We are beyond lucky to live in a community where cultural diversity thrives. It's looking like we will have formidable challenges for the next several years to keep the cause of greater cross-cultural understanding and tolerance moving forward.
Don't lose faith, don't despair—get busy!
We urge you to throw as much support as you can to cultural organizations who you think are fighting the good fight and making our city the best it can be. Most of the events we post to our calendar exist because of the hard work and dedication of really wonderful nonprofit organizations here in San Diego. We encourage you to support them and engage with them. We can weather the upcoming storm if we put our hearts and hands to the task. Whatever your situation, you can make a difference!
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Our featured recipe this month, Melanzane alla Parmigiana or Eggplant Parmesan, is a classic of Italian cuisine with roots that likely trace back to Southern Italy, especially the regions of Sicily and Naples. This dish exemplifies Italy's culinary philosophy of creating richness and depth from simple, high-quality ingredients: golden fried eggplant layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Our International Music Selection for this month is Araxes by the A.G.A. Trio.
Araxes sees the A.G.A Trio continue their exploration of the ancient history of the South Caucasus and Anatolia, highlighting how the diverse musical traditions of these regions have evolved. From Armenia, Georgia and Turkey respectively, Arsen Petrosyan, Mіkaіl Yakut and Deniz Mahir Kartal draw from their rich musical backgrounds to reinterpret the ancient melodies of these intertwined lands. Each instrument, the kaval, duduk and accordion, common in their respective countries, brings a distinct voice, which, when brought together create an enchanting and harmonious union of their respective traditions.
This, their second album, is fittingly entitled Araxes after the Araxes river which flows through the Transcaucasus. Known for its meandering course and stunning beauty, the Araxes has provided a lifeline for the communities thriving along its banks for centuries. Its waters have borne witness to the rise and fall of civilizations, echoing ancient melodies and carrying the stories of diverse cultures.—Artist's webpage.
Ezra Cloud hates living in Northeast Minneapolis. His father is a professor of their language, Ojibwe, at a local college, so they have to be there. But Ezra hates the dirty, polluted snow around them. He hates being away from the rez at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. And he hates the local bully in his neighborhood, Matt Schroeder, who terrorizes Ezra and his friend Nora George.
Ezra gets into a terrible fight with Matt at school defending Nora, and that same night, Matt’s house burns down. Instantly, Ezra becomes a prime suspect. Knowing he won’t get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra’s family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him. . .
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