Central Library Art & Music Newsletter

Good afternoon Music Lovers!

Here is your November edition, and we have numerous library programs to share with you!

The year is winding down, but we still have many exciting events for you to enjoy here at the Central Library! Music, dance, films, a new art exhibit...and don't forget, you can browse many additions to our new books section on the 1st & 8th floors while you're here!

Fall 2023 Concert Series Continues

Concerts in November!

Please join us for our first program in a new music + film series:

The Hausmann Quartet Presents: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Monday, November 6 | 6:30pm

Isaac Allen and Bram Goldstein, violins

Angela Choong, viola

Alex Greenbaum, cello

San Diego's highly acclaimed Hausmann Quartet will perform a score written for this classic film by California composer and pianist Stephen Prutsman!

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Fall 2023 Concert Series: Duo 彩 AYA

Sunday, November 19 | 2:30pm

Rachel Woolf, flute

Makana Jimbu, marimba

“Cycles”

Woolf and Jimbu's performance will highlight contemporary works for marimba and flute by Gareth Farr, Evan Williams, Fumihiro Ono, Miriama Young, and more.

Check out the entire Fall Concert Series schedule here!

Swing Dance Under the Dome

Monday, November 6 | 6:00pm

9th Floor Shiley Events Suite

Monday's Swing Dance program will feature live music by CHICKENBONE SLIM & THE BISCUITS!

Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome. Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!

Check out their website here!

Community Concerts

Community Concerts is our advanced student/adult amateur series coordinated in partnership with local music organizations. We're pleased to announce three additional programs for you this fall and winter!

San Diego Youth Symphony Concerto Competition

Tuesday, November 14 | 6:00pm

The final round of the SDYS concerto competition (for musicians 18 & under) will take place at the Central Library! Finalists will perform for the audience and a panel of judges, and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the concert.

Save the Dates! Don't miss the annual end-of-quarter concert by college and graduate students at SDSU's School of Music and Dance on December 12th, and a program with Villa Musica's Community Ensembles on January 28th!

Now Open in the Gallery:

San Diego Art Prize

2023 Exhibition

October 29, 2023-January 14, 2024

Curated by Lara Bullock, Ph.D.

The San Diego Visual Arts Network is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2023 San Diego Art Prize: Mely Barragán, Anya Gallaccio, Janelle Iglesias, and Joe Yorty.

View their artwork in the 9th floor gallery:

Mon & Tues, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wed – Sat, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Last but not least...

SDPL Trivia Night at Storyhouse Spirits:

November Edition

Tuesday, November 7 | 6:00pm

Storyhouse Spirits, 1220 J St.

Grab some friends and join us for some nerdy bar trivia with the San Diego Public Library! Put your knowledge of random factoids to the test and compete for prizes that go beyond mere bragging rights while enjoying the food, drinks, and cozy atmosphere of Storyhouse Spirits. The bar is located just across the street from the Central Library, and we will be on the second floor.

BONUS! This month's trivia event includes a music category!

For more details and important parking information, check out the Online Calendar !

Reminders

For additional details on our regularly scheduled programs, please follow these links:

Swing Dance Under the Dome

Picture This! Film Series

Creative Collective

Concert Series

We look forward to sharing the arts with you at your San Diego Central Library!