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Communities across San Diego County will mark the United States' 247th birthday.

Join your favorite Sesame Street friends for a magical adventure when Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic visits your neighborhood. Elmo and Abby Cadabby team up to learn how determination and practice are the best ways to reach your goals. Along the way, they are joined by Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Count and Rosita to discover why it’s okay to make mistakes and real magic can be found when you believe in yourself. With high-energy dancing and an introduction to the art of illusion, you’ll enjoy every magical moment with your family and friends at Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. WHEN| Friday, January 6, 2023 ‣ This event starts at 2:30 p.m. WHERE| Pechanga Arena San Diego ‣ 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, California 92110 ADMISSION| Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ Tickets start at $35+

An unintended consequence of the state's multibillion-dollar early education program is the damage being done to the business model of traditional child care providers.

MASH UP: A Creative Industry Symposium. One Part arts conference. One Part creative industry mash up. Produced by Vanguard Culture, in partnership with HOME: World Design Capital 2024 San Diego is on the verge of an arts renaissance unlike anything we’ve seen. With a recent designation as World Design Capital 2024, the San Diego / Tijuana region in particular is poised to showcase our creative industry workforce to a world audience in 2024. How can the visual, performing, and culinary arts fit into the fold of design thinking and design forward meaning-making through our varied industry lenses? Join business and industry leaders from film, theatre, music, dance, opera, spoken word, and more for a 2-day experiential conference that challenges creative professionals to consider their collective power to change the future of our creative sector. Participate in panel discussions, workshops, quality networking opportunities, and one-on-one coaching with creative leaders from a variety of industries. Explore emerging trends in social justice, technology, and nonprofit management that are impacting how arts & culture patrons respond to our work. Lean into the future of creative resource sharing, mutual support initiatives, and design-forward thinking through these one-of-a-kind workshops designed to bring our creative workforce together. When | September 22 - in-person & September 23 - virtual Detailed Schedule: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 - 9am-3pm in-person sessions. - 12pm: Creative Industry MASHUP. Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Add your thoughts to our interactive wall and join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special. (Food available for purchase). Friday, September 23, 2022 - 9am-3pm virtual sessions - 12pm: Virtual Creative Industry MASHUP . Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special. Where | The Soap Factory For more information about the event and tickets, please visit here! - Ticket prices ranging from $15-$50 Socials: Vanguard Culture: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

"First Date The Musical" Directed by Carlyn Thometz A Musical Comedy, (90 minutes, rated PG-13, suggested for audiences 16+) A casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Where: Tenth Avenue Arts Center The performance will take place in the Tenth Avenue Arts Center's Forum Theatre which is located on the 4th Floor of the Building. There is a single elevator for any guest with physical disabilities unable to travel upstairs. When: August 5 to 14, 2022 @7 p.m. Tickets: $25 Tickets are available online ahead of the event to reserve preference seating, or tickets are available at the box office for general admission.

The San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra proudly presents “Music Celebration Concert" featuring string, wind and full orchestra ensembles, each of which showcases talented young musicians who perform a variety of enjoyable music literature, including popular and classical pieces, under the direction of its professional conductors.

The city of San Diego has an ambitious climate action goal to hit net zero emissions by 2035, but climate activists have been demanding a timeline for how the city intends to get there. Mayor Todd Gloria joins Midday Edition to talk about the draft plan released this week, and the city’s plan to stop using downtown’s Golden Hall as a homeless shelter. Then, even though California has long been a bastion of reproductive rights, anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers still outnumber abortion clinics in both the state and San Diego County. Finally, it’s not news to fans of K-pop that Korean artists have captivated American audiences with their look, their sound and that incredible choreography. We speak to actor and writer Vivian Yoon about K-pop has shaped her life and her new podcast “K-Pop Dreaming.”

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.

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.

Due to overwhelming demand after the success of his back-to-back career-spanning Hollywood Bowl concerts, visionary composer and recording artist Danny Elfman has confirmed two upcoming shows - Danny Elfman: "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond!" - at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 3. For information about the other show, please visit here. These live shows will feature Elfman backed by an all-star rock band, and the same orchestra, and choir that he played with during his set at Coachella 2022 and Halloween weekend shows at the Hollywood Bowl, as they perform songs from Oingo Boingo; his solo career, including his 2021 album "Big Mess"; as well as a plethora of his film scores and television themes from "Alice in Wonderland", "Batman", "Edward Scissorhands", "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "The Simpsons", and more. The audience will be transported into Elfman’s vision and magical world; with his haunting compositions brought to life on stage and enhanced by visuals on the big screen. This limited run of Southern California concerts will provide full-length versions of his past highly acclaimed performances. Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). About Danny Elfman: Danny Elfman, film composer and singer-songwriter for the rock band Oingo Boingo, has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. Elfman has been Tim Burton's composer for more than 35 years, having scored 17 Burton films such as "Batman", "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure", "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Alice in Wonderland", "Dumbo", and "Big Fish". Elfman has also frequently worked with director Sam Raimi on films such as "Spider-Man" and the blockbuster "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", as well as "Gus Van Sant" for his Academy Award-winning films "Good Will Hunting and Milk". Additionally, he wrote music for all the "Men in Black" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise films, the songs and score for Henry Selick and Tim Burton’s animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas", and the themes for the popular television series "Desperate Housewives" and "The Simpsons" as well as the new Netflix hit series "Wednesday" starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams.. Throughout his career, Elfman has been honored with four Oscar nominations, two Emmy Awards, a GRAMMY Award, six Saturn Awards for Best Music, the 2002 Richard Kirk Award, the 2015 Disney Legend Award, and the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award in 2017. Most recently, Elfman has been nominated for yet another Saturn Award in the Best Music category for his scoring work on "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". CONNECT WITH DANNY ELFMAN: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter