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This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.

The university’s chapter of Students Supporting Israel set up a table with a seat for each of the 101 hostages still in Hamas captivity. Other groups have vigils planned later in the day.

Greetings, all you Peace Resource Center San Diego members, past members and supporters! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? We hope you are as ready for an active and in-person relationship. The Annual Super Supper of the Peace Resource Center will take place at the “Gathering Place” of the Church of the Brethren on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Everyone is invited to join us for the Souper Supper – delicious vegetarian and vegan soups, salad and Brownies. THEME: What’s Up & What Now? Does Peace Have a Chance? Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Church of the Brethren Gathering Place 3850 Westgate Place San Diego, CA Directions Suggested Donation: $10.00 to $15.00

For the second month in a row, a government report on employment and unemployment has been delayed by the federal shutdown. That leaves analysts looking for other signs to gauge the job market.

The San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, is back for its fourth edition from June 2nd to June 5th, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 2nd at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla, followed by the “Festival days”, three days of screenings at the Reading Cinemas Town Square in Clairemont. The SDFFF is an opportunity for the San Diego francophone community to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and gastronomy, and to experience the magic of cinema in all its glory. Four days to celebrate francophone cinema The movie selection includes award winning short and feature films with a rich mix of history, adventure, biopic and environmental documentaries. The festival will kick off with a red-carpet opening ceremony on Sunday, June 2nd, at THE LOT. Attendees are invited to enjoy the screening of the acclaimed movie “The Three Musketeers: Milady” (2023) which clinched the prestigious César award. This cinematic masterpiece, co-produced by France, Germany, Belgium, and Spain, is directed by Martin Bourboulon and boasts a stellar cast including Eva Green, François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, and Romain Duris. Serving as the eagerly anticipated second installment of the epic saga, adapted from Alexandre Dumas' timeless novel, it follows "The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan" (2023) (which will be shown as a pre festival event on May 3rd). Preceding the main feature, attendees will be treated to the short film “Au Revoir Belmondo”, (2023) directed by Lisa Kohn who will attend the event. This tender tribute celebrates the illustrious French icon Jean-Paul Belmondo, promising to captivate cinephiles and fans alike with its heartfelt homage shot in Paris. Throughout the event, guests will have the opportunity to step onto the red carpet and capture memorable moments with our team of photographers, overseen by Diane Hamacher Photography, who graciously returns to cover and sponsor the event once again. After the screening, attendees are welcomed to a soirée featuring distinguished guests from the film industry, along with Julie Duhaut-Bedos, the General Consul of France in Los Angeles. Champagne, beverages, elegant hors d'oeuvres from The Lot, and delicious desserts crafted by the up-and-coming French pastry chef from San Diego, Clément Le Déoré, will be served. Following the soirée, guests can enjoy a lively dance party with a selection of Francophone music curated by DJ GRGTRAXX. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

"Espacios & Lines," a temporary art exhibition that showcases the culture of our shared binational region of 7.1 million people as it explores the border of art and design. "Espacios & Lines" features the work of 16 local artists, half of whom work binational, five who fully reside in Baja California. Their work addresses the region’s shared symbolism, unseen vantage points, reimagined lines, design as a necessity, design as reconstruction and more. This exhibit follows the World Design Organization’s (WDO) joint designation of San Diego and Tijuana as the World Design Capital 2024 (WDC). As the first binational selection in WDO history, this designation for San Diego and Tijuana is pioneering and brings a global spotlight to our region. "Espacios & Lines" will be on display in pre-security and post-security areas of the airport from now until January 2025. For more information, visit wdc2024.org.

Outdoor summer concerts get elevated at Layover, the InterContinental San Diego’s rooftop bar and poolside lounge, featuring acclaimed local bands & musicians during the 2024 Summer Sunset Live Music Series. Every Saturday through October 5 from 3 - 6 p.m., Layover will welcome a talented selection of local artists who will provide the soundtrack for your summer, performing at the rooftop lounge. Patrons can enjoy the live music for free, discounted Resort Pass to take a dip in the pool, unparalleled sunset views over the San Diego Bay along with island-inspired food and signature cocktails, and samples and swag from beverage partners. Visit: https://www.intercontinentalsandiego.com/layover

Como cualquier otra ciudad, Tijuana tiene su folklore y sus leyendas escalofriantes. Una de esas historias es la leyenda de La Faraona, la bailarina que ronda los terrenos de lo que solía ser el viejo Resort y Casino Agua Caliente, ahora la preparatoria Lázaro Cárdenas. Hablamos con Fernando Escobedo, historiador de Tijuana que ha investigado la vida de Esperanza López Padilla, la mujer detrás de la Faraona. También escuchamos a Ursula Mansur, una actriz de Tijuana que ha dedicado gran parte de su trayectoria profesional a interpretar a La Faraona. No te quieres perder este episodio donde desmitificamos esta leyenda tan emblemática de la ciudad de Tijuana. Agradecimiento especial al Prof. José de Jesús Barajas, propietario del bungalow 21 y curador del museo de La Faraona. Si estás interesado en visitar el museo y hacer un tour, por favor contacta a Ursula a través de este enlace. Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuana video de la historia por Tijuana en el Tiempo Arte de portada: Retrato de Ursula Mansur como La Faraona por Carlos Varela Redes sociales y contacto De KPBS, Port of Entry cuenta historias que cruzan fronteras. Para escuchar más historias visita www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento podrás recibir un regalo. Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.org Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro podcast. Créditos Hosts: Alan Lilienthal y Natalie González Escritor/Productor: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Productor Técnico/Diseñador Sonoro: Adrian Villalobos Productora Técnica: Rebecca Chacon Editora: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao y Melissa Sandoval Episodios traducidos por: Natalie González, Julio C. Ortíz Franco y Melissa Sandoval Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones: Lisa Morrisette This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

Master the art of sushi-rolling in this beginner-friendly cooking class led by Chef Krong. If you've always wanted to learn how to make sushi at home, this class will take you there. You'll start by learning how to prepare perfectly-textured sushi rice and how to expertly slice ingredients like fresh fish and vegetables for sushi-making. Then, put together a classic California roll with crab sticks, avocado and cucumber before rolling up a cream cheese and vegetable roll. Enjoy your chef-approved sushi and take your new skills home with you! Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Guests are welcome to purchase beer from the venue to enjoy during the class. MENU California Roll With crab, avocado, cucumber, sushi rice, nori and pickled ginger Veggie Roll With avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, sushi rice and nori Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the chef, reviews from other participants, and more at: https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/7038/mastering-sushi-favorites Happens on the following Dates: Nov 15, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Timezone: PST Nov 29, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Timezone: PST Dec 1, 2024, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Timezone: PST Dec 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Timezone: PST Jan 26, 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Timezone: PST Mar 9, 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Timezone: PST

We kick off our newest season with the story of how Tijuana and San Diego won the designation as World Design Capital of 2024. We spoke with Jorge Francisco Sanchez and Catalina Silva, two contributors of the Tijuana side of the team as to how they landed the designation as well as what made their proposal stand out. You won't want to miss the first episode of our newest season! Nos vemos pronto! About Season 6 Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics! Listen in and join us! Social media and contact From KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people