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In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

By the end of their call Tuesday, 14,000 attendees reported registering to vote.

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The PLNU Honors Program will host Examining the Great American Songbook, featuring jazz trumpet player and educator Dr. John Reynolds, for a night of jazz and cultural reflection. The event will feature live music from the John Reynolds Jazz Quintet with selections from the Great American Songbook and will also include a presentation from Dr. Karl Martin on the social and cultural implications of the music included in the songbook. "The 'Great American Songbook' is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century that have stood the test of time in their life and legacy. Often referred to as 'American Standards,' the songs published during the Golden Age of this genre include those popular and enduring tunes from the 1920s to the 1960s that were created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film." (thesongbook.org) Dr. John Reynolds is an educator, clinician, and trumpeter. He is the Director of Instrumental Music Conservatory, The Garn Family Jazz Studies Program, and Frederick Fennell Wind Studies Program at the Orange County School for Performing Arts. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from USC as well as degrees from San Diego State University and Point Loma Nazarene University. Reynolds created and directed the jazz studies program at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Dr. Reynolds is a consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he serves as a guest artist, clinician, and adjudicator for regional Essentially Ellington festivals across the country. Reynolds performs with the John Reynolds Jazz Quintet and the Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with jazz legends including John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Gerald Clayton, Rickey Woodard, Graham Dechter, Jackie Ryan, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, Bobby Shew, Frank Mantooth, Gilbert Castellanos, Marshall Hawkins, and many others. Dr. Karl Martin is a professor of American Literature at Point Loma Nazarene University. He teaches all eras of American literature and has long taught African American literature as well as the literatures of other under-represented traditions in American literature. He has research interests in various aspects of American culture such as American religion, music, film, and popular culture as well as American literature. The PLNU Honors Program is a community of merit scholars engaged in a rigorous interdisciplinary academic program grounded in Christian thought and Wesleyan heritage. Honors Program courses are uniquely crafted to examine the human academic traditions of self-reflection and creativity in the context of biblical wisdom and piety, including history, literature, and philosophy. The Honors Program also coordinates co-curricular events to build deeper cultural, historical, and social connections. For more info: pointloma.edu/honors Point Loma Nazarene University on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to The Guild Hotel's New Year's Eve extravaganza, a mesmerizing journey back to the roaring '20s. Immerse yourself in an opulent fusion of live jazz serenades, electrifying DJ sets, captivating burlesque performances, and an enchanting Gatsby-themed ambiance. Come dressed in your best 20's look and prepare for an evening where sophistication meets celebration, promising an unforgettable start to the new year amidst the glamour of a bygone era. In the heart of downtown San Diego, The Guild Hotel reigns in its centennial anniversary, embodying a century of timeless elegance. Established in 1924, this iconic venue seamlessly merges historic charm with modern luxury, inviting you to celebrate nearly 100 years of excellence and a commitment to unparalleled hospitality. General Admission | • Hors D'oeuvres from 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. • Late night bites from 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Welcome Champagne • Champagne at midnight Golden Admission | • Hors D'oeuvres from 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. • Late night bites from 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Welcome Champagne • Champagne at midnight • Open bar VIP | • Hors D'oeuvres from 9 p.m.-11p.m. • Late night bites from 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • 10 tickets + table VIP hostess • 2 bottles + open bar (with server service) + lounge area for your group + bottle of champagne at midnight

The Book Catapult welcomes debut novelist Gabrielle Korn on Wednesday, January 10 at 7pm for her new book, Yours For the Taking. Gabrielle will be in conversation with author Marisa Crane. About 'Yours For The Taking' The year is 2050. Ava and her girlfriend live in what's left of Brooklyn, and though they love each other, it's hard to find happiness while the effects of climate change rapidly eclipse their world. Soon, it won't be safe outside at all. The only people guaranteed survival are the ones whose applications are accepted to The Inside Project, a series of weather-safe, city-sized structures around the world. Jacqueline Millender is a reclusive billionaire/women’s rights advocate, and thanks to a generous donation, she’s just become the director of the Inside being built on the bones of Manhattan. Her ideas are unorthodox, yet alluring—she's built a whole brand around rethinking the very concept of empowerment. Shelby, a business major from a working-class family, is drawn to Jacqueline’s promises of power and impact. When she lands her dream job as Jacqueline’s personal assistant, she's instantly swept up into the glamourous world of corporatized feminism. Also drawn into Jacqueline's orbit is Olympia, who is finishing up medical school when Jacqueline recruits her to run the health department Inside. The more Olympia learns about the project, though, the more she realizes there's something much larger at play. When Ava is accepted to live Inside and her girlfriend isn’t, she’s forced to go alone. But her heartbreak is quickly replaced with a feeling of belonging: Inside seems like it’s the safe space she’s been searching for… most of the time. Other times she can’t shake the feeling that something is deeply off. As she, Olympia, and Shelby start to notice the cracks in Jacqueline's system, Jacqueline tightens her grip, becoming increasingly unhinged and dangerous in what she is willing to do—and who she is willing to sacrifice—to keep her dream alive. At once a mesmerizing story of queer love, betrayal, and chosen family, and an unflinching indictment of cis, corporate feminism, Gabrielle Korn's Yours for the Taking holds a mirror to our own world, in all its beauty and horror. About the author Gabrielle Korn is the author of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect and the former Editor-in-Chief of Nylon. She recently led LGBTQ+ strategy at Netflix, and her writing has been published across the internet since 2011, with bylines in Instyle, Coveteur, Autostraddle, Nylon, Refinery29, Oprah, and more. Originally from New York, she now lives in Los Angeles with her wife, and together they run The Pink Door artist and writer residency. Marisa Crane is the author of the acclaimed debut novel, I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself. They live in San Diego. Related links: The Book Catapult: website | Instagram

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by cozying up with a swoony, romantic read? A San Diego bookstore owner and local romance author share their top book recommendations for the Valentine's season.

Vice President Harris is at the forefront of the Biden campaign’s efforts to counter-program the Republican convention today, with President Biden isolating at home for COVID.

Desmond met with residents wanting answers about a county proposal to buy Green Oak Ranch to create a campus for healing.

The U.S. Justice Department says Boeing has accepted a deal to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from the crashes of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.