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Three scientists were honored for their work with the tiny nanoparticles that allow for very bright colors. They are used in many electronics, like LED displays.

Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's bookstore, will host author Luis Alberto Urrea as he discusses and signs his new book, "Good Night, Irene". A Pulitzer Prize finalist for his landmark work of nonfiction "The Devil's Highway," now in its 30th paperback printing, Urrea is the author of numerous other works of nonfiction, poetry, and fiction, including the national bestsellers "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and "The House of Broken Angels," a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. A recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, among many other honors, he lives outside Chicago and teaches at the University of Illinois, Chicago. This event is free and open to the public. Free open seating is first-come, first-served, subject to available space. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Good Night, Irene through Warwick's bookstore. For a reserved seat with purchase of a signed copy of the book, please click here or call the store at 858-454-0347.

Join Comic-Con Museum and Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture and lifestyle brand, for the third annual “Mask-O-Raid.” Hosted by Funko founder Mike Becker, the festive Halloween party will take place on two nights this year, Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Comic-Con Museum with proceeds benefiting Comic-Con Museum and its Education Center. Tickets on sale now. Tickets are limited due to capacity constraints and are expected to sell out for both nights. Each night is sold separately. Each event will feature: Display of Funko mascot heads World-class exhibit of 1970s vintage Halloween costumes and masks (personal collection of Funmaker Mike) Meet-and-greet, photo op, and signing with Funko founder and Funmaker Mike Becker Frightmaker Mike presents: “The Mystery Behind the Mask” presentation (two shows each night) Each attendee receives a token for a “Mystery Pop Giveaway”! Raffle for Funko prototypes Costume contest with special prizes: Funniest, Scariest, and Most Original Museum Gift Shop (for sale): Halloween-themed items signed by Funmaker Mike, original art, and exclusive Comic-Con Museum merchandise Complimentary party favors: exclusive Mask-O-Raid swag, a Comic-Con Museum Halloween pin, and two-for-one Museum tickets for 2024 Spooky jams by DJ Chino Heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks. One drink ticket included with event ticket, additional drinks available for purchase. Each ticket includes access to the party, exhibit, party favors, food, and one drink ticket, as well as opportunities to view the presentations (seating in the theater is limited), purchase collectibles, participate in the raffle, and more. Costumes encouraged. All ages welcome. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The scientists look at electrons in atoms during the tiniest of split seconds, giving "humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons," according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

A fictional tale of the real-life Jewish community in Shanghai during World War II — with a cross-cultural love story at its heart — is premiering at the New York Philharmonic on Thursday.

Hungarian-born biochemist Katalin Karikó and American immunologist Drew Weissman found that a chemical change to genetic code called mRNA eliminated a problematic side effect when used in vaccines.

The Baltimore Sun was bought last month by David D. Smith, a media executive known for his conservative political advocacy. He's already changing the nearly 200-year-old newspaper.

Come join us at our 41st Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival event with real German meals from Tip Top Meats, kids and adult activities, live German music, and of course a beer garden. The Bier Garten will feature an assortment of beers on tap including an Oktoberfest varietal and various wines. Proceeds from the event go to the Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad and to charities in the Carlsbad area. Come out to support your local community and get your Oktoberfest on! Event Schedule: Oktoberfest DJ will be on from Noon–4 p.m. Kids Zone Noon–4 p.m. 1 p.m. Chicken Dance-Off and Yodeling Competition: Get ready to shake those tail feathers and compete for this year’s Chicken Dance CHAMPION. Original moves are welcome and the crowd will pick the winners. 2:30 p.m. Wiener Toss Contest - Kids/Adults: Teams of two will toss a sausage back and forth and compete to see how far away from each other they can successfully toss the wiener without letting it touch the ground and keeping it in tact. Hot dog! 3 p.m. Oktoberfest Royalty Prizes: Dust off those Dirndls and Lederhosen for Oktoberfest’s best dressed German Costume Competition. The crowd will choose their favorite Oktoberfest King and Queen. 4 p.m. Interfaith Speaks The Beergarden Band Haselnuss will perform 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 5:25 p.m. National Anthem/Intro Mayor. 5:40 p.m. Presentation for Jimmy Ukegawa and Big John's Family. 6 p.m. Women's Stein-holding Competition: Flex those beer muscles by seeing who can hold a beer stein (full of water) out in front of them the longest. 7 p.m. Men's Stein-holding Competition: Flex those beer muscles by seeing who can hold a beer stein (full of water) out in front of them the longest. Opportunity Drawing 7:30 p.m. View this event on Facebook

