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A (mostly) monthly concert series featuring San Diego's finest songwriters. Three acts perform in a Nashville-style round sharing the stories and inspirations behind their beautiful songs. Guest host TBD! For this special holiday edition of Songwriter Sanctuary, we invite you to come early for a free pop-up holiday market for local makers from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Grab a bite and a warm bevvy, browse handmade wares from local vendors, then stick around for the show! (Music starts at 7 p.m.). Normal Heights United stands as a proud partner in this community-building music series - let’s show them some love and appreciation for utilizing their space to showcase local artists and businesses! About the Artists Thea the Band: Thea writes original Cosmic American tunes from the heart, for the soul. Though the ups and downs of love are the favorite lyrical focal point, no emotion is left unattended to. Songs for the working man and woman who go through every day highs and every day lows. Come as you are and leave a little more in tune with who that is. Josh Weinstein is a working composer, arranger, producer, and pianist/organist/keyboard player originally from New York. His 2008 album "Love & Alcohol” received airplay on nearly 300 stations worldwide, CMJ charted, and was licensed by MTV. His previous album "Brooklyn Is Sinking" appeared on "Best of 2006" lists at both WFUV and npr.org. Josh is active as both a sideman and featured performer in nightclubs, concert stages and recording studios. He appears on albums and in videos for artists in multiple genres, with mainstage appearances at festivals and show venues worldwide and an active freelance schedule of several hundred dates per year. When he's not performing or recording, he teaches college courses on American popular music, Western classical music, and a variety of World Music practices. He also maintains a full private teaching studio out of his San Diego home. Cheyenne Benton: Brimming with bubblegum angst, San Diego-based Cheyenne Benton breathes lyrical fire into the world of atmospheric indie pop. With sincere, defiant lyrics, Benton creates an infectious wonderland of retro nostalgia and futuristic instrumentation. Both her explosive melodies and transparent storytelling are heavily influenced by years performing in musical theater. Benton released her debut EP in December 2017. Her single “My Heart” was nominated as a semi-finalist in the 2018 International Songwriting Competition. In 2023, Benton's song "Drinkin' About U" was nominated at the San Diego Music Awards. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:15 p.m., Show 7 - 9:30 p.m. (NHU also hosting a holiday pop-up makers market from 4 - 7 p.m. - free and open to public) Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. All donations go to artists. We want you to come to the show regardless of what you can afford to pay! For this reason, you may bring up to 10 people per donation, no matter the amount you give. Food/Drink: Available for purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company, Flying Embers, and Grace2Go Meals Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly Lorden molly@nhunited.org For more information visit: lindsaywhitemusic.com

A mystery has been brewing in a small ranching town on Hawaii's Big Island. Word has it that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff bought the land, stirring worries about what he plans to do with it.

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts is pleased to invite you to the screening of Transborder Film Fellowship with Omar Lopex, Jafet Arzate, and Marinthia Gutierrez on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Mosaic 113 Auditorium in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. About the Program: The Standard Fantastic-Transborder Film Fellowship provides youth in the US/MX transborder region with resources and six months of mentorship to produce a short analog 16mm film. The inaugural Fellows and projects for 2022/23 are Jafet Arzate (Las Señales Ya No Están en el Cielo / The Signs Are No Longer in the Sky) and Marinthia Gutiérrez (She Stays / Ella Se Queda). Location: The Mosaic 113 Auditorium is located in the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Parking: The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure. Weekend parking is $2/hour. Questions: Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

A $4 thrift store purchase that turned out to be a rare painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth sold Tuesday for nearly $200K.

Jenin's Freedom Theatre was ransacked by Israeli soldiers, its staff thrown in jail. Once celebrated as a peace initiative, it's the latest casualty of near-daily military raids on the West Bank.

For the first time, the Museum of Modern Art showcases current West African photographers. The exhibit depicts the colonial past, beautiful beaches and boisterous protests of the Nigerian city.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered how further U.S. aid would make a difference on the front lines, and the state of the war in general.

For hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we look at how NPR Music's Tiny Desk concert series became a platform for many of hip-hop's greatest. Plus, what the San Diego hip-hop scene is like — and how the genre grew into the cultural force it is today.

The San Diego Automotive Museum will be hosting a garage sale, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful Balboa Park and see gorgeous cars and exhibits at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Items for sale will include collectibles, home décor, toys, art, books, and more. Admission will be reduced to $5.00 with any Garage Sale purchase. All proceeds will benefit the San Diego Automotive Museum. Please park in the main lot then follow the signs to the back of the Museum. Cash only. The $5.00 admission will allow you to view many of the beautiful cars the Automotive Museum has to offer. The exhibit floor will have the Mercedes 540K, Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000 Car and a 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon to name a few. A Delorean is also on display and perfect for photo opps. In the rotating exhibit section is Innovative Electrics. The following vehicles will also be on display: 2021 Little Giant EV 2010 Spira Solar Powered USPS Truck Prototype 2019 Sondors EV Prototype 2010 Tesla Roadster 1999 EV Global Electric Bike Please check the museum’s website for the most up-to-date event information: www.sdautomuseum.org. For questions about this garage sale, please email brandi@sdautomuseum.org San Diego Automotive Museum on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.