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Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at a nature-themed, family-friendly Fall Festival! This is your chance to discover nature’s creepy crawlies aren’t as spooky as they seem. Get creative and join the costume contest with fun themes like Most Creative and Most Environmentally Friendly. Have fun creating and engaging with live animal encounters featuring bats, reptiles, and raptors. Let’s have a blast while caring for our planet! Presented by San Diego Parks and Recreation with support from Nature Collective Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Composer Laura Kaminsky's intimate new opera, Lucidity, centers on an aging opera singer, portrayed by the 80-year-old soprano Lucy Shelton, dealing with the effects of memory loss.

Many residents impacted by inland flooding near Tampa can't return home as floodwaters slowly recede. One church in Valrico is providing food and other resources to residents in the neighborhood.

SeaWorld San Diego has announced its Summer Spectacular concert lineup of iconic, Grammy-nominated, and chart-topping performers. The 2024 Summer Concert Series takes place every Saturday during Summer from July 13 to August 24 and features R&B, pop and other genres of music, for a perfect way to spend a summer evening dancing to your favorite hits. All concerts are included with park admission. Guests can upgrade their experience with premium reserved seating at Bayside Amphitheater and one free drink ticket! The best way to enjoy all seven concerts at the best value is by becoming a Pass Member and receiving unlimited park admission all summer long with no blockout dates. Musical performances include: Saturday, July 13 – Jesse McCartney, a pop heartthrob, reached number one on the charts with his solo hit “Beautiful Soul” and “Leavin.” Guests won’t want to miss his infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics! Saturday, July 20 – Ginuwine, R&B sensation known for his hit song “Pony,” weaves tales of love and passion through his soulful lyrics and irresistible melodies. Be there to experience his smooth voice and undeniable charisma! Saturday, July 27 – Bow Wow and Soulja Boy, two chart-topping rap sensations boasting a collection of iconic hit singles. Soulja Boy, clinched the number 1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 with his timeless track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". Meanwhile, Bow Wow, has captivated audiences with unforgettable hits like "Like You (feat. Ciara)", "Let Me Hold You (feat. Omarion)", and "Shortie Like Mine (Feat. Chris Brown)". Saturday, Aug. 3 – Reliant K, an American rock band known for their catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and vibrant stage presence. With albums like "Mmhmm" and "Forget and Not Slow Down," see why Relient K has cultivated a dedicated fan base with their blend of pop punk, alternative rock, and emo influences. Saturday, Aug. 10 – Hunter Hayes, a multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist, has evolved from his country roots to pioneer a genre-bending musical path, exemplified in his latest album, Red Sky. With over 2 billion global streams and six gold and platinum-certified singles, Hayes showcases his musical prowess by playing every instrument on his records. He has headlined sold-out shows worldwide and earned over 50 award nominations, including five GRAMMY© nods! Saturday, Aug 17 – Montell Jordan, R&B icon who has left an unforgettable mark with his smooth vocals and timeless hits, including the classic anthem "This Is How We Do It." With a career spanning decades, Jordan continues to mesmerize audiences with his soulful tunes and undeniable stage presence, making each performance a journey through the best of R&B. Saturday, Aug. 24 – Newsboys, with a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles and genres, have propelled countless hits up the charts including “We Believe,” “Magnetic,” “Born Again,” and Platinum-certified mega hit “God’s Not Dead.” Join us for an unforgettable night! Before and after the concerts, guests can enjoy all the fun of Summer Spectacular and SeaWorld’s 60th Anniversary, including educational animal presentations and exhibits, and family-friendly and thrill coasters. From the beloved return of your favorite SeaWorld characters to exciting new entertainment, there’s ‘So Much More to Sea.’ Families can sing along with the delightful Shamu and Crew: Together Again at Mission Bay Theater and wave to them on the SeaWorld pathways during the ‘So Much More to Sea” 60th Anniversary Parade Featuring Shamu and Crew’. The all-new interactive parade features the park’s ocean crew and fan-favorite SeaWorld characters embarking on an exciting adventure full of endless discovery. Throughout the day guests can revel in the all-new stunt show, BMX Blast! Powered by BODYARMOR, this high-energy stunt show celebrates the history of extreme sports in Southern California. Guests will enjoy the live band that cranks out the pop-punk hits of the late nineties while world classis stunt riders showcase tail whips, bar spins, and back flips. Guests won’t want to miss these big tunes, big ramps, and big air! Shows are located at Nautilus Amphitheater. A perfect way to end the night, every night at SeaWorld during the summer, is with the NEW Enchanted Wonders Fireworks. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular and concert details and information. Our Park in Your Pocket! Download our FREE App to easily navigate the park, view upcoming shows, purchase add-on experiences, and more!

