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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

Every year, the National Film Registry picks 25 movies to be preserved for posterity by the Library of Congress. This year's crop also includes Beverly Hills Cop, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more.

The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow. A Ukrainian official said the country's security service carried out the attack.

Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization.

Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and an Emmy, in 2015 she received a National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. She won Tonys for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, "A Raisin in the Sun", "The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess" and "Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill", which also served as the vehicle for her Olivier-nominated 2017 West End debut. Audra McDonald joins the San Diego Symphony for a special evening of Broadway favorites by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, and many others, with songs from her latest album, Sing Happy. Stay Connected with Audra McDonald! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join photographer Christina McFaul on March 16, 2024, from 5 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., for the unveiling and large-scale exhibition of her latest photography book, 'Sanctuary in the Wild.' Envision yourself meandering amongst the rare exotic flora of the lush Conservatory while delighting in an exquisite exhibition by a local artist and the works of promising young artists at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas, the evening promises an enchanting blend of art, wine, nature, and inspiration. Christina's monograph is a deep dive into our intrinsic connection with nature, portrayed through the adventurous eyes of two young brothers. It reveals the enchanting magic and mysteries of the wilderness. This hand-crafted artist book, a limited-edition of only 200 copies, includes a 7” x 5” original archival print, each signed by Christina herself. Her captivating black-and-white portraits and landscapes unveil the breathtaking beauty of the wild. The evening is set to be an immersive experience that brings the book's themes to life, inviting guests to explore their personal connection with the natural world. Moreover, the event will showcase a special exhibition of photographs by emerging young talents mentored by Christina, offering a glimpse into the future of photography. In a pledge to conservation, 10% of all proceeds from the evening will be generously donated to a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and restoration of our precious wildlands for generations to come. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound beauty of the wild, as seen through Christina's eyes. Let's come together to celebrate art and nature. For more information and to RSVP, please visit here. About Christina McFaul: “Having grown up on a lake nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains of California, I found my sanctuary amidst the rolling hills of oaks and Malibu Creek State Park. This profound connection with the wild instilled in me a deep respect for our environment and a desire to protect it. My photography is an extension of this passion, capturing the raw essence of nature and highlighting the urgent need for conservation. Through my lens, I want to inspire others to see the beauty of our natural world and understand our critical role in preserving it." Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave a status report Thursday, on the city's efforts against fentanyl. In other news, nine months after the San Diego International Airport abruptly removed a public art piece, the work is resurfacing at a nonprofit art gallery in Logan Heights. Plus, our KPBS arts editor and producer has details on holiday events happening in San Diego County.

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

Palestinian citizens of Israel say they live in an atmosphere of fear, facing a backlash from Israeli society and arrests by authorities since the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel last year.