Award winning classical pianist Adam Hostomsky is dedicated to bringing deep insight and virtuoso fireworks to audiences in San Diego and the world. Adam was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and started playing piano at the age of 3 ½ under government tutelage. At age 8, his family settled in La Jolla and continued his musical …
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La Jolla Riford Library will be hosting a 3D workshop for kids ages 7 and up. Have to register in advance!
Johann Sebastian, Johann Christoph, Johann Bernhard, Johann Michael, and Heinrich are all in the family . . . the BACH family. The Grammy-nominated team of AGAVE (Aaron Westman and Anna Washburn, violin; Kati Kyme, viola; William Skeen, violoncello and viola da gamba; Henry Lebedinsky, organ; and Kevin Cooper, theorbo) and star countertenor Reginald L. Mobley perform …
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Each month La Jolla Village Merchant's Association marketing and events volunteers come together to recap and review event ideas. Everyone is welcome to join this growing group for networking, idea exchange and happy hour. Meetings typically take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. The November and December meetings are sometimes …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN
You love learning and discussing art and artists? Or do you feel that "I don't get it"? Let's get together and let's get it together! Does art fill you with joy? With wonder or awe? Are you curious to learn more? Who made it? How is it made? What does it all mean, or how …
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This class is aimed for children of all backgrounds, ages 5-10. The class will involve art making and interpretation, based on the rich cultural heritage represented at Yiddishland. Children will be introduced to Yiddish cultural concepts, and biographies of Jewish artists. The objective of this course is developing creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation of the …
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This art class is designed for children ages 5-10 at any level and of all backgrounds. The objective is to engage participants in the culture and heritage of Yiddishland through art. Activities include: – creating art inspired by Yiddish words, music, and stories – exploring art as a form of communication across cultures – finding …
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La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and proudly presents First Friday Art Walks a free sip, snack, and stroll through 16+ iconic galleries. Whether you are a serious collector. enjoy being part of a creative scene or love learning about new and emerging talents; you won’t want to miss …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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We do bingo every Friday, you get a free game with purchase of an entrée and additional games are $2. That night Happy hour is from 4-8pm. We have lots of great prizes from gelato, to gift cards and El Avocado merch Check out the website for all the details! Classic game, great prizes with …
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La Jolla Historical Society will be holding a creative workshop for parents and children of all ages. Parents and children will be able to learn about the ages-old techniques of making rubbings and simple block prints using natural materials, including working with the tree rings of Torrey pines.
It's an Art Club - kind of like a book club but for art - with a teacher and without the reading. In this 2 hour salon-style get-together we will get to know art and each other. Learn about artists and their lives. About movements, groups and ideas. Talk about how we relate to and …
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Join the Sierra Club Seal Society docents for a fun-filled educational time learning about the local marine mammal pinnipeds here in La Jolla. We'll start with a slide show all about their lifestyle, biology and differences between harbor seals and sea lions. Then we'll go for a short walk to see the harbor seals during …
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Composer, bandleader and NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider makes a highly anticipated La Jolla Music Society debut with her genre-defying 18-piece orchestra. Her latest album, Data Lords, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a winner of two GRAMMY Awards, and was named Jazz Album of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Known as a breakaway jazz orchestra …
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The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Three acts fill each program and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. Refreshments are available at the intermission reception and post-concert meet-and-greet. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay curates and …
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Prana Yoga Center will be holding a one-hour soothing and restorative yoga class. This class is fundraising for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Wesley Precourt has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras around North America and is an avid recitalist, recording artist and new music collaborator. He has been presented by the Musical Merit Foundation, First United Methodist Churches of San Diego and Escondido and the La Jolla Athenaeum’s series. He …
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This art class is designed for children ages 5-10 at any level and of all backgrounds. The objective is to engage participants in the culture and heritage of Yiddishland through art. Activities include: – creating art inspired by Yiddish words, music, and stories – exploring art as a form of communication across cultures – finding …
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Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — with a glass of wine in hand. The class will …
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Come celebrate Purim in Yiddishland! Special musical guests, Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz of Hot Pstromi, will perform Purim songs. Comedian Goldie Hoffman, coming from Los Angeles, will emcee with Purim humor, trivia, and a costume contest (with prizes!). And DJ RJ (Ron Jones) will be spinning records throughout the night. The event will be …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN
About the Board of Directors The La Jolla Village Merchants Association is guided by a 15 person Board of Directors which sets policies and strategies, under the guidelines set forth by the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department Operation Manual. These hard-working volunteers are the driving force behind the success of the organization. The Board …
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Join Orangetheory Fitness La Jolla for an International Women's Day Girl Power Workout! Drop-in classes and class packages are available to participate in this fun filled, girl power workout! We have classes all day from 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Give our studio a call at 858-551-8750 to reserve your workout.