With overwhelming talent and innate musicality, Seong-Jin Cho is one of the consummate talents and most distinctive artists of his generation. About Seong-Jin Cho | Seong-Jin Cho was brought to the world’s attention in 2015 when he won First Prize at the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw, and his career has rapidly ascended since. In January 2016, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon. An artist high in demand, Cho works with the world’s most prestigious orchestras including Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, New York Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductors he regularly collaborates with include Myung-Whun Chung, Gustavo Dudamel, Andris Nelsons, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Gianandrea Noseda, Sir Simon Rattle, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Lahav Shani. Highlights of Seong-Jin Cho’s 2023–24 season include his anticipated debut at the Salzburger Festspiele with the Mozarteumorchester and Ivor Bolton, and his return to London’s BBC Proms with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Santtu-Matias Rouvali. He returns to the Concertgebouworkest, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra, giving performances in both Boston and Carnegie Hall, and debuts with The Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco and Chicago Symphony Orchestras. Cho also embarks on several international tours, including with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Kirill Petrenko in Korea, and with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Andris Nelsons in Korea and Japan, and performs with the National Symphony Orchestra Washington and Gianandrea Noseda throughout Europe in Spring 2024. He also appears in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls including the main stage of Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Berliner Philharmonie, Musikverein Wien, Konzerthaus Wien, Prinzregententheater München, Barbican London, Suntory Hall Tokyo, Walt Disney Hall Los Angeles, Festival International de piano de la Roque d’Anthéron, and Verbier Festival. Seong-Jin Cho’s latest recording is his solo album, The Handel Project, released in February 2023, and in August 2021, he released Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Scherzi with the London Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda for Deutsche Grammophon. He had previously recorded his first album with the same orchestra and conductor featuring Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 as well as the Four Ballades. His solo album, The Wanderer, was released in May 2020 and features Schubert’s “Wanderer” Fantasy, Berg’s Piano Sonata op. 1 and Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor. A solo Debussy recital was also released in November 2017, followed by a Mozart album with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Yannick Nézet-Séguin in 2018. All albums have been released on the Yellow Label and have garnered critical acclaim worldwide. Born in 1994 in Seoul, Seong-Jin Cho started learning the piano at the age of six and gave his first public recital aged 11. In 2009, he became the youngest-ever winner of Japan’s Hamamatsu International Piano Competition. In 2011, he won Third Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at the age of 17. Stay Connected on Social Media | Twitter + Facebook + Instagram

First Prize, Concours International de Piano Clara Haskil in Switzerland Tchaikovsky Competition 2019, Silver Medalist With an innate musical sensitivity and naturalness to his artistry, 24-year-old pianist Mao Fujita has already impressed many leading musicians as one of those special talents which come along only rarely, equally at home in Mozart as the major romantic repertoire. About Mao Fujita| Born in Tokyo, Fujita was still studying at the Tokyo College of Music in 2017 when he took First Prize at the prestigious Concours International de Piano Clara Haskil in Switzerland, along with the Audience Award, Prix Modern Times, and the Prix Coup de Coeur, which first brought him to the attention of the international music community. He was also the Silver Medalist at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, where his special musical qualities received exceptional attention from a jury of leading musicians. Fujita has been invited to appear in recital at major international festivals including the Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Tsinandali and Riga-Jurmala festivals, among others, and he made his highly-anticipated US recital debut at Carnegie Hall in January 2023. Recent and upcoming orchestral highlights include performances with the Gewandhausorchester, Munich Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw, Philharmonique de Radio France, Konzerthaus Berlin, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, RAI, Filarmonica della Scala, and Lucerne Festival orchestras, while his many conductor relationships include Vasily Petrenko, Christoph Eschenbach, Riccardo Chailly, and Andris Nelsons. In November 2021, Fujita signed an exclusive multi-album deal with Sony Classical International. The new partnership sees him explore many facets of repertoire across several releases, starting with an eagerly-anticipated studio recording of Mozart’s complete piano sonatas, which is due for release in October 2022, following an acclaimed series of performances of the complete sonatas at the Verbier Festival in 2021. Fujita has been invited to perform the same set of works, interspersed with sets of Variations, over five concerts for his debut at London’s Wigmore Hall at the end of the 2022/23 season. Starting piano lessons at the age of three, Fujita won his first international prize in 2010 at the World Classic in Taiwan, and became a laureate of numerous national and international competitions such as the Rosario Marciano International Piano Competition in Vienna (2013), Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians (2015), and the Gina Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition (2016).