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The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.

"Chagall" - A musical collaboration between writer/composer Yale Strom and writer/director Todd Salovey, this concert reading traces how Bella and Marc Chagall becoming refugees affected their lives and art. The Whole Megillah celebrates new plays that are “unapologetically” Jewish and express the entire gamut of Jewish ideas, affiliations, and experiences. Thank you to Whole Megillah sponsors Dylan Jacobs and Mikayla Wilson. Festival Producer – Rebecca Myers Related links: JFEST information

A South African musician, music therapist, and humanitarian, Sharon Katz was born in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth during the Apartheid era and began her anti-Apartheid activism as a teenager. In the decades since, she has used her music for social activism around the world, has recorded with Sting, and received the Phil Ochs “Music for Political and Social Change” award. After Mandela’s election, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train became the country’s first musical ambassadors of the new democracy. Their United States tours have included performances for the Getty in Los Angeles, Disney World, the Duke Ellington Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Carnegie Hall. They have been featured at numerous clubs, universities, and festivals throughout the country. Recently, Sharon has appeared in San Diego at the Central Library, La Jolla Library, Worldbeat Center, and the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival. Sharon performed with the legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba and was featured on Sting’s Carnival! album with Elton John, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox, Ruben Blades, and Pavarotti. Grammy-award-winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo also joined Sharon on The Peace Train. Several of Sharon’s albums have been featured on the Grammy ballot for Best World Music including Imbizo, Side-By-Side, and We Can Be The Change. At this concert, Sharon and her band will perform songs from her brand-new album, For You, (which will be available on CD and all streaming platforms) as well as a tribute to Miriam Makeba. The album features six brand-new original songs including What Can We Do, an anthem for our times recorded with a South African choir, Thee Legacy, as well as Think It Over, a song about human rights for all people. When Voices Meet, a documentary film about Sharon’s music and humanitarian work with The Peace Train project, was released in 2015. Through archival footage and the twenty-year retrospective words of the original choir members, musicians, and other South African personalities, this critically acclaimed documentary went on to receive numerous awards at over thirty film festivals around the world. It has been shown on TV in over fifty countries and is now available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, and DVD. Continuing her reputation of “converting gang members into band members,” Sharon is currently practicing music therapy in the border region between San Diego and Tijuana where she has been forming choirs and teaching music to youth in some of the most gang- and drug-infested areas. She has also been working in shelters for migrant children and families, a safe house for girls rescued from trafficking, and a program for survivors of torture. Related links: San Diego Folk Heritage: website | Instagram | Facebook

Step into a world of handwork with over 175 exhibits of beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, vintage finds, and antiquities at the San Diego Bead & Design Show. July 7 through 9, shop the beautiful array of exhibits presented by artists, artisans, and tradespeople at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Meet and shop directly from skilled artisans, many who have spent decades perfecting their skills, or from tradespeople and merchants who have searched the world for unique gems, beads and antiquities. Visions of an old world bazaar come to mind as you browse the aisles showcasing everything from lampwork beads, hand-cut gemstones, antique trade beads, and vintage findings, to tribal textiles, and eco-dyed clothing. Workshops are ongoing throughout the show for those who want to roll up their sleeves and explore their creative side, and are offered at all skill levels --in categories such as jewelry design, metal work, wirework, beadwork, decorative painting, mixed media, enameling, and soldering. Early workshop registration is recommended to reserve your seat. Explore over 175 exhibits, take part in workshops, socialize with other artful-minded souls, and watch designers and craftspeople demonstrate their work -San Diego Bead & Design Show is a place for creativity and self expression! Enjoy the beautiful and relaxed location of the Sheraton San Diego, and take in the creativity all weekend long! For more information visit: beadanddesign.com Stay Connected on Social Media San Diego Bead & Design Show Facebook and Instagram

At work: hardworking news journalists. At home: omnivorous fiction readers. We asked our colleagues what they've enjoyed most this year and here are the titles they shared.

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment in this 8-week class on Sundays July 23 through September 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people!

Beginning April 30, the low-cost carrier will offer flights to Cincinnati, Ohio; Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Historian Kristi Hawthorne will present Histories and Mysteries: Legends of Sunken Treasure, a 1-hour program exploring the claims of Dr. Joseph J. Markey for two shows: Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at OTC's Studio 219, 219 N. Coast Highway, downtown Oceanside. For over 30 years Dr. Joseph J. Markey spoke of Spanish gold buried in the hills of the San Luis Rey Valley for which only he had the map. Later Markey would claim that the Ship Trinidad carrying $10 million of gold sunk off the coast of Oceanside. He "discovered" numerous artifacts, including coins, skeletons and burials sites -- but what became of these discoveries? Is there gold waiting to be found? People want to believe, but what is the truth? Was it a hoax?

Toast to the fathers and father figures alike at Piper’s classic Sunday brunch. Enjoy all of dad’s favorites and indulge in garden-to-table brunch classics and crafted cocktails. From smoked salmon to chilaquiles to açaí, there’s something for everyone to celebrate dad’s special day. Book your reservation for June 18 here. Piper Oceanside on Facebook

The last payments were distributed for a two-year guaranteed income pilot program in San Diego. The results reflect the findings of an experiment unfolding across the U.S.