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"Covid will not suddenly disappear," Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament on Monday, adding that "restrictions pose a heavy toll on our economy, our society, our mental well-being."

Write Out Loud is gearing up for the 4th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 29 - 31 at the in Sherman Heights. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named "The Palace of the Arts" by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed it in 1887. TIX https://writeoutloudsd.com/poefest/ or or by calling 619-297-8953 Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared “We are beyond excited to partner with Friends of Villa Montezuma to share this newly designed literary experience AND this beautiful historic Victorian home with our patrons. A PoeFest Host will lead each group of 13 guests through three separate interactive experiences as they explore the mansion, culminating in an encounter with the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe.” Performances take place October 29, 30 and 31 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. During the 75 minute experience, visitors will enjoy Literary Séance with Madame Philomena - featuring Rhianna Basore Mephistopheles & Faustus - featuring Monique Gaffney and Eddie Yaroch Dr. Frankenstein’s Laboratory - featuring Paul Maley and John Garcia Encounter with Edgar Allan Poe - featuring Travis Rhett Wilson Guests will be hosted and guided by the mansion’s staff, Walter Ritter, Rachael VanWormer and Pamela Brittain. Write Out Loud San Diego is on Facebook

The investigation was continuing, but authorities said there appeared to be no specific target for the explosions.

Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for defamation. At issue is a line in the show's final episode that falsely says she hadn't played against male opponents.

Her album-as-Sistine Chapel: awe-inspiring from a distance and glittering with detail, a star-filled imaginary sky and an origin myth that comes to life through its brilliant brush strokes.

TCM host Alicia Malone and TCM programmer Scott McGee will be signing new books.

'The Big Boss' took a genre from working-class neighborhoods and turned it into a commercial powerhouse. But as the trailblazer retires, reggaeton meets a new moment for rebellion and experimentation.

Midge Ure has an impressive back catalogue fronting the groundbreaking electrorock band Ultravox who reformed briefly in 2009 as well as being a member of such notable bands as Visage and Thin Lizzy. He helped form Band Aid where he produced and co-wrote the smash charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas,' still one of the biggest singles in UK music history. Ure has spent most of his career touring the globe and held the notable role of MD for the Princes Trust at the Royal Albert Hall with a cast of the usual suspects including Queen, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Mark King. Ure is now working on three albums including a follow-up to Fragile, Orchestrated Pt. 2 and an instrumental album. He will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Monday, November 15 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $30 advanced / $30 day of show / $53 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office) This event is a seated show.

Rafelson, who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, died on Saturday at his home in Aspen, Colo. He was 89.