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Whether you’re looking to stay comfortable and independent in your home as you get older, or simply want a space that works for everyone, this practical workshop is for you. Led by Ati Williams, star of Netflix’s Hack My Home and HGTV’s DC Flippers, this session will provide you with a clear plan, stunning design ideas, and actionable tips. From small updates to full renovations, Ati Williams—licensed general contractor and founder of Honeycomb Design and Build—will guide you through universal design concepts to help you create a home that’s beautiful, functional, and perfectly suited to your needs. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/jan/04/universal-design-aging-in-place-pre/?et=336315 Ati Williams on Instagram and Facebook

Police say they arrested two people involved. The target was a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro, which drew more than 2 million people to Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.

Dust off your putters, because Swing Social’s Gaslamp Mini Golf pop-up is back on Wednesday, December 18 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Presented by Swing Social, sink a HO HO HO-le in one during this 18-course experience located in the heart of the Gaslamp. As you work your way through the course down 5th Avenue, enjoy some amazing food and drink specials at each stop including $16 draft beers and $10 Wagyu Smashed Burgers & Fries at Swing Social; extended happy hour from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Huntress; Wagyu Sliders and Spicy Chicken Sliders for $12 at Rustic Root; and extended happy hour from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Lumi. This event is open to all ages, with tickets starting at $20 for Individuals and $75 for a Family of Four Pack. Tee times are selected at time of check-out, and are available every hour from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. Visit: Gaslamp Mini Golf Returns Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

If you’ve ever been frustrated with how long it takes to work through writing your novel, screenplay, or other literary work, this class is for you. Learn time-tested strategies for upping your productivity as a writer, create a personalized writing plan for your work in progress or your next project, and practice writing exercises designed to help you hone in on your ideal style and voice. If you’d like to up your game in the new year, come and get equipped from a professional writer who regularly writes books and screenplays in just a month. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2024-12-15-december-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars where every story begins with a wish! This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. Experience the dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. Join Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. Journey to Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, to meet optimistic and sharp-witted Asha from the newest Walt Disney Animated Studios’ musical adventure Wish. She makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy named Star. Together they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wonderous things can happen. Asha and her friend Star will dazzle audiences as they skate to “This Wish,” performed by Academy Award®- winning actress Ariana DeBose. Watch as Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon debuts live on ice and ascends into the air, lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior performs an aerial acro-pole routine. For the first time on ice, escape “Into the Unknown” with Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2, hit the road with Disney and Pixar’s Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater as they cruise on the ice to “Life Is A Highway,” and reconnect with Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and Hamm. Travel to the mountains of Colombia where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the family’s casita, and discover why “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Set sail with Moana on her canoe into the open ocean, to witness her encourage Te Kā to “Know Who You Are” and transform into Te Fiti. Pursue your dreams with Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog, as she strives to make her wish of opening a restaurant come true. Discover the power of three wishes with Aladdin when he finds a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Reminisce with Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Rapunzel as they remind us to never stop wishing and dreaming. In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU! Every one of you is a STAR! So, shine bright and let your stories light up the night sky! Visit: https://www.axs.com/series/24604/disney-on-ice-presents-magic-in-the-stars-pechanga-arena-tickets?skin=pasd Disney on Ice on Instagram and Facebook

Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way comes out September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals. The songwriter/bandleader made her Chicago Blues Festival debut this year, in front of tens of thousands. Best known in the blues world – she’s a twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and four-time winner, including for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year this year – Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Blues Blast Mag said, “Vanessa is an important part of the future of the blues.” Born in Texas, growing up in Maryland, launching her career in Philadelphia, and now residing in South Carolina, Collier grew up listening to an eclectic variety of music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she joined blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band, going solo at his urging, and has become a notable artist “whose rise to the top is nothing short of meteoric” (Making a Scene). She has opened concerts for Blues Traveler. Her prior studio album, Heart On The Line, spent nine weeks in the Billboard Blues Album Chart top 15. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/vanessacollier/ Vanessa Collier on Instagram and Facebook

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.

There's gnome better thing to do than read! Join the gnomes and snag a new book from the library to read this winter. Join the Coronado Library's Winter Read Challenge and log your reading for a chance to earn prizes! The Challenge starts on December 21 and runs through Jan. 31, 2025. Kids ages 0-10 earn a gnome rubber duck and a backpack by reporting 5 books. Kids can report up to 10 books to earn a fidget toy and a free hamburger (or cheeseburger or grilled cheese) from In-n-Out. Books read to a child or that they read to a sibling or friend count too. Teens in 6th to 12th grade can earn an entry into a gift card raffle by reporting two books they read. Teens can report up to four books for two entries into the raffle and two free subs. Adults earn an entry into the gift card raffle by reporting a book you've read. Adults can report up to two books for two entries into the raffle. Anything you read counts as a book- books, graphic novels, audiobooks, ebooks, and more. Raffles will be drawn on February 1. There’s gnome place like the library for reading fun. Make this winter your most magical reading season yet! Visit: https://coronado.beanstack.org/reader365 Coronado Public Library on Instagram and Facebook

Experience the enchanting sounds of Flor de Toloache, the Latin GRAMMY Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated all-female mariachi band that is breaking boundaries with their innovative blend of traditional and contemporary Latin American music. Founded in 2008 by Mireya I. Ramos and Shae Fiol, Flor de Toloache is NYC’s first and only all-women mariachi band. The members hail from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Nicaragua, and the United States, bringing a rich tapestry of cultural influences to their music. Like the legendary love potion from the Toloache flower, Flor de Toloache casts a spell with their powerful vocals and captivating stage presence. Flor de Toloache has performed internationally, from Mexico to Japan, and toured extensively across the US, Europe, and Latin America. Their groundbreaking approach has earned them acclaim, with headlines such as “The new kings of mariachi are all women” (HuffPost) and “alt-mariachi” (Rolling Stone). The group has collaborated with renowned artists such as John Legend, Miguel, Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), Café Tacvba, Natalia Lafourcade, Tigres del Norte, Lila Downs, Chicano Batman, and No Te Va Gustar. They have been featured in significant events and platforms including the Kennedy Center Honors, Kate Spade’s Spring campaign, Kia, Paul McCartney’s Holiday Rules Vol. 2, Southern Poverty Law Center, Harry Connick Show, The View, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, and Oprah Magazine. Their latest release, Motherflower, is a fiercely feminist mosaic of genres inspired by mariachi, showcasing their ability to transcend cultural and gender boundaries. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/flor-de-toloache-jacqie-rivera/ Visit: Flor de Toloache on Instagram and Facebook and Jacqie Rivera on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Gunhild Carling! Gunhild Carling is a Swedish Jazz Star. She plays multiple instruments, sings and tap dances. She performs all over the world, Over 50 million views in YouTube, Facebook and other platforms. Gunhild plays several instruments such as trombone, trumpet, recorder, bagpipe, harmonica, drums and piano and tour around Europe since a very early age together with her family. Seen in TV shows: at ABC NEWS, Dancing With the Stars (Sweden), Americas Got Talent, etc. Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Bornemann Theatre at the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos for a spectacular performance by the incredibly talented Gunhild Carling! Known as Sweden's Queen of Swing, Gunhild’s music will captivate and energize you all night long. With her powerful presence and exceptional talent, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/gunhild-carling?hxchl=hex-pfl Gunhild Carling on Instagram and Facebook