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Experience a journey of solo flute pieces spanning different cultures and times with musician Pam Vliek Martchev. She will be featuring the flute, alto flute, and piccolo, as well as composers like Marin-Marais, Bozza, Karg-Elert, and more. Pam Vliek Martchev served as principal flute with the Boulder Philharmonic in Colorado for 10 seasons, and has been a guest principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Reno Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Opera. She has been featured on many chamber music series such as La Jolla Summerfest, Art of Elan, Jacaranda, Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth, Blanco Performing Arts in Texas, the Tannahill Arts Festival in Scotland, Le Salon de Musique, Bruman at UCLA, Dilijan, and LACMA Sundays Live. She is currently a member of the woodwind quintet Presidio Winds. You may have heard her on movie soundtracks, CD recordings, television specials, and in the San Diego pit for broadway shows such as King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and My Fair Lady. A native of Long Island, NY, she began attending the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program at age 12, and continued another four years for her Bachelor of Music - her primary teachers were Harold Jones and Linda Chesis. During her student years, she won prizes in many competitions, was a soloist with the Long Island and Massapequa Philharmonic, and was featured on WQXR’s Young Artist Showcase. She has been a guest teacher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC); University of Oregon, Eugene; University of Nevada, Reno; and Manhattan School of Music. Her students have auditioned successfully for conservatory degrees across the country, top prizes in national competitions including the NFA High School Soloist, the National Youth Orchestra, and CA All-Southern and All-State ensembles. She is a Haynes Artist, and is the flute professor at San Diego State University, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, the University of San Diego, and San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to uncork your creativity and get in the festive fall spirit to get ready for Thanksgiving at our paint & sip night! Expect an evening of artistry and relaxation as you sip on your favorite wines, beers or cocktails and create your own masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced painter or just looking to try something new, our step-by-step guidance ensures everyone leaves with a work of art—and a smile. Perfect for date nights, group outings, or solo adventures. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination. One ticket purchase includes a canvas, paint and a welcome cocktail. Ticket purchase is for 21+, for anyone under the age of 21 please reach out via email to activities@missionbayresort.com in advance to replace welcome cocktail offering. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-fall-paint-sip-tickets-1770439274529?aff=ebdssbdestsearch San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Instagram and Facebook

KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando joined the crew at The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park to fulfill a bucket list item — stepping into the makeup chair, joining the monsters and learning the art of the perfect jump scare.

Also in theaters this week, Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in a meta reimagining of Anaconda, Amanda Seyfried in a Shaker origin story, and Ralph Fiennes plays a World War I-era choirmaster.

The team dives deep into the story behind the enigmatic case of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado.

A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care.

The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 2025-2026 concert season with "Dvořák in America" on Sunday, Nov. 16, 202,5 at 4 p.m. at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. Under the baton of Conductor John LoPiccolo, the orchestra will present Dvořák's sweeping masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World") and his passionate Cello Concerto, with acclaimed cellist Cello (Qiele) Guo as guest soloist. This concert promises to capture the heart of Dvořák’s time in America — filled with warmth, spirit and unforgettable melody. Visit: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19149 Poway Symphony Orchestra on Instagram and Facebook

True leadership is rarely a straight path—it’s a journey shaped by challenges, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward. Drawing from her experience starting, growing, and selling a company in a competitive, male-dominated industry, CEO and author Jamie Moraga offers a candid look at what it truly takes to lead. Through personal stories and insights from her new book, "REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership," Jamie explores how authenticity, resilience, and self-awareness can transform the way we lead and live. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical takeaways for navigating uncertainty, building confidence, and defining success on their own terms. National University Alumni: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Sangar Kahn sits on the edge of his trunk in a rideshare staging lot at San Francisco International Airport. He drives for Uber and Lyft and waits here, like hundreds of other drivers, to get a ride through the airport’s virtual queue for gig-drivers.

Hear from the 71-year-old San Diego immigration court watcher who says she was handcuffed and detained after an ICE agent accused her of assault. Then, will the county allow a neighborhood golf course to be converted into a sand mine? Also, in part two of our interview, hear what it is about the U.S. that keeps the author of “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them,” up at night. And, Voice of San Diego’s education reporter Jakob McWhinney is back to talk about the impact of declining public school enrollment. Finally, what are the long-term consequences of last year’s South Bay battery fire?