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After Hurricane Katrina, many New Orleans charter schools united in a mission to send more students to college. Today, some of those students, now adults, wish they'd been given more options.

Despite its fishy name, the bacterium salmonella has no connection to the underwater creature.

For the first time, a re-creation of the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid is available outside of Amsterdam. Visitors in New York said its themes reverberated in today's political climate.

The series begins on June 5 with the Sasha Berliner Quartet, featuring Berliner on vibraphone, Javier Santiago on piano, Max Gerl on bass, and Myles Martin on drums. Berliner, who made her Athenaeum debut last fall with bassist Ben Williams, returns as the leader of her own band with music from her March 2025 release, Fantôme. Named winner of the 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star—Vibraphone category, she was both the first woman, and at 21, the youngest individual in the poll’s history to receive the award. She has been voted one of the top 10 vibraphonists in DownBeat Readers Poll every year since 2021. Sasha has headlined venues like the Newport Jazz Festival, The Blue Note, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival and has recorded and performed with such renowned musicians as Tyshawn Sorey, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, and Cecile McLorin Salvant. "All About Jazz" wrote, “Berliner is in the firmament of the here and now in modern jazz and appears likely to occupy that upper stratosphere for some time to come.” "Of Fantôme", the French website Paris Move commented, "Her music is at once complex and accessible, effortlessly borrowing from pop, rock, and funk while remaining resolutely jazz—vibrant, lyrical, and imbued with a poetic sensibility. Berliner brings a rare dynamism to the vibraphone.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0605 Sasha Berliner on Instagram and Facebook

Discover how a 3D modeling project at San Diego State University is bringing a historic collection of Mesoamerican masks into the digital age. This lecture will explore how these digital models are enhancing teaching and public interpretation while tracing the deep history of masks as ritual, funerary, and ceremonial objects in ancient societies like Teotihuacan. The presentation will also examine how these traditions endure today in community practices such as danzas, offering a look at the ongoing cultural significance of masks across centuries of change. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Centerpiece Feature: "Sunshine" by Antoinette Jadaone Generation 14plus - Best Film, Berlin International Film Festival Young, promising champion gymnast Sunshine is a shoo-in for a slot on the national team--until she finds out she is pregnant the week of the tryouts. With her life-long dream and college scholarship on the line, she contemplates abortion. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily thinks and talks like her. This encounter shakes Sunshine to her core as the girl challenges her choices and pushes her to confront her fears, dreams, and the weight of her decisions. Save the Date: October 12, at 5:30 p.m. Theater 13, AMC Theater Plaza Bonita, Westfield "Sunshine" Lead Actress, Maris Racal, scheduled to attend. San Diego Filipino Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Community Screening: "The Road to Sydney" by Benito Bautista "The Road to Sydney" follows Philippine dance master and choreographer Sydney Loyola, who found refuge in dance after a childhood of bullying in Palawan. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sydney faces the painful realities of job loss and eviction following her gender affirmation. Through courage and artistry, she embarks on a journey of healing, identity, and reconciliation with her estranged father. Tickets to this Community Screening includes entry to the SDFFF Shorts Film Awards + Baryo Rising: Queer AFter Party. Save the Date: October 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Theater 13, AMC Theater Plaza Bonita, Westfield San Diego Filipino Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

American actor and musician Drake Bell, the star of Nickelodeon’s hit series Drake & Josh, is bringing his signature blend of nostalgia and fresh original music to Lou Lou’s Jungle Room on Sunday, November 2 at 8 p.m.! Bell, who grew up in the spotlight and went on to carve out his own lane in music, continues to connect with fans through authentic, independent releases that showcase both heart and artistry. Kicking off the night is Chloe Bee, a dynamic soul/pop/R&B artist whose timeless vocals and sharp storytelling draw on influences from Stevie Wonder to Victoria Monét, making her the perfect opener for an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss this chance to catch two standout performers in an intimate setting. Drake Bell on Facebook / Instagram

Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.

Movies in the Moonlight Join us under the stars for a FREE family-friendly movie series across Chula Vista parks! Pack your lawn chairs, snacks, and cozy blankets – we’ve got your summer nights covered! Come out to Loma Verde Aquatic Center and spend some quality family time watching a movie under the stars. You will be able to watch the movie from the deck or the pool (so cool)! Swim fees will apply. August 29 – "The Little Mermaid" @ Loma Verde Pool *Aug 29 Movie is free – swimming fees apply - Recreational activities start at 5 p.m. - Movies begin at dusk - Don’t miss this magical movie experience with the whole family. See you there! City of Chula Visa on Facebook / Instagram