ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Yoso (formed by founding members of Yes and Toto) performs at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.brickbybrick.com/calendar.php. Sunday, Feb. 20, Point Loma Nazarene University hosts trumpeter Ryan Anthony, a former member of the Canadian Brass and currently the principal trumpeter for the Dallas Symphony. The event takes place at the university’s Crill Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $12 for students, seniors and military; $15 for adults. For tickets, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.point loma.edu/music/events. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Lazarus A.D. performs as part of the North American Retribution Tour 2011 with Death Angel, Early Man, Bonded by Blood and Hexen. The concert takes place at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/lazarus1. Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., the Emmy Award-winning “Smucker’s Stars on Ice” show celebrates its 25th anniversary at the newly-renamed Valley View Casino Center (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena). The show is headlined by 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek and Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. The premier figure-skating production brings an all-star cast of figure-skating legends as part of a 25-city national tour. Tickets went on sale Dec. 4 and range from $25 and up, with special on-ice seating and group discounts for parties of 10 or more. For tickets and information, visit ticketmaster.com or the Valley View Casino Center’s box office, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Sunday, Feb. 20, the Music on the Point concert series features Kenneth Herman, music director and organist for the Unitarian-Universalist Church in San Diego. There is a $5 donation requested; students are admitted free. The event takes place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, located at 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.allsouls.com. Saturday, March 5, First Friday Music Club (held Saturdays), featuring professional musicians and selected local students. The event takes place at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults; children admitted free. For more information, visit www.firstfridaymusicclub.com. Sunday, March 27, 4 p.m., Music on the Point concert series continues with The Return of the Toy Pianos. Scott Paulson and friends from UCSD’s Music Department join in a non-traditional celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Baroque pipe organ at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. There is a $5 donation; students admitted free. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.all-souls.com. COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., The Parent Association of Sacred Heart Academy hosts the inaugural St.Valentine’s Starlight Gala, a fundraiser to raise money for new books, the school’s hot lunch program, a new Spanish program, music program and scholarships. The evening includes a complimentary champagne and appetizer reception, dinner, dessert, a live auction and dancing to the Lomatones. The event takes place at the Bristol Hotel, located at 1055 First Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Friends of the Library at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Dear Guests, Beware of Wild Monkeys,” a free program by journalist Joe Tash. The program will include readings and a photo slide presentation featuring Tash and his family on their nine-month, three-continent world tour. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., regular meeting of the Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women. The featured speaker will be Mary Humphrey, who will outline the history and goals of the Republican Federated Women organization. The meeting, which is open to visitors, includes a no-host luncheon at the Point Loma Cafe, 4865 Harbor Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-0714. Thursday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m., regular meeting of the Ocean Beach Historical Society, featuring historian Ron May. May will present his memories of Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach from 1955 through 1962. The meeting takes place at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.ob history.wordpress.com. Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 62nd annual Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival, Parade and Craft Fair. The free family event offers children an opportunity to make simple kites and earn prizes for their creations, followed by a parade to the beach from the OB Recreation Center and OB Elementary School at Santa Monica Avenue and Ebers Street. The event includes a free lunch for children; donations for adults. For more information, call Melanie Nickel at (619) 225-8705, or visit www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org. SENIORS Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free seminar, “Enhance Your Financial Security,” at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. A fee consultation is available. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277.








