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Join a panel of scientific and artistic thinkers for a deep look at the roles of fungi on the planet and microscopic elements within complex systems. The visiting Treseder Lab of UC Irvine examines fungi’s layered relationship to planetary life and discusses how fungi mediate and connect distant ecosystems. David Familian introduces life webs and AI as complex systems, a topic that comes to focus in the art exhibition, "Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty." Artists in residence with the Beall Center’s Black Box Projects working with the Treseder Lab, art collective Cesar & Lois introduce their ecosystem-based artwork that articulates fungal respiration and bioelectric signaling. Moving across perspectives in art and science, the panelists reframe how we picture the planet. Scientists from The Treseder Lab include Dr. Kathleen Treseder and researchers Eduardo Misael Choreno Parra and Melanie Taleen Hacopian. David Familian is artistic director of Beall Center for Art + Technology at UC Irvine. CSUSM Professor Lucy HG Solomon and Brazil-based Professor at UNICAMP Cesar Baio make up art collective Cesar & Lois.

The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and included stops at the Georgia State Capitol and The Carter Center in Atlanta.

The 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is back Jan. 27 - Feb. 8, 2025. The festival will showcase a selection of the best contemporary Jewish-related films. Over 30 feature films are being screened from Monday, January 27 through Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, where film enthusiasts can view them at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre | Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. This festival is known to be one of the most prestigious Jewish film festivals in the country. Film Schedule Tickets: https://2025sdijff.eventive.org/welcome DAVID & DOROTHEA GARFIELD THEATRE: Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, California

Abruptly ending tax incentives that encourage solar developers to buy American could upend a booming manufacturing sector.

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. The “Sommelier Concertmasters Series” promises guests a unique opportunity to “taste what you hear” and will feature the concertmasters of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, paired with top sommeliers. The third and final concert in the series showcases LA Phil Concertmaster and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour – who first performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival in its inaugural year in 1989. Chalifour will be accompanied by pianist Steven Vanhauwaert featuring works by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel. The wines will be curated by Marino Monferrato - the official Maître D'hôtel of Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit Fox show "Hell's Kitchen." 6 p.m. Welcome Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval 7 p.m. Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. PROGRAM: Bach: Sonata in B flat major Dvorak: Romantic Pieces op. 75 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole op. 21 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. Kochanski) Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in E minor No. 2 Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D minor No. 2 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. How did a ragtag army defeat the most powerful army in the world to win American independence? Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine.

Art Scene West is proud to present a distinctive exhibition showcasing the creative brilliance of 3D artists from around the globe. This exciting showcase features 20 carefully selected small sculptures displayed in our pristine Seaport Village based gallery, offering a unique contrast to the rich collection of paintings and photographs that define our space. In this exhibition, we explore the dynamic world of three-dimensional art, highlighting the innovative approaches and diverse techniques of contemporary sculptors. The selected works bring fresh perspectives to the gallery, adding texture, form, and depth to the visual experience. From abstract forms to figurative pieces, each sculpture tells a story and invites viewers to engage with art in a new, tactile way. Art Scene West Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Winters are getting warmer and shorter as the climate changes. That's helping rat populations grow in several U.S. cities.

On February 22, the AFSD welcomes three authors: Vanina Joulin-Batejat, Claude Koehl, and Kitty Morse, whose diverse backgrounds and literary styles promise a rich and engaging experience for attendees. The event will be animated by Daria Samokhina, our book club coordinator. Program: 2 p.m.: Q&A session animated by Daria Samokhina 3 p.m.: book signing and meet the authors Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend. Free for members, $5 donation for non members to support our association. The event can be attended with minors. They remain under the responsibility of the parents at all times. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, #185, San Diego, CA 92122 More about the authors - Vanina Joulin-Batejat brings her expertise as an international consultant and Executive Coach to her first novel “A la Recherche du Sens Perdu”, blending personal experiences and her experiences in intercultural business development with her passion for storytelling. Vanina explores universal themes with great sensitivity, while offering a hard-hitting reflection on the human condition and contemporary challenges. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel offers a veritable autopsy of our societies, questioning notions of resilience, identity and the quest for meaning. Her work reflects her deep understanding of human connections and cultural dynamics. - Claude Koehl, a trailblazer in intercultural communication, will discuss her book The American Way of Life: The Foreigners’ Perspective. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Claude founded Intercultural Services in 1994 to enhance cross-cultural leadership and communication skills, aiding global employees in navigating cultural differences and adapting to new environments. Her book reflects her personal journey and professional insights, offering a unique perspective on life in a new country. With a Master’s in Social Psychology and degrees in Teaching, Health Promotion, and Organizational Development, Claude is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and continues to perfect her Spanish. - Kitty Morse, an award-winning author born in Casablanca, Morocco, intertwines personal history and culinary heritage in Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. Inspired by family documents discovered after her mother’s passing in 2017, the memoir delves into her great-grandfather’s journal detailing the German advance in Le Grand Est (Alsace/Lorraine) in 1940, and her great-grandmother’s notebooks containing 65 heirloom recipes. The story unfolds in Nancy and "Châlons-en-Champagne," blending the cuisine bourgeoise of her Ashkenazi ancestors with poignant family history. Kitty’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, perished in Auschwitz, leaving a legacy of resilience, memory, and culinary artistry. More about Daria Samokhina Daria graduated in French literature at Notre Dame (MA) and Stanford (Ph.D.). In 2008, she moved to San Diego, where she currently lives, sharing her love for French language, culture, and literature with her students, family, and friends. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/rencontre-dauteurs-et-dedicaces-2 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

After briefly ceding to Sabrina Carpenter, “I Had Some Help" is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is still No. 1 over on the Billboard 200 albums chart — she’s holding strong at ten weeks.