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ranchandcoast.com 28 NOVEMBER 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE Mainly Mozart Genius Week NOVEMBER 14, 17 & 18 | THE CONRAD Mainly Mozart, organizer of the renowned Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, presents its 2023 "Genius Week," a celebration of innovation and "genius in the spirit of Mozart within San Diego." World premiere performances on November 14 and 18 are part of the inaugural California Festival, a two-week program highlighting new music with 95 participating arts organizations across the state. November 14 features a world premiere piano quartet composed by 17-year-old Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra trombonist Edric Saphire and performed by members from the San Diego Symphony and renowned pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Night two of Genius Week on November 17 will recognize 2023 San Diego Genius Honoree Dr. David Brenner, president/CEO of Sanford Burnham Prebys. Night three on November 18 features the Mainly Mozart-commissioned world premiere of "Tapestry" by acclaimed composer Clarice Assad. mainlymozart.org/genius Veterans Day Ceremony NOVEMBER 11 | MT. SOLEDAD NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will mark this year's Veterans Day with a ceremony honoring our nation's veterans and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Vietnam War. The event will feature two highly decorated veterans who served in Vietnam: former United States Attorney Robert S. Brewer, Jr. and retired U.S. Navy Commander and former Prisoner of War Henry James Bedinger. As an official partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, an initiative authorized by Congress, the ceremony will honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans and their families, with special recognition paid to Vietnam-era veterans, Prisoners of War, and those still Missing in Action. The public is encouraged to attend this free event. Free parking will be available at the Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church and the French American School. soledadmemorial.org MT. SOLEDAD: PHOTO BY VINCENT KNAKAL MAINLY MOZART: PHOTO BY J KAT PHOTOGRAPHY Anne-Marie McDermott Attend benefits Layla Mahoney Fun(d)raiser for Layla NOVEMBER 4 | FARM LAB Cancer Revengers is a collective of approximately 60 real-life superheroes working collaboratively within the top medical institutions across North America and Europe to bring an end to pediatric brain and other child cancers. The group is hosting a fundraiser for Carlsbad resident Layla Mahoney, an eight-year-old brain cancer patient at Rady Children's Hospital. Taking place from 4-9pm, the event will feature two entertainment areas with live music by Sunday Morning Sidewalk at 5pm and a screening of Top Gun: Maverick at 7pm. The fundraiser will also feature food, a cash bar, auction, and raffle. cancerrevengers.com/layla Derby Days NOVEMBER 11 | DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB Celebrate the fall racing season in Bing Crosby style with the Peers Network and Promises2Kids at Derby Days, presented by Objective Investment Banking & Valuation. This event benefitting foster children is set to take place in the prestigious Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's Il Palio Restaurant. The fun begins at 11am and will include races, contests, live music, an auction, and much more. The best-dressed guest will win an amazing prize. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available online. promises2kids.org