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The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. welcomes back the Allison Adams Tucker Trio on Sunday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. Trio members, vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, pianist Melonie Grinnell, and bassist Evona Wascinski, will explore songs in “The Language of Love” from around the world for Valentine's season. "Tucker is an astonishing singer with impeccable pitch and crystal clear diction, allowing each lyric to be heard clearly, even if the language itself was new…. Her voice is so strong—she could sing in Martian and make it sound romantic," raved Robert Bush in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Other enthusiastic reviews: "Marvellous articulation, great tonal accuracy, and dynamic drive" (LondonJazzNews); "Powerful singer” (DownBeat Magazine, which awarded 4 stars); "Lustrous in any language. A vocalist who clarifies every note within a hair's breath.” (The Examiner). There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated to help continue the tradition of bringing fine musicians to perform on special Sunday afternoons for monthly concerts in this sought after venue. Masks are recommended although not required. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/pleasure-your-company-concert-series-404399 Allison Adams Tucker on Instagram and Facebook

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from senators about a lead poisoning crisis in public schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The sweeping Republican bill extends tax cuts while scaling back spending on Medicaid and SNAP. It now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.

The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters.

Presented by goodgoodthings, the curatorial project of San Diego artists Jessica McCambly and John Oliver Lewis, in collaboration with Quint Gallery, Dear LA, Love, SD is a one-night-only fundraising exhibition of work by San Diego artists centered on supporting our fellow artists in LA who have been impacted by the recent, devastating wildfires. All works will be priced at $300., with 100% of sales being donated to Grief x Hope, who will distribute funds directly to LA artists in need. Presenting works by San Diego artists: Adam Manley / Alexandra Carter / Allison Renshaw / Allison Wiese / Amertah Perman / Beliz IristayCatherine Ruane / Chi Essary / Christina Valenzuela / Christopher Puzio / David Fobes de la Torre Brothers / Hannah Pierce / Iren Tete / Jason Sherry / Jennifer Anne Bennett / Jesse RingJessica McCambly /Joe Yorty / John Brinton Hogan / John Oliver Lewis / Kaori FukuyamaMarisol Rendon / Matthew Hebert / Matt Rich / Max Lofano / Michael Hernandez / Nikko MuellerPerry Vasquez / Philipp Scholz Rittermann / Roy Porello / Sasha Koozel ReibsteinTim Murdoch/ Tom Driscoll/ Trevor Amery and featuring a set of all-vinyl sound selections by sound artist and experimental musician Joe Cantrell This event is made possible by the incredible generosity of the artists as well as of the greater San Diego creative community and its supporters. The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue featuring exhibition documentation by artist Philipp Scholz Rittermann and an essay by Angella d’Avignon. Wine and bubbly provided by Dave Boyd of Foley Family Wines Time and space provided by Mark Quint and all at Quint Gallery thank you. you are all beautiful. xo goodgoodthings

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early with The Heart, one of San Diego’s most exciting emerging duos. Enjoy an energetic mix of traditional Irish folk, contemporary hits, and lively dance tunes that will keep you on your feet all night long! Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13432/?backlist=%2Fdepartments%2Fcultural-arts The Heart on Instagram and Facebook

Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder says population growth has reached the point where "it makes sense" to move forward after 35 years.

Saturday, January 11, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Learn to make a basket made from long leaf pine needles, using waxed Irish linen, an assortment of beads or other embellishments, starting with a stone center. Topics to be covered include the differences between pine needle types, preparing the needles, waxed Irish linen, basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and how to finish your basket. Students have the option to weave a basket, a pendant, or an ornament. Basket Weaving is a wonderful way to recycle from nature and is also a meditative activity. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool 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: Pine Needle Basket Weaving San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The ambitious violinist has an insatiable appetite for new music, much of which she's commissioned herself.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport and YouTube. MILK STREET Editorial Director J.M. Hirsch travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he hears from chefs and home cooks about their effort to preserve Ukrainian culture through cuisine. At Milk Street, Christopher Kimball joins J.M. to make an oven-baked, old-school rendition of Chicken Kyiv flavored with dill, lemon and ginger. Then, we investigate the past, present, and future of Ukrainian Borsch.