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Did you ever wonder how those elaborate broils in Shakespeare are managed? How does Prince Hal keep from really sticking Hotspur? This will be a lecture and demonstration in the specialized theatre technique of creating the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the actors. Such fight choreography is critical to effectively staging many of Shakespeare’s plays with authenticity. Our guide will be Genevieve Foster, Quartermaster and Instructor for UC Berkeley’s Historical Fencing Club studying Medieval and Renaissance combat. The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

An inventive San Diego composer was tasked with creating the first piece of music to be performed in the San Diego Symphony's reopened indoor concert hall. Texu Kim's whimsical, folklore-informed "Welcome Home!!" is a study of what it means to come home.

Authorities believe there are no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of inmates as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.

A pair of powerful major winter storms is disrupting the U.S. air travel system this week. That leaves airlines no choice but to de-ice their planes before takeoff to keep them in the air.

Love eating hamburgers and helping children in need? Order at Burger Lounge in Coronado on Thursday, August 29, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and 20% of your meal purchase will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit providing no-cost surgeries to underprivileged children living with physical deformities. Orders will only be processed from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. when you mention Fresh Start or Fresh Start Fundraiser. If you’re ordering online, use the code FUNDRAISER at checkout so your order can also be counted. Guests can order online at burgerlounge.com and select Coronado or call 619-435-6835. Not valid through third-party delivery apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash. 100% of the proceeds benefit the children’s medical program! For more information visit: freshstart.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Are you looking for a gift for a client, a special someone, or perhaps a treat for yourself? Luckily, this Saturday, August 24, you can make a difference for a child needing life-changing surgery when you head to Kendra Scott in Fashion Valley Mall. Join us from noon to 2 p.m., and 20% of all in-store purchases will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego-based nonprofit providing no-cost surgeries to children living with physical deformities. Can’t make it in-store? Shop online using code GIVEBACK-HCDPZ on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, to receive 20% off. 100% of the proceeds benefit the children’s medical program! For more information visit: freshstart.org

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

Manhattan prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Mangione Monday night. Earlier in the day Mangione was arraigned on firearms and forgery charges in Pennsylvania after his arrest.

Lesh, an original member of America's preeminent jam band, died Friday morning.