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Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “From Mesopotamia to Pompeii: A Tale of 1001 Agricultural Bites” featuring Barbara Baxter, at 10:30 a.m. October 15, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library. This is a delicious look at how edible ingredients spurred the development of classic societies through food trade around the Mediterranean world. Over time, culinary traditions changed drastically in and around the shores of Persia, North Africa and Southern Europe. Join our audience to compare those changes with our modern ways. Barbara Baxter studied wine at Sorbonne University, Paris, and continued her inquiry into its heritage ever since. She created the visitor education program for Francis Ford Coppola’s Rubicon Estate, and has worked for two of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries: Sterling Vineyards and Opus One. Barbara is the editor of Planet Wine, and has also made wine in Napa Valley. The only independent wine historian lecturing in the US, Barbara has been a featured speaker on the custom and heritage of wine as bridge between wine, cuisine and art. Her weekly blog on www.PlanetWine.Net is a lively forum on the art of wine, and the happenings in its world. This event is free and open to the public. A tasting will follow the presentation.

Nine artists including T-Pain, Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth have granted Google permission to use their singing voices for the new tool, Dream Track.

In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.

People may grumble about Apple's higher monthly fee, but there are a lot of original series packed in their lineup that many viewers haven't yet considered.

Everyone in the community is invited to Light Up a Life, a special candle-lighting ceremony to celebrate the people whose lives have warmed their hearts and whose memories illuminate their lives. The Elizabeth Hospice will host this family-friendly event on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the California Center for the Arts at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido. Light Up a Life blends inspirational messages, music, and a memorial ceremony to lift the hearts of those touched by loss, illness or sorrow. Admission and parking are free. Registration is required by November 4, here! All attendees will have the opportunity to light a candle during the memorial ceremony. In support of The Elizabeth Hospice’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested. Individuals can receive a 2022 keepsake ornament with a $100 donation or a personalized ornament with a donation of $250 or more. Information on sponsorship opportunities can be found here or by calling 760-796-3708.

A FDA advisory panel has given approval for COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 6-months to 5 years. Then, authorities warn that South Bay beaches may remain closed for the summer due to excess pollution levels. After that, the Fat Leonard Navy bribery scandal is about to wrap up in San Diego. Also, In the wake of constant mass shootings across the nation, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted earlier this week to find policy recommendations that would allow the county to sue gun makers for deaths caused by their firearms. Plus, potential delays to the closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant are being discussed to help offset energy shortages. And finally, there is a new exhibit presented by The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art at the Quartyard which marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders; a group of activists who took bus trips across the South to protest segregation laws.

The last major age group to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - children ages 6 months to 5 years old – are now getting their shots. How significant is this in the fight against the virus? Then, primary elections often result in a low turnout of voters and this June’s California primary was no exception. But what about November? A new UC San Diego survey tries to take the temperature of voters in California. And, we’re learning more about pollution sources from the Port of San Diego that are affecting people’s health. But the new information has left port commissioners split on how to prioritize emission-reduction projects. Next, reaction to the new rules about where sidewalk vendors can now operate in Balboa Park and downtown San Diego. And, Scientists at UC San Diego are leading what they call the biggest community science project ever, on animal communication. Dogs are touching buttons on soundboards with their paws or nose, allowing them to communicate to humans--- words, thoughts – and maybe even sentences. Finally, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture is now open in Riverside. One of its first exhibitions on view is a retrospective of works from local border artists, brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre.

A quilt from more than 50 years ago tells the story of a historic Detroit neighborhood.

"Processing" is a new one-day exhibition at The Hill Street Country Club, featuring designer Nicholas Bijan Pourfard, sculptor Stephen Hartzog, ceramicist Sofia Limon and sculptor Evan Lopez. This group exhibition explores functional art and process- and materials-based design, Opening reception Saturday Sept. 24 from 5-9 p.m., or viewable by appointment throughout Design Week. 530 S. Coast Hwy Oceanside CA This exhibition is part of the 2022 San Diego Design Week. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram

Tell us about a song that hit you particularly hard in 2023 — maybe one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or one that just made you connected with you more than any other song this year.