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Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence," shares whimsical ways to start a letter-writing habit.

The 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is back Jan. 27 - Feb. 8, 2025. The festival will showcase a selection of the best contemporary Jewish-related films. Over 30 feature films are being screened from Monday, January 27 through Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, where film enthusiasts can view them at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre | Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. This festival is known to be one of the most prestigious Jewish film festivals in the country. Film Schedule Tickets: https://2025sdijff.eventive.org/welcome DAVID & DOROTHEA GARFIELD THEATRE: Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, California

As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric.

Mainly Mozart, home to the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in the United States through the highly acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, has announced a new chamber music series to launch in Fall 2024 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The “Sommelier Concertmasters Series” promises guests a unique opportunity to “taste what you hear” and will feature the concertmasters of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, paired with top sommeliers. The third and final concert in the series showcases LA Phil Concertmaster and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour – who first performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival in its inaugural year in 1989. Chalifour will be accompanied by pianist Steven Vanhauwaert featuring works by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel. The wines will be curated by Marino Monferrato - the official Maître D'hôtel of Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit Fox show "Hell's Kitchen." 6 p.m. Welcome Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval 7 p.m. Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. PROGRAM: Bach: Sonata in B flat major Dvorak: Romantic Pieces op. 75 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole op. 21 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. Kochanski) Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in E minor No. 2 Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D minor No. 2 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine.

Art Scene West is proud to present a distinctive exhibition showcasing the creative brilliance of 3D artists from around the globe. This exciting showcase features 20 carefully selected small sculptures displayed in our pristine Seaport Village based gallery, offering a unique contrast to the rich collection of paintings and photographs that define our space. In this exhibition, we explore the dynamic world of three-dimensional art, highlighting the innovative approaches and diverse techniques of contemporary sculptors. The selected works bring fresh perspectives to the gallery, adding texture, form, and depth to the visual experience. From abstract forms to figurative pieces, each sculpture tells a story and invites viewers to engage with art in a new, tactile way. Art Scene West Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others.

The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. We've all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it's widely believed "Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter." Filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., the film provides a much-needed corrective to this myth of Jewish passivity.

The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.

Celebrate the month of love at San Diego Botanic Garden with a Succulent Heart Workshop on Thursday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Join us and create your own unique tabletop succulent heart, followed by a romantic walk around the Garden. Tickets include garden admission. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram