKETS here! *Craft projects and giveaways available while supplies last.

Join the Women's Museum of California on June 4 from Noon - 4 p.m. for the grand opening of our new educational space at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center in Southeast San Diego. Explore our new exhibit, "Crafting Feminism: Textiles of the Women's Movement," enjoy free food and activities for all ages, see the unveiling of the Pompom Project, and more! We are thrilled to welcome you to our new interactive educational center that will inspire people of all ages on the contributions and accomplishments of diverse women. Our new exhibit, "Crafting Feminism," explores textiles and the movements that shaped them. Throughout history women have created textiles to help promote women's rights whether it be sashes, banners, hats or pants, textiles have played a vital role for women fighting for equality. View this event on Facebook

A beloved Golden Retriever who found her calling as a therapy dog when she learned to surf, has died in Southern California. The 15-year-old canine named Ricochet helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego.

Swedish metal outfit Ghost is coming to San Diego for their brand new Imperatour! GHOST continues to elevate and reaffirm its status as one of the world's most esteemed and celebrated creative forces. Accumulating well over a billion streams, the GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock band continues to bring the "euphoric spectacle" (ROLLING STONE) of its live shows to ever-growing and increasingly impassioned crowds, headlining arena tours including sold out shows from The Forum in Los Angeles and Barclays Center in New York to London's O2 Arena and Stockholm's Avicii Arena. See them live at Pechanga Arena on Friday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Paloma Serna has been rallying for justice for her daughter with the help of local advocate Yusef Miller.

Premieres Tuesdays, April 4, 11 and 25, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on the ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and US officials, part two of an investigation of the missteps and consequences.

This year, Mission Bay’s 3rd of July fireworks will take place starting at 9 p.m. launching from near Mission Bay Yacht Club, between their property’s shore and Crown Point Bridge. For the best views of the fireworks and accompanying experiences and packages, various businesses and hotel properties around Mission Bay are offering special programming to make it an unforgettable summer evening for the whole family, including: · Bahia Resort Hotel – The property’s beloved Bahia Belle sternwheeler is offering a sightseeing cruise, departing from the Bahia Resort at 8 p.m. for views of the fireworks from the middle of the Bay. Priced at $10 for hotel guests and $20 for general admission, tickets are available for purchase online here. · Paradise Point Resort – Guests of the resort will have access to premium viewing areas on the property terrace with bonfires, complimentary s’mores, cocktail specials, and more. Guest reservations for the viewing area will be available online, with great view of the fireworks available all over the island. · San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Get one of the best views of the fireworks from the comfort of your own accomodations when you book San Diego Mission Bay Resort’s 4th of July Room Package for guaranteed room view, complete with s’mores, festive cocktails, poolside games, and more. Package is available for booking here. · SeaWorld San Diego - One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld is to purchase tickets in advance during the extended SeaWorld San Diego Memorial Day Sale with up to 30 percent off tickets and 10 percent off Annual Passes. Guests can take advantage of this great value now through June 5. With a SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass guests enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more. Mission Bay Yacht Club’s GoFundMe page is continuing to accept donations up until the event, hoping to reach its goal of $60,000. To support the show and its continuation, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4th-of-july-fireworks-on-mission-bay.