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Paul Ninson had an old-school, newfangled dream: a modern library devoted to photobooks showing life on the continent. He maxed out his credit cards, injured his back — and made it happen.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport and it's also popular with older athletes. All Things Considered went to the Florida Senior Games to find out why.

Mama’s Kitchen is hosting its 33rd annual Mama’s Day fundraiser, a culinary event featuring San Diego’s best chefs, restaurants, catering companies, hotels, and more, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Friday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. The event features unlimited tasting from participating culinary partners. Attendees will also be treated to live entertainment from local artists and musicians, pop-up booths from retailers, a silent auction, and a photo booth to commemorate the evening. All proceeds from Mama’s Day are funneled directly to the non-profit’s delivery services, allowing for more critically ill San Diegans to receive free medically-tailored meal deliveries. Tickets for Mama’s Day can be purchased online at MamasKitchen.org starting March 22. Mama's Kitchen on Facebook / Instagram

About Cobby Brzeski Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox. Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee. Cobby presents a show full of her original 1940's swing inspired tunes, jazz & latin standards, and jazzified covers of popular music. Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/the-old-globe/san-diego/live-music/cobby-brzeski/july-19-2024 Cobby Brzeski on YouTube and Facebook

About Amanda Portela Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly their after, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. See More Events www.bardicmanagement.com/events Amanda Portela on Instagram and Facebook

The suit said Surf Sports Park is being misused, with too many events, too many people and too many cars coming to the city-owned site. Park operators said they’re benefiting the community and strive to comply with all aspects of their lease.

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.

We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.

The Bridal Bazaar is San Diego's #1 Wedding Expo where you can see and experience everything you need to make your wedding day complete. This is San Diego's largest winter bridal show so you'll find more ideas, more style, and more choices to help you plan your day, your way. We partner with top wedding professionals to bring you the biggest and best collection of wedding products and services in San Diego. Small bridal shows held in hotels don't come close to offering the variety of services, selection and options you'll find at the Bridal Bazaar. Perhaps that's why the Bridal Bazaar has been named "San Diego's Best Bridal Show" every year brides voted. Bridal Bazaar on Facebook / Instagram

Intermediate Ceramics Wheel Throwing | Pottery 102 is for potters who have captured the basics of throwing cups, bowls, and small vases and would like to move into more complex forms. The Intermediate class is slow-paced and manageable to help students take that next step in their throwing journey. In this class we will cover lidded forms, throwing off the hump, and a larger variety of vase shapes. Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. Must have experience and be comfortable throwing the basics on the wheel. Ages 14+ years. If this class is full, join our Interest List or if you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram