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From the organizers: Famed Ozploitation auteur Brian Trenchard-Smith follows up his kung-POW classic THE MAN FROM HONG KONG with this fast and furious thrill ride! Bursting with non-stop action and death-defying stunt work, DEATHCHEATERS tells the tale of two adrenaline junkie stunties (John Hargreaves and Grant Page) who accept a suicide mission to infiltrate and destroy the seemingly impenetrable fortress of a notorious racketeer. Shot by Oscar winning cinematographer John Seale (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD), the film firmly established Grant Page as Australia’s leading stunt icon. He would next star in STUNT ROCK and co-ordinate the jaw-dropping action of MAD MAX. Newly scanned in 4K from the original vault materials, we proudly presents all the crashes and bashes of the ‘Cunning Stunts’ team in high definition. Related links: Film Geeks SD on Facebook

ARTISTS: Steve Hackman, conductor/creator San Diego Symphony Orchestra About the concert: Tchaikovsky X. Drake is a symphonic synthesis that blends the music of two composer-romanticists separated by almost a century. Twenty-two songs of Drake are woven into Piotr Tchaikovsky’s epic Fifth Symphony, as the lyrics of the former serve to advance the narrative program of the latter. We hear Drake’s melodies soaring in tandem with Tchaikovsky’s; his raps motoring almost impossibly with Tchaikovsky’s rhythmic figures; then vignettes of Drake’s music with Tchaikovsky’s motives and melodies superimposed over the top. Every possibility of synthesis is joyfully and beautifully explored. Joining the full symphony orchestra are three singers, one rapper, a drummer and a bassist; the piece truly alternates between a romantic orchestral sound and a contemporary hip-hop/classical fusion. Conductor/creator Steve Hackman also plays piano for several interludes and songs. Related links: The Shell on Instagram | Facebook

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From the bookstore: Susan Dennard discussing "THE LUMINARIES" An In-Store & Virtual Hybrid Event This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with Susan Dennard, followed by the book signing. If you're joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy's virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here. How to Order a Signed/Personalized copy of "THE LUMINARIES" or any of Susan's available backlist of books if you're not attending the event. Add the desired book(s) to your cart. At checkout in the "order comments" box write "signed only" or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. "To: Ms. Galaxy"). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author's discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. pt. on the day of the event (November 4). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time. About the Author SUSAN DENNARD is the award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Witchlands series (now in development for TV from the Jim Henson Company), the Something Strange and Deadly series, and the upcoming Luminaries series, as well as various short stories and other tales across the internet. She also runs the popular newsletter for writers, Misfits and Daydreamers. When not writing or teaching writing, she can be found rolling the dice as a Dungeon Master or mashing buttons on one of her way too many consoles. About "THE LUMINARIES" Hemlock Falls isn't like other towns. You won't find it on a map, your phone won't work here, and the forest outside town might just kill you. Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie's town—and the rest of humanity—from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night. Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal—and restore her family's good name. Or die trying. But in order to survive, Winnie enlists the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should. Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for. Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark. Follow Susan on Instagram & Twitter!

What’s on the Menu: Ricciarelli (Sienese Almond Cookies) Panforte Margherita What’s your plan for holiday baking this year? If you need new ideas, look no further than guest chef Maria Capdevielle, who is here to transport you to Tuscany—no flights required. At this Small-Group Workshop, you’ll learn to make two hyper-regional Italian treats that are so good, you’re sure to find yourself making them far beyond the holiday season. First up are ricciarelli, a dense, chewy cookie that use almonds three ways: paste, slivered and extract. Naturally gluten-free, these cookies are subtly sweet, making them a perfect partner to an afternoon tea or post-dinner coffee. Then, we’re introducing you to the Italian take on fruitcake. Now, we can’t blame you if you hear “fruitcake” and think of rock-hard, inedible creations that are best used as the butt of holiday jokes. But panforte, a confection native to Siena, is going to change your mind. Rather than a bland cake with the occasional blob of fruit, panforte is a dense combination of almonds, candied orange peels, raisins and apricots held together in a batter rich with the flavor of caramelized honey. Maria will show you how to achieve that caramelized honey, which requires a bit of candy-maker’s know-how. She’ll give you ideas on how to personalize your panforte to feature your own favorite combinations of fruit and nuts. And she’ll give you tips on make-ahead techniques and storage for both of your newfound favorite treats.

