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From the theater: Harry receives the unexpected news that he has inherited a fortune from his late Uncle Anthony, on the condition that he takes Anthony’s dead body on a special trip to Monte Carlo. If Harry fails, the money will go to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. However, also hot on the tail of Uncle Anthony’s money is Rita, Anthony’s lover with whom he embezzled $6 million behind her husband’s back. And hot on Rita’s trail is her brother Vinnie, who has been blamed for the crime! With mistaken identities, love interests, disguises, farcical chases, and an omnipresent corpse, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat musical murder mystery. This life-affirming musical will keep you entertained and enthralled as the story of a dead man’s holiday is played out in front of your eyes. A co-production with Oceanside Theatre Company, the production runs from January 27 - February 19 at Scripps Ranch Theatre and March 3 - 19 at Oceanside Theatre Company. The cast includes talented San Diego actors Kenny Bordieri, Beatrice Crosbie, Kelly Derouin, Bob Himlin, Cody Ingram, Ralph Johnson, Ted Leib, Bryce Nicastro, Olivia Pence, Audrey Ward and Erica Marie Weisz. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

Around the world, democracy is being challenged as never before. Many Western democracies, including the United States, face significant democratic backlash at home. Countries such as Russia and China, whose institutions developed outside the post-war democratic consensus, are becoming increasingly powerful. Authoritarian states are proliferating. And new technologies are fueling the spread of disinformation and empowering autocrats and extremists. Join IGCC’s Future of Democracy initiative on Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. PST for a keynote address from the Honorable M. Margaret McKeown, a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. McKeown, who has lectured and taught extensively on intellectual property, international law, human rights law, litigation, ethics, judicial administration, and constitutional law in Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, will reflect on the future of democracy and the rule of law. This event is sponsored by the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) and UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy.

The 39-year-old NFL veteran has a torn left Achilles tendon that will require season-ending surgery, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 21 + ONLY No food is served, nor is outside food permitted. So please plan accordingly. There are no reservations accpeted, your ticket ensures you a seat, but does guarantee groups seating together. We advise that you arrive early. There are tickets for inside and outside seating at separate price points. All tables seat 4, yet seating is all first come first served with no guarantee of sitting together as a group. Scot Bruce as Elvis the early years: "The closest they can get to Elvis in the flesh, is Scot Bruce" - CNN Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/506667144067 Show Description: Musician / actor Scot Bruce celebrates what made elvis not only the king of rock & roll....But the king of cool! see the magic that made a generation swoon in the 1950s and 60s, before the white jumpsuit, sunglasses and the glitter of Vegas. Along with his rockin’ 3-piece band, bruce meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime.......Right down to the vintage instruments, the hip ‘threads’ and the grease in the hair. Bruce has performed in sold-out venues world wide, and has won critical acclaim for his uncanny musical portrayal. This is one show guaranteed to have you all shook up! Scot Bruce Bio: Palm Springs, California-based Scot Bruce WOWS fans all over the U.S. and abroad with his unbelievable 1950s & 60s era Elvis Tribute Show. Because of his uncanny resemblance to the young "King" and his ability to sing, strum a guitar, and swivel his hips, his live show has taken him all over the world. As Elvis, he has appeared in music videos with Faith Hill and Sheryl Crow, and had been heard for years as the “Resident Elvis” with his pals Mark and Brian on their popular Los Angeles morning radio show (also MARK IN THE MORNING). Scot has also appeared in recurring roles on the hit soap operas "Days of Our Lives" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" and in the title role in several successful productions of "Idols of the King," including the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the Barter Theatre in Virginia, and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. He has had the honor of performing with the legendary Jordanaires (Elvis’ original backup singers). He also performs at Disneyland on a regular basis...and the Purple Room in Palm Springs one night per month.

Learn the fundamentals of ceramics and cooking! Campers mix, chop, sauté, bake and enjoy their food creations AND learn how to make functional ceramics on the wheel! Campers will learn knife skills in a small hands on environment while they cook and bake their creations and gain confidence in the kitchen. After a lunch break in the garden, children will be brought to our ceramics room where they will learn fundamental ceramic techniques. Their pieces will be fired and available for pickup the following week. Class meets Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at our Encinitas location. Event is presented by the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

From the organizers: Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with French Campagne catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. After 11 years in Los Angeles, we’re providing this unique experience to San Diegans at our new venue at the La Jolla Woman's Club. CONCERT 5: (Including high tea buffet after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist Nuvi Mehta - R. SCHUMANN: "Liederkreis" Op 39 for Soprano & Piano - P. SCHARWENKA: String Quartet in D minor Op 117 "US Premiere" - F. CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor Op 21 Elissa Johnston, soprano, Ambroise Aubrun, violin, Benjamin Hoffman, violin, Jonah Sirota, viola, Michael Kaufman, cello, Ryan Baird, double bass, Vijay Venkatesh, piano. Tickets ($45-$95) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com or by phone at: (310) 498 0257 Special offers available online Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

The Green Living Tour is a one-hour tour that showcases sustainability in action at Solana Center for Environmental Innovation's home base in Encinitas. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents will walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! If you are interested in buying composting supplies or borrowing tools, our store and lending shed will be open. If you wish to make a purchase after the tour, we encourage you to buy your items online beforehand to ensure we will have the items in stock. We also encourage you to bring your e-waste to drop off! The tour is free with a $12 suggested donation. For individuals and groups of six or less, please sign up at solanacenter.org/events/ to reserve your spot. Space is limited. For groups of more than six, email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee.

A voting bloc that hasn't gotten as much national attention, Native voters are an influential constituency in several swing states, making them a group to watch in 2024.

San Diego State University kicks off the new year by bringing in key players from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for “Symphony at State” The SDSU School of Music and Dance and SD Winds present “Symphony at State,” a series of masterclasses, panel discussions, and recitals featuring principal members of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The aforementioned events will take place in January, from the 26 through the 28, all in Rhapsody Hall on SDSU’s main campus. “Symphony at State” kicks off on Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m. with a trombone masterclass featuring Megumi Kanda (Principal Trombone, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra). On Friday, January 27, Matthew Ernst (Principal Trumpet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra) will hold a trumpet masterclass at 4 p.m.; Ms Kanda will perform a solo recital at 7 p.m. featuring Janna Ernst, piano. On Saturday, January 28, Ms. Ernst will present a collaborative piano masterclass at 12 p.m. The weekend’s events will conclude at 4 p.m. with a recital by Matthew and Janna Ernst. https://music.sdsu.edu/ Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Experience Pacific Ridge! Open House is designed to provide prospective students and families an opportunity to learn more about school programs and the Pacific Ridge community. Student-led tours, mini-lessons, student panels moderated by faculty, and opportunities to connect with faculty and families are all part of the fun. Registration required. We look forward to seeing you! Learn more and register here!