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Don’t miss this chance to experience the vibrant sounds of jazz in a lively community setting! The Ian Harland Quartet features Ian Harland on vibraphone, John Opferkuch on piano, Doug Walker on bass, and Tyler Kreutel on drums. Native San Diegan Ian Harland has been playing music since he was seven. A long-time drummer, while studying at SDSU he became increasingly interested in harmony and composition, which led his studies towards mallets rather than a drum set. When his teacher, Anthony Smith, moved to New York, Harland bought Smith’s vibraphone and set out to become fluent as an improviser and composer on the instrument. He now records and performs professionally as a vibraphonist. He graduated from SDSU with a bachelor’s and master’s in Jazz studies. John Opferkuch pursued his education, graduating from Yale in music while honing his jazz from stellar musicians like Joshua White and Peter Sprague (both of whom have performed at Osher) and performing on the piano with numerous professional ensembles. Versatile bassist Doug Walker pours his love of music into every performance. He has been on the San Diego scene since 2001, backing up many of the city’s renowned artists across the spectrum of musical genres. His particular passion for modern jazz has afforded him performances with many local legends and has inspired an abundance of original compositions and arrangements. Tyler Kreutel, born and raised in San Diego, took up the drums at the age of 12 in his middle school jazz band and hasn’t looked back since. Tyler graduated from The San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2012 and went on to receive his bachelors in music performance at California State University Long Beach. This is a jazz quartet of incomparable talent and the performance on October 3 is free and open to potential new members and their guests. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/olli

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Burgeon at The Grove, located in downtown Vista’s Paseo Artist Village, The Grove features Burgeon's signature reclaimed wood tabletops, custom floor-to-ceiling windows, and bespoke design elements that pay homage to the city's thriving culture & community. 18 taps of core beers and fresh releases are available daily alongside 4-pks, crowlers, and growlers to-go. Under 21 policy: Please contact Burgeon at The Grove for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: http://bonsaibar.com/products/burgeon-at-the-grove Bonsai Bar | Bonsai Workshops on Facebook / Instagram

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.

Potentially volatile cellmates are a fact of life in California prisons. That may change as the state’s incarcerated population declines, freeing up space for single-person quarters.

With job losses, food benefit reductions and higher prices, many in the U.S. are having to scrimp this holiday season.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.

Families will learn about Día de los Muertos, a celebration of life and a way to honor loved ones who have passed. Together, we’ll create Corazones de Milagritos and other traditional symbols by engraving designs into tin sheets and then decorating them with bright colors, pom poms, and festive details. In this fun “leave one, keep one” workshop, participants will add a design to our community ofrenda and take one home as a special keepsake. ***Kids ages 2 and under are free!*** ArtReach San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Over the course of eight sessions, students will begin their journey into Yiddishland, exploring both the language and get a taste of its rich culture. The course begins with learning to read and write the alef-beys (alphabet). From there, students will soon be ready to read selections from Yiddish literature, sing traditional Yiddish folksongs, and practice everyday expressions. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, share their stories, and describe their personal connections to Yiddish. All learning materials will be provided by the teacher. When: Sundays, January 11 – March 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $30 per session, $220 for 8 classes available until December 26th, 2025 Regular: $40 per session, $300 for 8 sessions Teacher: Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma He is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organise. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA). Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram Yiddishland California on Facebook

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?