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Join us at Magic Hour: Meet & Greet Reception to kick off the 5th San Diego Filipino Film Festival. This is an intimate evening to gather, connect, and raise a glass to the films, artists, and community that make this festival shine. Meet our special guest, Maris Racal of the award-winning film "Sunshine" by Antoinette Jadaone. Your ticket includes appetizers and the chance to network with filmmakers, artists, and community leaders. Drinks are available for purchase. Limited spots available for this intimate event. Ticket/Pass Note: For everyone's safety, entry to these events will be strictly monitored. Please be ready to show your ticket or All-Access Pass upon entry. Filmmakers can retrieve their badges at this event by presenting their picture ID. Filmmakers will also have the chance to retrieve their badges at AMC from October 10-12. For security purposes, we prohibit the following items at all indoor festival venues: Large bags or backpacks (12" x 12" x 6" max.) Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia Weapons All ticket proceeds help support the Fifth Annual San Diego Filipino Film Festival and our year-long programs. Thank you for supporting our non-profit organization! Location Speakeasy X at Lime In the Coconut, 91910 San Diego Filipino Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Ten years, five chefs, one legendary table—where Burgundy’s finest meets the art of friendship. An evening a decade in the making—join Les Amis de Bernard for an extraordinary 10th anniversary celebration, featuring the rare elegance of Louis Latour Signature wines. Five acclaimed chefs—Suzette Gresham, Bernard Guillas, Katsuya Fukushima, Aron Schwartz, and Rafa Corniel—unite to craft a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey where friendship, artistry, and Burgundy’s finest meet in perfect harmony. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.

Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.

Join us for an exclusive evening with Napa Valley’s David Arthur Winery for a luxurious 5‑course dinner at San Diego’s iconic Mr. A’s. For 60 years this year, Mr. A’s has defined elevated dining in San Diego—housed in the historic Manchester Building, offering sweeping 180° views of the skyline, bay, Coronado, and beyond. Founded in 1985 by David Arthur Long and now helmed alongside his daughter Laura, David Arthur produces small‑lot, terroir‑driven wines known for their depth, structure, and vineyard expression. For this special dinner, David Arthur himself will pour and share stories behind each wine, showcasing varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage blends, and Chardonnay crafted from ultra-premium volcanic soils. Set within Mr. A’s refined, newly refreshed dining rooms, guests will enjoy a custom menu by Executive Chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. The evening blends Napa elegance with San Diego sophistication, creating a memorable culinary moment that celebrates family heritage, vineyard terroir, and elevated hospitality. Includes: - An intimate reception with sparkling wine Five thoughtfully paired courses - Presentation and storytelling by David Arthur - Full-service dining experience in one of San Diego’s top fine‑dining destinations with expansive views of San Diego’s bay and skyline Anticipated Wine List: (subject to change) - 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay - 2024 Annalyce Rose - 2024 Quatro Pritchard Hill - 2021 Old Vine CS Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Le Boucher Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Elevation 1147 CS Pritchard Hill Estate Secure your seat at the table for an unforgettable night. Tax and gratuity included. Seating is extremely limited. San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today.

San Diego Comic-Con brings huge crowds and exclusive content releases with it, we discuss some of our favorite announcements from Day 1! Plus, how teachers and librarians are using comics to teach. Then, a look into some federal funds that were just released benefiting San Diego County schools. Also, we introduce you to an alternative type of comic and arts convention also happening this weekend.

Sean Kurth serves as the director of membership at KPBS. Sean’s role is central to the station’s ability to serve members by leading a division that includes audience services, engagement, administration, acquisition and on-air fundraising for TV, radio and digital. Since he joined KPBS in March 2024, the station has experienced a significant increase in membership and local financial support – which Sean attributes to the spirit of generosity from San Diegans as well as the excellence of his team and partners.

Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.