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To celebrate the Month of the Francophonie, the Quebec Office in Los Angeles is sponsoring our French Film Club featuring two Quebecois films. Come join us for an evening of networking over hors d'oeuvres, and immerse yourself in the inspiration, emotion, and enlightenment brought by these movies. 6:30 p.m. Social gathering with hors d'oeuvres and drinks* 7:25 p.m. Forewords by David Ruiz, Director, Public Affairs and Cooperation at the Délégation générale du Québec Los Angeles 7:45 p.m. Short film - La Main Gauche (The Left Hand) 8:00 p.m. Feature film - L'Audience (The Hearing) - Hors d'oeuvres* prepared by "Stage your Food" with the support of Eurofood Depot. - The buffet includes: various appetizers, assortment of cheeses and cold cuts (charcuterie), crackers & bread. veggies, fruits and cookies. - Drinks: soft drinks, coffee and tea. - Movies in French with English subtitles. Short film: La Main Gauche (The Left Hand) -2022- 14 min - PG Young Maxime's mother starts worrying about her son when he is declared "not normal" by his 2nd grade teacher. After a distressing visit to the hospital, she decides to confront the teacher, only to see the whole situation in a new light when the most trivial misunderstanding occurs. A short movie about gender, especially when it's projected on others. Feature film: L'Audience (The Hearing) - 2023 - Documentary - 93 min - G / all ages admitted After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future and a complex legal maze, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

UBS is proud to again serve as presenting sponsor for Art San Diego 2024, continuing its support for cultural endeavors around the world and affirming its commitment to using contemporary art to bring together ideas, inspiration, and innovation. As the premier contemporary fine art fair in Southern California, Art San Diego returns to the San Diego Convention Center November 1-3, 2024 with exhibits showcasing works by prominent international, national, and local artists. Art San Diego, produced by Redwood Art Group, features immersive fine art experiences and exhibitions that showcase the thriving art and design landscape. Featured programs include two VIP receptions for collectors and art lovers, the LOCAL TALENT Program and the San Diego Selects Art Recognitions. Access to Art Philanthropic Program – When a House Becomes a Home Through the Access to Art program, launched in 2018, UBS and Art San Diego partner to provide select charities and the communities they serve with educational and marketing opportunities in art, design and business development. This year brings a returning collaboration among Monarch School, Humble Design San Diego, and local artists from ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Attendees will enjoy a special collaborative installation from the non-profit partners, be able to purchase artwork created for the Access to Art program by the students, and learn more about how each team makes the San Diego community a better place to live. Created by students and families from Monarch School, working in collaboration with professional artists and designers from the Access to Art partners, the program this year interprets how a house becomes a home when it is filled with imaginative design and art that means something to its occupants – a concept familiar to all art collectors. The exhibit features juxtapositions of texture and design, symbolic shapes, and three-dimensional objects. All artwork is available to take home by making a suggested donation to the Monarch School Project, with proceeds going directly to this community of students impacted by homelessness. “San Diego Selects” Recognition Program Returns Returning to the art fair post pandemic, the San Diego Selects program welcomes three local arts administrators and advocates to walk the fair on its first evening and choose five pieces that will be awarded “Best in Show” for 2024. This year’s esteemed judging team includes Collette Murphy Stefanko, Arts Administrator for the City of Encinitas, Susana Peredo Swap, founder of Vanguard Culture, and Christina Gustin, Financial Advisor and arts advocate from UBS. The art market, valued at $65 billion worldwide, remains resilient in the US. The volume of transactions grew in 2023, increasing to 39.4 million sales, up 4% over 2022. Visit: https://rwag.ticketspice.com/art-san-diego-2024 Art San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Sometimes all it takes to make your day a little brighter is to remind yourself just how dark life can get. Here are four dark novels and a true crime tale.

BTS has been on a break since June 2022 to focus on solo projects and serve in the South Korean military. All of the group's members are scheduled to finish mandatory enlistment by the end of June.

In seeking to reshape elite universities, the Trump administration is using several tactics, including freezing federal grants and contracts, and threatening colleges' tax-exempt status.

As they process President Trump's chaotic tariffs and other economic policies, some of the country's most powerful CEOs are moving from denial and bargaining to public anger and depression.

There's a police check to exit the subway, another to get in line, a third while standing in line, and metal detectors and X-ray machines before you finally reach the Beijing landmark.

U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."

Celebrate the longest day of the year and harness the solstice’s energy for inner nourishment during this one-of-a-kind sound bath in the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory at San Diego Botanic Garden. Guided by renowned Sound Bath Practitioner Jazmine Amelia and graduates of My Sound Bath Academy, attendees will be surrounded by a canopy of breathtaking hanging gardens and ethereal tones of crystal singing bowls and gongs guide as the sun sets and guides them to a state of deep tranquility, where stresses melt away and inner harmony is restored. Visit: Summer Solstice Sound Healing at San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

States argue that biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive to be sold without each person's express, informed consent.