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Experience the best of French winemaking on Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m. as AVANT presents Vine to Table: A French Wine Dinner Experience. Begin the evening with a refined reception featuring passed bites and a curated selection of French wines, followed by a five-course dinner that celebrates the depth and diversity of France’s most renowned wine regions — from the crisp whites of the Loire Valley to the rich, full-bodied reds of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Each course has been thoughtfully paired to highlight the harmony between fine cuisine and exceptional wine, creating an evening of timeless French elegance and culinary artistry at AVANT. Rancho Bernardo Inn on Facebook / Instagram

Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.

Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories.

The 24th year of this fantastic event features 53 great films from 7 different popular arts genres including Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary (Popular Arts-Oriented), Horror/Suspense, Humor, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. We have participating filmmakers from all over the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The schedule also includes the return of the popular ongoing panel series Comic-Con Film School, a daily series of how-to panels on filmmaking, plus additional film-related panels on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, the CCI-IFF Awards will be presented, followed by screenings of the award-winning films. This year’s judges are visual development supervisor at Marvel Studios Ian Joyner, senior illustrator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist Jasmine Alexia Jackson, and legendary actor Keone Young. The CCI-IFF takes place in the Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel, next door to the Hall A side of the convention center. The Film Festival room is on the second level of the Marriott Grand Ballroom 6. VIEW THE FILM SCHEDULE

A ragtag band of freedom fighters—including a former soldier-turned-prisoner, a Rebel Alliance insider, a Jedi and a sentient robot—work together to steal the Death Star’s secret blueprints. The first of several planned “Star Wars” spin-offs. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025.

July 26–October 18, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, the Athenaeum’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view this summer and fall, July 26 through October 18, 2025. This year 315 artists entered about 900 works for consideration. Juror Malcolm Warner, art historian and curator, selected the final 29 artists and 29 works to exhibit. Prizewinners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, July 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit ljathenaeum.org/juried-exhibition for updates. Artists in the exhibition are Leila Aghdami, Angelo Aguila, Nikusha Beatty, Raymond Brownfield, Ty Caulfield, Dane Conboy, Carolina Danu, Sheeva Davari, James DeLisio, Beth Duggan, Chi Essary, Peter Fay, Ken Goldman, Josie Marlyn Gomez, Lucy Guianan-Helle, Susan Hill, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Jinhoo Kim, Megan Knobloch Geilman, Elliott Linwood, Martha Martin, Brad Maxey, Lori Mitchell, Elizabeth Rooklidge, Amy Rosenberg, Louise Russell, Neil Shigley, Jeff Steorts, and Paul Woggy. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

"Unraveling Into Motion" Dance MiraCosta Theatre, Bldg 2000 Dave Massey, Artistic Director Introducing "Unraveling into Motion" — the 2025 MiraCosta Fall Dance Concert celebrating the evolving artistry of student and faculty choreographers. This high-energy performance showcases a dynamic range of styles, from explosive storytelling to richly textured movement. Each original work ignites the stage with emotion, curiosity, and creative fire. True to its name, Unraveling into Motion invites audiences to witness the unfolding—where dancers unravel ideas, emotion, and identity in a physical dialogue that connects us all. Thursday, December 4 // 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 5 // 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6 // 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7 // 2 p.m. Theatre, Bldg. 2000, Oceanside Campus General Admission $17 Seniors/Staff $14 Student $12 Seating is reserved. MiraCosta College Dance Department on Facebook / Instagram