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Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.

In a Google ad now pulled from Olympics coverage, a dad uses AI to craft a fan letter from his daughter. It’s the wrong approach to express admiration in a star athlete – and to instill confidence in a burgeoning one.

Come and be part of the Del Mar Plaza's Sidewalk Showcase By The Sea! Enjoy live music, shopping, small bites, and a mixology showdown with the bartenders from the landmark lifestyle center’s award-winning restaurants.⁠ Overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Del Mar Plaza is a shopping and dining destination that has been the centerpiece of Del Mar’s quaint downtown for 30 years. The iconic property offers a thoughtfully curated mix of upscale boutiques, galleries, restaurants, fitness studios, and services, as well as monthly events and activations. With its fountains, contemporary art, and palazzo-style terraces, it's a popular attraction for both locals and visitors seeking a blend of shopping, dining, and ocean views. With indoor and outdoor event spaces and catering services, it's also an ideal place to host private events and celebrations. For more information, visit delmarplaza.com Stay Connected Instagram and Facebook

Art Scene West and Matt Drey Arts are co-producing an art exhibition of recent works by two well respected, veteran SoCal landscape artists, Darrel McPherson and John Cornfield. McPherson began painting in 1970, moving from abstract in his early work at Indiana University to his career commitment to landscape impressionism, influenced by Pissarro, McPherson paints exclusively in oils and has painted continuously up to the present. McPherson estimates a career total of 1500+ paintings and he has followers all over San Diego County and throughout California. John Cornfield has been drawing and painting for over 20 years, including with many of the top plein air artists in the country. Inspired by an older generation of Southwest and California Impressionists, Cornfield's landscapes follow in their unique use of color and form. Cornfield’s paintings are found in private and public collections throughout southern California. A graduate of UCSD, Cornfield has many local San Diego followers. Many of his collectors say that his paintings evoke a sense of “vintage California”. Cornfield paints exclusively in acrylics. Tickets are optional, reserve tickets online through here or just show up for the opening reception on Saturday, May 20, at 7 - 9 p.m., or come in during the run of the show through Sunday, June 4, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily Stay Connected on Social Media! Art Scene West: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Matt Drey Arts: Facebook & Instagram

Mission Valley open-air shopping center invites area children and their families to eat breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 2, in the AMC Theatres Court (HUB/Community Room). During this special event, there will be delicious food from Panera and a hot chocolate bar (while supplies last). In addition to eating breakfast with Santa, there will be special appearances from Mrs. Claus, Frosty, the Elf on the Shelf, and festive Candy Cane Stiltwalkers. Children will also enjoy the ornament crafting station, playing outdoor games, and special photo moments. The event, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events On the same day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., there will also be a SoCal Etsy Holiday Market where vendors will create live art and local designers will showcase their wares, including handmade goods, in the Nordstrom Rack Court; the SoCal Etsy Holiday Market is free to attend and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. For more information on both events, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events. WHEN: Two Events, Same Day: - Breakfast with Santa and Friends: December 2: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (Register: https://www.mission-valley.com/events) - SoCal Etsy Holiday Market: December 2: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (No Registration Required) Mission Valley on Facebook / Instagram

Paul Combs makes his debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 129th show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Performance from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston. From 1986 to 1999 he worked full-time in music education. As a music education activist he was a founding member and two-term Chair of the Society for General Music in Massachusetts (SGMM), and later sat on the Board of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). “Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour – Key West, The Newspaper Most recently Mr. Combs taught wind instruments privately and was on the faculty of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp. He also directed the Jazz Ensemble of the Chelmsford Community Band. While he has retired from teaching, he continues to support music education, and arts education in general, as Vice-President of the SoCal Jazz Society, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO). “It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” – Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix A voting member of NARAS (the Grammies), his CDs are currently only available at performances, but will soon be offered at this site. A new CD of little-know and previously unrecorded music written by Tadd Dameron will be released in 2019. Dameronia – the Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, his biography of jazz musician Tadd Dameron, has been published by University of Michigan Press. Now living in the San Diego, CA area, he continues to perform locally, with occasional brief tours. “…one of the region’s premier Jazz sax players.” Martha Ouellette – Stroudwater Live Music Series Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

"Park-Way for a Day" is a proposal to temporarily close a portion of state Route 163 to cars and open it to pedestrians and cyclists with activities, food, art installations and music.

Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.

The spectacular family holiday concert Carols by Candlelight will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 8 & 9 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Now in its 34th year, proceeds from these two concerts will go to Rady Children’s Hospital. The two nights of Christmas-inspired concerts will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliner is multi-platinum recording artist Deana Carter, making her first Carols by Candlelight headline appearance. Veteran performers Anna Vaus, and Steve Vaus will also be headlining alongside Charlie Worsham and Back to the Garden. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations.

The Borrego Art Institute kicks off its 2023-2024 gallery season Oct. 7 with "The Art of Flora, Fauna and Earth’s Elements," showcasing our world’s astonishing plants, animals and elements. New and returning regional artists will present their work in a variety of mediums in the main gallery. In the north gallery, "Heat Echoes: Infrared Landscapes and Other Works" by photographer Jerry Berkstresser will feature scenes from the Eastern Sierra and the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. This exhibit includes traditional black and white and infrared photography. Without the distraction of color, Berkstresser urges the viewer to focus on other aspects—shapes, patterns and the overall composition of the photograph. Infrared photography takes it a step further. Beyond the color red, the infrared spectrum extends outside the range of human perception. Heat Echoes opens a window into that spectrum. The opening reception is October 7 from 4-7 p.m. The shows run October 7-29.