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Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints.

Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy returns this fall from September 3 to November 17 at the Brooks Theater for rehearsals for “The Addams Family.” Students ages 10-19 are invited to hone their acting, dancing and singing skills in this three-month musical theatre program. The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story in which Gomez Addams is forced to keep the secret from his wife about his daughter Wednesday, the princess of darkness, dating a regular guy. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Lots of great parts … Come join the fun! Cost $150. Scholarships available. *Vocal and Dance Auditions will be September 3rd from 4 - 8 p.m. All actors should be present on this date. Callbacks will be September 4th and 5th from 4 - 8 p.m. By invitation of the Directors. Please be sure to bring all necessary paperwork to the first day of auditions. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

We are proud to announce the seventh San Diego Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts will be selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival will be free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. Produced by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, the Playhouse’s 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence, in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2016 by San Diego Repertory Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to be able to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego. The submission period for the 2024 Latinx New Play Festival was from January to April 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when submissions for the 2025 Latinx New Play Festival open. The 2024 Latinx New Play Festival has been made possible in part by Prebys Foundation. Friday, Oct 4 6 p.m. Artistic and Literary Panel 7 p.m. I never asked for a gofundme, by Jayne Deely 10 p.m. Opening Reception Saturday, Oct 5 (Matinee) 2 p.m. Local Project Presentation 3 p.m. MOTHER OF GOD, by Ricardo Pérez González Saturday, Oct 5 (Evening) 7 p.m. The Man in the Maze, by Oliver Mayer 10 p.m. Reception Sunday, Oct 6 1 p.m. Scholar Panel 2 p.m. El Puente/The Bridge, by Sandra Ruiz 5 p.m. Closing Reception For more information visit: lajollaplayhouse.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The arts residency program is back after a pandemic pause, and the concert series continues.

In rural Louisiana, Cajun cooks add spicy sausage to Thanksgiving leftovers for a tasty, warming gumbo.

Pacific Coast Harmony, an award-winning 4-part harmony a cappella ensemble, is hosting a special guest night Monday August 26, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Pappas Hall, below the church at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007. This is a great opportunity for people who love to sing to enjoy some fun, inclusive musical activities. Visitors may enjoy just watching the rehearsal or are welcome to join in. iPads are provided with music to help guests sing along. Music reading skills are not required. Music learning is significantly aided by professionally created audio tracks. Pacific Coast Harmony is a mixed a cappella ensemble based in Encinitas, California, under the direction of Bonnie McKibben, an award-winning director, International quartet champion, and recording artist. PCH recently won its division at the Far West District competition in May and competed at the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention in July. For more information, visit PacificCoastharmony.org or call (619) 427-6669. If you plan to attend, please let us know at PacificCoastHarmonyInfo@gmail.com, so we can welcome you! Visit: https://pacificcoastharmony.org/ Pacific Coast Harmony on Facebook

Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress

Thanksgiving favorites such as mac and cheese, turkey and casseroles can be brought through TSA checkpoints. But cranberry sauce, maple syrup and gravy must go in checked baggage, the agency says.

Three years ago, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun held by Alec Baldwin went off on set. Her husband settled a wrongful death suit to become a producer of the film, which premiered in Poland on Wednesday.

Members of the North Fork Community Choir in Paonia, Colo., aim to set aside their opinions on big topics when they sing. When differences arise, they figure out creative solutions to stay in harmony.