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We asked six Israeli and Palestinian artists about how the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas has affected their lives and their work. They shared stories of fear, anger, sadness and pain.

Voters in Bangladesh cast ballots Sunday in an election fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, paving the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to seize a fourth term.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading.

Join us for a night of chamber music as we open the fourth season of the Del Mar International Composers Symposium! Hear music by acclaimed composers Texu Kim (composition faculty at SDSU), returning DMICS favorite Polina Nazaykinskaya, and DMICS founder Jordan Kuspa performed by a powerhouse trio of musicians: GRAMMY-winning violinist Domenic Salerni, innovative cellist Emily Hu, and "superb pianist" (Washington Post) Jessica Xylina Osborne. This unique program gives you the opportunity to hear from and meet each of our composers, as we explore why and how composers write the music they do. In addition, Domenic Salerni will present a workshop performance of his new piano trio--the first performance of this new work anywhere. It will be the perfect way to kick off our season, showing how DMICS brings composers and performers together as we strive to make the creative process tangible for all.

The guys from the Zzymzzy Quartet have simple ambitions. They just want to play it like it was when it was unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, full of sly surprise. From the Prohibition through the Second Big War, the glory days of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are being recaptured humbly and with humor in San Diego by four musicians who know it don’t mean a thing without that swing. They are Beston Barnett on guitar and vocals, Matt Gill on clarinet, Paul Homick on upright bass, and Pete Miesner on guitar and lead vocals. The Zzymzzy Quartet takes its name from a hypothetical “last word” in the dictionary. Thus, their tagline is “The Last Word in Gypsy Swing.” The “Gypsy” sound is heard in much of the guitar work, heavily influenced by the stylings of French Gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt, but the group also pays tribute to the Swing Era with classic standards and idiomatic originals. Since the Zzymzzy Quartet came together in 2004, they have played dances, parties, weddings, festivals, art openings, and events throughout Southern California to unanimous enthusiasm, carving out a name for themselves as a tasty dance band and a classy addition to every wedding. In 2017, ARTS HURTS Records released their second CD, Petite Fleur which, on top of inspired playing and elegant arrangements, features cameos from a variety of beloved San Diego musicians. Related links: San Diego Folk Heritage website | Instagram | Facebook

This September we are pleased to present Distinction Gallery’s 20 Year Anniversary Show; a showcase of all-new works by 20 renown artists from around the globe. Each artist has created a unique 12X12 painting for this exhibit, ranging in material from oil to acrylic to mixed media. All pieces are in classic 1.5” black frames. Participating artists range from the critically acclaimed Casey Weldon to the proudly “true low brow” Mike Bell to the preeminent pop surrealist Caia Koopman. We know you’ll find something to connect to with such a variety on show! All ages our welcome at our opening reception Saturday, September 9 from 6-10 p.m. There will be live music and drinks available for purchase by Last Spot (21+). Artists: Aaron Jasinski, AmandaLynn, Caia Koopman, Casey Weldon, Daryll Peirce, Elena Karavodin, Eusebio Travis Sevilla, Gabe Leonard, Heather McKey, Jana Brike, Jon Jaylo, Josh Taylor, Joshua Clay, Kelly Vivanco, Lindy Ivey, Mike Bell, Roel Jovellanos, Ross Jaylo, Scott Rohlfs, Victor Roman, Virginie Mazureau Related links: Distinction Gallery on Instagram | Facebook

The storm brought snow levels to several Northeast cities not seen in years. Another major storm arriving early this week threatens to bring even more hazardous conditions to the region.

The Pentagon kept Lloyd Austin's hospitalization under wraps for days. He's still recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pentagon said, but he has returned to his full duties.

Jordan Harper's hardboiled plot centers on a "black-bag publicist" who works for a prestige crisis management firm, putting out fires and quieting scandals for Hollywood's elite.

Six performers, two couples, one story. Ballet and opera meet in Cinballera Entertainment’s inaugural performance, “Stolen Love: A Chamber Ballopera!” Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan bring to life the music of 20th century composer Gian Carlo Menotti in his 1939 comic opera, “The Old Maid and the Thief,” and a ballet prequel of their own creation, “Stella and Starbuck,” which sets original choreography to his first and only piano concerto. Follow the captivating story spanning two works, as Depression-era sisters Laetitia and Stella each meet and fall in love with a handsome stranger who may be hiding an unscrupulous past! This evening of dancing, singing, drama, and romance will steal your heart! Cinballera presents exciting programs which combine classical singing, dancing, and cinema, showcasing dynamic performers from throughout Southern California at unique venues across the state! Like all their shows, "Stolen Love" is entertaining for all ages. Related links: Cinballera on Instagram | cinballera.org