A great man is one who collects knowledge the way a bee collects honey and uses it to help people overcome the difficulties they endure - hunger, ignorance and disease!
- Nikola Tesla

Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.
- Franklin Roosevelt

While their territory has been devastated and their homes despoiled, the spirit of the Serbian people has not been broken.
- Woodrow Wilson

Oksana Germain - solo recitals

For those who might be interested, we wanted to share that Oksana Germain (age 17) will be performing solo recitals at two San Diego libraries in April. Both recitals will feature the music of Scarlatti, Debussy, Brahms, and Prokofiev. Admission is free!

Dates and locations:

Sunday, April 14th at 3:30 pm
La Jolla/Riford Library in the Community Room.
7555 Draper Street, La Jolla, CA 92037.
(Please see the attached flyer)

Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 pm
Carmel Valley Library in the community room.
3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130.


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