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Angela Lansbury, the scene-stealing British actor who kicked up her heels in the Broadway musicals “Mame” and “Gypsy” and solved endless murders as crime novelist Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” has died.

Join the Sherman Heights Community Center in their Dia de los Muertos celebration! The SHCC will be hosting a series of Day of the Death-themed workshops for all the family. The workshop line up will take place on the following schedule: • Flower Crown Workshop on Monday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Catrina Face Paintig for beginers on Tuesday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Get tickets here! • Paper Flower Workshop on Wednesday, October 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Alebrije Workshop on Thursday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Nicho Box Workshop on Friday, October 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All workshops, except for the Catrina Face Painting, are free and open to all the public. For more information, please visit shermanheightscc.org/ddlm-2021-events or call (619) 232-5181.

The Premiere of "Marry Me, Dennis Branigan" Written and Directed by Michael Mizerany Featuring Performances by Tyler Kirk, Dani Leandra Guinn, Kevin Phan & Stephen Simpson Produced by Compulsion Dance & Theatre From the writer of the hit shows THE BIG D and WALLY & HIS LOVER BOYS, and the director of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, comes the brand new romantic comedy MARRY ME, DENNIS BRANIGAN. "Marry Me, Dennis Branigan" is inspired by the screwball comedies of the 30’s and 40’s. Dennis is having a hard time dealing with the loss of his fiancee Scott. He doesn’t want to date but his overbearing yet well-intentioned sister Susan has other ideas. She sets him up on a blind date with a cutie named Quint who reminds him of Scott. To make matters worse, Dennis’ dearly departed fiancee returns as a ghost. Seen only by him, Scott meddles in Dennis’ life, leading his family and friends to think he is going bat crap crazy. DATES: Dec. 3 - Dec. 12, 2021 Week #1 Friday, December 3 - Preview at 8 pm Saturday, December 4 - Opening Night at 8 pm Sunday, December 5 - Performance at 7 pm Monday, December 6 Industry Night at 8 pm WEEK #2 Thursday, December 9 - Performance at 8 pm Friday, December 10 - Performance at 8 pm Saturday, December 11 - Performance at 8 pm Sunday, December 12 - Closing Performance at 2 pm PRICING: Friday Preview Performance - $20 Saturday Opening Night Performance - $25; Performance plus Opening Night Party - $35 All other performances - all tickets $25 Advisory Warning: contains adult content including profanity, sexual themes and partial male nudity. -Seating is extremely limited. For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

Vin Scully, the "Voice of the Dodgers," died this week at the age of 94. Scott Simon reflects on the announcer's skill calling games for MLB's Los Angeles team.

Jacques Pépin has cooked for France's president and was a friend of Julia Child. His new memoir — complete with paintings, recipes and stories — is dedicated to his love of all things chicken.

About two dozen women marched in Kabul chanting "bread, work, freedom," "we want political participation" and "no to enslavement," just days before the one-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover.

Forget what F. Scott Fitzgerald said about American lives and second acts, Gibbs is on his third or fourth. $$$ is a rewarding listen that sometimes labors under the weight of a forced progression.

The Día de los Muertos celebration at the Sherman Heights Community Center is a month-long community festivity that preserves the Day of the Dead tradition, itself an millennial practice. Over the years the festivity has grown to include onsite community altars, front-yard altars throughout the neighborhood, craft workshops, online tutorials and videos, an activity guide, student tours and food tastings, a festival, a procession and two fundraising events. The tradition is a joyous occasion when the memory of our ancestors and the continuity of life is celebrated. This year's Día de los Muertos festivities run from early October through November 2 and are open to the public. Visit the Sherman Heights Community Center website to see the full program of activities. All festivities of the Dia de los Muertos celebration are free to the public. For more information, please contact the Sherman Heights Community Center at info@historicbarriodistrict.org or call (619) 232-5181.

On Monday, 926,000 people booked their first dose through the online medical platform Doctolib — "an absolute record," the site says.

À la carte and always delicious! Enjoy our famed Hope 46 brunch classics, plus featured fall specialty pancakes and iconic poolside views. Local pianist, Glen Kramer will be at the grand piano playing melodic tunes. Pancake Menu – Warm Cinnamon Apple Pancakes – Banana Walnut Caramel Pancakes – Fresh Blueberry Lemon Pancakes with Powdered Sugar Date | Sundays, October 24 and 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location | HOPE 46 Classic American Cuisine at The Lafayette Hotel Reserve a table here! You can also reserve by calling the restaurant. Walk-ins welcome! For more information, please visit www.lafayettehotelsd.com/dining/hope-46 or call (619) 780-0358.