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For its 20th anniversary, the DC Jazz Festival featured performances throughout the Washington, D.C., area culminating in a weekend jam-packed with performances stretched across several venues at The Wharf in Southwest Washington.

“Uncommon Clay” showcases remarkable handmade ceramics in original styles by San Diego Guild potters for use, display and enjoyment. There’ll be pots for the home, planters for the garden, mugs for the workplace, platters, vases, sculptures and as gifts. On display Nov. 12 – Nov. 30, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving) at Studio 29 in Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park. Free admission. Open to all. Visit www.sandiegopottersguild.org or call (619) 239-0507

Add these episodes to your listening rotation during the NPR Network's Climate Solutions Week, where we're dedicated to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions.

A project in Alabama seeks to drastically grow the number of home-based child care options. It could help the state's workforce, especially during nontraditional hours.

With clear, concise prose that delves into harsh topics without losing its sense of humor, Danticat once again proves that she is one of contemporary literature's strongest, most graceful voices.

The event and its dance party atmosphere lowered the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans. Paris raised the bar high for future host cities, including Los Angeles in 2028.

San Diego Civic Dance Association’s 2023 FNOT: Fundraising Night of Theater is our BIG annual fundraising event and review/preview show of our favorite choreography from the year before and some sneak peaks at the year ahead. We need you now more than ever! Prior to the Covid pandemic, SDCDA’s hard working volunteers raised over $150,000 annually to cover program costs. Like many nonprofits, we are still in recovery mode and we need your support. In addition, a lack of payment by the ticket company we used for our 77th Annual June 2023 recital shows has impeded our ability to properly fund our program. Please note - doors close at approximately 7:50 p.m. Plan ahead for parking! For more information visit: civicdancearts.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Neuroscientists said humans are hardwired to understand the feelings and needs of others. The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion studies those neural networks and teaches medical professionals to make the most of them.

We asked our book critics what titles they are most looking forward to this summer. Their picks range from memoirs to sci-fi and fantasy to translations, love stories and everything in between.

Running uninterrupted for 66 years, the Solana Vista/Skyline Elementary Schools’ Halloween Carnival in Solana Beach! The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in Solana Beach on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Proudly offered for sixty-six consecutive years, a long-beloved community Halloween Carnival is back in-person at Solana Vista School. This year’s Carnival will feature an array of games, activities, and performances for children of all ages as well as delicious food from local restaurants and lots of sweet treats and snacks for all tastes. In addition to the wide array of games offered, families can enjoy pony and “unicorn” rides, a petting zoo, bouncies and inflatables, and lots of great family Halloween fun.Costumes are not required, but are encouraged, and the event is open to the entire community. Proceeds from the Carnival benefit the Solana Beach Schools Foundation and provide essential funding for STREAM, Technology, Art, and supplemental Physical Education Discovery Lab classes at both Solana Vista and Skyline Schools. For media inquiries, please call Carnival Chair Kristen Villasenor at 858-922-5107. About the Solana Beach Schools Foundation: The Solana Beach Schools Foundation (SBSF) is a non-profit organization that funds inquiry-based, engaging learning opportunities in the Solana Beach School District’s weekly Discovery Lab Classes bridging the gap between vital school needs and state funding. The vision of the SBSF is to ensure optimal educational opportunities for every student in the district.