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Veterans from almost two dozen states were in San Diego recently to compete in adaptive sports as part of the VA's National Summer Sports week.

The Escondido Arts Partnership operates the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30p.m. till sunset. Located at Juniper Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido. Come over and visit the Escondido Farmers’ Market soon. Engaging with your community builds connections and creates hope. This is your place and the future is now. Support local agriculture and businesses. When we all work together, we do our best work. Looking forward to seeing you.

"Spring Forward" is a vibrant and invigorating production by the Palomar Comet Concert Band that embraces the season of renewal and growth. At the heart of the show is a student-written wind ensemble piece titled "The Years In Between." This piece beautifully explores the profound themes of loss, acceptance, and the discovery of new and enriching friendships. With lively and upbeat compositions join us as the days grow longer and the outside world becomes brighter. This vibrant and invigorating production embraces a season of renewal and growth. With lively and upbeat compositions, join us as the days grow longer and the outside world becomes brighter. For additional show information, please visit palomar.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

On view now! Front Porch Gallery, in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, announces the fourth annual “Save the Ocean” art and poetry exhibition. This exhibit features a diverse array of mediums that explore our relationship to the ocean, and environmental stewardship. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 29, 2024. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from Noon - 4 p.m. RELATED EXHIBIT EVENT: Super Wave, Saturday, Feb. 17 from Noon - 2 p.m. at Front Porch Gallery Front Porch Gallery on Facebook

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. Our first performance of the series features the Camarada Tango Quartet, live before their second tour in Argentina. The mission of CAMARADA is to elevate and enrich the San Diego community and beyond by presenting phenomenal chamber music concerts, while engaging diverse audiences through visionary and educational programming, featuring living composers, commissioning new music, and igniting a powerful connection between the audience, artists and music. Camarada is dedicated to presenting invigorating performances of musical masterworks. Established in 1994, Camarada shares the joy of chamber music by pairing performers of the highest caliber with intimate spaces throughout San Diego. Original founders Beth Ross Buckley, Ann Chase, and Mary Barranger had a vision of concert experiences that are inviting and engaging for audiences. In 2008 Dana Burnett joined Beth Ross Buckley as Co-Artistic Director continuing this tradition. Both have significant chamber music experience and bring to Camarada a renewed zest for playing intimate chamber music, collaborating with a variety of artists, commissioning music by American composers, and recording new projects. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Pup-A-Palooza Event Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. John Landes Community Center & Park: 2855 Cedar Rd., Oceanside Come join the fun at the Pup-A-Palooza, an education and resources event for pets and their families! Attendees will enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment and a raffle with prizes. Make sure to visit our booth for free microchips, engraved pet ID tags and pet food. The Spay and Neuter Action Project (SNAP) will also be there to provide income-based spay and neuter vouchers. We hope to see you there! San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Murray Family is finally organizing, planning, coordinating and executing a long awaited celebration and appreciation gospel musical program for our Mom. In 2017, a proclamation made by the previously standing San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole that on “October 13th is Ann Murray Day” indefinitely in “America’s Finest City of San Diego, California”. She organized, led and emceed numerous gospel programs/concert events, and introduced high-profile quartet gospel groups, choirs, praise teams and single artists to the San Diego local community, California State and nationwide highly notable gospel venues. She was also the first premier African American female gospel radio DJ in the 60s, 70s and 80s in San Diego, and was deemed “The Queen Of Gospel Radio” in The City of San Diego, California. She was also the founder and originator of the Gospel Music Day held at the San Diego Del Mar Fair every summer for years also introducing numerous groups and solo artists that is still being featured to this very day. For years Ms. Murray personally provided community outreach providing food and Easter baskets for numerous low-income families that were in dire need in the immediate San Diego area. Please participate in honoring of our mother who has given so much of herself to the city of San Diego, Los Angeles, the Golden State of California and the National Quartet Singing Alliance of America, Inc. Thank you so much in advance for caring and the acknowledgement of mother and what she stood for! We appreciate you deeply from the bottom of our hearts! Come celebrate Ann Murray Day with a soul-stirring Gospel Extravaganza filled with uplifting music and joyful praise! Welcome to The Ann Murray Day Celebration Gospel Extravaganza! Come join us at North Park Apostolic Church for a day filled with soul-stirring music and uplifting performances. This event is a celebration of gospel music and the legacy of Ann Murray. Get ready to be inspired and moved by talented artists and groups as they spread the message of faith and love through music. Featuring performances by Archie Dale & The Tones of Joy, Bishop John W. Haynes & Change, 3MC Tri-City Ministers for Christ, Brothers of Praise, and much more! Don’t miss out on this special event that promises to touch your heart and lift your spirits. Mark your calendars and spread the word – The Ann Murray Day Celebration Gospel Extravaganza is an experience you won’t want to miss! Purchase tickets on Eventbrite at theannmurraydaygospelextravaganza.eventbrite.com Stay tuned for special events, news, and more as we celebrate the great life of Sister Ann Murray on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sisterannmurray Written by: Clennon “Wayne” Murray wmurray1446@gmail.com 530-990-7296

Dive into a world where art, culture, and community interesect with "AFROTURE" 2024 at San Diego City College. This unique celebration of Afro-Diasporan perspectives through photography and visual culture promises to be a rich experience with workshops, screenings, community dialogues, and the opening of the photography exhibition "I See You: Beauty Through The Black Lens" at the institution's Luxe Gallery. This is not just an event, rather it is a movement to uplift the spectrum of Black identities within and around San Diego, it is a challenge to conventional norms, and a tribute to the resilience and beauty within the Black community. Be part of this cultural renaissance and witness firsthand the transformative power of art. Secure your spot now for AFROTURE 2024! Don't miss the chance to be part of a day filled with inspiration, discovery, and the possibilities of photography as a tool for liberation. So join us on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the V Building of San Diego City College (PDF) as we unravel the layers of beauty through the lens of Black artists and visionaries.

'Distorted Thoughts' is a solo exhibition by Muse, exploring the human psyche and its intricacies in an attempt to understand and accept ourselves and ultimately, humanity. Muse communicates through various mediums such as photography, embroidery, performance art, interactive installation, and clothing. This body of work explores the human psyche through the use of symbolism in fashion, photography, and performance art. It aims to guide and invite the viewer to delve into their own emotional state. In doing so, the viewer is able to confront the spectrum of self. About the artist Muse is a Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who specializes in fashion and storytelling. The sewing machine is Muse’s paintbrush, and clothing is her canvas. With an extensive background in both subconscious and conscious exploration, as well as intensive philosophical and psychological study, Muse has developed a method to invoke visceral truly unique and powerful artistic vision. Through her work, Muse creates a transformative space that encourages the viewer to explore their inner worlds and embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.