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Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Corus International Chief Humanitarian Officer Tamara Demuria about the need for aid in Ukraine as winter approaches.

It’s “far and away the funniest musical of the season” (Daily News). It’s “the most uproarious new show in years” (The Hollywood Reporter). It’s “the best comedy on Broadway” (Forbes). No matter how you say it, "Tootsie" is unanimously funny! It’s a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar®-nominated film. Featuring a Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony® winner David Yazbek ("The Band’s Visit," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern Tootsie” (People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (New York Post). “In these turbulent times, with the world out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” says Rolling Stone, “Tootsie is it.” Rating: Recommended for ages 12+ (Strong language)

Laboe is credited with inventing the "oldies, but goodies" phrase, as well as with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows that attracted a diverse audience.

Men at Work were one of the more surprising success stories of the new wave era, rocketing out of Australia in 1982 to become the most successful artist of the year. With its Police-styled rhythms, catchy guitar hooks, wailing saxophones, and off-kilter sense of humor, the band's debut album, Business as Usual, became an international blockbuster, breaking the American record for the most weeks a debut spent at the top of the charts. Their funny, irreverent videos became MTV favorites, helping send "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under" to number one. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, December 21 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $75 advanced / $80 day of show / $132 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

Men at Work were one of the more surprising success stories of the new wave era, rocketing out of Australia in 1982 to become the most successful artist of the year. With its Police-styled rhythms, catchy guitar hooks, wailing saxophones, and off-kilter sense of humor, the band's debut album, Business as Usual, became an international blockbuster, breaking the American record for the most weeks a debut spent at the top of the charts. Their funny, irreverent videos became MTV favorites, helping send "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under" to number one. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Monday, December 20 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $75 advanced / $80 day of show / $132 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

Investigate the American turkey’s surprising presence in European art. Learn more about the bird through turkey calling techniques. This noisy show at the UC San Diego Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound-effects, stories and facts of interest. Host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus, and Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Event Details: ‣ Wednesday, November 23 ‣ Noon – 1:00pm ‣ Seuss Room, Geisel Library, UC San Diego ‣ All ages. Free. For more information about the event, please call (858) 822-5758 or spaulson@ucsd.edu

It is not known if the starvation event is over, but a veterinarian says the intake of birds has declined dramatically over the past week.

Fresh from sell out engagements at Feinstein’s "54 Below" in New York City, Television, theatre and film star Marilu Henner will ignite the stage at the North Coast Repertory Theatre for two nights only, November 15 and 16. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $60 (Seniors over 65 & Military receive $3 off) and can be purchased online at northcoastrep.org or by phone at (858) 481-1055. Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Get ready for an evening of fun, song, and memories when Marilu takes the stage along with her musical director Michael Orland and journeys through her decades-long career filled with Broadway shows, movies, two sit-coms, and three husbands! With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage and the memory of a superhero, an evening with Marilu is not to be missed! Marilu, began her career while in college appearing in the original production of a show called "Grease"! written by her friend Jim Jacobs and performed in a garage in Chicago. From there she went on to star in the First National Company of the musical which became one of Broadway’s longest running hits. In 1997 she was cast in her breakthrough role as Elaine Nardo in the iconic hit TV series “Taxi”, a role she played until 1983 and for which she received five Golden Globe Award nominations. Her other long running role on television was in the CBS sitcom “Evening Shade” opposite Burt Reynolds. Movie roles have included "Cannonball Run II," "Johnny Dangerously," "L.A.Story" and "Noises Off." She also has appeared in numerous TV films for Hallmark Channel including the complete "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" with Candice Cameron Bure. She is a best -selling author of over 10 books including: Marilu Henner’s Total Health Makeover”, “Total Memory Makeover” and “I Refuse to Raise a Brat.” Broadway audiences know and love her for her performances in "Getting the Band Back Together," "Over Here," "The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife" and "Chicago," where she was the first replacement for the revival’s original star Ann Reinking. Marilu debuted her act at Feinstein’s 54 Below in NYC where Broadway World called it “A Treat for the Heart & Mind.” Last summer, she performed her show at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA where critics there raved calling her “A splendid entertainer!” and “The show is a crowd- pleaser! She resides with her family in Hollywood and is super excited to be bringing the show to Solana Beach.

The LA-based group was, naturally, waylaid by the pandemic — just enough to write a new record, Radiate Like This.

The lead singer in Ukraine's biggest rock band is one of Ukrainian celebrities who are using their fame and connections to speed relief supplies to those who need them most.