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Jon Pardi has carved out his own lane in country music, blending traditional instrumentation with modern influences. The ACM and CMA award-winning artist is known for his fiddle, steel guitar, and honky-tonk sound, earning praise for bringing authenticity back to the genre. A California native, Pardi made history in 2023 as the first artist from the state to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Garth Brooks. That year, he also released his first Christmas album, "Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi", and celebrated his sixth No. 1 country radio hit, “Your Heart or Mine,” from his ACM Album of the Year-nominated "Mr. Saturday Night." Pardi’s previous albums have garnered critical and commercial success. "Heartache Medication" (2019) received CMA and ACM Album of the Year nominations and was named one of Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the Year. His breakthrough album, "California Sunrise" (2016), featured multi-platinum hits like “Dirt on My Boots” and “Head Over Boots.” Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jon-pardi View the full concert schedule Jon Pardi on Instagram and Facebook

Financial markets welcomed a U.S. court ruling that blocks President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

Join us from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th at Ashton Art Gallery for our Holiday in the Gallery Mentorship Exhibition! Featuring 16 emerging artists and a Holiday Art Sale with 100+ miniature artworks for everyone on your list! Come see the incredible artwork these talented students have been working hard all year to present to you at this event. Enjoy holiday shopping with a range of art sizes and unique gifts perfect for the season. 🎁 Don’t miss this festive celebration of creativity! Opening Reception: Saturday, December 14th, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Exhibit Dates: December 14th - January 3rd 📍 Ashton Art Gallery at Art on 30th 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116 Visit: https://www.ashtonartgallery.com/upcoming.html Ashton Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy's sound is exhilarating and intoxicating. A Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season 21 champion of American Idol, the 20-year-old Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade, immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Living in the small town of Kahuku on the northern tip of Ohau, Tongi learned to sing from his father, who in turned had learned from his father before him. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol, and after Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of Idol’s all time emotional highlights, he went on to win Season 21, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. With a thriving fanbase which supports millions of global on-demand streams and social media followers and nationwide concert tours, Tongi now begins a new chapter of life and music. Teaming up with acclaimed songwriter/producer Johnny Reid, his 2024 single “Road to Hana” marks a creative transition leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots – but also the man he’s become. Fusing breezy beach balladry and sunshine country with laid-back soul, gospel, and more, new music is in the works, as Tongi looks to spread a feel-good message of positivity to the horizon, and beyond. Born and raised in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre, Protoje blends hip hop, soul and jazz into his native sounds of reggae and dancehall. The musical prodigy, along with a collective of artists, began getting mainstream attention for their addictive melodies and conscious lyrical messages in a movement dubbed the “reggae revival.” Publications such as VOGUE, Rolling Stone and The FADER have declared him one of the brightest talents out of Jamaica. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/reggae-festival View the full schedule Sammy Johnson on Instagram and Facebook Iam Tongi on Instagram and Facebook Protoje on Instagram and Facebook

Lil Jon is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist known for pioneering the "crunk" movement and delivering iconic party anthems. Rising to national fame in the early 2000s with Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, he helped popularize crunk with hits like "Get Low" and "What U Gon’ Do." His influence extended beyond hip-hop, shaping mainstream music and pop culture. In 2014, he teamed up with DJ Snake for the global smash "Turn Down for What," sparking a worldwide craze. His string of hits continued with "Bend Ova" (feat. Tyga), "Prison Riot" (with Flosstradamus), and "Take It Off" (feat. Yandel & Becky G). As a DJ, he’s held major residencies at top Las Vegas clubs, including Hakkasan and Jewel. Beyond music, Lil Jon’s branding power has led to endorsements with Bud Light, Don Julio, and Oakley. He also made waves on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, raising nearly $200,000 for the American Diabetes Association. His contributions to music have earned him a Grammy, eight Billboard Awards, two MTV VMAs, a BET Award, and BMI’s Songwriter of the Year. From producing for Usher and Ciara to appearing in films like The Hangover, Lil Jon remains a dominant force in entertainment. 2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rapper from Atlanta, first gained recognition as part of Playaz Circle with the 2007 hit “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil Wayne. His solo career took off with a series of successful mixtapes, including T.R.U. REALigion (2011), which garnered millions of downloads. In 2012, 2 Chainz made waves with his feature on Kanye West’s triple-platinum hit “Mercy” and released his Def Jam debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, which debuted at No. 1 and spawned hits like “No Lie” (featuring Drake), “Birthday Song” (featuring Kanye West), and “I’m Different.” The album earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song. His 2013 follow-up, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, featured the gold single “Feds Watching” with Pharrell. His 2016 collaborative album ColleGrove with Lil Wayne was well received, and he won a Grammy for his verse on Chance The Rapper’s “No Problem.” His platinum 2017 album, "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music", produced multiple hits and topped the charts. He continued his success with Rap or Go to the League (2019) and So Help Me God (2020). Beyond music, 2 Chainz has ventured into fashion, cannabis, and television, solidifying his cultural influence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/2-chainz-lil-jon View the full concert schedule Lil John on Instagram and Facebook 2 Chainz on Instagram and Facebook

Join us in fellowship as we celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2025! This is the time we release the energy of 2024 and bring in the new flow of Divine Light for 2025 to help us in all we wish to accomplish. Included are: Spiritual cleansing of disturbing or unresolved energies from 2024 Making your wish list for the New Year 2025 Spiritual blessings of Divine Light from the Higher to give momentum and strength for the New Year Inspirations from the Higher for the New Year Prayers for family, friends and the world DIMITRI MORAITIS is cofounder and spiritual director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri lectures across the country, appears on numerous podcasts and radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute. BARBARA Y. MARTIN is one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, and the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura.

The announcement to revoke visas is the most drastic move yet to curtail the numbers of international students studying in the U.S.

The festival has been a Park City, Utah institution for over 40 years.

Another masterful adaptation of a Molière Classic, School for Wives, by Culture Clash founder Herbert Siguenza. Set in Sinaloa, Mexico in 1992, Don Ernesto is a Narco king who has a young girl named Eva being trained by nuns to become his loyal subservient wife. He sends his wise cracking housekeeper Armida to get the girl via train. While they wait at the train station Eva has a love at first sight encounter with Mario Grande Jr. who is there for his father’s funeral and Don Ernesto’s rival Narco enemy! This narco-novela-comedy borrows from Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and The Importance of Being Earnest for a wild ride that ends with a double wedding and a Narco family truce! Visit: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/palomar-performing-arts/66b5317e48dddb3c17f9a383/tickets#/productions-view Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"Florence Foster Jenkins" Comedy (2016, PG-13, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York heiress, dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and performing at Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth derailed that plan, so she pursued a new goal: singing her way to the famous stage, with the motto, "Practice, practice, practice." Supported by her devoted husband, her journey culminates in a legendary performance at Carnegie Hall. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, this true story captures the spirit of an unlikely star. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library