Described by The New York Times as one of the “most important artists of his generation,” Igor Levit places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. In 2020, Levit was named Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year and nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the category “Best Classical …
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The series concludes on Thursday, March 9, with the duo of pianist Geoffrey Keezer and vocalist Gillian Margot in their first local performance since moving from San Diego in 2018. The multiple Grammy-nominated Keezer is celebrated internationally for his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations. Keezer began his …
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Described by The New York Times as one of the “most important artists of his generation,” Igor Levit places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. In 2020, Levit was named Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year and nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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JOSEPH CLAYES III GALLERY & ROTUNDA GALLERY ANDREW ALCASID: Turning Pages In homage to the Athenaeum's beginnings as the La Jolla Reading Room, Andrew Alcasid presents Turning Pages, a collection of figure drawings depicting his partner, Aubrey Mejia, reading at their home. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2019, Alcasid began to draw small still …
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We do bingo every Friday, you get a free game with purchase of an entrée and additional games are $2. That night Happy hour is from 4-8pm. We have lots of great prizes from gelato, to gift cards and El Avocado merch Check out the website for all the details! Classic game, great prizes with …
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Join us for an invigorating yoga session followed by a post-flow mini market and mingling in Orli’s private courtyard. Peruse pop-up shops from Vuori, Pura Vida, and Queen of Vase, enter to win a private fitting and full outfit from Vuori, and grab a coffee or Poppi probiotic soda. Please note this is a ticketed …
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Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's quarterly book sale on our patio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Hundreds of recordings of classical, jazz, and popular music are just $1 per disc, making this a music lover’s paradise. …
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Create with us! During this year’s Community Arts Open House, you’re invited to create works of art at our craft stations, play along with Drummers Without Borders in our drum circle, move your body to great music, and even learn to compose your own song. Join us for an interactive day of arts and amazing …
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To celebrate Spring Forward, La Jolla Village Merchants Association and the Riford Library are inviting you to a free family event composed of special storytime with Ms. Katia from Riford and Ms. Sonia from Warwick's. People can come to La Jolla Village for snacks, prizes, goodies, art, and of course stories!
Born two hundred years apart, the shared passion of these superstar composers is celebrated in this concert dedicated to Bach and Brahms. Brahms’ youthful yet torrid Sonatensanz for violin and piano coupled with the treasured F minor Concerto by J.S. Bach for keyboard and strings are featured solos. Dynamic soprano Tasha Koontz joins Camarada for …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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Known for her expressivity, virtuosity, and versatility, Indonesian-born pianist Ines Irawati is in demand both as a solo recitalist and a collaborative pianist. Ms. Irawati is currently serving as the music and artistic director of San Diego Opera's Young Artist Training Program, as well as its community outreach concert series, Opera Exposed! Concerts. She has served …
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Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — with a glass of wine in hand. The class will …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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Conceived by internationally-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, FRAGMENTS is a groundbreaking project for solo cello that weaves together the 36 movements of Bach’s Solo Cello Suites with 27 newly commissioned works creating a musical space that is at once physically intimate and philosophically expansive. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pause and …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN
The La Jolla Historical Society is offering a guided walking tour of the early-built beach cottages and village neighborhoods, giving guests a glimpse of La Jolla during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before the booming of the village starting in the 1920s. This tour will take place on March 16th from 2:00 pm …
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 7:30pm PDT Warwick's will host Michelle Dowd as she discusses and signs her new book, Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: A Memoir, with Nicole Riel, Director of Development & Public Programs at the California Institute for Human Science. Michelle Dowd is a professor of journalism and contributor to the New York Times, Alpinist, The Los Angeles Review …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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The series opens on Friday, March 17, with a celebration of the life and artistry of master saxophonist Charles Lloyd on the occasion of his 85th birthday, which falls two days before this event. A recipient of this nation’s highest jazz honor, the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master fellowship, as well as France’s …
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City Ballet showcases all-original works as part of their 30th Anniversary Season. The program includes “Beyond the Circle” and “Straw Feet” from Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich, and “Battu” from Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez. Pre-performance lecture by City Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich 45 minutes prior to each performance.
