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An Unmatched Experience for Wine and Spirits Education and Professional Development Known for delivering industry-leading education and fostering career-long relationships, SommCon is the destination for the beverage community to gather and share insights, elevate craft, and drive the future of the industry forward. In a time of rapid change and reinvention for the beverage alcohol industry, SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo returns to San Diego, September 7–9, 2025, with an expanded focus on connection, education, and the future of the trade. SommCon is the premier gathering for professionals in the wine, beer, and spirits industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and career development. SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo offers a comprehensive program of wine and spirits education, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing domestic and international producers of wine, beer, spirits, and brands in the low and no alcohol category. SommCon produces Concours d'Spirits and Concours d'Vin, impartial competitions of domestic and international wines and spirits, in partnership with The SOMM Journal, and SommGo, an on-demand streaming service featuring educational content for the global wine, beer, and spirits industry. SommCon is produced by Fast Forward, an event management and media company that specializes in consumer and business events in wine, beer, spirits, culinary, and hospitality. Visit: SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo SommCon on Instagram and Facebook

As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

The Department of Homeland Security is hiring thousands of deportation agents by offering bonuses, advertising no college required and telling candidates they can help the country return to an idealized past.

The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.

In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

Director: Amy J. Berg Run Time: 106 min. Release Year: 2025 Starring: Jeff Buckley Synopsis: Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer. Almost 30 years after his death, the cult of Jeff Buckley continues to grow. He has an extremely devoted fan base. We are limiting any early screenings of this film so that we can ensure the die-hards come out to the theater opening weekend. And they will – I have to say, I’m frankly amazed at the enthusiasm of Buckley’s fans: 7m monthly listeners on Spotify, an active Reddit community, legions of younger fans finding his music on TikTok. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Director: Mahdi Fleifel Run Time: 106 min. Release Year: 2025 Language: Greek (modern) Starring: Angeliki Papoulia, Aram Sabbah, Mahmood Bakri, Mohammad Alsurafa, Monzer Rayahneh Synopsis: Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous drug addiction, Chatila hatches an extreme plan, which involves them posing as smugglers and taking hostages in an effort to get him and his best friend out of their hopeless environment before it is too late. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Join MCASD Educators for an exciting camp season, where campers will create fun art projects inspired by pieces from the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Weeklong camps start July 7 and run through July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have any questions, please email education@mcasd.org. Register now for a fun-filled summer! Please note the age ranges of each camp session before registering. Installation Exploration: Transforming Space Through Art (Ages 7 – 9) July 21 – 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Transform space, embody art, and leave your creative mark during this week of creative transformation. Explore the world of installation and performance art as you experiment with scale, collaboration, and innovation: Together, create a large-scale sculpture inspired by artists in the Museum’s collection. Dive into immersive video and sound installations using iPads, taking cues from the works of Sterling Ruby, Ed Ruscha, and Fox Maxy. Create wearable art and puppets inspired by Nick Cave and Mickalene Thomas, culminating in a collaborative performance piece. Schedule Day 1: Begin transforming the space around! Create puppets that either dangle from a string or become part of your hand and move in the space, while imagining their personality. Use digital and mixed media materials to create sculptures that will become part of your collective installation. Integrate images and sounds and create a wearable sculpture, as you combine all the elements into an installation and performance piece to share with parents! Top: Photography: Delana Delgado. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/summer-camp-2025 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook