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The announcement from the Islamist militant group came after a third hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel in which 17 captives and 39 Palestinian prisoners were released.

As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The music in Bizet's opera "Carmen" is provocative, moody and gloriously showboating. It's also distinct, familiar (and used in a ton of commercials): from the "Prélude" to Carmen's "Habanera" to "Sortie d'Escamillo." NPR called it Bizet's "hit parade" on par with "West Side Story." (Warning: that link is pure earworm.) The opera is set in Spain, about a gypsy, Carmen, and a soldier, Don José, embroiled in tragic seduction and jealousy. Pacific Lyric Association is bringing the production to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido this weekend, in three performances. Additional performances will take place next weekend, Oct. 21-23, at the Joan B. Kroc Theater. "Carmen" is an "opera comique," which generally means the plot is progressed with both song and dialogue between songs, and PLA also uses narration of their own, in English, before major scenes to help explain what's going on. If opera intimidates you, this one might be your gateway. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Pacific Lyric Association (PLA) presents Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen from October 14-23, 2022. The performance will feature an exceptionally talented team of cast and artistic staff who will perform the opera comique that tells of the downfall of Don Jose, a naïve soldier seduced by the fiery gypsy, Carmen. PLA is donating 20% of the production’s proceeds to Ukrainian refugee families with children living in Poland. PLA is an independent Southern California opera company that present fully staged operas with orchestra, accessibly priced to the general public. The signature format of PLA’s opera productions includes spoken narrative in English before each large scene. These narrative vignettes, performed by a professional actor, are designed to keep the audience engaged without being distracted by super titles. Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16, 2022 | California Center for the Arts Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025 Friday, October 21 – October 23, 2022 | Joan B. Kroc Theater 6611 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 Related links: Ticket information here. Pacific Lyric Association on Instagram

CRY America - San Diego Action Center is proud to present our annual Dandiya Night, a celebration that brings together the community for an evening filled with lively beats and joyful festivities. Highlights of the evening include: - Bollywood DJ Vivek (with live singing) - Kids dance performance - Retail bazaar - Indian food - FREE admission for kids under 5 - FREE Parking Net proceeds from this event will directly contribute to CRY - Child Rights and You, America - that works to support underprivileged children. For more information on our projects please check https://www.cryamerica.org/ For any inquiries/volunteering or additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and let's make this Dandiya Night a night to remember!

PINK FLOYD LOVERS - Get a Pink Floyd experience at the Poway Center for Performing Arts, Friday, September 2. Shine On Floyd is one of the best Pink Floyd tribute bands in the US. Hear your favorite Pink Floyd songs sung and played note-for-note with a laser and light show, video circle truss, backup singers, special effects and more. Tickets at https://shineonfloyd.com/. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Zim's "116 Drawings of Ketanji Brown Jackson" at Art Produce; "A Weekend in Paris" at SummerFest; Adam Belt, Christopher Puzio and Chris Thorson at Quint; "Blue Period" at OnStage Playhouse; jazz at MAKE Projects; and Richard Ybarra at BFree Studio.

Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at the Tecolote Nature Center for this 90-minute workshop to dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money, time, and resources, and how you can easily get compost, mulch, and wood chips for your garden, landscape, or farm. Fun fact: if you’re a City of San Diego resident, you can pick up 2 cubic yards of compost and 4″ mulch from the Greenery for free with proof of residency! Please pre-register to attend FREE compost samples will be available to take home following the workshop! Please bring a five-gallon bucket, tub, or container to fill and take compost home. In this workshop we will cover: - An overview of the City of San Diego’s new Organic Waste Recycling program - The importance of recycling organic waste - What happens to organic waste after it goes into your green bin - How the Miramar Greenery operates and available products - The benefits of compost, mulch, and wood chips for water conservation, weed suppression, soil amendment, and plant growth - How to use compost and mulch for gardening, landscaping, and farming This workshop is sponsored by the City of San Diego. Thanks to our host, Tecolote Nature Center. Part of a garden club? Please encourage other members to join you! For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Survivors of the Sept. 8 earthquake return to devastated villages. "This was our paradise," says a 74-year-old woman. "Everyone in this village is like family to me, and our family is now shattered."

The men began their trip on Easter Sunday and had been gone for six days when a woman called the U.S. Coast Guard to report them missing.

The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.