New Member Tours are given by the librarian on the third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend. The librarian will give a tour of the library's space, collections, and a brief history. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary.
La Jolla Historical Society will be hosting a one-hour event led by Helen Kagan, daughter of "Mat" (Tsuyoshi Matsumoto) for an informal talk and exhibit tour in Wisteria Gallery as she shares her father's fascinating life story and a deeper look at his artworks. Mat's incredibly detailed and serene drawings of Torrey pines have long …
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Prana Yoga Center will be offering a two-hour workshop for certified yoga instructors to freshen up their teaching skills for their students.
We invite you to stop by the Athenaeum’s booth at the La Jolla Open Aire Market held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! There you will find, in addition to Athenaeum publications and artists’ notecards for sale, friendly staff and volunteers ready to chat with you and to tell you about the Athenaeum’s …
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City Ballet showcases all-original works as part of their 30th Anniversary Season. The program includes “Beyond the Circle” and “Straw Feet” from Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich, and “Battu” from Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez. Pre-performance lecture by City Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich 45 minutes prior to each performance.
Orli is hosting its third Sofar Sounds show on Sunday, March 19. Grab your tickets (they sell out fast) and join us for an intimate live concert. Use promo code SOFARSPACES15 for 15% off the show.
Harpist Naomi Alter received her Bachelor of Music degree in harp at Oberlin Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Alice Chalifoux. She has studied with Jeanne Chalifoux at the Salzedo Harp Colony in Maine, and at Tanglewood Music Festival with Lucile Lawrence. She has taught harp at Louisiana State University and performed with the …
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Preschool Prep at My Gym La Jolla! As experts in early child development, My Gym La Jolla understands the impact preschool or pre-kindergarten education has on a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educating the whole child, we offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program!" Our goal is to consistently combine …
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Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — with a glass of wine in hand. The class will …
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 11:45am PDT About the author: Born and raised in Việt Nam, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is the author of The Mountains Sing, runner-up for the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, winner of the 2020 BookBrowse Best Debut Award, the 2021 International Book Awards, the 2021 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, and the 2020 …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN
Preschool Prep at My Gym La Jolla! As experts in early child development, My Gym La Jolla understands the impact preschool or pre-kindergarten education has on a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educating the whole child, we offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program!" Our goal is to consistently combine …
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 7:30pm PDT Warwick's will host Liam Callanan as he discusses and signs his new book, When in Rome. Liam Callanan is a novelist, teacher, and journalist. His novel Paris by the Book, a national bestseller, was translated into multiple languages and won the 2019 Edna Ferber Prize. He’s also a winner of the Hunt Prize, and …
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Open to all levels. Create your own colorful collages in this fun workshop. All materials are included. A brief demonstration of the technique is offered along with the opportunity to learn from doing and experimenting while receiving gentle guidance. There are no creative blocks with this process! You will come away with one to three …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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San Diego New Music presents a program of adventurous chamber music curated by oboist Sarah Skuster with Rose Lombardo, flute, and Ryan Nestor, percussion. PROGRAM: Mario Lavista, Marsias for oboe and crystal cups Alison Loggins-Hull, Homeland Georgia Phipps, new work Todd Moellenberg, IS Iannis Xenakis, Dmaathen About San Diego New Music: San Diego New Music …
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Preschool Prep at My Gym La Jolla! As experts in early child development, My Gym La Jolla understands the impact preschool or pre-kindergarten education has on a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educating the whole child, we offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program!" Our goal is to consistently combine …
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An unforgettable performance of awe-inspiring intrigue. As a child, Scott Silven reveled in mystery. This innate fascination with the enigmatic and unexplainable guided him to the craft of illusion at a young age, and evoked a sense of wonder that he knew he had to share with others. Wonders is a show for these extraordinary …
