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A mural in Washington, D.C. depicts Americans wrongfully detained abroad and fades with time to represent passing days. Neda Sharghi's brother Emad imprisoned in Iran is one of those faces.

Latino comic book fans have taken to social media to call out DC Comics' latest attempt at appealing to their Latino fans. Art shows DC superheroes holding or eating a variety of Latin American foods.

Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman is coming to San Diego for their 15th Anniversary Tour! It has been more than ten years since Celtic Woman first captured America's imagination with its self-titled first public television special. That historic concert performance launched a genuine cultural phenomenon, introducing millions of new fans to the group's fresh fusion of traditional Irish music, contemporary studio craft and state-of-the-art stage production. See them live at San Diego Civic Theatre!

Dynamic pricing of groceries, or reducing prices as perishable items approach their expiration date, could reduce food waste from grocery retailers by 21% or more, a study from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management released Tuesday found.

After vaccines became widely available in 2021, "the excess death rate among Republican voters was 43% higher than the excess death rate among Democratic voters," Yale researchers say.

The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series sponsored by Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library welcomes the Me Kolme Trio on Sunday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m.. This virtuoso ensemble, comprised of violinist Päivikki Nykter, clarinetist Robert Zelickman, and pianist Kyle Adam Blair, will perform works by Mozart, Schumann and Arutiunian. A versatile recitalist and chamber musician, Päivikki Nykter, is equally at home with standard repertoire as well as contemporary music. A native of Finland, she has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Music Department is now a freelance violinist maintaining a busy concert and teaching schedule, in both the U.S. and Europe. She has recorded on a number of labels. Robert Zelickman has been teaching and performing in San Diego since 1982. A member of the bass clarinet quartet JAMB and co-director of Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, he was a member of Orchestra Nova for 23 seasons and has performed with the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego Opera. He recently retired from UCSD where he lectured on Jewish Music, conducted the Wind Ensemble, and performed regularly, premiering many new compositions. Kyle Adam Blair’s major focuses include the performance of new works in collaboration with composers, and the performance of works from the art music and song repertory of the 20th and 21st centuries. He earned his DMA from UCSD and currently is the staff pianist for the UCSD’s Department of Music and is also on the faculty of the UCSD’s Department of Theater and Dance. Come enjoy a delightful afternoon of chamber music in the intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated. In view of the current public health situation, masks will be required for all in attendance, and the number of attendees will be limited to 100. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Call (858) 538-8158 or visit www.srfol.org for more information.

Shaun Tan's illustrations run the emotional gamut, from oddly whimsical to deeply introspective. Tan is best known for his graphic novel The Arrival and his Oscar-winning short film The Lost Thing.

Students of color at a high school, a law school and two universities have objected to the way historical murals have portrayed Native Americans and African Americans.

It can be heartbreaking to let go of a hand-made rug or sweater that a loved one didn't quite finish. A group of volunteer knitters, quilters and other crafters offer some closure.

The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant's unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill.