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Paul Combs makes his debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 139th show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. and the performance from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Paul Combs | Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston. From 1986 to 1999 he worked full-time in music education. As a music education activist he was a founding member and two-term Chair of the Society for General Music in Massachusetts (SGMM), and later sat on the Board of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). “Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour – Key West, The Newspaper Most recently Mr. Combs taught wind instruments privately and was on the faculty of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp. He also directed the Jazz Ensemble of the Chelmsford Community Band. While he has retired from teaching, he continues to support music education, and arts education in general, as Vice-President of the SoCal Jazz Society, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO). “It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” – Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix A voting member of NARAS (the Grammies), his CDs are currently only available at performances, but will soon be offered at this site. A new CD of little-know and previously unrecorded music written by Tadd Dameron will be released in 2019. Dameronia – the Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, his biography of jazz musician Tadd Dameron, has been published by University of Michigan Press. Now living in the San Diego, CA area, he continues to perform locally, with occasional brief tours. “…one of the region’s premier Jazz sax players.” Martha Ouellette – Stroudwater Live Music Series Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here!

This lecture develops a theory of ‘postcapitalist aesthetics’, specifically within the context of rural landscapes. The theory brings a relational and pluralistic environmental aesthetics into conversation with various concepts, ‘postpastoral’, ‘socionatures’, and ‘commoning’, before exploring how some art practices may support human-ecological relationships of care and resistance. Emily Brady is Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. Her research expertise extends to aesthetics and philosophy of art, environmental philosophy and eighteenth-century philosophy. Her most recent book is Between Nature and Culture: The Aesthetics of Modified Environments (2018, with Isis Brook and Jonathan Prior). Cosponsored by the Values Institute and the Humanities Center. For information on parking, visit here.

At least 95 people, including at least 14 police officers, died in clashes in the capital on Sunday. Broadband internet and mobile data services were cut off for about three hours on Monday.

The debris from Lahaina's fire contains toxic chemicals and sits right next to a coral reef. So the community is collaborating with scientists to track water quality.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.

It’s time for "Animaniacs…IN CONCERT"! Join the voices of ANIMANIACS—the iconic animated Warner Bros series (produced by Steven Spielberg)—for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. "Animaniacs: In Concert" stars the show’s original Emmy-winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and the voice-talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on ANIMANIACS; Raphael on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") and Maurice LaMarche (The Brain on ANIMANIACS; The King in Disney’s "Frozen"; Kif & Calculon on FUTURAMA). ANIMANIACS remains as topical and relevant today as it was when the TV series debuted in the early 1990s. With new episodes currently streaming on HULU, ANIMANIACS is a multi-generational animated favorite with universally-recognized hit songs. Fans of all ages will experience ANIMANIACS like never before…especially those who grew up watching the series. As its creators say, “Animaniacs in Concert is for the adults—it’s hip, it’s funny…but kids will love it, too!” ANIMANIACS and all related characters and elements are trademarks and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc "Animaniacs in Concert" on Facebook / Instagram

The Air Force Band of the Golden West brass quintet, "Travis Brass" will be performing the following FREE concerts in the San Diego area: Thursday February 22: San Diego State University Smith Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday February 24: Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, 2 p.m. For more information and to reserve FREE tickets please visit www.afbandconcerts.com. About Travis Brass Travis Brass is a quintet made up of two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. One of the Band of the Golden West's most flexible ensembles, the brass quintet excels at community recitals, educational outreach, anthems at sporting events, and military ceremonies. They have had the distinct honor of supporting many high-profile events over the years, from memorial services aboard the USS Midway to national anthems with the NFL and NBA. Through musical performances Travis Brass honors those who've served, inspires patriotism, and connects the American public with their military. The excellence demonstrated by our brass quintet reflects the professionalism displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose selfless service and sacrifice ensures the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America. About the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to engaging communities and building partnerships, telling the Air Force story, honoring military heritage, enhancing morale for uniformed service members, and recruiting the finest Americans to serve in the United States Air Force. The Band of the Golden West is proud to represent the excellence of Air Mobility Command and the 680,000 Airmen in over 130 career fields serving around the world, protecting our freedoms and delivering hope to those in need. These concerts are our way of saying thank you for your continued support to the men and women of the Armed Forces, at home and abroad. For more information, go to www.afbandconcerts.com. United States Air Force Bands on Facebook

Jim Lee, Marvel Comics, Jamie Lee Curtis, zombies and luchadores!

For decades, tianeptine was used to treat depression, even though no one knew how it worked. But it turns out it's a type of opioid, and the U.S. is facing a spike in abuse of "gas station heroin."

Travis Tamasese has spent more than 10 years working in public education, having served most recently as the deputy chief of staff and director of strategy and policy at San Jose State University. Prior to his time at SJSU, Travis served as the chief of staff in student affairs at Long Beach State University. He has led multiple functional areas and initiatives focused on expanding access to resources, internal and external communications, diversity, equity, and inclusion, budget allocation, and strategic planning.