If you hear the phrase “mother sauces” and you think France has a monopoly on them, think again. The concept of a mother sauce exists across cultures and culinary traditions and provides a foundation for near-countless dishes. In Korean cooking, there are three mother sauces you must be familiar with: ganjang (soy sauce), gochujang (fermented chili paste) and doenjang (soy paste). Unlike those French mother sauces, these aren’t things you regularly whip up from scratch; instead, they’re long-fermented items that you source with care and perpetually keep in your pantry. Join guest chef Ji Hye Kim of the celebrated Ann Arbor restaurant Miss Kim’s to learn everything you need to know about the pillars of Korean cooking. In addition to walking you through how each of these sauces is made and how to source reliably high-quality options, Ji Hye will walk you through three recipes that illustrate the sauces’ versatility and power. You’ll make soy-glazed skirt steak that comes together in under 30 minutes thanks to the umami boost of good-quality soy sauce. You’ll learn how to whip up Cho Gochujang, a sauce that’s great for dressing blanched or steamed vegetables, for chilled noodle bowls or raw fish rice bowls. And finally, you’ll make a vegetarian soup whose richness comes thanks to doenjang, dried shiitake mushrooms and dashiki (dried seaweed). You’ll come away from this class with a more comfortable vocabulary of ingredients and techniques that are essential to Korean cooking.

What’s on the Menu: Table Masa Tetelas Sopes Tostadas Is there a bag of masa harina in your pantry? There should be. Slightly nutty, nutrient-rich and just the subtlest bit sweet, masa harina is good for much more than just tortillas. Jorge Gaviria, founder of Masienda and author of the new cookbook “MASA: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple” is here to prove it. First, Jorge will talk about the process of nixtamalizing dry field corn, a time- and energy-intensive process that will make you appreciate the ease of pre-ground, high-quality masa harina, which is what we’ll encourage you to use. Jorge will tell you what to look for when buying masa harina, how to store it and—most importantly—how to put it to use for more than only tortillas. First, you’ll learn to make tetelas, which Jorge describes as “a stuffed, sealed triangular envelope that loosely resembles a small crêpe.” Filled with refried beans and topped with crema, queso fresco and salsa, tetelas are satisfying to shape and a delight to eat. Then, we’ll make sopes, a thick masa pancake that doesn’t require a tortilla press to shape. Finally, it’s on to tostadas, a tortilla that is fried or toasted until nice and crispy. You’ll learn about tostada variations from Oaxaca to Jalisco and will get inspiration on what to top your home-cooked tostadas with. You’ll come away from this class so enthusiastic about how to use masa harina that you just might need to buy another bag.

The Blank Table (TBT) seeks to transform San Diego’s culinary culture by igniting a sense of togetherness through cuisine, cocktails, and creativity- all around a blank table. Committed to reinvesting in the local community and native creatives, menus feature sustainable, seasonal and complex flavors while utilizing a broad range of spirits explicitly crafted for each dish. This multi-sensory evening features a five-course pre-fixe menu with pairings from some of San Diego’s top mixologists. TBT is designed as a secret dinner series, with most of the details- including location and menu- revealed the evening before the event via email with a link to an obscure, unknown and off-the-beaten-path location. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

WNDR Museum comes alive at night with WNDR After Dark, an after-hours celebration featuring everything you love about WNDR Museum and more! Attendees will enjoy a night of tats and tunes, with a tattoo flash sale by HillCrest ArtLofts and music by a vinyl DJ as you explore the fully immersive art experiences and 20+ exhibits designed by artists, collectives, and studios locally and globally. This unforgettable interactive art experience is open to all ages, with cocktails available for purchase for 21+. Entrance times are available every 15 minutes. WNDR Museum on Facebook / Instagram

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