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"It's hard to make something that's interesting. It's really, really hard. It's like a law of nature, a law of aerodynamics, that anything that's written or anything that's created wants to be mediocre. The natural state of all writing is mediocrity... So what it takes to make anything more than mediocre is such an act of will..." - Ira Glass Ira Glass is the creator, producer and host of "This American Life," the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world. Using audio clips, music, and video, Ira Glass delivers a unique talk, sharing lessons from his life and career in storytelling: What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions? During his presentation, Ira Glass will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow the creative process of one of our foremost storytellers

A Brazilian family is rocked when the father disappears following a military coup. I'm Still Here tells the heroic true story of a wife and mother who steers her family through the rapids of tyranny.

A Path of Possibilities of Support, Resources, and Education To Be Provided at the Annual Walk The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego (PASD) welcomes the community to the 22nd Annual Step by Step 5K Walk on Saturday, April 6 at Liberty Station, 2640 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92016. The Walk will begin at 9 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Participating in the event supports a vital cause and enables PASD to provide a Path of Possibilities for thousands of San Diego County residents who have or are impacted by Parkinson’s disease with critical support, resources, and education during and after the Walk. This year’s Walk will provide a path of support, connections with more than 1200 individuals in the Parkinson’s community and access to an extensive range of health resources provided by more than 60 exhibitors. Additionally, dogs are welcome to join in the day’s activities. Participants can join and support the Walk in various ways, including · Walking individually or with family · Joining or forming a team · Visiting the exhibitors without having to walk · Contributing to the Association (and could be made in Memory of or in Honor of a loved one). Registration is available online at www.parkinsonsassociation.org or by calling 858-215-2570. The donation is $50. Youths 12 to 17 are $10 and children under 12 are free. The donations are tax deductible under IRS guidelines and include a Walk Step-by-Step T-Shirt. Local nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould will emcee the event, promising a day of community spirit andsupport for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Sharp HealthCare joins as the title sponsor of the 2024 Walk, solidifying its dedication to the Parkinson's community and ensuring the event's continued success. Lisa Evans, PASD Walk chairperson, encourages the community to participate, stating, “Come to the Annual Walk to start on your path of support and learn about possibilities to help live your best life. All funds raised from the event stay within San Diego County and enable PASD to continue to provide critical resources to thousands of San Diego County residents who have or are affected by Parkinson’s disease.” For more information on the Step by Step 5k registration and fundraising, call 858-215-2570, and for sponsorship opportunities, call 858-999-5671 or visit www.parkinsonsassociation.org.

NPR's movie critic and producers discuss how queerness is present across all genres of movies in ways seen and unseen.

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution opposing decisions by insurance companies to drop coverage for tens of thousands of customers in California.

Both your contemplation and presence are requested at our upcoming tea adventure with acclaimed author Jimin Han. Jimin’s new novel, "The Apology", presents the story of a pampered and defiant South Korean matriarch thrust into the afterlife from which she seeks a second chance to make amends—and fights off a tragic curse that could devastate future generations. Don’t miss this delectable Adventure at San Diego’s historic Coral Tree Tea House, where we will enjoy a charming tea service while Jimin shares more about her incisive tale of sisterhood and diaspora. Your Adventure includes tea delicacies such as tea sandwiches, Waldorf salad, pastries, Devonshire cream, tax, gratuity, author presentation, book signing, and the opportunity to meet the author up-close and personal in an intimate setting. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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A Mystery Comedy play by San Diego’s own prolific Playwright, Earl Hamilton, Jr. Directed by Jennie Hamilton. Clarence has just been awarded clown of the year, he and his wife return home to relax and reminisce about his wonderful celebration night, but something goes theatrically wrong when someone accidentally gets shot. Date/Time | Running April 19 – May 12, 2024. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Admission | General Admission: $20, Seniors, students, military, disabled and groups of 10 or more attending the same performance: $17. Venue | Community Actors Theatre For more information, please visit here or call 619-581-2634. The San Diego Public Bus Line, stops right in front of Community Actors Theatre. Side street parking. Additional parking is allowed at the Calvary Lutheran Church right across the street from the theatre, in the middle of the block with the tall steeple. (Church on 54th. Street).

The celebrated pipa performer Wu Man joins the orchestra for a world premiere by UCSD faculty member Lei Liang. In the second half, the past is unraveled, from the complexity of Arnold Schoenberg’s twelve-tone music to the lush voice of his brother-in-law, Alexander Zemlinsky, and finally culminating in the rarely-heard original version of Schumann’s Symphony no. 4, a masterpiece of the Romantic era. A miniature masterpiece by Julia Perry, a recently rediscovered mid-20th century icon, opens the program. Visit: Echoes of Time La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook