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Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.

This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.

Join us for an intimate, acoustic performance that will touch your heart and soul. Enjoy new takes on old classics, and original songs of hope and resilience written by Voices of Our City Choir Members. Voices of Our City is a San Diego based nonprofit offering life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans rebuilding their lives out of homelessness. Our internationally-recognized choir features artists experiencing and impacted by homelessness. 100% of ticket sales go directly to the transformational programming of Voices of Our City. Be a part of our creative solution to homelessness. Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the power of music to unite and uplift us all. For more information visit: voicesofourcity.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Made in California, Part II,” featuring George Geary, at 10:30 a.m. September 21, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego. The building garage provides two hours of free parking. Through George’s colorful and entertaining presentation, he will continue to illustrate and describe the remarkable stories of the California-born burger joints, diners, fast food, and restaurants that changed America from 1951-2010. Brimming with captivating historical details and photos, George’s tale will surely waken everyone’s inner foodie. George Geary is an award-winning chef, best-selling author, educator, casting judge and culinary contest judge for major food manufacturers. A former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company, George is a Certified Culinary Professional, and was awarded the Culinary Educator Of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He is well known for creating all of the cheesecakes for The Golden Girls. Author of several books and 11 cookbooks, George is a frequent guest on national and local LA TV. The event is free and open to the public. A tasting will follow the presentation. For more information visit: chsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

"Intersections: Opera and Musical Theater," promises to be a captivating exploration of the parallels between these two beloved art forms. Collaborating with our very own music professor Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng and professional theater actress and singer Caroline Nelms, both will lead the audience on a journey through the intersecting worlds of opera and musical theater. The concert will highlight pieces that share common characters or storylines, offering a fresh perspective on familiar narratives. Audiences can expect an evening of rich vocal performance, along with Caroline’s personal anecdotes, adding a touch of comedy and warmth to the experience. Sponsored by the Funes Fund Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intersections-opera-and-musical-theater-tickets-950469077597

This concert experience celebrates the prolific careers and towering love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter with a musical authenticity and storytelling that cannot be matched. “Because You’re Mine” will return to the historic Lamb’s Players Theatre on beautiful Coronado Island for three nights only! AUGUST 28, 29, 30 @ 7 p.m. Visit: https://www.lambsplayers.org/because-youre-mine

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From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Burn All Books and Particle FM are collaborating on another "Compressed" zine and music fest at the San Diego Central Library downtown, featuring so many great artists, zine makers, small presses and creatives. Vendors and makers include Hello Barkada, Good Faith, Tijuana's Corrientes/Impresiciones, My Little Underground, Red Brontosaurus Records, Beyond the Veil and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library team up to celebrate independent publishing, zines, DIY culture, and music at the second annual COMPRESSED zine and music fair. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 10 San Diego Central Library's Shiley Suite What: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library are partnered up to throw COMPRESSED, a zine & music fair, at the SD Central Library (beautiful rooftop view of downtown!) August 10th 2024 from 11am-5pm. This event is all ages, free to the public. We have 65 exhibitors from the San Diego-Baja region with an emphasis on zine makers and vinyl/cassette vendors, as well as the SD Central Library exhibiting their zine collection and printing library cards. Why: Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up to present another zine and music fair, with zine exhibitors, DJs, and vinyl vendors from the SD-Baja region and beyond. Inspired by radio/zine collaborations like NYC's 8ball Radio, COMPRESSED was created to bring together our music and independent publishing community in a compressed, intimate space. COMPRESSED will have various art, vinyl, zine vendors with Particle FM DJs playing music. During the year we keep COMPRESSED alive with workshops that bring in speakers from orgs like the Lambda Archives of San Diego, speaking on the topic of the history of queer zine culture in San Diego. This event is completely volunteer run with people from Burn All Books and Particle FM. About Burn All Books: Burn All Books is a risograph publisher, distro, and studio in San Diego, California. Focused on community and collaboration, we work with San Diego and Tijuana, MX based artists, writers and creators to produce zines, artists’ books, alternative comics, and art prints. Through the accessibility and versatility of risograph printing, Burn All Books has become an avenue for promoting and publishing alternative art as resources from and for the people. As of January 2023 we have published over 35 publications and worked with over 100 artists, writers and zine makers since beginning in October 2017. Burn All Books strives to continue printing, growing and fostering an inclusive space for art and culture with a DIY spirit. About Particle FM: Established in 2021 by a diverse group of artists, DJs, and music nerds, Particle FM is a DIY community internet radio station based in San Diego with a non-profit fiscal sponsorship through The Media Arts Center of San Diego. We host over 50 different shows with hundreds of archived shows. We've also hosted live DJ events and workshops in San Diego and other cities like Seattle.

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud.