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You are cordially invited to attend the 3rd Annual Christmas Concert at the Church of the Nativity on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Nativity Choir, an ensemble of San Diego’s finest vocalists will be joined by San Diego Baroque, a collaborative ensemble made up of some of the area's finest early music specialists with Dr. Alison Luedecke, Music Director. Admission is free. There will be a freewill offering with all proceeds going to support the Nativity Music Program. Our Christmas Concert illuminates Mary’s journey from the Annunciation through Jesus' birth. When drawing inspiration for this concert, Dr. Luedecke recalls “I look at the statue of Mary every time I play the organ at Nativity. One day I wondered- wouldn’t it be great to have Christmas program from Mary’s perspective?” It is intended to be a beautiful and reverent sacred music journey. A featured choral piece is a double choir setting of the Magnificat by Charles Theodore Pachelbel. The son of the renowned Johann Pachelbel, he changed his name from Carl Theodorus after moving to America. The premiere of this amazing piece took place in New York City during the time of Bach. Other choral music includes excerpts from Händel's Messiah, Ave Maria settings by Josquin Desprez and Franz Biebl, O magnum mysterium by Morton Lauridsen, Angelus ad Virginem, and John Rutter’s "Nativity Carol”. There will also be excerpts from Arcangelo Corelli: “Christmas” Concerto in g minor ‘Fatto per la Notte di Natale’ Op. 6, no. 8. Visit: https://nativitycatholic.weconnect.com/

Jan Lisiecki, piano Chopin: Prelude for Piano, Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop Prelude") J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk. 1) Rachmaninoff: Selected Preludes for Piano, Op. 23 Syzmanowski: Nine Preludes, Op. 1 Messian: Eight Preludes for Piano (1928/29) Jan Lisiecki’s interpretations and technique speak to a maturity beyond his age. At 29, the Canadian performs over a hundred yearly concerts worldwide. The New York Times reviewed his March 2024 Carnegie Hall Preludes concert, noting his playing has "...gentle judiciousness, aristocratic reserve and a touch that tends shadowy without losing a core of clarity." Lisiecki performs a program of preludes on the Jacobs Music Center stage, treating the audience to dozens of succinct, characterful works by Chopin, J. S. Bach, Rachmaninoff, Szymanowski and Messiaen. For Classical Special Concerts, only children ages five years and older will be allowed into the concert hall. These children must have a ticket and be able to sit in an un-accompanied seat. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/jan-lisiecki-in-recital-preludes/ Jan Lisiecki on Instagram

Frontwave Credit Union invites you to bring the holiday spirit to life by joining us for “Home for the Holidays,” a pet adoption event on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re partnering with six local shelters and pet rescues to find loving homes for nearly 100 pets. And we’re making it easier by donating $100 toward each adoption fee. We’re thrilled to partner with six incredible organizations—Labs and More, The DeTommaso Dogs, Tragic to Magic, The Cantu Foundation, San Diego House Rabbit Society and A New Life Rescue—that work tirelessly to rescue, care for, and place animals in forever homes. Bring the family out for holiday fun, meet adoptable pets and connect with our community! Enjoy festive activities and visit vendors like Kahoots, Gaby’s Tacos and Sands Coffee Roasters for treats and pet essentials. Don’t miss our prize wheel and your chance to win Frontwave Arena tickets! Adoption Perks: • $100 toward adoption fees – Frontwave’s way of helping you bring home a new friend. • Pet swag – A Frontwave collar and leash for your new pet. • Fun giveaways – Spin the wheel and enter to win arena tickets! • Give Back – We’ll donate a 20-pound bag of pet food for every adoption, with all event donations going to support local shelters! This event is part of our Frontwave Give360 program, our 360-degree approach to giving back to the local organizations that strengthen the neighborhoods where we live and serve. For every pet adopted, we’ll donate a 20-pound bag of pet food to the shelter, with all event donations directly supporting our partner rescues. Whether you’re adopting or just stopping by, help us make a difference—one adoption at a time. For more information on the event, visit: https://member.frontwavecu.com/adopt “We’re committed to strengthening our community by giving back to the organizations making a real impact,” at Frontwave Credit Union. “Through Give360, we’re providing vital resources to support local shelters. This pet adoption event is one way we’re working side-by-side with our community to create a brighter future—one partnership, one pet adoption at a time.” Frontwave Credit Union, a member-owned not-for-profit, serves over 124,000 members and manages over $1.4 billion in assets across San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Founded in 1952 as Camp Pendleton Federal Credit Union, Frontwave has grown from eight members with $40 in assets to a leader in the industry, offering a full range of financial services, including checking, savings, loans, credit cards and financial planning. Frontwave has been named San Diego’s Best Credit Union four out of the last five years and Morongo Basin’s Best Bank for three consecutive years. It has also earned the Department of the Navy’s Distinguished Credit Union of the Year Award six times in the past eight years. The credit union is a 10-time recipient of the Peter Barron Stark Award for Workplace Excellence, with the most recent recognition in 2022. Visit: https://member.frontwavecu.com/adopt Frontwave Credit Union on Instagram and Facebook

Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.

Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats at San Diego’s biggest vegan night market, with over 40 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Empanadas and so much more. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It's the ideal place for families and friends to meet up and enjoy food, drinks and music. Parking: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Vendors: A Way Home For Dogs, Amazing Fries and More, Collective Inspo By Design, Down To Ferment, Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry, Gourmet Tamales, Jamul Candle Co, Krouned Body Care, La Boocha Kombucha, Lady G's Canteen, Living Sanctuary Design, Majestik Kulture, MANEATINGPLANT, Maya's Cookies, Ms Kim’s Kitchen & More, Rainbow Foods, Rizo's Kitchen, Sabor Piri Piri, Samadhi CBD, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, Turkish Grill, Uprising Pizza, West Coast Hot Chicken, Yuseong Mandu *Additional vendors TBA Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and offer music and free parking. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The festival has been a Park City, Utah institution for over 40 years.

Dark Christmas provides a novel approach to holiday festivities by echoing the ages old traditions of mid-European folklore and celebration of winter. It consists of a holiday market that showcases unique and offbeat vendors in downtown Vista and features a Krampus Run. The Backfence Society, Twisted Heart Puppetworks and the Vista Art Foundation collaborate to create this market inspired by the European Kristkindl Markets of old Europe, offering a decidedly different twist on the typical Christmas events. Expect to see Dark Christmas art, Krampus inspired puppetry, Tarot and Rune readers, delicious food and spiced cider and a good old fashioned Bavarian Krampus and Winter Spirits procession to end the evening. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dark-x-mas-market-of-vista-2024-tickets-1021271228737

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern invites guests to an afternoon of live music, delicious food, and waterfront views at Jimmy’s at the Park. Set on Jimmy’s lawn space, this free event features a lively concert with JR (Soulman) on percussion and DJ Hariel. Jimmy’s will be serving up classic American fare with a limited menu featuring signature bites and refreshing drinks available for purchase throughout the event. To enjoy the full menu, guests are welcome to dine-in or take-out at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Point Loma anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) and come early to grab a prime spot on the lawn. Enjoy the laid-back, outdoor vibe with views of the marina from every seat—an ideal setting for a memorable afternoon at Jimmy’s. Visit: Jimmy's Famous American Tavern Jimmy's Famous American Tavern on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s arts community is rallying to support their Los Angeles counterparts who lost studios, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. This spring, Union Hall Gallery will host a two-weekend Fine Art and Craft Sale on Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 and Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, featuring over 400 donated pieces spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and more, to raise funds for the LA art community. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the Grief and Hope: LA Art World Fire Relief Fund, providing funds to artists and art workers following the January 2025 fires. Featured in the sale are renowned artists like Italo Scanga, Paula Wittner, James Hubbell, Larry Groff, Margaret Larlham, Jane Culp, and Joe Garcia, alongside emerging voices, university students, tattoo artists, and fiber artists. Inside the 2,500-square-foot space, the sale will feel like an immersive gallery experience, with pieces rotated as they sell—encouraging visitors to return throughout the event. The collection will be eclectic and varied, spanning abstract to realism - surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, fauvism, whimsy, plein-air, ceramics, glass, metalwork, fiber arts, and beyond. With prices ranging from $10 to $5,000, the sale is designed to make art accessible for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone simply looking to support a worthy cause. Come explore a diverse range of artwork and help support those in need.

Every year we look forward to this cozy evening under a canopy of lights where we sing traditional Christmas carols and hear the real Christmas story. Join us for a festive evening filled with warmth and cheer that Christmas brings at Magee Park in Carlsbad Village. Come with your family and friends and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, as you bundle up under the stars! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-under-the-stars-tickets-1074692316649