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Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the conversation with your loved ones.

Bradley Voytek will be one of two neuroscientists presenting insights into the zombie brain at "The Secret Morgue 4: Zombie Autopsy Edition."

In the writing world tropes are sometimes dismissed as being cliche or, horror of horrors, as commercial. You bet your booty they are. Tropes are cliches because they work. They are plot themes that readers have proven are favorites. And much as we writers like to think of ourselves as creative and artistic, we also want to make money doing it. Which means using tropes to sell our work, in our plotting, in our titles and in our blurbs. In this workshop we will identify some of the leading plot tropes, outline the reader expectations of those tropes and explore other trope tools that will assist in plugging plot holes. I invite you to strap on your writer’s toolbelt and prepare to sharpen a much used tool. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

With a distinctive sound developed through tireless attention to musicality and artistry, Stick Figure has redefined American reggae music with his latest album, Wisdom, released on September 9th, 2022. As with his previous releases, Wisdom was written, produced and recorded by Scott Woodruff, a self-taught musician, at Stick Figure-owned Great Stone Studios in Oakland, CA, former home of Green Day. Wisdom is Stick Figure’s seventh album and follows the unprecedented success of 2019’s World on Fire, which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Top 200, #6 overall Top albums, #1 Independent, and #1 Reggae album. World on Fire has sold over 300,000 copies including streaming equivalents, according to Nielsen soundscan data. Stick Figure’s catalog has now sold well over one million copies and been streamed over three billion times. On the live side, Stick Figure averaged over 4,200 tickets sold per show on an almost entirely sold out 2022 tour, according to Pollstar, and is played several major multi-genre festivals in 2023 after headlining the top reggae festivals in 2022. Please note: This is a Rental event of The Rady Shell presented by AEG Goldenvoice; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this rental event. For more information visit: theshell.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Charlotte Radulovich joined the KPBS team as a video journalist in 2022. As a video journalist, she shoots and edits video for our daily newscast, “KPBS Evening Edition,” and online platforms. She previously worked for the San Diego NBC/Telemundo affiliate. She has a passion for storytelling and embracing different cultures. Born and raised in France, she is trilingual – speaking English, Spanish and French. Besides journalism, Charlotte spends time contemplating the ocean and enjoys roller skating.

Join us June 22nd-23rd for The 6th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, presented by Rainbow Promotions. Uniting music lovers from around the world, this annual event combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience. Hosted by Eric Darius, this year's artists include Boney James, Gregory Porter, Kenny Lattimore, Spyro Gyra, Pieces of a Dream, Alex Bugnon, Will Donato, Blake Aaron, Jeff Ryan, Greg Manning and more to be announced! This is a rental event of the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park; the San Diego Symphony does not appear during this festival. Performing Saturday, 6/22: Eric Darius Kenny Lattimore Pieces of a Dream Spyro Gyro Will Donato Blake Aaron Performing Sunday, 6/23: Boney James Gregory Porter Alex Bugnon Jeff Ryan Greg Manning For more information visit: theshell.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

SDSU faculty Dr. Eric Starr presents Trombonanza, a recital featuring an array of music that showcases the full range of the trombone, often overlooked as a solo instrument. Trombonanza will highlight the trombone in repertoire from the baroque era to the present in a dazzling display of virtuosity, featuring traditional and unexpected techniques and sounds. The euphonium and trumpet will also make guest appearances. Performers: Eric Starr (trombone and euphonium), Rachel Allen (trumpet), San Diego Trombone Collective

The Crown brought us six seasons of high-quality, royal melodrama. The final episodes strain under the weight of that legacy — they are a quiet finish to the show's final season.