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The chain that laid claim to celebrations across America is now sweeping up the confetti and turning off the lights. Two bankruptcies failed to get its debt in order.

Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens said on social media that she has moved her May concert — originally scheduled for the Kennedy Center — to a different venue in Washington, D.C.

Our top picks for book events to check out this season: Fantasy, found family and queer joy; the life of Kenny G; Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen; the return of a beloved book festival; and a queer rom-com debut.

Our top picks for Halloween fun in San Diego this season: Lon Chaney, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the return of 'Rocky Horror."

Everett's novel James is a retelling of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The prestigious literary prize also awards the best in non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people's literature.

Live Fast won France's top literary prize in 2022. Brigitte Giraud's haunting book revisits the death of her husband in a motorcycle crash 20-odd years earlier.

Historian Anne Applebaum says America's shifting alliances with anti-democratic nations, particularly Russia, raise questions about the state of world order and long-standing alliances.

The Jingle Bar Sleighs into San Diego! After spreading festive cheer to over 5,000 holiday lovers on the East Coast, the most magical Christmas pop-up bar is finally landing in San Diego this December! Get ready for a dazzling season filled with twinkling lights, heartwarming holiday moments, and festive fun around every corner. What Ticket Holders Can Expect: The Merriest Bar in San Diego: Step into a wonderland decked out with tinsel, twinkling trees, and presents galore. Our venue is fully transformed into a Christmas dream! Holiday Hits & Jolly Jingles: Non-Stop Xmas Classics: From Mariah Carey to Frank Sinatra, we’ve got the ultimate festive soundtrack, with a few party tunes to keep the vibes pumping. Festive Cocktails & Tasty Treats: Sip on delicious, holiday-themed drinks and nibble on festive bites to keep the holiday cheer flowing! Christmas Games & Elfin Entertainment: Our “Christmas miracle makers” will host some holiday games and surprises to make your night unforgettable! Prizes for Best Dressed: Show off your Christmas style! Whether it's the ultimate ugly sweater or a surprise Grinch costume, there are prizes for the most festive outfits Limited tickets and sessions available—grab yours before they’re gone! This magical event sells out fast every year, so round up your crew, and let’s make this Christmas one to remember. FAQs: Non-Refundable Tickets: Can’t make it? You may transfer to a different session (if available) for a $10 fee. Food is NOT included in your ticket. Food offerings will vary by location (and may not be available at all), with menus released closer to the event. Get ready to experience the holiday magic at The Jingle Bar—your Christmas spirit awaits!

This week, a new fellowship was announced that granted 20 jazz musicians of retirement age a gift of $100,000 each.

Annual Turkey Calling Show 2024 When: Nov 27, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Where: UCSD Geisel Library, Seuss Room Free! It’s that time of year again! Join us at UCSD Geisel Library for our Annual Turkey Calling Show and learn more about the beloved turkey through calling techniques and more. This noisy show at the Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound effects, stories and facts of interest… prizes, too (no one leaves empty-handed). Your host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus and exhibits and events coordinator at the Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern-day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Joining Scott Paulson that day: Story Lady Melanie Peters, Turkey Hotline Operator Karen Fisher, DJ Camille Cannon and special musical guests Bobby Ortiz and Christian Hertzog. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Contact: Scott Paulson: spaulson@ucsd.edu Visit: Annual Turkey Calling Show UC San Diego Library on Instagram and Facebook