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About Justin & Melonie Grinnell Melonie Grinnell is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. Justin Grinnell is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events: bardicmanagement.com/events For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.

Ground was broken Monday on a project to repair a critical piece of infrastructure that controls the flow into the plant.

Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger, found those who gave to others felt a lot happier. Here's how to get the mood boost without the shopping stress.

Returning to the stage with all-new material after his recent hit Netflix special “Kountry Wayne: A Woman’s Prayer”, this comedian is sure to provide an evening of laughter. Tickets available via LiveNation, ages 18+ only. Join us for our Plaza Pre-Party 30 minutes before doors on our outdoor patio. Get early admission to our plaza, lobby, and taco stand with freshly made nachos, elote corn, specialty cocktails and more available for purchase! For more information visit: magnoliasandiego.com

Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday.

Tradwives make it look glamorous to quit the workforce to stay home with the kids. But women who have tried the lifestyle themselves say there's a lot you're not seeing on TikTok.

The Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of legendary activist Martin Luther King, Jr. and current CEO of the King Center, is set to deliver a lecture on the intense urgency of social activism in 2024 at UC San Diego’s Jeannie Hall. Dr. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through her work at The King Center, she educates youth and adults around the world about the nonviolent principles and strategies modeled by her parents. Under her leadership, the Center has implemented numerous initiatives reaching over 500,000 people around the world. Dr. King is an innovative, inspirational, and transformational leader. She is devoted to advancing the legacy of her parents, and to ensuring that new generations of influencers are introduced to their teachings, The King Center, as well as the work of creating the Beloved Community, with Nonviolence365 as the pathway. For more information visit: parkandmarket.ucsd.edu

Join us on Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. for a film screening of "Hell Bound Boys" by Sergio Hernandez in Jacobs Hall. Local artist, filmmaker, and owner of Pops tattoo shop, Sergio Hernandez is proud to announce the San Diego premiere of his feature film, "Hell Bound Boys", which tells the story of a young preacher who joins a graffiti crew and struggles to balance his double life. "Hell Bound Boys" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, faith, and community. The film was shot entirely in San Diego and features a number of local actors and locations. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Hernandez facilitated by James Banuelos, founder of Us vs Them and Surf Crimes. The event also features the launch of a limited-edition poster and tee at The Shop.

Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs.