Fred Benedetti began studies of classical guitar at the age of 16 and by age 26 was one of 12 guitarists worldwide to perform in one of the last masterclasses of Maestro Andres Segovia. Fred has performed in the United States, England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico and locally with the San …
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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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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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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

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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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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Riford Library in La Jolla is hosting an event at The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla starting at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 24th for those who have an interest in art or who would like to be an artist!

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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What is Yiddish? Who still speaks Yiddish? Why should we care? If you seek answers to these questions, this is an event for you. Learn about the origins and development of Yiddish and get your questions answered by our CEO Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Drink a glass of wine, enjoy some nosh, and mingle with other …
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The Italian Quartetto di Cremona, a preeminent quartet of its generation, is noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility. Its members make their LJMS debut bringing us a program of beloved classics performed with style and flair. “It’s a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble …
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The Italian Quartetto di Cremona, a preeminent quartet of its generation, is noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility. Its members make their LJMS debut bringing us a program of beloved classics performed with style and flair.

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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Prana Yoga Center will be holding a one-hour-long yoga class and will be accepting donations to help fund relief efforts in Turkey and Syria after the recent tragic earthquake.

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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As an independent, family-owned business with strong ties to the community, Warwick’s recognizes the importance of supporting local authors and has created a successful ‘Weekends w/Locals’ Program. Events within the Weekends with Locals (WWL) program include a two-hour table signing during store hours, typically on Sunday, with no formal speaking portion.  

Next up on Sunday, February 26, is the Kevin Hays Trio, featuring Hays on piano, Karl McComas-Reichl on bass, and Colin Stranahan on drums. Hays made his last appearance at the Athenaeum in 2015. A Grammy-winning jazz pianist, composer, and singer/songwriter, Hays is internationally recognized as one of the most original and compelling musicians of …
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Continuing in the vein of thematic recital programmes, Pierre-Laurent Aimard explores the musical genre of fantasy, juxtaposing great chamber pieces with newer repertoire, from the Renaissance with Sweelinck to the latter half of the 20th century with Andrei Volkonsky. “A brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” — The Wall Street Journal Pierre-Laurent Aimard is widely acclaimed …
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Continuing in the vein of thematic recital programmes, Pierre-Laurent Aimard explores the musical genre of fantasy, juxtaposing great chamber pieces with newer repertoire, from the Renaissance with Sweelinck to the latter half of the 20th century with Andrei Volkonsky.