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The EV1 was the first modern, mass-produced electric vehicle from a major automaker — pioneering some technologies you can still find in today's EVs. But the model was controversial, and short-lived.

It was quite the field trip Friday for thousands of elementary school students in San Diego. Their journey took them to the waterfront in downtown, where they took part in a world-class musical performance.

ICA San Diego is pleased to invite you to the launch of our Interface season of exhibition, focusing on the theme of Art & Science. This year, we will present six exhibitions that invite audiences to consider how art can mediate, translate, and expand the relationship between humans and the science of everyday life. Please join us for an evening in celebration of SUPERFLEX. The Danish art collective is presenting their work across the ICA San Diego / North campus with their new exhibition, Beyond the End of the World. Food and drinks will be available for purchase; members receive free drink tickets. Event schedule: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Ongoing Activities Food and beverages for purchase by Nono José Empanadas, Sundrop Coffee, Topo Chico, Curious Elixirs (non-alcoholic), and mulled wine for the cool winter evening. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Family Activity Imagine a world underwater! Use clay to create your own underwater scene inspired by the SUPERFLEX exhibition. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Artists in Conversation ICA San Diego Curator, Jordan Karney Chaim, moderates a lively discussion with SUPERFLEX artist Jakob Fenger, architect Teddy Cruz, and environmental activist Adam Aron, about the intersections between climate activism, civic infrastructure, art, and power. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Live Music Performance Groove to the talents of Shawn De Lacy, bringing the serendipitous sounds of the saxophone, incorporating electronic instrumentation into his unique live performance in the ICA San Diego garden. * Parking limited, additional parking can be found at The Grauer School (1500 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024), parking available from 4-7pm only. Parking is not available on the east side of S El Camino Real. **Please note shorter hours for the winter weather. RSVP to attend for FREE Related links ICA San Diego: website | Instagram | Facebook

Join us for our new event: Stories of Us! Little ones and their families are invited to experience the richness of San Diego's diversity through storytimes, musical presentations, or hands-on activities with local community members to create meaningful discussions and insights into the many cultures they may encounter in their lives. Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego's Filipino community. Included with Museum admission. No registration required.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: North County-based contemporary dance company, Mojalet Dance Collective, will perform two works in their first performance of the year, both choreographed by Mojalet's artistic director Faith Jensen-Ismay. "Tainted" is a choreographic look at the abuse of power and the darker side of politics. They'll also perform "Suite Sweet and the Pack," informed by the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Details: 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 21. Additional performances Jan. 27-28. Vine Arts Village, 12540 Oaks North Dr., Rancho Bernardo. $21-$26. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Related links: Mojalet Dance Collective: website | Instagram | Facebook Jan 20- 4:30 & 7pm / Jan 21- 2pm / Jan 27 - 4:30 & 7pm / Jan 28 - 2pm

Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Conrad Tao, piano Stefan Jackiw, violin Jay Campbell, cello For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Long wait times to travel north across the Tijuana-San Diego border is an ugly fact of life we've all gotten used to, but now, traffic is jamming up for people going south. In other news, U.S. Representative Darrell Issa is introducing legislation that could make it easier to prosecute fentanyl deaths as homicides. Plus, Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center is a lively community space and a beacon for artists in North Park, and this month it celebrates its 15th anniversary with a party Tuesday.

Together with the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, Peter Luongo will present a fun and educational workshop for attendees and a special ukulele performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own ukuleles or borrow one from the Museum. All skill levels can be incorporated, and everyone involved will feel the special thrill that comes from making music with others. Peter Luongo Peter Luongo is one of the most experienced and highly regarded ukulele teachers/ directors in the world. He has dedicated over 40 years to enhancing the lives of generations of music students young and old. Peter began teaching the ukulele in 1981 and, over the past 5 decades, has taught thousands of children and adults, served as a professor in the Music Education Department at the University of B.C., and been a featured presenter at conferences throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe! He is best known for leading the internationally renowned Langley Ukulele Ensemble (1981-2013). Peter continues to present at workshops throughout North America and Europe while also directing adult and children’s groups in Canada and the U.S. Since 2016, he has led The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, an adult performing ensemble that regularly presents at ukulele festivals and events across the United States. Since 2016, he has been a Kala-sponsored artist and a regular consultant and presenter for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM Show). He has also organized and led the NAMM ukulele initiatives since 2018. His workshops, retreats, and seminars are always stimulating, invigorating, inspiring, and a lot of fun! The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble is a group of 14 players from across America and Canada who are committed to developing music literacy, musicianship, and ukulele playing skills. Their goal is to perform and share their music with audiences. The group was established in September 2016 and has continued to evolve, meeting both online and in person. Its repertoire includes Hawaiian, classical, folk, rock, pop, and country pieces. Past accomplishments have included appearances on the main stages at the Los Angeles, Hawaiian, Reno, Palm Springs, Ohio, and Michigan-based Ukulele Festivals. The ensemble has also participated in tours to Hawaiian, West Coast American states (Washington, Oregon, and California), Boston, and Pittsburgh. In recent years, they have had several performances at The California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Legacy Ensemble’s mandate is to model life-long learning and to inspire adults to embrace life-long learning through music. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/peter-luongo-ukulele

Fresh perspectives of the banjo in the hands of a master performing repertoire drawn from the American Songbook, roots music, hot jazz, tango, Western Swing, classical, and more. Ms. Sayer’s trio will include Corey Gemme (trumpet) & Greg Cohen (string bass). Cynthia Sayer (banjo & vocals) Praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by The New York Times, instrumentalist/vocalist/bandleader Cynthia Sayer is renowned for bringing the swinging sounds of banjo to concert and festival audiences worldwide. A 2023 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner and an American Banjo Hall of Famer, Sayer is a pioneering artist who pays tribute to America’s musical heritage through her virtuoso playing, engaging vocals, and informative, entertaining anecdotes. Sayer is a multi-instrumentalist heard on feature film and TV soundtracks and has appeared on numerous national TV and radio shows, performed at The White House, played with The New York Philharmonic and The New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and is a longtime founding member of Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band. She is also an avid educator with a long track record of workshops, lecture/demos, and educational programming for all ages, and is the author of a popular early jazz play-along program for all instruments as well as a book of jazz transcriptions for banjo, mandolin & guitar. Corey Gemme (trumpet) Corey Gemme, a native of Los Angeles, studied music at Pasadena City College and California State University Los Angeles, and found his niche playing early jazz of the 1920s -‘40s. Performances include countless Traditional Jazz Festivals and events throughout the USA and abroad as a featured artist, a bandleader, and with a variety of top bands in that circuit, including LA’s own Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band. Corey currently appears with numerous groups at Disneyland throughout the year. Greg Cohen (string bass) Celebrated jazz bassist Greg Cohen has performed and recorded with a long list of noted artists in numerous genres for over four decades, including John Zorn, Ornette Coleman, Tom Waits, Woody Allen, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Odetta, Ken Peplowski, Dagmar Krause, David Sanborn, Laurie Anderson, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Donovan, Crystal Gayle, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Lou Reed, Loudon Wainwright III, and many others. An esteemed educator as well, Greg was the bass professor and head of the string department at the Jazz Institute Berlin for 10 years and is an honorary professor in contemporary rhythmic music at SDMK, the Danish National Academy of Music. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/cynthia-sayer-2024 Cynthia Sayer on Instagram and Facebook

The mission to take four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back, previously targeting a launch at the end of 2025, has been delayed until at least April, 2026.