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Author Jennifer Coburn appears at the Library to celebrate the Fall 2022 publication of her new novel, "Cradles of the Reich". Set in 1939, Germany is on the brink of war and Hitler’s plan to create a “master race” of pure-blooded Aryan babies has been launched. The top-secret Lebensborn Nazi breeding program is brought to life amidst the story of three German women who change the course of one another's lives. Coburn has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir, We'll Always Have Paris, as well as six contemporary women's novels. Additionally, she has contributed to five literary anthologies, including "A Paris All Your Own". Books will be sold at the event courtesy of Adventures by the Book and are available for pre-sale here. She lives in San Diego with her husband, William. Their daughter, Katie, is currently in graduate school. When Jennifer is not going down historical-research rabbit holes, she volunteers with So Say We All, a live storytelling organization, for which she is a performer, producer, and performance coach. She is also an active volunteer with Reality Changers, a nonprofit that supports low-income high school students in becoming the first in their families to attend college. She specializes in college essay development and interview preparation. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

University of California graduate student workers and researchers began voting Monday on a proposed labor deal reached with the university amid a roughly five-week work stoppage.

Although the High Renaissance lasted for only a short period of time, it saw the production of some of the most exceptional artistic creations in the Italian states. Rome, which was the capital of the Papal States, and Florence were the two primary locations where High Renaissance artists flourished. Most art historians believe that the High Renaissance began around 1495 and ended around 1520 with the death of the great painter Raphael. While others believe that the Sack of Rome by the army of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, ended it circa 1527. The masters who seem to define the High Renaissance include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante. Painting during the High Renaissance is considered today to be the absolute zenith of western art. This period of time revealed many artistic advancement; such as linear perspective, realism, and the manipulation of light and darkness including the use of chiaroscuro. Compositions displayed balance, harmony, and a look back at the advancements in art made by the early Greeks and Romans. The paintings in the Vatican by Michelangelo and Raphael are considered by most scholars to represent the culmination of High Renaissance style. These masterpieces and work works of others will be discussed in this docent-led talk. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This comes after a yearlong listening tour by a bipartisan working group in the Senate.

Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.

Come join the celebration as San Diego Gives hosts birthday parties across the county to fundraise for the “Love Them All” fund, which will be evenly split among all participating San Diego nonprofits. Cute Cakes will be giving 15% of their proceeds to the campaign all day! Stop on by and enjoy a delicious treat while helping the San Diego community. (patrons need to bring a fundraising flyer) San Diego Gives on Facebook + Instagram

Director: Juan Piquer Simón Run Time: 90 min. Rating: Unrated Release Year: 1982 Starring: Christopher George, Edmund Purdom, Frank Braña, Ian Sera, Lynda Day George Presented by Bonkers Ass Cinema Tagline: A psychopathic killer stalks a Boston campus, brutally slaughtering nubile young college co-eds, collecting body parts from each victim to create the likeness of his mother who he savagely murdered with an axe when he was ten years old! PIECES is a wild, unrated gorefest, with enough splatter and sleaze to shock the most jaded horror fan. A classic of the 80s slasher era, PIECES is not to be missed! Showtimes: Saturday, November 4, 2023: 10 p.m. Ticket Prices: $12 Regular / $10 Students & Seniors / $9 Members Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Mariah Garnett (b. 1980, Portland, ME; lives and works in Los Angeles) mixes documentary, narrative and experimental filmmaking practices to make work that accesses existing people and communities beyond her immediate experience. Join UC San Diego Visual Arts with a remote virtual lecture from Mariah Garnett. Using source material that ranges from found text to iconic gay porn stars, Garnett often inserts herself into the films, creating cinematic allegories that codify and locate identity. Her feature film Trouble debuted at BFI London Film Festival 2019, UK and New York Film Festival 2019. Garnett's work is in the collection of Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. Event Date: Oct. 29, 2021 (1:00pm-2:30pm) Event Location: Virtual Zoom Link For more information and registration please visit HERE !

Match Group was sued on Wednesday for violating consumer protection laws for allegedly addicting dating app users through "predatory" practices that mislead people searching for romantic partners.

A Path Forward continues this fall with an exploration of religious intolerance in our country, focusing on Antisemitism and Islamophobia. The growing impact of “hatriotism” and the mainstreaming of white supremist thought affect not only our Muslim and Jewish communities, but all of our democratic institutions. Join this in-person conversation or national livestream* to discover ideas for countering this troubling trend and to find a path forward. RSVP NOW *For those outside of San Diego, this event will be livestreamed at 5:30 pm PDT on NCRCevents.com. Panelists: Imam Abdullah Antepli is an associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, with a secondary appointment at the Divinity School. He is a senior fellow on Jewish-Muslim Relations at Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, where he founded and co-directs the widely recognized Muslim Leadership Initiative. Bret Stephens is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and editor-in-chief of Sapir (sapirjournal.org), a new quarterly dedicated to exploring issues of Jewish concern. He previously worked at the Wall Street Journal, where he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, and as editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. The conversation will be moderated by Steven P. Dinkin, president of the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC). NCRC empowers individuals, organizations, and communities with the skills and resources needed to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility in our society. WHEN | Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 TIME | 5 - 6:30 p.m. 5:00 pm - Doors Open 5:30 pm - Program Begins 6:30 pm - Reception VENUE | UC San Diego Park & Market ADMISSION | Free Register here SOCIALS: Follow UC San Diego Park & Market on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!