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This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.

Adam Haslett's compelling novel focuses on the strained relationship between an asylum lawyer and his mother. It's a beautiful appreciation of the all-too-human mess of life.

President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.

New concert series pairs top sommeliers with the country’s greatest concertmasters for a unique “taste what you hear” experience. The first concert in the series pairs Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim with Sommelier Rafael Peterson. 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. Sponsored by Patricia & Christopher Weil, The Sommelier Series: The Concertmasters, includes three intimate concerts, Nov. 16, Jan 11, and Feb 8 featuring concertmasters from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Each concertmaster has been paired with leading sommeliers and wine curators who will choose each concert’s wine selections based on inspiration from the classical musical program. Chef Claudia Sandoval, “MasterChef” winner and judge, who is also the Culinary Director and Executive Producer for Mainly Mozart’s “Culinary Concerto” Gala, is coordinating the sommeliers and wineries for the new series. Each concert will begin with an hour-long wine and appetizer reception at 6pm followed by a discussion with the sommelier, hosted by Chef Sandoval, preceding an intermission-free concert at 7 p.m. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. The three-Saturday series opens November 16, in a concert featuring Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim, performing with his orchestral colleagues Burchard Chang, viola and Priscilla Lee, cello. The wines will be curated by Sommelier Rafael Peterson of H Mercer Wine and Spirits, former Dining Room Captain at Addison and Wine Director of Born and Raised. PROGRAM: E. Dohnanyi: Serenade for String Trio Handel/Halvorsen: Passacaglia Beethoven: String Trio in C minor No. 3 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Visit: https://mainlymozartinc.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUt0000011l5xMAA David Kim on Instagram

👽🤠 Intergalactic Hoedown: Cowboys vs. Aliens is landing at PB AleHouse this Halloweekend! Get ready for a 3-day out-of-this-world showdown between cowboys and aliens. Each floor is a totally different vibe: 👾 Sky Deck = Alien Invasion (neon lights + space vibes) 🤠 Downstairs = Wild West Saloon (cowboy hats + rustic feels) 🔊 DJs spinning all weekend 👗 Costume contest (Oct 31st) – Prizes up for grabs! RSVP EARLY for 2 for 1 drinks (applies to Halloween Night only - 10/31) Cosmic drinks, crazy good vibes, and NO cover. This is THE Halloween party you don’t wanna miss. Come as a cowboy, alien, or something spooky. Let’s get weird. 🎃🎉 Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intergalactic-hoedown-cowboys-vs-aliens-halloween-party-tickets-1043271161127 Pacific beach Alehouse on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Please join us for an artist talk with Carlos Castro Arias. He will share a special presentation on his Athenaeum show, The Splinter in the Eye, and how it connects to his career and process. The reception will take at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Carlos Castro Arias will be exhibiting his newest project, The Splinter in the Eye, an installation composed of paintings and objects in which the artist reflects about memory, trauma, and elements of the individual and collective identity. Carlos Castro Arias is a Colombian artist, professor, and musician. He received a BA from the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Bogota in 2002 and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2008 to the San Francisco Art Institute, where he received an MFA in painting in 2010. Castro Arias has been an associate professor at San Diego State University since 2019. In 2022, the Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia exhibited a retrospective of his work entitled La Vida de las Cosas Muertas (The Life of Dead Things). Most recently Castro Arias has exhibited at Artpace, San Antonio; Bread & Salt, San Diego; LA Galería, Bogota; Quint Gallery, La Jolla, and Espacio El Dorado, Bogota. He has participated in group shows in Sweden, Peru, France, Spain, New Zealand, Mexico and Venezuela. His musical projects include: POPO (2000), Los Claudios de Colombia (2005-2010) and Amor Negro (2020). The artist lives and works between San Diego, Tijuana, and Bogota. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/artist-talks/#artist-talks-castro-arias Carlos Castro Arias on Instagram

As part of its Great Conversations Series, The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas focused on Learning by Discovery®, will host a conversation with acclaimed Author Cynthia Muchnick on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Muchnick will present on her best-selling book, “The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness & Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World,” followed by a book signing and question-and-answer session. “Throughout our 33-year history, The Grauer School has presented ‘Great Conversations’ events to engage in a dialogue with the community about educational issues as well as topics that our families want to learn more about,” said Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., head of school for The Grauer School. “This is a great event for families to hear from an expert on what approaches to take with their teenagers about their health and academic success.” “The Parent Compass” offers parents advice on fostering grit, resilience and strategies to help teens approach life with purpose, guidance on how to preserve the parent-child relationship while navigating a competitive academic environment and clear expectations of appropriate roles for parents and teens in the college admission process. Learn more about The Grauer School by attending the annual Grauer Open House on Saturday, November 2 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to interested students and families. Visit: https://www.grauerschool.com/campus-life/events The Grauer School on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's reporting will continue to focus on what happened and learning what we can about the victims and telling their stories.

Authorities are combing the Potomac River for a second day in search of victims and more clues behind the deadliest U.S. air crash in over 20 years.

flute, viola, cello, piano, marimba music by Michael Torke, Philippe Gaubert, Zoltán Kodály, & Composers Circle Commission by Oliviana Marie earth. wind. water. fire. Join us for an evening celebrating the natural forces of earth, wind, water, and fire through the works of renowned composers Michael Torke, Philippe Gaubert, Zoltán Kodály, and a special Composers Circle Commission by Oliviana Marie. The concert features a unique blend of flute, viola, cello, piano, and marimba, beautifully capturing the essence of the elements. The program includes Torke’s evocative After the Forest Fire for flute, cello, and marimba, Gaubert's impressionistic Trois Aquarelles for flute, cello, and piano, and Kodály’s lyrical Adagio for viola and piano. The highlight of the evening will be the premiere of Oliviana Marie's The Elements, a four-movement composition inspired by the beauty and power of nature. Expand your experience by arriving early to explore Mingei’s "Blue Gold" exhibit, available for free admission to concert attendees before the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Beth Ross Buckley, flute Travis Maril, viola Abe Liebhaber, cello Dana Burnett, piano Michael Jones, percussion Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram