Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts Salon – October 18th, 2026

Thank you for joining us today. Your presence helps us cultivate peace, harmony, and joy as we build a vibrant community through music and the arts.

Today’s salon features seven distinct performances, each lasting about 15 minutes. We will take a short intermission after the third act. Afterwards, please join us for light refreshments, conversation, and a chance to meet and ask questions of the artists.

Program

Today’s program celebrates the spirit of community, bringing us together in peace, joy, and harmony—the core mission of our Salon. Below is today’s lineup and program highlights, presented in order of appearance.

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LITVAKdance

Founded by Sadie Weinberg, LITVAKDance is a contemporary dance company based in north county coastal San Diego County committed to diversity, outreach and meaningful, high-powered dancing. Dancers: Hannah Wyer, Ashley Akhavan, April Tra and Nicole Kim. Choreographer: Sadie Weinberg. Learn More >>

Chakra Taal

Chakra Taal consists of Tara Porter (violin), Pitambar Dayal (tabla) and Anish Raguraman (handpan). Their distinctive Indian fusion instrumental sound has its roots in the devotional chanting world of Kirtan. Dancers: Kamden Solo, Chelsea Gutta, Anjali Verma. Learn More >>

Sharon Katz and the Peace Train

This is Sharon’s second time performing at the Salon. She performed solo at the inaugurual salon in 2025. Sharon has been living and performing in Mexico where she and two musicians formed a group with experimental Afro-Mexican Fusion sounds. Performing today are: Sharon Katz – guitar and vocals, Wendy Quick – vocals, Azeneth Garcia -jarana, djembe, cajon and vocals and Odette Garcia – requinto and vocals . Learn More >>

15-Minute Intermission

Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow guests!

Jonah Lupien

Jonah Lupien, a recent graduate from San Diego Academy High School in Encinitas came to my attention after reading a front page article in the Union Tribune. It struck me that this young man’s act of love, peace and kindness brought light to our world that can sometimes feel dark and hateful. Learn More >>

John Nettles

John Nettles is an active advocate for live music on local San Diego county stages. He currently serves as the Music Director for City Ballet, Artistic Director for Pacific Coast Chorale and Escondido Choral Arts Foundation. He has extensive training an experience in instrumental music, voice music, acting, dancing and stage craft – simlutaniously. Learn More >>

DUO: Dominica Zamara and Robert Wetzel

It was a lucky accent when Dominika Zamara, the Polish-born, Italian-based soprano found classical guitarist Robert Wetzel online in 2025. It was a mutual admiration of their respective talents that led them to form “DUO – Dominika Zamara – Robert Wetzel”. Learn More >>

Mark Lessman and Rob Whitlock

Mark Lessman is an accomplished and understated saxophonist. He is equally comfortable playing traditional straight ahead jazz and smooth jazz arrangements. He has a easy going demeanor that puts you at ease in his presence. Learn More >>

Ruby Etoile Presnell – Ruby Blue Quartet

Ruby Etoile Presnell is known as the “first class sultry lady of blues”. Her unique and powerful voice melds with her beauty and sensual stage presence. Ruby and the Red Hots earth-shaking, crowd-stirring music creates a performance that gets her audience simmering. Sharing great arrangements of classic Rockin’ , Blues, R&B and Funk, as well as original music with a group of professional accomplished musicians, including the “Red Hot Horns”, Ruby and her Red Hots are sure to please! Learn More >>

** Program and performers are subject to change **

Acknowledgments

Thank you to all the volunteers and partners that have made the salon possible, including: Lily Katzeff, Mike Redman – Surfing Madonna, Barbara Mortkowitz, Patrick Scanlon, Benjamin Kessel, Joshua Lazerson, Janet Blair, Jen Light Krasner, Karin Vonderwische, Michelle Assor, Poppy Fishman, Galina Marcus – San Diego Art Directory, Naomi Bianca Nussbaum, Joel Dorfan, Jerry Olsher – MusicMart USA. And … Naimeh Woodward, Jim Gilliam and Brenda Dizon, Kathleen Lees, Mikey Kettinger, Patricia Frisher and Deanna Sabeck – Encinitas Friends of the Arts.

Who We Are

Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts Salon is a Program of Encinitas Friends of the Arts. Encinitas Friends of the Arts was established as a 501c(3) non-profit organization in 2014. Its mission is to elevate arts and culture mainly but not exclusively in Encinitas, and North County San Diego.

Thank You!

Your presence and attendance means that you support music and the arts and by extension you bring peace, joy and harmony to our world. Thank you for making it beautiful!

Mark your calendars for our 5th Salon on – Sunday July 11th, 2027.