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NPR's Scott Simon wonders about the money collectors paid for ticket stubs: one for the 1st game Jackie Robinson played as a Dodger, the other for the 1st game Michael Jordan played as a Chicago Bull.

It is "a sensual, popular and monumental gesture," says Carine Rolland, the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of culture. The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude came up with the idea before they died.

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

Uncovered coffins, papyrus documents and other artifacts have recently been found at the Saqqara site in Giza, Egypt. It coincides with a new accusation that jewelry was stolen from the site.

A pediatric orthopedic surgeon turned award-winning photographer, Lisa Miller beguiles the viewer with images that are simultaneously timeless and timeworn. Her photos - roses past their prime, tangerines positioned in front of trees, gas pipes in close up - are familiar yet otherworldly thanks to the precision of her compositions and technique. Date | Friday, March 11, 2022 Location | Once Upon A Frame Miller counts Rembrandt, Sebastião Salgado, and Sam Abell among her influences, but she is in especially rapt conversation with 17th-century Dutch and Spanish still life artists: “They make painted objects look realistic and I make photographed objects look like paintings.” Bring the kids and pets, enjoy wine and cheese, and take in Miller’s gorgeous photographs, framed by Once Upon A Frame for her solo show. For further information on this event please visit the website: http://www.onceuponaframe.com/gallery

LEARN HOW TO MAKE FERMENTED FOODS WITH STRAWBERRIES! Celebrate strawberry season by learning about many different ways to ferment them, in Sauerkraut, chutney, pickles and kombucha! Date | Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 12pm Location | Duck Foot Brewing Purchase tickets here! LEARN: We’ll have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We’ll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes with strawberries which are loaded with healthy probiotic bacteria. TASTE: We’ll have a variety of fermented strawberry dishes to sample BEER FLIGHT: We’ll pair each of our strawberry ferments with an amazing Duck Foot brew. DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal sauerkraut to take home and ferment SAVE $5 or more when you bring a friend or posse! (Each guest must have a ticket). For further information on this event please visit the website: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/san-diego-hands-on-strawberry/

A new study shows statins are much more effective.

South Korea's official entry at the Oscars this year is a murder-mystery-romance blend. Like 2019's Parasite, it shows how Korean directors are making their mark across the spectrum of film genres.

As the war drags on, we hear from Ukrainian infantry soldiers who are exhausted after more than eight months of fighting Russian troops.

"This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before." — Leonard Bernstein This Sunday March 6 @ 4:00 pm, Le Salon de Musiques invites you to celebrate freedom and peace. Dedicated to Ukraine, the romantic program for voice, piano and strings, features three genius composers: Chopin, Liszt, & Saint-Saens. Taking place at the La Jolla Woman's Club, it will be performed by Elissa Johnston, Soprano, Ambroise Aubrun, Violin, Madalyn Parnas Moller, Violin, Andrew Picken, Viola, Stella Ye Lin Cho, Cello, Stephanie Payne, Double-Bass, and Vijay Venkatesh, Piano. Introduced by musicologist Michael Bane, the performance is followed by a Q&A between the audience and the artists. The high tea buffet with French Champagne will be served once again! COVID policy: We require all our guests to be fully vaccinated. Everyone attending will have to present proof of full vaccination, along with ID, upon entry. We also require attendees to wear masks during the performance. Limited seating: To get your tickets, visit LeSalondeMusiques.com or call: (310) 498 0257 Related links: Le Salon de Musiques on Instagram