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The biggest event in classical music returns to San Diego June 20-29. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, led by Maestro Michael Francis, is the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras, who come together in San Diego every summer to form one remarkable orchestra for a limited six-concert series. This year, the orchestra will return to two La Jolla venues where it first held performances in 2023: the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater and The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. “We are delighted to return to these two outstanding venues,” said Michael Francis, music director and conductor of the All-Star Orchestra. “Last year's concerts at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater were a real highlight for all of us and The Conrad has truly earned its reputation as one of the country’s great chamber music halls.” Featuring musicians from top U.S. orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and more, Mainly Mozart’s All-Star Orchestra is the only orchestra of its kind in the country. For additional information about the event, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Music For the Virgin Mary and the Nativity Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, celebrates the holiday season with a repertoire by Charpentier, Poulenc, and Villette covering a span of over three hundred years, yet connected aesthetically by way of musical sensuousness and elegance. BCSD welcomes Guest Director, Dana Marsh (Artistic Director of the Washington Bach Consort and Director of the Historical Performance Institute at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music). Charpentier - Litanies de la Vierge à 6 H. 83 - Magnificat pour 4 voix H. 79 - Selections from Pour un reposoir H. 208 - Selections from Missa Assumpta est Maria H. 11 Villette - Hymn à la Vierge - Jesu dulcis memoria - O magnum misterium Poulenc - Hodie Christus natus est - Videntes stellam - magnum mysterium - Quem vidistis pastores - Salve Regina Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. For more information visit: bachcollegiumsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

[4: 画像:Simulacrum] On view: Feb. 3 - Mar. 10 Opening reception: 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday or by appointment. A major solo show of mixed media salt prints spanning the entire warehouse + foyer galleries Contact info@oolongallery.com for a preview Read more here about SD native Mori who attended La Jolla Country Day over 20 years ago before attending the Chicago Art Institute, Skowhegan residency in 2010 with Victoria Fu and Matt Rich, and Bard for his MFA before pursuing his art career in Germany. Related links: Oolong Gallery: website | Instagram

"level of service not required" (LOS/NR) are thrilled to announce our third exhibition "no thing at all," an international group show of amazing artists from around the world working in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video and installation, about the state of all in, defining to life long passions or careers requiring constant betterment, delayed gratification, and keeping up to date (ie. physicians) - a nonstop state of giving one self to others that is as fundamental as breathing for without it one will not be at all. There will be an opening reception with an ice cream truck onsite offering free soft serve cones on Thursday, August 29, from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information visit: losnotrequired.com/info Stay Connected on Instagram

Special Guest: Charity Kase, Drag Race Uk From Oklahoma City: Bronwen Belmont Maxx Latour Local Monsters: Evelyn Rose Chika Vara Teddy Bare Scarlett Fever Hosted by Vivvi the Force and Dj Mystic South Stay Connected on Instagram

Step into the spotlight with Sharon Owens, whose journey from impersonating Barbra Streisand to becoming a headlining sensation is nothing short of extraordinary. As a tribute artist for Legends in Concert, Sharon’s striking resemblance and mesmerizing voice captivated audiences, leading her to star in her own acclaimed show Barbra and Frank: The Concert that Never Was. Now, Sharon Owens invites you to join her for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and magic in MEMORIES: An Evening with Barbra. From the moment the lights dim to the final encore, prepare to be transported by Sharon’s uncanny portrayal of the legendary Barbra Streisand. This is a night you won’t want to miss, where memories are made and dreams come alive. Visit: https://concerts.livenation.com/.../event/0B006075E25C278D?fbclid=IwAR0WxTF7_7A0xN0ohHVB5Q7G8nIloGorkwWosZNTTlFNjtC9cwt5eMTLh2Q_aem_ATa9eXS6MfCrXsM0uSzhIQRaecDMvAmU7U_u-B5eO51DjKW6CV61Y7kA9ZzGaxWO9m8v6RkVY2n8scdkS2R8lwu3 Sharon Owens on Instagram and Facebook

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar has truly become America’s Mariachi! First: multi-styling videos with pop sensation Camila Cabello! Second, a viral “Jacket Exchange” with Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly, who proudly wore it to the White House to meet Joe Biden! With a 30-year history of shows that delight audiences at both intimate venues and major theaters throughout the U.S. and Mexico, the ensemble tours its own show, Leyendas de Mexico/Legends of Mexico, while also collaborating with a Who’s Who of Mexican artists including Aida Cuevas, Pedro Fernandez, Ana Barbara and Angela Aguilar. Most recently Mariachi Garibaldi were featured performers for Camila Cabello’s Tiny Desk concert performing “La Buena Vida,” truly displaying that mariachi music transcends across all platforms. Including a production in 2017 of “Tale as Old as Time” from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for the “mitú” network, went viral with over 16 million views! Avid proponents of music education, the group teaches mariachi for all ages at their own school for Mexican Arts, Cue Music Inc. Visit: artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-mariachi-garibaldi-de-jaime-cuellar/ Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, April 27 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Jojo Wang and Riri Tamura, both San Diego-based lettering artists, for a workshop on lettering principles at Strenger Studio! This workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the art of lettering. We will start the class by learning basic lettering principles and utilize Posca pens to learn 2 different lettering styles: sans serif and script. By the end of the workshop, you will have the chance to personalize your own journal cover, applying the techniques learned throughout the session. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and elevate your lettering skills! Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructors: Riri Tamura Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is for students of all levels - interested in lettering techniques. In this 4-hour session we will cover: Basic lettering principles Difference between calligraphy vs. lettering How to create san-serif and script lettering Materials included: Lettering practice sheets Lettering reference sheets Tracing paper Kraft journal notebooks Pencils & Posca pens Goodie bags to take home! Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Strenger Studio on Facebook / Instagram

The five-day festival kicks off with musician and film composer Jason Hill in conversation

At least ten news organizations have retracted or amended their stories after an NPR investigation showed that a man they featured as a bold Chinese dissident was accused of being a conman.