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MOJO has won nine DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards since 2015, including the top award among community colleges in 2023, 2022, and 2017. The band will perform works by renowned past and present jazz luminaries, as well as compositions and arrangements by band members, music faculty, and director Steve Torok. MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

Each fall season, we invite you to join us at City Farmers Nursery for a free pumpkin experience unlike any other. Beginning Saturday, September 27, the event will run Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover a dozen pumpkin varieties—from cute Fairytales and colorful Fall Fantasy to Warty Minions, Jumbo Carvers, and Lil’ Tiger Stripes—tucked throughout our 1.5-acre nursery among vibrant California natives, stone fruit trees, and bonsai. While you hunt for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy classic family games, festive fall displays, and visits with our friendly bunnies, goats, and mini-donkeys. City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

El cierre gubernamental más largo de la historia de Estados Unidos podría concluir a partir del miércoles, en su día 43, sin que haya nadie satisfecho con el resultado final.

Grab your livestream tickets here. $10 General Admission M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series: The Magic of Mitch Albom Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Workshop and Q&A with Mitch Albom Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 48 languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers — including "Tuesdays with Morrie," the bestselling memoir of all time. His most recent book "The Little Liar" is also a NY Times bestseller. Narrated by the voice of Truth itself, "The Little Liar" is a timeless story about the power of love to ultimately redeem us, no matter how deeply we blame ourselves for our mistakes. Event made possible by PLNU M.A. in Writing program, Department of LJWL, La Playa Books, and Writer's Symposium by the Sea. All ticketing fees go toward M.A. in Writing program students attending conferences. The Livestream will utilize YouTube Live. Livestream participants *will not* be able to participate in the Q&A. Livestream link will be sent to guests after purchase. Mitch Albom on Facebook / Instagram

Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the Badaboom Comedy Series in Amsterdam, and countless other international shows. JR was the winner Stand-up NBC in 2016 & named as a prestigious "New Face" at Just for Laughs 2017. His quarter hour special on The Comedy Lineup is available on Netflix, and he was named one of Variety’s Ten Comics to watch 2022. Catch him on tour in a city near you! JR De Guzman on Facebook / Instagram

Famine has been officially declared in northern Gaza, a U.N.-backed group of experts warns — marking the first such confirmation in the Middle East.

As the H Barracks site expands its open slots, the city will shutter a different safe sleeping site on Aero Drive — a move city staff estimates will save $23,000 per month in operating expenses. If need arises, the city can reopen the Aero Drive location

Get ready for some family-friendly fun at the City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services annual “Halloween Happening” on Friday, October 24 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. “Ghouls,” “Boos” and their families are encouraged to dress in costume and head over to Spreckels Park to enjoy music, enchanting entertainment, trick-or-treating, “Spooktacular” games, jumpees, crafts, prizes, candy and activities including a Life-size Candyland game at no cost. Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well. Call (619) 522-7342 for details. The fun continues at the Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. with “The Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery” at 6 p.m.!

Experience the magic of Front Row Saturday, a free live performance series at the cozy 215-seat Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Celebrate the vibrant talent of new and emerging artists from San Diego and North County, with an exciting mix of music, theater, dance, and more. Enjoy an up-close and personal performance in an intimate setting that brings creativity to life. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. If you love the sounds of Motown, you’ll love The Corvelles - a sizzling 9-piece band that pumps out a sensational, high-energy revue for all ages. City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Grammy Nominee, Blues Music Award Winner and author, Mark Hummel, has fascinated audiences across the Unites States and Europe with his own trademark harmonica sound - a subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a strong sense of swing. Carlsbad City Library on Facebook