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The Western will premiere at a Polish film festival next month at a screening to honor the cinematographer. Hutchins was killed in 2021 after a loaded prop gun handled by actor Alec Baldwin went off.

flute, viola, cello, piano, marimba music by Michael Torke, Philippe Gaubert, Zoltán Kodály, & Composers Circle Commission by Oliviana Marie earth. wind. water. fire. Join us for an evening celebrating the natural forces of earth, wind, water, and fire through the works of renowned composers Michael Torke, Philippe Gaubert, Zoltán Kodály, and a special Composers Circle Commission by Oliviana Marie. The concert features a unique blend of flute, viola, cello, piano, and marimba, beautifully capturing the essence of the elements. The program includes Torke’s evocative After the Forest Fire for flute, cello, and marimba, Gaubert's impressionistic Trois Aquarelles for flute, cello, and piano, and Kodály’s lyrical Adagio for viola and piano. The highlight of the evening will be the premiere of Oliviana Marie's The Elements, a four-movement composition inspired by the beauty and power of nature. Expand your experience by arriving early to explore Mingei’s "Blue Gold" exhibit, available for free admission to concert attendees before the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Beth Ross Buckley, flute Travis Maril, viola Abe Liebhaber, cello Dana Burnett, piano Michael Jones, percussion Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Egypt has been fighting malaria for nearly 100 years. WHO declares a country malaria-free when the disease has not been present for at least three consecutive years before the designation.

Jesmyn Ward will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems. Jesmyn Ward has been hailed as the standout writer of her generation, proving her “fearless and toughly lyrical” voice in novels, memoir, and nonfiction. Betsy Burton of the American Booksellers Association has called her “the new Toni Morrison.” Ward is a MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and in 2017, she became the first woman and the first person of color to win two National Book Awards for Fiction—joining the ranks of William Faulkner, Saul Bellow, John Cheever, Philip Roth, and John Updike. Her books include "Let Us Descend," "Sing Unburied, Sing," "Salvage the Bones," and "Navigate Your Stars." Included in the ticket is live music to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be Feb. 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Sandra Cisneros and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

Carr was seen as a pretty conventional Republican with a pro-corporate outlook for most of his career. More recently, he has embraced Trumpian themes about social media, tech and television companies.

While the office of vice president is the second-highest position in the government, making it to the Oval Office has historically been a leap.

This year’s Comic-Con may look different as an ongoing writers strike has several major studios staying away this year.

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

KPBS got an inside look at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024, which is poised to be one of the biggest events in the entire county.

Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. Rob is a devoted and seasoned instrumentalist, equally confident with standards and original compositions, whose bass sings with a warmth and creative spirit while maintaining an engaging interactive dialogue with the ensemble. Rob has released six recordings as a leader, “Bass is the Space - Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. His most recent release is "So In Love" — a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others. Jazz education plays an important role in his career. He teaches at Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, The La Jolla Athenaeums “The World Of Jazz” as well as teaching privately. In 2010 Thorsen created “Jazz an American Art Form,” a highly successful jazz educational program that features his quartet and is presented to over 8,000 students annually in primarily under-served communities. He is also involved with and performs with the Voices of Our City Choir, a soul-jazz choir created by his wife Steph Johnson for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. Rob Thorsen Socials Facebook and Instagram For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com