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The Center for World Music presents Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe at La Jolla Community Center. Experience the rich cultural and musical heritage of Zimbabwe through the traditional sounds of the mbira (Zimbabwean “thumb piano”), accompanied by the rhythmic pulse of hosho shakers. Played for over a thousand years, the mbira has been central to Shona spiritual ceremonies, storytelling, and community gatherings. The ensemble Mbira Bhururu offers audiences an exploration of the instrument’s intricate layered melodies, the interplay between rhythm and tune, and the ways music fosters cultural continuity and connection to ancestry. During the audience Q&A following the concert, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the musicians, learning about Zimbabwean musical traditions and the ways these artists carry forward a centuries-old cultural legacy. Center for World Music on Facebook / Instagram

Colombian officials say that a military cargo plane with 128 people on board, most of them soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia.

A casual book signing and multi-sensory experience all in one! "Now Act! Vol. 1: Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors" is a unique book of personal essays about the craft and business of acting. In an industry often dominated by singular “methods” and gatekeeper perspectives, "Now Act!" offers something refreshingly different: a practical, inclusive collection of real-world insights from more than 50 working professionals across film, television, theater, and casting. One of the contributors is Giovanni Trimble, PhD. Dr Trimble authored the essay: "Navigating Intimacy in Acting: The Importance of Intimacy Coordination" and graciously offered to host this free event at their Fuzzy Glow Pop-Up Gallery with "Now Act!" Editor, Laurie Lamson. A limited number of "Now Act!" copies will be available for sale at $18 each including tax (cover price is $20.99) Fuzzy Glow Pop-Up Gallery Fuzzy Glow will only be open until the end of January, so drop by and explore how neuroaesthetics and experiential design can foster trust, emotional safety, and real connection. A perfect environment for actors! Fuzzy Glow is located in Hillcrest at University Ave. and Normal Street, behind the AWOL Bar. Check out the video of the opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-JBqEjza1/ Drop by: Fuzzy Glow Pop-Up Gallery 1475 University Ave, Unit 1469 (behind AWOL Bar) San Diego, CA 92103 "Now Act!" is edited by San Diego Local: Laurie Lamson Serving as Author/Editor for multiple "Now Write!" anthologies gave Laurie the idea to create this similar collection for actors. With a filmmaking background, she has a natural rapport with actors that served her well in putting this collection together to be a grounded, accessible, useful resource for actors at different career levels.

Join us for a deep dive into the world of VA loans and homebuying - let's turn your service into sold and hand you keys to your new home! VA Homebuying Seminar designed for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families seeking to better understand their VA home loan benefits and how to buy a home with $0 down! This free seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the VA homebuying process, including eligibility requirements, available benefits, and key considerations for purchasing a home using a VA loan. Attendees will gain clear, practical guidance to help them make informed decisions with confidence and build wealth through real estate sharing real case studies and examples from people just like you! Seminar topics include: VA loan entitlement – understand it and maximize the benefits available to you Why Renting IS more expensive than owning – and we’ll show you the numbers Understanding zero down payment options- how you can buy a home with little to NO MONEY out of your own pocket How to use your VA loan multiple times Overview of VA loan benefits from experts with lived experience The step-by-step homebuying process Common homebuying mistakes to avoid The seminar is taught by Patrick Kappel of the Kappel Realty Group at Compass. Patrick is a retired United States Navy Lieutenant Commander and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He started his Navy career as an enlisted sailor prior to earning his commission. Patrick bought his first property as a young Ensign and has grown his real estate portfolio to more than 13 rental units in San Diego. Drawing on his military service and personal and professional real estate experience, Mr. Kappel offers a disciplined, educational approach focused on data, education, and service to the military community. He was named one of San Diego’s Most Influential Veterans and one of San Diego’s Most Influential Residential Real Estate Agents by the San Diego Business Journal. His real estate team is in the top 1% of large Real Estate teams in San Diego and in the U.S. Jared Kelley and his team at Barrett Financial are experts in the VA loan and working with our active duty and veteran military members to maximize their valuable VA loan benefits. He and his team have navigated and closed more than $100 million in loans for Military Families. Event details: Wednesday, February 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. Dinner & Networking from 5 - 5:45 followed by the presentation and Q&A MISSION VALLEY - 3111 Camino Del Rio N suite 905. This is a free event for veterans and military families This seminar is strictly educational in nature and is intended to provide attendees with reliable information and an opportunity to ask questions in a professional setting. Advance registration is requested. Click Register to reserve your spot. Patrick Kappel | CalDRE 02017034 Kappel Realty Group | Compass San Diego Kappelrealtygroup.com This message is intended for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement or offer to lend. All mortgage products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Please contact a licensed mortgage lender for more information and to discuss your specific financial needs. NMLS ID: 1676089

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego proudly invite you to the 2026 Suraj Israni Memorial Lecture, featuring Emmy®-winning producer, studio builder, and UC San Diego alumna Marge Dean. As Head of the Studio at Skybound Entertainment, Dean leads the development and production of original animated content and is building a new production facility behind major properties including Invincible for Amazon Prime. Renowned for designing and scaling animation studios and pipelines, her career spans leadership roles at Crunchyroll Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Mattel, Technicolor, and more—shaping the future of animation at a global level. Beyond the studio, Dean is a transformative industry advocate. As a leader of Women in Animation, she helped grow the organization into a world-class nonprofit reaching tens of thousands of animation professionals and students worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, network, and get inspired by a visionary who has turned bold ideas into industry-defining realities. Bonus! Enjoy speaker artwork A multimedia artist, Marge Dean has a new conceptual art exhibition titled "The Sweepers" and six pieces will be on display in the Mosaic lobby for viewing before and after the event. Each piece is built around the same concept: What would a world where housework is valued — and the women doing it recognized as creative visionaries — look like? Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-memorial-lecture-featuring-animation-executive-marge-dean-tickets-1977731827134?aff=kpbs Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.

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Gather with family and friends at Amaya, for a four-course dining experience that will ignite your senses. Reservations available on Opentable. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

The anti-parasitic drug became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is now being embraced as an alternative treatment for cancer. It is as politically polarizing as ever.

Lecture title: The sweet side of drug discovery: How sugars can help shape the future of medicines - Front Row lecture with Yuzhong Liu, PhD Description: Some of the most powerful medicines we use today come from natural products, which are specialized molecules that plants and microbes have evolved over millions of years. Sugars play a key role in these compounds—determining how the molecule behaves, where it travels in the body and how strongly it activates the immune system. In this free Front Row lecture, Scripps Research chemist Yuzhong Liu will demonstrate how her lab uses synthetic biology to decode the role of sugars in medicine—helping scientists build next-generation vaccine adjuvants, cancer therapies and safer treatments. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its ninth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Join us—in the front row. Reserve your seat! Settle into our auditorium for an inspirational, in-person experience, or attend virtually with thousands of people from around the world. Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook