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Superheroes, villains, fans, artists and more gather in America’s Finest City to celebrate pop culture, art, and of course comic books! Comic-Con, held annually in San Diego, California, features major comic book publishers, game companies, movie studios, television networks, and toy manufacturers and is the premier event of its kind in the world. David Glanzer, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer for the San Diego Comic Convention parent company of Comic-Con, WonderCon and the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego will discuss all things Comic Con and give us an inside look at one of the biggest multi-genre entertainment events. Glanzer oversees all advertising, sponsorship, promotional associations, and over 3,500 members of the domestic and international media. He is the spokesperson for the organization, and is responsible for their public image and serves as a key strategist. Limited seating. Zoom simulcast will also be available! For more information visit: gaslampfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

"With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started.

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

The spectacular family holiday concert Carols by Candlelight will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 8 & 9 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Now in its 34th year, proceeds from these two concerts will go to Rady Children’s Hospital. The two nights of Christmas-inspired concerts will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliner is multi-platinum recording artist Deana Carter, making her first Carols by Candlelight headline appearance. Veteran performers Anna Vaus, and Steve Vaus will also be headlining alongside Charlie Worsham and Back to the Garden. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations.

The Federal Trade Commission said pharmacy benefit managers created a "perverse drug rebate system" that artificially inflated the cost of insulin.

Join us this winter as we discover new ways that art impacts our world. We invite all budding artists ready for new challenges and problem solving as we complete daily art and science activities. January 2 - 5 Ages: Entering Kindergarten-entering 3rd Grade (4 - 8 years old) Registration: Members- $240 | Non-members: $280 Last day of registration: December 19 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Deadly attacks reported in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan. Abortions are up two years since the Supreme Court revoked federal abortion protections.

The Photographer's Eye is proud to present Jerry Takigawa's fine art series, "False Food", a thought-provoking exhibit that addresses the toll that micro-plastics take on our natural world. Mr. Takigawa created this work after seeing colorful pieces of plastic extracted from inside albatross, who mistook the plastic bits for food and then died. Mr. Takigawa will be at Photographer's Eye, a nonprofit, for a meet-and-greet at the opening on October 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be signing his books. The exhibit runs from October 14 to November 18. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment by calling 760-522-2170. Jerry Takigawa is an award-winning photographer and designer who has been a social and environmental advocate since 1969. His work is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, and many others. Opening reception: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14, 2023 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Going to the gym is a great way to get exercise — once you get into your gym duds and motivate yourself to start working out. But in other parts of the world, there's a different way to stay fit.

Neighbors in Greensboro say Ryan Routh, the man accused of pointing a rifle at the golf course where Donald Trump was playing, wasn't someone they knew well. But he was well-known to law enforcement.