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Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Special Saturday matinees on September 14, 28 and October 5. Visit: https://powpac.org/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

If you’ve lost a loved one in the past year, we invite you to attend INTRODUCTION TO GRIEF AND LOSS. This virtual four-week educational workshop will be led by skilled bereavement counselors from The Elizabeth Hospice. Attendees will learn about grief and loss, develop an understanding of different grieving styles, acquire coping skills and self-care methods, and more. FREE. Mondays, September 9 through September 30, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meetings will be held via Zoom. Registration is required, and participants are expected to attend all four sessions. RSVP to griefinfo@ehospice.org or 833.349.2054. Visit: Introduction to Grief & Loss The Elizabeth Hospice Center

Join the Zoom or livestream! “Body Modification: Anatomy, Alteration, and Art in Anthropogeny“ is the topic of a free, virtual public symposium hosted by the CARTA: UC San Diego/Salk Center for Academic Research & Training in Anthropogeny on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 (Beginning 10 a.m. Pacific with Q&A and expert discussion and commencing ~ 1:30 p.m. Pacific), co-chaired by Mark Collard (Simon Fraser University) and Francesco d'Errico (University of Bordeaux). Event Summary: Permanent body modification is an intriguing phenomenon. It is regularly practiced by living humans but is not seen in other extant mammals. It is highly variable within and between cultures. It is also often both expensive and risky. All of these characteristics—its uniqueness, its variability, and its actual or potential costliness—make permanent body modification an important behavior for scientists to understand. However, the scientific study of permanent body modification is in its infancy. The goal of this symposium is to provide a snapshot of where we are at with regard to research on permanent body modification and to identify questions that should be prioritized over the next decade. The symposium will bring together academics from a number of disciplines as well as practitioners from the permanent body modification industry. We will cover a wide range of historical and contemporary permanent body modification practices, including but not limited to tattooing, piercing, finger amputation, and cranial modification. In addition to considering the ‘when’ and ‘where’ of permanent body modification, we will delve into the motivations behind this behavior, considering both the personal justifications offered by participants and the scientific hypotheses proposed to explain it. Additional Information: For updates regarding the Zoom and live webcast on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, follow CARTA’s X/Twitter (@CARTAUCSD), Facebook (@ucsdcarta), and LinkedIn accounts. Funding for this online-only symposium was provided by many generous CARTA friends like you. Closed captioning for recordings was made possible by CARTA Patrons Ingrid M. Benirschke-Perkins and Gordon C. Perkins. For more information, please email: khunter@ucsd.edu or carta-info@anthropogeny.org or visit carta.anthropogeny.org

Come join us at the Wreckit Lifting Club. San Diego’s strength gym providing an affordable Powerlifting program for young adults to teach correct lifting techniques, breathing exercises, program specifics and competition readiness. All members get a workout plan and coach to work with to build strength and discipline. This program is to promote health and build a fitness lifestyle. This program is ongoing and scholarships are available to those that qualify. Come down and learn how to Squat, Bench, Deadlift and unlock your potential. For more information visit: wreckitliftingclub.com Stay Connected on Instagram

"Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors" runs Sept. 20 – Oct. 20, 2024 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center West Coast premiere By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen Directed by Gordon Greenberg Celebrate Halloween with a new side-splitting adventure based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale that’s sure to induce blood-curdling screams—of laughter! Famed vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and her motley crew chase Count Dracula around the English countryside in a madcap race to save his innocent victims. Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen return to The Old Globe following their wildly popular "Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show"! and "Crime and Punishment, A Comedy." Filled with their signature imaginative staging, irreverent farce, and special effects, this hilarious scarefest is the perfect way to get spooky this season! This production includes mild language, mild violence, and mature themes. Tickets for "Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors" go on sale Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Noon! The Old Globe partners with San Diego Blood Bank and hosts a blood drive on the theatre’s Copley Plaza in celebration of Dracula’s ticket on-sale on Friday, August 9 at Noon! BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 BOX OFFICE EMAIL: Tickets@TheOldGlobe.org The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

In rural and conservative-leaning towns and cities across California, LGBTQ+ student groups are small in number and face homophobic and transphobic incidents.

An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years, Taryn Donath has an incredibly commanding performance style....each live performance is exciting and spontaneous. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful, while her voice is smooth, sultry, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every time she plays. Currently, Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer... Fresh, unique and exciting the two play anything from 60’s soul jazz, funk, jump/swing, Latin, and their own term of beatnik blues taking the listener on a musical adventure. With an unwavering left hand, a right hand that weaves in and out effortlessly, and a backbeat as solid as a rock, theDuo has a sound larger than life. Each performance is different from the last, capturing the moods of the players. The two are not bound by rules, but instead have a desire to express their own musical voice and deliver something captivating. Stay Connected on Social Media | Taryn Donath on Facebook + Instagram

Vacation Bible schools have been a staple of summer for thousands of churches. There are fewer of them these days, and those still around have evolved to meet the needs of changing communities.

“Dia de Los Muertos" chocolate and tequila pairing event! We will have tequilas from Centario, Don Julio, Tres Generaciones and Patrón. These unique tequilas are paired with 4 new bonbon flavors created just for this pairing. For more information visit: sweetpetiteconfections.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Thailand has taken some steps toward democracy. But a flurry of court challenges has raised the specter of another crisis — with the lèse-majesté law on royal defamation front and center.