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Ring in 2025 on the water with an unforgettable San Diego New Year's Brunch Cruise, available on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Whether it's a romantic date or a special celebration with friends and family, celebrate the new year in style on the San Diego Bay with a brunch buffet freshly prepared by our chef, City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality, and full bar service. While onboard, guests will enjoy exceptional views of San Diego’s iconic skyline and waterfront, dining and dancing, a sparkling wine toast, entertainment, and festive décor. Happy New Year! Visit: https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-diego/city-cruises/new-years-eve-brunch-cruise/?date=12/31/2024&endDate=12/31/2024 City Cruises on Instagram and Facebook

California Western School of Law’s Professor James Cooper and his co-author Kashyap Kompella present their book, A Short & Happy Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers, published by West Academic in November 2024. Join them for a book launch party with light hors d'oevours, a short reading, and a chance to win a signed copy. Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3j9by4w

Change the conversation. Change the world. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two brilliant leaders that shaped the course of history. This is the sixth Playhouse collaboration between Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley (including the hit shows Babbitt, Diana and Memphis). Composer Crystal Monee Hall and lyricist Daniel J. Watts complete the multi-award-winning creative team. With an epic original score blending gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems and Broadway, 3 Summers of Lincoln is the next unmissable, spectacular world premiere from La Jolla Playhouse. Visit: "3 Summers of Lincoln" La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at Newark's airport over the past several days are giving passengers headaches and spurring promises to improve the nation's air traffic control system.

Whether you’re looking to stay comfortable and independent in your home as you get older, or simply want a space that works for everyone, this practical workshop is for you. Led by Ati Williams, star of Netflix’s Hack My Home and HGTV’s DC Flippers, this session will provide you with a clear plan, stunning design ideas, and actionable tips. From small updates to full renovations, Ati Williams—licensed general contractor and founder of Honeycomb Design and Build—will guide you through universal design concepts to help you create a home that’s beautiful, functional, and perfectly suited to your needs. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/jan/04/universal-design-aging-in-place-pre/?et=336315 Ati Williams on Instagram and Facebook

Dust off your putters, because Swing Social’s Gaslamp Mini Golf pop-up is back on Wednesday, December 18 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Presented by Swing Social, sink a HO HO HO-le in one during this 18-course experience located in the heart of the Gaslamp. As you work your way through the course down 5th Avenue, enjoy some amazing food and drink specials at each stop including $16 draft beers and $10 Wagyu Smashed Burgers & Fries at Swing Social; extended happy hour from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Huntress; Wagyu Sliders and Spicy Chicken Sliders for $12 at Rustic Root; and extended happy hour from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Lumi. This event is open to all ages, with tickets starting at $20 for Individuals and $75 for a Family of Four Pack. Tee times are selected at time of check-out, and are available every hour from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. Visit: Gaslamp Mini Golf Returns Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

If you’ve ever been frustrated with how long it takes to work through writing your novel, screenplay, or other literary work, this class is for you. Learn time-tested strategies for upping your productivity as a writer, create a personalized writing plan for your work in progress or your next project, and practice writing exercises designed to help you hone in on your ideal style and voice. If you’d like to up your game in the new year, come and get equipped from a professional writer who regularly writes books and screenplays in just a month. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2024-12-15-december-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars where every story begins with a wish! This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. Experience the dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. Join Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. Journey to Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, to meet optimistic and sharp-witted Asha from the newest Walt Disney Animated Studios’ musical adventure Wish. She makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy named Star. Together they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wonderous things can happen. Asha and her friend Star will dazzle audiences as they skate to “This Wish,” performed by Academy Award®- winning actress Ariana DeBose. Watch as Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon debuts live on ice and ascends into the air, lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior performs an aerial acro-pole routine. For the first time on ice, escape “Into the Unknown” with Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2, hit the road with Disney and Pixar’s Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater as they cruise on the ice to “Life Is A Highway,” and reconnect with Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and Hamm. Travel to the mountains of Colombia where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the family’s casita, and discover why “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Set sail with Moana on her canoe into the open ocean, to witness her encourage Te Kā to “Know Who You Are” and transform into Te Fiti. Pursue your dreams with Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog, as she strives to make her wish of opening a restaurant come true. Discover the power of three wishes with Aladdin when he finds a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Reminisce with Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Rapunzel as they remind us to never stop wishing and dreaming. In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU! Every one of you is a STAR! So, shine bright and let your stories light up the night sky! Visit: https://www.axs.com/series/24604/disney-on-ice-presents-magic-in-the-stars-pechanga-arena-tickets?skin=pasd Disney on Ice on Instagram and Facebook

Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way comes out September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals. The songwriter/bandleader made her Chicago Blues Festival debut this year, in front of tens of thousands. Best known in the blues world – she’s a twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and four-time winner, including for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year this year – Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Blues Blast Mag said, “Vanessa is an important part of the future of the blues.” Born in Texas, growing up in Maryland, launching her career in Philadelphia, and now residing in South Carolina, Collier grew up listening to an eclectic variety of music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she joined blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band, going solo at his urging, and has become a notable artist “whose rise to the top is nothing short of meteoric” (Making a Scene). She has opened concerts for Blues Traveler. Her prior studio album, Heart On The Line, spent nine weeks in the Billboard Blues Album Chart top 15. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/vanessacollier/ Vanessa Collier on Instagram and Facebook

There's gnome better thing to do than read! Join the gnomes and snag a new book from the library to read this winter. Join the Coronado Library's Winter Read Challenge and log your reading for a chance to earn prizes! The Challenge starts on December 21 and runs through Jan. 31, 2025. Kids ages 0-10 earn a gnome rubber duck and a backpack by reporting 5 books. Kids can report up to 10 books to earn a fidget toy and a free hamburger (or cheeseburger or grilled cheese) from In-n-Out. Books read to a child or that they read to a sibling or friend count too. Teens in 6th to 12th grade can earn an entry into a gift card raffle by reporting two books they read. Teens can report up to four books for two entries into the raffle and two free subs. Adults earn an entry into the gift card raffle by reporting a book you've read. Adults can report up to two books for two entries into the raffle. Anything you read counts as a book- books, graphic novels, audiobooks, ebooks, and more. Raffles will be drawn on February 1. There’s gnome place like the library for reading fun. Make this winter your most magical reading season yet! Visit: https://coronado.beanstack.org/reader365 Coronado Public Library on Instagram and Facebook