California's three largest utilities received approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers after utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires. The soaring price of electricity has ignited debate about how much California families should bear for the cost of wildfire prevention, whether utilities are balancing risk and affordability and whether the money is being spent wisely.

The date is set and the artists are selected for Vanguard Culture’s second ENVZN24: Urban Art Takeover. The biennial visual and performing arts festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover is a one-of-a-kind visual and performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. The ENVZN24 hub will be located at The Soap Factory at 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, California. Experience an unforgettable fusion of creativity and culture at ENVZN24! Immerse yourself in live dance performances, captivating theatre and music acts, mesmerizing large-scale puppetry, and a stunning fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego. Wander through art installations enhanced with curated soundscapes, indulge in a mini film festival, savor delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and so much more. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of cross-border artistry! Building on the success of the inaugural event last fall, programming will now be presented in daytime and evening sessions. “By programming two sessions, we are able to increase the number of activities as well as present more family-friendly activities in the daytime,” explained Vanguard Culture Founder and Executive Director Susanna Peredo Swap. A food truck court has been added for festival goers to enjoy while experiencing the wide variety of bi-national presentations. Nearly 20 arts organizations and 100 artists will be participating. They include: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, Álvaro Gabriel Díaz Rodríguez, XoQue Art in Motion, Debby & Larry Kline, Diane Campana, Doris Bittar, Outside the Lens, Jon Savage, Laura Luna Castillo, Monty Montgomery, MALU, Natalie Gonzalez, ArtWalk SD, John Mireles, Jax Milliano & BLAC, Early Girl Creations, Firme Voices Poetry, So Say We All, The Rosin Box Project, Malashock Dance Company, Fashion Week San Diego, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Common Ground Theatre, Fern Street Circus, SISU Dance Company, DrumatiX, Salvador Corona, Voices of our City Choir, and Poets Underground. EVENT DETAILS: DATE & TIME: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 2PM – 6PM DAYTIME FESTIVAL - Family-friendly art experiences, mini circus, spoken word, large-scale puppets, steamroller printmaking, live music, fashion show, food and drink vendors, and more. 4PM – 6PM: VIP Wine + Culinary Experience at the Soap Factory Courtyard. 6PM – 10PM EVENING FESTIVAL - Immersive art installations, mini-film fest, multi-media and virtual reality experiences, avant-garde fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, live theatre, music and dance; food and drink vendors and more. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

The interview was the vice president's first formal sit-down with Fox. She faced questions on immigration, and was given a chance to answer again what she would do differently from President Biden.

CVCC will be hosting Day of the Child on April 20, 2024, at the Memorial Park in Chula Vista. Day of the Child is a free family event that provides resources to keep children safe, healthy, and well-informed about services in the community. Over 100 informational and interactive booths are anticipated to outreach and serve children and families. There will be plenty of fun activities such as entertainment, a car show, face painting, performers, dance contests, puppets, magic shows, storytime, games, and much more. The Day of the Child event is designed to introduce kids and families to healthy and interactive activities.

Join the Library Foundation SD and the San Diego Public Library on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 am to noon at the City Heights/Weingart Library to celebrate the freedom to read. Participate in story time and youth activities, and hear why our city and civic leaders support the right to read! This Freedom to Read Rally will be held in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) and its Unite Against Book Bans campaign, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, and the Brooklyn, Queens, and New York Public Libraries. This will be a nationwide day of action to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. This historic day of action will elevate the voices of readers nationwide who believe in public and school libraries as safe havens of knowledge and community and that the freedom to access books and information from diverse viewpoints is an essential American value that must be protected. Visit: https://www.ala.org/news/2024/10/Freedom-to-Read-Day-Of-Action American Library Association on Instagram and Facebook

The Cure's first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, is thematically dark, but sonically rich and inviting. Still, though, Robert Smith says there's so much more to come.