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Tuesday, Digital Gym Cinema hosts a single screening of the gorgeous 4K restoration of the 1951 Mexican film noir "Victims of Sin." Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see it on the big screen.

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Three Thousand Years of Spanish Food in One Hour,” featuring Richard Foss, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. The event is free and open to the public and a tasting will follow the presentation. Spanish cuisine has become one of the most popular in the world, but the roots of this cuisine are little understood. This fast-paced lecture explains how the Greeks, Phoenicians, Arabs and other cultures contributed to the diversity of Spanish food. Richard Foss has been writing professionally since 1986, when he started reviewing restaurants for a Los Angeles newspaper. He has contributed to over forty different publications, including the Encyclopedia of World Food Cultures and Oxford Companion to Sweets. Richard has taught culinary history in extension programs, done lecture tours in the US, Australia and New Zealand, been a culinary consultant for museums, and is the board of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. His book on the history of rum was published in 2012. “Food in the Air and Space” was released in 2014. He is the Executive Director of Collage: A Place for Art and Culture, a nonprofit arts center located in San Pedro, California.

The idea that tougher enforcement on illegal immigration will stop illegal drugs from flowing into the U.S. has long been a political talking point.

Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were pressed for the first time about their policy promises to the American people.

As music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Heyward is the youngest to lead a major American orchestra and the first Black music director in the organization’s 107-year history.

A new poll finds Gen Z teens are optimistic about the future but feeling less engaged at school.

Casa de Amparo hosts its 25th annual Crystal Ball Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, dancing, and exciting auctions. Since 1999, visionary Crystal Ball patrons and community members have raised substantial funds to help Casa Kids look into their own crystal ball and see a brighter future. All proceeds raised at the Crystal Ball Gall directly benefit Casa de Amparo’s programs. For more information visit: casadeamparo.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Twiggs Coffeehouse and the Green Room on Park Boulevard in University Heights, proudly present A Special Night of Poetry with Kevin Powell, Friday, March 10, 2023, at 7 p.m., free. Kevin Powell, renowned writer on hip-hop and an upcoming biography of Tupac Shakur, will be reading in the Twiggs Greenroom from his newest collection of poetry, “Grocery shopping With My Mother.” Powell, originally from Brooklyn and a dedicated writer and community activist for social justice, has long been considered an insightful writer on the intersections of culture, race, and poetry. He is a founding staff member of Vibe — a magazine that documents pop culture history, and the author of a series of seminal interviews with Tupac Shakur. Powell’s work can be found in Esquire, The Amsterdam News, Newsweek, The Washington Post, Ebony, Rolling Stone, and Essence, among others. He is also the author of 16 books as well as host and writer of the acclaimed HBO documentary, “Straight From the Hood,” about post-riot Los Angeles. Powell’s most recent book, “Grocery Shopping With My Mother,” is a close look at the disconnects, sorrows and joys of growing up as a POC man in a society that does not always value family, POC children, and/or fathers. Powell will be signing copies of his book which will be available at the reading through The Book Catapult in South Park. The Greenroom at Twiggs is an inclusive space and all are welcome. Poetry events at Twiggs are well attended, so please consider coming early for a seat. Food and refreshment available through Twiggs Coffeehouse. For further information, please contact Adrian Arancibia, owner and curator, at adrian.e.arancibia@gmail.com or call 6198940225 Related links: Twiggs Coffeehouse on Instagram The Book Catapult on Instagram Kevin Powell on Instagram Kevin Powell on Twitter

There are lots of reasons people have to stop taking the new weight loss drugs: cost, shortages, side effects and life events. And the weight usually comes back, doctors say.

As local elected officials continue to face pressure to pass resolutions calling for an end to the fighting in Gaza, some aren't sure how or whether to take a stand at all.