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How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.

Three new art books feature female subjects of every shape and hue from all over the world, doing the things that women have historically done — and also the things that men have historically done.

Ring in the New Year at Ocean Beach’s tri-story restaurant, bar and live music venue, The Holding Company! This rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party features DJ OMZ and DJ Byrd, champagne drink specials, and more! Ticket packages are below: GA, $15 in advance, $25 day of – includes entry + champagne toast Advanced GA, $50 – includes entry, bottle of champagne + champagne toast Advanced GA + 2 Person Dinner Package, $150 – includes entry, bottle of champagne, champagne toast, 2 entrees, 1 appetizer + 2 cocktails To purchase tickets, visit: https://us.patronbase.com/_TheHoldingCompany/Productions/5C/Performances

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and literacy fun! Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. For outdoor events, masks are recommended but not required. For indoor events, masks are required for individual 2+.

City Ballet continues its commitment of presenting works choreographed by the great George Balanchine, plus this season works by additional choreographers to create a program for all who love ballet. In March at the Balboa Theatre, City Ballet’s performs its production of Rhapsody in Blue that includes Geoffrey Gonzalez’s take on George Gershwin’s popular score that established his reputation as a serious composer. This large and energetic ensemble work was created for the company’s virtual season last year – now patrons can have the full experience of seeing it performed live on stage! City Ballet continues its commitment of presenting works choreographed by the great George Balanchine, founder of the New York City Ballet, with the San Diego premiere of Danses Concertantes. First choregraphed in 1944, but re-choreographed in 1972 for the Stravinsky Festival at Lincoln Center in New York, this athletic and often jazzy choreography is a delight from start to finish. The Russian born choreographer is widely considered to be the greatest ballet choreographer of the 20th century and created over 300 ballets during his prolific career. With the addition of Danses Concertantes, City Ballet of San Diego will now have twenty of George Balanchine’s ballets in its repertoire. Also, on the program is La Bayadere -Kingdom of the Shades, hailed as one of Marius Petipa’s greatest masterpieces and has become one of the most celebrated ballets in all classical ballet. It continues to thrill and move audiences today as it did in its premiere over a hundred and forty years ago.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, "Little Shop Of Horrors" has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty And The Beast," and "Aladdin") are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B- singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Related links: San Diego Musical Theatre website SDMT on Instagram SDMT on TikTok

Mr. Luan will show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then they will add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc. Throughout the lesson Mr. Luan will have them color parts of those objects. All they will need is common 8 1/2" by 11" white paper and some crayons. Each class will be 30 to 45 minutes. Date | Thursday, December 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location | Linda Vista Library meeting room Email Mr. Luan at lpham@sandiego.gov for information on how you can register your child for this program! These classes are designed for preschoolers.

The holidays are a great time for thinking about your family, and learning about your history. Join us for a lively discussion of how you can learn how to find all kinds of the fascinating information. You can access Ancestry.com on your personal devices free on the San Diego Public Library website through December 31, 2021! Date | Wednesday, December 22 at 4 p.m. Location | Tierrasanta Library This event is free and open to the public. No registration necessary. Ancestry.com will still be available at all SDPL libraries after that date. For more information, please visit sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/exploring-our-roots-genealogy-workshop-4 or call (858) 573-1384.

Thirty-nine years of outstanding, multi-disciplinary collaborations for the stage place Alonzo King LINES Ballet at the forefront of artistic innovation in ballet. Join the renowned San Francisco-based company for an enchanting evening at San Diego Civic Theatre. Date | Thursday, January 20 at 8 p.m. Location | San Diego Civic Theatre Get tickets here! Tickets start at $28.50 (includes a $3.50 Facility Restoration Fee). Must be 6+ years to attend. All ages must have own ticket. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/01/alonzo-king-lines-ballet or call (619) 615-4000.

NOTE: As of Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, these events have been canceled by the San Diego Symphony with no plan to reschedule. From the organizer: Principal Guest Conductor Edo de Waart leads the Orchestra in a richly varied program beginning with Aaron Copland’s legendary portrait of rural America, Appalachian Spring. The exquisitely talented Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma plays Erich Korngold’s Hollywood-inspired Violin Concerto and, to finish, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 sends us out filled with optimism and a love of the countryside and the natural world. Date | Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, January 16 at 2 p.m. at the San Diego Civic Theatre. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/01/edo-de-waart-conducts-copland-and-dvorak or call (619) 615-4000.