Petite Picasso’ shows latest paintings
Artist Alexandra Nechita will be on hand for a special exhibition of her latest paintings at Wentworth Gallery, 1025 Prospect St.
The prodigy, who has been painting since she was 7, will be at Wentworth from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10.
For information, call (858) 7071.

SD Choral Club accepting new members for spring
The San Diego Choral Club is accepting new members through Feb. 13 for the spring season.
The all-women singing group rehearses each Tuesday evening, from 7 to 8:45 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Euclid Ave. (the club is not affiliated with the church).
San Diego Choral Club sings a wide range of three- and four-part music, from pop to classical, and welcomes all levels of experience. The spring season culminates in a series of concerts performed primarily at retirement homes throughout San Diego. Money raised from the concerts goes to the presentation of a scholarship award to a local student of voice.
For information, call (858) 279-6405 or visit www.sandiegochoralclub.org.

Music Matters collects instruments for kids
For the third year running, San Diego City College’s KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM will continue its Music Matters program in support of music education in local schools.
Through Feb. 28, San Diegans can donate their used musical instruments at any Coles Carpets location in the county, or at the KSDS business office, located at 15th and C streets on the City College campus.
All instruments will be completely refurbished by the Community Council for Music in the Schools (CCMS), which then will distribute them among San Diego city school music programs.
Since the introduction of Music Matters in 2005, more than 100 instruments have been donated to San Diego schools. Organizers have set a goal this year to match this number.
“The goal of this program is to provide instruments to children who want to play music, yet might not have the financial means to buy their own,” said Mark DeBoskey, station manager for KSDS.
Coles Carpets locations include 1170 W. Morena Blvd., 2175 Montiel Rd. in San Marcos, 742 Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon and 320 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. For more information, visit www.colescarpets.com.
For more information on Music Matters, visit www.jazz88online or call (619) 388-3037.