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JOIN US FOR A FULL DAY OF CARDIO, SHOPPING & COMPLEMENTARY DRINKS WITH LISA GIVEN AND LINK x LOU ⚡️ March 25th, 2023 1pm-5pm From 1-2 @lisa_given_ will be hosting a non-stop, high energy workout that fuses cardio intervals, dance, yoga, and toning. No dance experience required. Remember to bring your own mat 🪩 From 2-5 @linkxlou_sandiego will be …
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Join the Sierra Club Seal Society docents for a fun-filled educational time learning about the local marine mammal pinnipeds here in La Jolla. We'll start with a slide show all about their lifestyle, biology and differences between harbor seals and sea lions. Then we'll go for a short walk to see the harbor seals during …
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The series continues on Saturday, March 25, with a return visit by extraordinary drummer Allison Miller with a special edition of her Boom Tic Boom ensemble, featuring saxophonist Nicole Glover, pianist Shamie Royston, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. NYC-based drummer/composer/educator Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore many musical genres. …
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Regarding Collaboration with the International Conference and expo on Biotechnology and Bioengineering 2023.
Long ago four people used to meet every year under a tree on top of Mount Palomar to sing madrigals. In 2003, it suddenly occurred to them that they could meet more frequently outside the context of the San Diego Early Music Society Workshop, and so they arranged to get together "down the mountain". They …
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Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — with a glass of wine in hand. The class will …
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Each month La Jolla Village Merchant's Association marketing and events volunteers come together to recap and review event ideas. Everyone is welcome to join this growing group for networking, idea exchange and happy hour. Meetings typically take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. The November and December meetings are sometimes …
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Chef Stefano's 4 Exquisite Regional Courses paired with Exceptional Wines by one of the best & renowned Sicilian Wineries Presented by Firriato Winery Ambassador: Marco Scapagnini
Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN
Preschool Prep at My Gym La Jolla! As experts in early child development, My Gym La Jolla understands the impact preschool or pre-kindergarten education has on a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educating the whole child, we offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program!" Our goal is to consistently combine …
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On March 30, we welcome a new lecturer, Christopher Carlsmith, to the Athenaeum. Carlsmith will discuss his book Save Venice Inc.: American Philanthropy and Art Conservation in Italy, 1966–2021. Carlsmith tells the fascinating story of Save Venice Inc., from its origins to its 50th anniversary. Its story begins in 1966,when the most destructive flood in …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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Preschool Prep at My Gym La Jolla! As experts in early child development, My Gym La Jolla understands the impact preschool or pre-kindergarten education has on a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In our commitment to educating the whole child, we offer the "My Gym Preschool Prep Program!" Our goal is to consistently combine …
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We do bingo every Friday, you get a free game with purchase of an entrée and additional games are $2. That night Happy hour is from 4-8pm. We have lots of great prizes from gelato, to gift cards and El Avocado merch Check out the website for all the details! Classic game, great prizes with …
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On April 1st, the Hot Bevs mobile coffee truck will be located at Orli La Jolla, for Orli will be hosting an event for visitors to drink hot coffee and tasty pastries from the coffee truck! This will only be offered from 9am to 10am.
Join the Sierra Club Seal Society docents for a fun-filled educational time learning about the local marine mammal pinnipeds here in La Jolla. We'll start with a slide show all about their lifestyle, biology and differences between harbor seals and sea lions. Then we'll go for a short walk to see the harbor seals during …
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In a career spanning more than 60 years, both as a solo artist and bandleader, the great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés has distilled elements of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, jazz, classical music, rock, and more, into a deeply personal style. Winner of seven GRAMMY® and four Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Valdés received a Lifetime …
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If you are planning on visiting and staying over at La Jolla, Orli is giving out an offer where guests can have a 3-night minimum stay while getting 10% off the room rate! Guests can do this from now until April 21st, 2023 booking for visits up until June 21st, 2023.
