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The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue that the agency overstepped its authority.

McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever.

Join us for an extraordinary showcase of creativity and talent from the UCSD Undergrad Studio Honors Program! Each year the UC San Diego’s Visual Arts department encourages the development of a clear and unified body of work over the course of two quarters by each student admitted to the Undergraduate Studio Honors Program. The group show at the end of this series showcases selections from these portfolios from each emerging artist. This exhibition is a culmination of this year's eleven students hard work and creative exploration, offering a glimpse into the future of their creative careers. A celebratory reception will be on June 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and provide guests the opportunity to meet the artists. The gallery will also provide small bites and drinks. The Adam D. Kamil Gallery will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm from June 4 - 7 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information about the artists in the Honor program this year: https://linktr.ee/ucsdstudiohonors

Higher education officials in Ohio are reviewing race-based scholarships after last year's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Come join us at 4475 Bonita Rd for a fun-filled day of shopping, eating, and exploring. Our market features a wide variety of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to delicious street food. Whether you're looking for unique gifts or just want to enjoy a day out with friends and family, Fiesta Street Market has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars now! For more information visit: fiestastreetmarkets.com

North Park Main Street will be hosting our neighborhood’s inaugural Winter Wonderland festival on December 11 at the North Park Mini Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This festival is a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season and mingle with all your neighbors again. Don’t miss the chance to go ice skating, see a laser light show, and enjoy the taste and tunes brought to you by our local community. This family friendly event is free for the public to attend. We will have food, drinks and entertainment items available to purchase. We encourage our community to come out and enjoy the holiday season together! Sip hot cocoa while watching your kids skate, taste a new brew from one of our local brewers, or capture memories in pictures in our photo booth, there is something for everyone at Winter Wonderland! Eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season! Knock out your last-minute holiday shopping while you’re in the neighborhood by stopping by one of our fabulous businesses! Bundle up and bring your family out to celebrate the holidays! North Park Main Street on Facebook / Instagram

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center.

Paul Combs makes his debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 139th show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. and the performance from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Paul Combs | Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston. From 1986 to 1999 he worked full-time in music education. As a music education activist he was a founding member and two-term Chair of the Society for General Music in Massachusetts (SGMM), and later sat on the Board of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). “Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour – Key West, The Newspaper Most recently Mr. Combs taught wind instruments privately and was on the faculty of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp. He also directed the Jazz Ensemble of the Chelmsford Community Band. While he has retired from teaching, he continues to support music education, and arts education in general, as Vice-President of the SoCal Jazz Society, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO). “It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” – Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix A voting member of NARAS (the Grammies), his CDs are currently only available at performances, but will soon be offered at this site. A new CD of little-know and previously unrecorded music written by Tadd Dameron will be released in 2019. Dameronia – the Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, his biography of jazz musician Tadd Dameron, has been published by University of Michigan Press. Now living in the San Diego, CA area, he continues to perform locally, with occasional brief tours. “…one of the region’s premier Jazz sax players.” Martha Ouellette – Stroudwater Live Music Series Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here!

The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.

Justin & Melonie Grinnell make their debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 138th Session of Dim Sum & Jazz. Seating begins at 6 p.m. and the music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Melonie Grinnell | Melonie Grinnell is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. About Justin Grinnell | Justin Grinnell is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule here!