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In 1961, actor and Civil Rights activist Ossie Davis wrote the blistering play Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch. Now, Leslie Odom Jr. stars in the revival.

A Conversation with Filmmaker and Author Mason Engel Join the UC San Diego Library for a lively discussion and reception featuring filmmaker and author Mason Engel. The event will highlight Engel’s current work, “Books Across America,” as well as his past films and novel “2084.” The discussion will be moderated by Audrey Geisel University Librarian Erik T. Mitchell. Events like these are made possible through the philanthropic support of our Signature Event Series Sponsors and Library Associates. Please visit our sponsorship page to learn more about opportunities and benefits. Mason Engel is an independent author and filmmaker. His sci-fi novel, “2084,” has been downloaded over 35,000 times, and his short documentary about indie bookshops, “The Bookstour,” has played at the Miami, Brooklyn, Louisiana and Portland Literary Festivals. His upcoming feature-length documentary, “Books Across America,” follows him as he travels to 50 states, reads 50 books, and interviews 50 authors, all in 50 days. A treatise on why we tell stories, the film includes interviews with James Patterson, Joyce Carol Oates, Ann Patchett, Walter Mosley, Brandon Sanderson, Ken Liu and many more. Engel lives in Columbus, Indiana, where he spends his time editing “Books Across America,” writing a new novel based on his travels, and dreaming about a “Parts Unknown” for the book world. For more information visit: web.cvent.com

This weekend in San Diego arts and culture: Site-specific dance along the trolley line; Kazim Ali and poets without borders; motel soap art; "Dragon Mama," Picasso-inspired music; hip-hop art and more.

While Night 3 of the DNC was capped with Tim Walz accepting the vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists along the way — from Oprah to Stevie Wonder and more Republicans.

Hurricane Hilary will make landfall in Baja California this weekend before weakening to a tropical storm. But torrential rain could cause dangerous flooding in Southern California and inland.

Safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. Free & open to the community! For more information or to pre-register visit alzsd.org/classes or call Alzheimer's San Diego (858) 492-4400 or Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library (619) 527-3405

The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks along the border with Lebanon. Some Israelis in the north say they feel resigned to the possibility of war.

This comes after a yearlong listening tour by a bipartisan working group in the Senate.

TERI Campus of Life, whose mission is to change the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals with special needs, is thrilled to announce that AMERICAN IDOL contender and indie rock sensation, Adin Boyer, along with special guests Jungle Poppins, will perform live at their Rock the Spectrum Benefit Concert. This event will take place on Dec. 29, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at TERI’s San Marcos Campus of Life (Cornfeather Suite/Mountain View Deck, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069). All proceeds will benefit TERI Campus of Life programs and services for children, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Guests will experience a magical evening of music under the stars as they bid farewell to 2023, celebrating with the talented pianist and San Diego's own Jungle Poppins. Both gifted artists credit autism as their catalyst to excellence and are geared up to “Rock the Spectrum.” Adin, an exceptional musician and advocate for Autism and Anti-Bullying, will open hearts with soulful melodies while Jungle Poppins vows to "let music upstage autism." In 2023, Adin wowed audiences on American Idol, advancing to Hollywood and earning accolades from industry icons Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and mentor Phillip Phillips. TERI is honored to host Adin in his first San Diego show prior to launching his national tour. Tickets to the concert start at $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP. The VIP ticket includes Chef Pete Moceri hosted farm to table lite bites with wine tasting and exclusive table service during concert, as well as a signed poster and artist meet and greet after the show. Dinner menu and drinks are sold separately. Concert tickets can be purchased at https://events.humanitix.com/rock-the-spectrum-benefit-concert. Sponsorship level opportunities are also available here or contact Development Director, Danielle Aguas, at danielle.aguas@teriinc.org or call/text 760.822.1321. For over 43 years, TERI Inc (Training Education and Resource Institute) has been a pioneering and innovative service provider, delivering best-practice, evidence-based services to underserved children, adults, and seniors with mild to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Diego County. TERI is committed to ensuring that every person, regardless of ability, has proper access and support to discover and express their strengths within society. TERI staff provide an extensive array of enrichment options including education, arts, culinary programs, vocational training, and more. ABOUT TERI. INC. TERI Inc. and the Campus of Life’s mission is to change the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals with special needs. Since its inception in 1980, TERI has grown to accommodate a lifetime of needs while remaining true to its original goal: to improve the quality of life for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities, and to change the way the world sees them, allowing for inclusion within the community. As a true center of innovation and excellence, the TERI Campus of Life is dedicated to transforming lives through education, performing arts, fine arts, fitness, nutrition, organic agriculture, vocational pathways, social gatherings and so much more. For more information about TERI Campus of Life, please visit: https://www.teriinc.org/campus-of-life

Photographer Nour El Massry captures ethereal images of Egyptian landscapes, interiors and architecture in one of the world's largest megacities.