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AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.

Dragon-on-dragon violence!

On August 14, Osher will host its annual Kickoff and Course Preview beginning at 9 a.m. in the Extended Studies Center. Whether you’re a longtime member or exploring Osher for the first time, it’s an excellent opportunity to discover upcoming courses and reconnect with campus. Global Campus and Osher staff will be available to answer questions and assist with membership, registration, and payments. Parking and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here. Details: Schedule: 9 a.m. — Refreshments and Mingle 9:30–11:15 a.m. — Welcome, Guest Speaker, Instructor Course Preview 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. — Registration and Payment Visit: globalcampus.sdsu.edu/program/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/osher-sdsu/

This weekend in the arts: "Doomgaze" at the Casbah, "Farm to Craft" at the Mingei, Barrio Art Crawl, "Neon Afterlife" in Oceanside, "The Recipe" at La Jolla Playhouse and an East County library book crawl.

At a pair of surprise shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the beloved indie group was accompanied by an all-star crew of collaborators to preview a forthcoming triple album, Horsepower.

The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, the site of his 2009 mass shooting. That would be the first public execution in the U.S. since the 1930s.

A 10-lesson advanced online course in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) for learners who wish to strengthen their reading, speaking, and grammatical command of the language. Each session uses authentic Sephardi texts, poetry, and song to build vocabulary and fluency, with grammar topics covering verb tenses, moods, and the indicative vs. subjunctive contrast The course is taught by Esther Rute, a certified Ladino language teacher who holds a BA in Semitic Philology and two MAs in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Dates: Tuesdays, April 28 – May 26 Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: 5 classes for $270 available until Sunday, April 26, 2026 Regular: 5 classes for $300 Teacher: Esther Rute Yiddishland California: Website / Facebook

More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.

"Music with a Story" is an immersive evening of modern chamber music that blends sound, narrative, and live improvisation. The program features works by George Gershwin, Marc Mellits, and Igor Stravinsky, brought to life by Windscape and New Village Arts Improv, led by Patrick McInnis. Together, music and storytelling intertwine to create a dynamic, engaging experience that invites audiences beyond the concert hall tradition. Windscape is San Diego’s newest chamber ensemble featuring contemporary works for wind instruments. Founded with a vision to unite the arts and amplify creative voices, Windscape brings together accomplished musicians, each with advanced training and a passion for innovation. With every performance, the ensemble seeks not only to showcase extraordinary talent but to cultivate a more vibrant, connected, and an artistically rich community. Windscape on Instagram

As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.