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Don't miss this fabulous trio presenting an original approach to Jazz Standards and Latin/Brazilian pieces from the American Songbook featuring composers such as Miles Davis, Richard Rogers, George Gershwin, Chick Corea, Jobim exploring a plethora of grooves from swing, bossa/samba, funk/fusion, afro Cuban, odd times and more. About Lori Bell Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. She has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings. She is a three-time Global Music Award recipient recognized for her recordings, compositions, and arrangements. In 2016, Lori paid heartfelt tribute to her family and birthplace on her critically acclaimed album Brooklyn Dreaming, her 10th CD, earning four-star ratings from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Downbeat Magazine, which chose it as “Best Albums of 2016.” Huffington Post also chose Brooklyn Dreaming for their “Best of Jazz 2016”. Veteran jazz critic Scott Yanow chose it as one of his Top 25 Best Jazz CDs of 2016. It also won a Global Music Award for Outstanding Achievement for compositions and arrangements. Lori has toured in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. She has also performed in high-profile ensemble settings at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, SOKA Performing Arts Center, The Wadsworth Theatre at UCLA, and most recently, on a project of jazz arrangements and classical compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Library. She has performed three times at the Gala for the National Flute Association, most recently in 2016. In addition to her global renown as a performer and recording artist, Lori is a respected force in music education. She is currently on the SDSU faculty as an Instructor of Flute and studio teacher and over the years, has privately taught hundreds of students of all ages in both classical flute technique and jazz styling, jazz piano (her secondary instrument), theory, composition and arranging at her studio in San Diego. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/event-details/lori-bell-1

Champions have argued the law will protect Jewish students from rising bullying and discrimination, sometimes from teachers. While the state does not collect data on antisemitism in schools, reports of anti-Jewish bias statewide have doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to the California Department of Justice. Last year, more than 15% of all hate crime events in California were anti-Jewish, even though Jewish people make up about 3% of the state population.

Asia markets followed Wall Street's gains after Trump announced a pause on higher global tariffs, but investors are still looking to Beijing for reaction.

Florida lawmakers will vote whether to repeal a law that requires children to receive vaccines for polio, diphtheria, measles, and mumps before entering school.

Curt Cameruci (Flosstradamus) is a renowned DJ/producer with over 19 years in the music business. Based in Los Angeles, he gained prominence in Chicago, collaborating with acts like Post Malone, Lil Jon, and Diplo. He is known for founding the EDM subgenre "Trap" by combining Hip Hop elements with Dance music. Flosstradamus has headlined major festivals like Lollapalooza and played Coachella four times. His career highlights include tracks like "Original Don" (Remix), "Mosh Pit," and "Soundclash." With over 500 million streams, he has sold out iconic venues worldwide, earning a devoted fanbase known as HDYNATION. Beyond his musical achievements, Curt Cameruci has expanded into the technology sector. He is the founder of Rubin, an AI/Music R&D firm, creating cutting-edge AI tools that are transforming the music industry, like Replay and the AI creation marketplace "weights.gg." He advises several AI and tech companies, notably Suno, an AI-driven music creation platform that secured a $125 million investment in Q1 2024. His work has put Rubin at the forefront of music & tech. Curt's insights have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences like NFT LA, COG-X, and NAMM, where he shares his vision for the future of music and technology. Curt Cameruci's journey from pioneering DJ/producer to a key figure in AI-driven music technology showcases his dynamic capabilities and drive to push boundaries. His work entertains and paves the way for future innovations, making him a transformative figure in both music and tech. As he continues to merge these fields, Curt remains a powerful force of inspiration and influence, leaving an indelible mark on the industries he touches. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/13854144/flosstradamus/ Flosstradmus on Instagram and Facebook

What began as a misquoted Fox News interview led to a flood of false and misleading posts on X. Before it was corrected, stock markets rallied then plummeted again.

The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Aug. 29.

More than 300 South Korean workers were detained in an immigration raid on Thursday. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said South Korea plans to send a charter plane to bring the workers home.

There's a Ukrainian hospital so old it treated wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Yet neurosurgeons at Mechnikov Hospital also play a critical role in today's Russia-Ukraine war. front

For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.