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About Amanda Portela Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly their after, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. See More Events www.bardicmanagement.com/events Amanda Portela on Instagram and Facebook

“Creative Fridays” is a free monthly meet-up for fun, learning, and artistic exploration. We are located in Old Town, San Diego. Our mission for Creative Fridays is simple: to provide a welcoming space for our creative community to connect, explore, and have a blast while trying out new tools and techniques. Whether you're a previous or new student, friend or local artist, this is a great opportunity to get together, share your tips and tricks, and learn from others, while feeding your creative spirit. What to Expect: - A morning filled with inspiration and creativity. - A "Try Me" station of assorted supplies for you to experiment with. - Discover and learn about exciting new tools and techniques. - An opportunity to mingle with fellow creatives and create new connections. - As a bonus, we will provide coffee and some treats! For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The lowercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. - Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. - Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover: - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included: - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

We are excited to announce Artists in Solidarity's Fifth Annual Auction for Migrant Families. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that stands with migrant families by holding charity art auctions to support organizations that bring decency, compassion, and respect to the immigration process. This year, all profits after operating costs will be donated to two amazing organizations: Al Otro Lado and Border Kindness' Migrant Moms Program. For more information visit: artistssolidarity.betterworld.org Stay Connected on Instagram

Philip Gefter's Cocktails with George and Martha traces the evolution of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? — from Broadway sensation, to Oscar-winning film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

A rare Israeli airstrike on central Beirut killed Hezbollah's chief spokesman Sunday, an official with the militant group said.

Don't procrastinate! Join us every Friday for LIFE Talks. This week at 1:00 p.m. - "Flying, Gliding & Soaring" Gary Fogel PH.D., Adjunct Prof. SDSU Dr. Fogel brings some of his record setting model airplanes and tells how model airplanes are used for fun and learning. See what the future may hold for this facet of aviation. The lecture might even include some indoor fun with foam model gliders or paper airplanes so be prepared to fly! There may even be a contest. At 2:30 p.m. "The Artist Andrew Wyeth" Robin Douglas – Oceanside Art Museum, brings us another interesting art talk. Learn about the American Art Dynasty, the Wyeth family, who have brought us over 100 years of universally appealing American Art. Talks and membership are free and members support Scholarships for MiraCosta students. For more information visit: miracosta.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A powerful typhoon forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the northern Philippines on Sunday.

Peatlands, formed by ancient wetlands, store more carbon than the world's forests. But when they're drained for farming, they vent heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air.

Kids in the kitchen: chaos or bliss? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and her children join Mark Bittman to try out some kid-friendly recipes from his new book "How To Cook Everything Kids."