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Tower of Power and Lettuce will perform live at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Since 1968 Tower's music has changed and evolved with time, their musical roots and early influences are always evident in their recording, blending of soul, funk, jazz, and rock like no other band! Tower of Power has become one of the top Blues and Jazz artists in the 2022 music scene, delighting fans with a unique Blues and Jazz sound. LETTUCE both feed the rich history of funk and also combine it with strains of hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, and go-go. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated six-piece once again break rules, push boundaries, and uplift on their sixth full-length studio offering, Resonate [Round Hill Records].

NPR's Ari Shapiro reports from Warsaw on how Ukrainian children are being educated in Poland.

Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police around the country. Miami police said they stand by the decision to unveil the special design.

A statue honoring the aviation pioneer is now part of the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

No instruments – just voices! New York’s Naturally 7 are a music group with a distinctive a cappella style wherein each member “becomes an instrument,” using the human voice to create a specific sound. Naturally 7 have performed with Michael Bublé, Coldplay, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Queen. See them now before they move on to stadiums! They will perform at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, February 11 at 8 p.m. Get tickets here! Adults: $20-$40 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $17-$34 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $10-$20 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/naturally-7/.

Susan G. Komen’s new and improved annual More than Pink Walk in San Diego will be held in-person on Sunday, November 7 at Balboa Park (Corner of 6th Ave. and Laurel St.), with exciting interactive activities after the walk for all guests and participants. The signature fundraising event will begin with an opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 8 a.m. Afterwards, participants are invited to take part in fun and exciting activities, from music to health screenings, food trucks and more for the entire community to enjoy. The event this year will be more interactive. It brings not only a new name, the More than Pink Walk - but a new format as well. Susan G. Komen will focus on bringing together an empowered community for a fresh experience in a new location in Balboa Park. REGISTER NOW Participants will have several areas of engagement including pre and post walk yoga sessions, multiple food trucks offering a variety of cuisines, Ford display vehicles, exclusive tour and viewing of mammogram screening techniques and procedures, team and individual photo opportunities and backdrops, and immersive art installations. Susan G. Komen’s Hope Village provides current patients, Survivors, and Thrivers (those living with metastatic breast cancer) with special self-care demonstrations, massage services, and free food to honor and celebrate their personal journeys. The Pillars area showcases Komen’s initiatives in research, critical patients care, community programs, and policy and advocacy. In addition, community leaders in breast cancer related fields will provide presentations and demonstrations on topics ranging from Breast Cancer 101 to how families and friends can support patients and survivors on their journey. The Walk will raise the financial resources needed to fund life-saving research investments, raise public awareness, and support folks fighting breast cancer. By uniting under one cause, Komen has been able to make an immense impact. They have raised more than $2 billion to date, with 80 cents or more of every dollar going directly to research, screening services, local healthcare, financial assistance, and support services. Currently, $988 million has been invested in research, more than any other non-profit. Parking & Event Map Susan G. Komen is on Facebook + Instagram + follow @SusanGKomen on Twitter

Gas utilities and cooking stove manufacturers knew for decades that burners could be made that emit less pollution in homes, but they chose not to. That may may be about to change.

The famed silkscreen printer, whose work is on display at the Kreeger Museum's exhibition "Lou Stovall: On Inventions and Color," pioneered an artform while building community in Washington, D.C.

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist made her name in the music industry as a songwriter. It took a career pivot for her to write a hit song for herself.

The White House has announced its nominees for the next Chairs of the National Arts and Humanities Endowments. If confirmed, the NEH pick would become the first Native American to become chair.