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One of the best albums of 2024, Diamond Jubilee, isn't on streaming services. The artist who released it, Cindy Lee, has rejected the streaming era's demands to create something entirely their own.

Join Avarcas USA for their annual Pons Avarcas Warehouse Sale on November 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and shop from their wide selection of sustainably made leather sandals. Pons Avarcas, the chic leather sandals traditional of Menorca, Spain, make for a stylish shoe year round, transcending fleeting fashion trends and protecting your feet season after season. Since 1945, the third-generation family of artisans have been hand making these traditional sandals from raw materials sourced locally in Spain, including the rubber sole (which uses 10% recycled tire rubber) and high-quality natural Vecchio leather. Held at the Pons Avarcas headquarters in Barrio Logan at 1835 Main St. San Diego, CA 92113, the annual sale will offer all of their classic styles in over 40 different colorways, available in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes. Snag additional discounts on perfectly imperfect samples, discontinued colors, espadrilles and market bags. Shop small from this locally-owned business and cross all the names off your holiday list! Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us at The Desmond for an epic whiskey pairing dinner brought to you by Stranahan’s Whiskey. Guests will be welcomed with a signature cocktail and then be treated to five mind-blowing courses, each with a perfectly paired cocktail. A flight of Stranahan’s various whiskey labels accompanies the pairings to allow guests to experience the whiskies neat. Whiskey Educator, Xander Brown, will guide guests through the whiskey tastings, while Chef Aldo Negrete discusses the food pairings. This is one event you don’t wanna miss, where food and whiskey collide in the most epic way imaginable. Get ready to feast, sip, and have a blast! For more information visit: sandiegowineclassic.com Stay Connected on Facebook

In celebration of Little Amal’s visit to San Diego, Vantage Theatre is creating a special performance at the La Jolla Library. Anne Hoiberg, author of Tears of War, is partnering on the project. We are creating a unique performance highlighting the stories of seven refugee and asylee women from her book, "Tears of War--Stories of Refugee Women." The women will present their stories of fleeing their war-impacted country, surviving the horrific journey to refuge, adjusting to a refugee camp or a neighboring country, and resettling in San Diego. The proceeds from the presentation will be donated to Casa Cornelia. Two of the women from Tears of War were granted asylum through the efforts of Casa Cornelia. Casa Cornelia is committed to providing pro bono legal services to uphold the legal rights of individuals fleeing their native countries due to political, social, religious, or ethnic persecution and/or torture. Casa Cornelia is the only non-profit law firm in San Diego County that provides free legal services to San Diego’s detained unaccompanied children. In addition, they provide immigration legal services to children detained elsewhere in the U.S. who were released in San Diego and are still in deportation proceedings, and they represent children who are not in deportation proceedings but are eligible for immigration relief. Without this program, many children wouldn’t have access to relief. or the protection afforded them by law. Ticket: Suggested donation $20 Cash at door or http://vantagetheatre.com/wordpress/donate Reservations vantagetheatre@gmail.com or 858-461-8552

Join Traveling Stories and the San Diego community for the 2nd annual Walk for Literacy event. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event will take place in Chollas Lake Park (6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA 92115) on Saturday, Oct. 7 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite literary or story characters and embark on a magical stroll around the lake to celebrate the power of stories and raise awareness for local resources. This event hosted by Traveling Stories, a San Diego nonprofit that helps children build confidence and strong reading skills by the 4th grade. This event is FREE for all children under the age of 12. Tickets are required for all participants and can be reserved online. Can’t attend in person? Virtual options are available so you can still take part in Traveling Stories' biggest event of the year. All proceeds will support Traveling Stories and their mission to empower children through literacy. To donate, learn more and volunteer at travelingstories.org For more information visit: travelingstories.org Stay Connected on Facebook

ARTISTS | Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, and Mario WHEN | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. VENUE | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ADMISSION | Starts at $35.08 Connect with Ne-Yo on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter

Visit The Dog Society for a pawsome time! The Dog Society is hosting a Strays Yappy Hour Party to promote the new Universal Pictures R-rated comedy, "Strays!" The event will take place on Saturday, August 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m at The Dog Society (6331 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115). The Yappy Hour is open to everyone and their furry friends. Attendees can expect Yappy Hour specials, raffles, and more! All attendees must sign this waiver: https://dogsocietysd.com/waivers/ About "STRAYS" Release date: In theaters August 18 Synopsis: They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style. When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte; "The Last Man on Earth," "Nebraska"), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie (Isla Fisher; "Now You See Me," "Wedding Crashers"), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park; "Always Be My Maybe," "Aquaman"), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal—together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot). A subversion of the dog movies we know and love, "Strays," directed by Josh Greenbaum ("Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar") and written by Dan Perrault ("Players," "American Vandal"), is a hilarious, R-rated, live-action comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping. The film features a powerhouse comedic supporting cast, including Grammy winner Josh Gad ("Beauty and the Beast"), Harvey Guillén ("Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"), Emmy nominee Rob Riggle ("The Hangover"), Brett Gelman ("Stranger Things"), Jamie Demetriou ("The Afterparty") and Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family"). "Strays" is produced by Lord Miller partners Phil Lord p.g.a and Christopher Miller p.g.a, ("Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse," "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"), by Picturestart founder and CEO Erik Feig p.g.a. ("Luckiest Girl Alive," "Cha Cha Real Smooth"), by Lord Miller’s Aditya Sood p.g.a. ("The Martian," "Cocaine Bear"), by Louis Leterrier (director "Fast X," "The Clash of the Titans") and by Dan Perrault (Players, American Vandal). The film is executive produced by Nikki Baida, Doug Merrifield, Jessica Switch and Julia Hammer. Universal Pictures presents a Lord Miller/Picturestart production. https://www.strays.movie/ #StraysMovie About The Dog Society The Dog Society in San Diego is a one-of-a-kind place that provides a safe, fun space for dogs and their humans to come together to enjoy a full-scale dog-centric experience. From boarding, daycare, grooming and training for pups, to an off-leash beer garden, cafe, and games for their best friends, The Dog Society is a veritable dog-focused paradise that people love too. Female-owned and operated, The Dog Society’s facility features many amenities and an open layout for people and pups alike to explore and enjoy. It is located at 6331 University Avenue in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego. For more information, visit dogsocietysd.com.

S P A C E Showcase Ed. 5 is a final presentation of our 2023 S P A C E Alliance Studio Residency program resident artists, Nhu Nuygen, Lesly Rodriguez, Aisha Reddick, Allie Miks, and Sam Briseno-Jimenez. Through a 10-week artist residency process in collaboration with DISCO RIOT’s community partners Art Produce, Balletcenter Studios, and Malashock Dance, our selected resident artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event for this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. MORE INFO in ticket link. September 29 & 30 @ 7 p.m. $15 for artists/students, $25 for general public No one turned away for lack funds - please email operations@discoriot.org if ticket cost is prohibitive to your participation in this event.

With the Supreme Court having ruled against affirmative action policies in higher education, some legal experts worry about the future of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa County's LDS community, where Republican women have been turning away from former President Donald Trump.