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Diamonds, Jazz & Dreams
The Talk of the Town
Saturday, May 9, 2026
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
♫
What’s Coming
CONCERTS
Jazz
,
Chamber
,
New Music
&
Acoustics
The
spring jazz series
begins with
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo “New Moon.”
For Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza’s newest project,
New Moon
, she is united with fellow Brazilian guitarist Marcel Camargo and a string quartet. The
Acoustic Evenings
series concludes with
Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, Tim Flannery
. Fred Benedetti is a classical and jazz guitarist who is a favorite local musician. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie deliver boogie-woogie piano and powerhouse vocals. Tim Flannery blends storytelling, bluegrass, country, and rock.
Get Tickets
LECTURES
Art History
,
Music
&
Artist Talks
Art Deco, a geometric and elegant aesthetic, is strongly identified with urbanism, electricity, and modernity. It gained full expression in the 1920s. Join historian Diane Kane for
Art Deco: From Paris to New York, Los Angeles & Miami
, a 100th Anniversary overview of the style, highlighting Art Deco’s Jazz Age expression in America. Discover how, from its origins in Paris, uniquely local identities in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, it developed under the influence of high finance, radio, film, flappers—and cocktails!
Get Tickets
ART CLASSES
&
LITERARY CLASSES
Spring 2026
&
Summer 2026
&
Kids Camps
Spring art classes
are still available! Explore
Ceramics Studio: Hand Building (Non-Instructional)
in the AAC Art Studio. Master
High-Key Color: Sorolla and the Plein Air Seascape
on location with Kevin Inman. Join the
School of the Arts Book Club
with Anna DiMartino in the library. Learn
CREATIVE MIXER
with Graham Moore in the La Jolla Studio.
Register today!
Summer art classes
are available now! Also, register your child for a
Summer kids class
today!
Register
Online Catalogue
The Athenaeum offers a wealth of resources that are unique to this region. The library, devoted exclusively to music and art, has an outstanding and ever-expanding collection of books, periodicals, reference material, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and librettos, as well as one of the most significant collections of artists' books in Southern California. Members have access to a wide variety of materials that range from rare, historic items to the latest in video technology.
View The Collection
April–May
Upcoming Events
Explore the
concerts
and
lectures
the Athenaeum has to offer. Enjoy intimate
jazz
,
chamber
, and
new music
concerts, as well as
artists’ talks
,
art history lectures
, and
music lectures
.
Get Tickets
Apr
23
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Art Deco—Los Angeles | Diane Kane Art History Lecture
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Apr
24
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz Spring 2026 Series
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
24
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, Tim Flannery | Acoustic Evenings
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
24
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo “New Moon” | Athenaeum Jazz
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
27
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Gustavo Romero, piano
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Apr
28
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Free Teen Art (Salt drawing)
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Athenaeum Art Center
The Athenaeum Art Center (AAC) in Logan Heights has four exhibition spaces, an event space, a fully equipped print studio, a kiln, and art studio. It offers a unique set of bilingual programming that includes the exhibition of national and international artists, music concerts showcasing the distinct sounds of our binational region, participation in community festivities, free after-school art programs, art classes, and a variety of unique experiences in collaboration with local organizations.
Learn More
Exhibitions
The Athenaeum is pleased to announce
Dar(r)en Bader
at the Athenaeum, on view this winter and spring. People sometimes have the same name. As an imperfect example of this phenomenon, this exhibition will pair two Baders: Daren and Darren. The two have never met in person but have been in contact—on and off—since 2013. Both have intimate relationships to San Diego and art making. This exhibition will bring about their first in-person meeting and a co-curated confluence of contrasting approaches to crafting art.
The show will be on display in the
Joseph Clayes III Gallery
and the Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Gallery
from January 24 through April 25, 2026.
Learn More
Murals of La Jolla
Murals of La Jolla is a project of the Athenaeum. The mural project enhances the civic character and vitality of the community by commissioning public art projects on private property throughout La Jolla. Each work is on view for a minimum of two years. Since 2010, thirty-seven large-scale artworks have appeared in a variety of locations throughout the village of La Jolla, some prominently displayed while others are tucked away in more discreet locations.
Learn More
The Athenaeum's
Erika & Fred Torri
Artists’ Books Collection
Artists' books are works of art in book form. They are published in small editions or as one-of-a-kind objects. The Athenaeum's artists' books collection has become one of the most important collections in its holdings and is a driving force in the library's development. Among its holdings, it contains the complete collection of artists' books by Ed Ruscha, Ida Applebroog, Allen Ruppersberg, John Baldessari, Bruce Nauman, and other artists.
Learn More
Join the
Athenaeum
Becoming a member is the best way to enjoy everything that the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library—San Diego's only membership library—has to offer. For only $50 a year, members may check out materials from the library, receive exclusive discounts on our programs, and more! An Athenaeum Music & Arts Library membership supports art and music in San Diego.
The Athenaeum is supported by members like you!
Join Now
Cart
0
About Us
Calendar
Visit
Donate
Volunteer
Employment
Shop
Education & Outreach
Press
Newsletters
Join Mailing List
Online Catalogue
Music Streaming
Library Collections
Artists' Book Collection
Recent Acquisitions
Explore the Library
Jazz
Chamber
New Music
Acoustics
New Music
Summer Festival
Mini-Concerts
Art History Lectures
Artist Talks
Music Lectures
Education & Outreach
Free Teen Art Programs
Book Sale
Creative Storytime
Murals Tours
The Talk of the Town
Dinners & Receptions
Rentals
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
Juried Exhibition
Past Exhibitions
Permanent Collection
Patron Gift Collection
Program Cover Collection
Art Classes
Literary Art Classes
Kids Classes
Print Studio
Free Teen Art Classes
About School of the Arts
Testimonials
Student & Teacher Exhibitions
Scholarships
Join or Renew
About Membership
Donate
Volunteer
Scroll
Athenaeum
Music & Arts
Library
Our Story
Join now!
Diamonds, Jazz & Dreams
The Talk of the Town
Saturday, May 9, 2026
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
♫
What’s Coming
CONCERTS
Jazz
,
Chamber
,
New Music
&
Acoustics
The
spring jazz series
begins with
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo “New Moon.”
For Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza’s newest project,
New Moon
, she is united with fellow Brazilian guitarist Marcel Camargo and a string quartet. The
Acoustic Evenings
series concludes with
Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, Tim Flannery
. Fred Benedetti is a classical and jazz guitarist who is a favorite local musician. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie deliver boogie-woogie piano and powerhouse vocals. Tim Flannery blends storytelling, bluegrass, country, and rock.
Get Tickets
LECTURES
Art History
,
Music
&
Artist Talks
Art Deco, a geometric and elegant aesthetic, is strongly identified with urbanism, electricity, and modernity. It gained full expression in the 1920s. Join historian Diane Kane for
Art Deco: From Paris to New York, Los Angeles & Miami
, a 100th Anniversary overview of the style, highlighting Art Deco’s Jazz Age expression in America. Discover how, from its origins in Paris, uniquely local identities in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, it developed under the influence of high finance, radio, film, flappers—and cocktails!
Get Tickets
ART CLASSES
&
LITERARY CLASSES
Spring 2026
&
Summer 2026
&
Kids Camps
Spring art classes
are still available! Explore
Ceramics Studio: Hand Building (Non-Instructional)
in the AAC Art Studio. Master
High-Key Color: Sorolla and the Plein Air Seascape
on location with Kevin Inman. Join the
School of the Arts Book Club
with Anna DiMartino in the library. Learn
CREATIVE MIXER
with Graham Moore in the La Jolla Studio.
Register today!
Summer art classes
are available now! Also, register your child for a
Summer kids class
today!
Register
Online Catalogue
The Athenaeum offers a wealth of resources that are unique to this region. The library, devoted exclusively to music and art, has an outstanding and ever-expanding collection of books, periodicals, reference material, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and librettos, as well as one of the most significant collections of artists' books in Southern California. Members have access to a wide variety of materials that range from rare, historic items to the latest in video technology.
View The Collection
April–May
Upcoming Events
Explore the
concerts
and
lectures
the Athenaeum has to offer. Enjoy intimate
jazz
,
chamber
, and
new music
concerts, as well as
artists’ talks
,
art history lectures
, and
music lectures
.
Get Tickets
Apr
23
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Art Deco—Los Angeles | Diane Kane Art History Lecture
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Art History Lecture
Apr 23, 2026
Apr
24
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz Spring 2026 Series
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz Series
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
24
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, Tim Flannery | Acoustic Evenings
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Acoustic Evenings
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
24
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo “New Moon” | Athenaeum Jazz
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Athenaeum Jazz
Apr 24, 2026
Apr
27
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Gustavo Romero, piano
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Mini-Concert
Apr 27, 2026
Apr
28
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Free Teen Art (Salt drawing)
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Art Class (La Jolla)
Apr 28, 2026
Athenaeum Art Center
The Athenaeum Art Center (AAC) in Logan Heights has four exhibition spaces, an event space, a fully equipped print studio, a kiln, and art studio. It offers a unique set of bilingual programming that includes the exhibition of national and international artists, music concerts showcasing the distinct sounds of our binational region, participation in community festivities, free after-school art programs, art classes, and a variety of unique experiences in collaboration with local organizations.
Learn More
Exhibitions
The Athenaeum is pleased to announce
Dar(r)en Bader
at the Athenaeum, on view this winter and spring. People sometimes have the same name. As an imperfect example of this phenomenon, this exhibition will pair two Baders: Daren and Darren. The two have never met in person but have been in contact—on and off—since 2013. Both have intimate relationships to San Diego and art making. This exhibition will bring about their first in-person meeting and a co-curated confluence of contrasting approaches to crafting art.
The show will be on display in the
Joseph Clayes III Gallery
and the Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Gallery
from January 24 through April 25, 2026.
Learn More
Murals of La Jolla
Murals of La Jolla is a project of the Athenaeum. The mural project enhances the civic character and vitality of the community by commissioning public art projects on private property throughout La Jolla. Each work is on view for a minimum of two years. Since 2010, thirty-seven large-scale artworks have appeared in a variety of locations throughout the village of La Jolla, some prominently displayed while others are tucked away in more discreet locations.
Learn More
The Athenaeum's
Erika & Fred Torri
Artists’ Books Collection
Artists' books are works of art in book form. They are published in small editions or as one-of-a-kind objects. The Athenaeum's artists' books collection has become one of the most important collections in its holdings and is a driving force in the library's development. Among its holdings, it contains the complete collection of artists' books by Ed Ruscha, Ida Applebroog, Allen Ruppersberg, John Baldessari, Bruce Nauman, and other artists.
Learn More
Join the
Athenaeum
Becoming a member is the best way to enjoy everything that the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library—San Diego's only membership library—has to offer. For only $50 a year, members may check out materials from the library, receive exclusive discounts on our programs, and more! An Athenaeum Music & Arts Library membership supports art and music in San Diego.
The Athenaeum is supported by members like you!
Join Now