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Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new children's book, "Simone," his approach to memoir, speaking out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how climate catastrophes may force Americans to reframe their thinking on refugees.

Experience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno and Tri Martodikromo. Joko, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri, a celebrated dancer of this refined tradition, have thrilled audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. In this special performance, Joko will be joined by the Indonesian Consulate Community gamelan and members of the Canyon Crest Academy gamelan. Together, they will bring to life the intricate rhythms and rich harmonies of traditional Javanese music and the captivating dances that reflect the cultural depth of Indonesia’s artistic heritage. Following the performance, join Joko, Tri, and the ensemble for a Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to delve deeper into the history, instruments, and stories behind the music and dance. Expect an evening that offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of Indonesia’s most cherished art forms. About the artists: Joko Sutrisno is an accomplished Javanese gamelan performer, composer, and educator who has engaged with students and audiences both in Indonesia and abroad. Sutrisno graduated from the Indonesian Institute of Arts, Surakarta, Java, in 1987. He directed the gamelan ensemble at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand for 8 years before moving to Minnesota in 1995, where he was artistic director of Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble. He was recently appointed as a professor of gamelan at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the UC Riverside School of Music. As a Center for World Music teaching artist, he directs the Javanese gamelan ensemble at Canyon Crest Academy high school. He is also currently the consulting director for the student gamelan ensembles at Saint Thomas University, The University of South Dakota, (Vermillion); Concordia College, (Moorhead); and Hamilton College (New York). In 2024, Sutrisno was appointed as an apprentice for the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA). Tri Martodikromo, born in Central Java, Indonesia, has been deeply immersed in dance from a young age. After moving to the Twin Cities in 1995, she became the dance director for the Sumunar Indonesian Music and Dance Ensemble. Known for her inspiring choreography and teaching, Tri has shared Indonesian dance across the Midwest through workshops, residencies, and community classes. Now residing in Los Angeles, Tri continues her mission of connecting communities through the art of Indonesian dance. Visit: Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java Center for World Music on Instagram and Facebook

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

The practice of memory work empowers communities to trace their lineage, learning about themselves and the world around them.

Join us in fellowship as we celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2025! This is the time we release the energy of 2024 and bring in the new flow of Divine Light for 2025 to help us in all we wish to accomplish. Included are: Spiritual cleansing of disturbing or unresolved energies from 2024 Making your wish list for the New Year 2025 Spiritual blessings of Divine Light from the Higher to give momentum and strength for the New Year Inspirations from the Higher for the New Year Prayers for family, friends and the world DIMITRI MORAITIS is cofounder and spiritual director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri lectures across the country, appears on numerous podcasts and radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute. BARBARA Y. MARTIN is one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, and the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura.

Join us for “Ryde or Dye,” an interactive, one-of-a-kind event that celebrates love, creativity, and community. All attendees will receive a FREE dyed shirt upon arrival, and they will use a variety of sewing tools and embellishment techniques to unleash their creativity and design a piece of wearable art. (You must RSVP to receive your free tee!) Music, munchies and live poetry will be on display throughout the evening. Here is what to expect: - Free Dyed Shirt: Every attendee receives a free, custom-dyed shirt to use as their canvas. (You must RSVP to receive your free tee!) - Multiple DIY Stations: - Sewing Machines: Use our sewing machines to add embroidered patches, and recycled vintage fabric scraps to your shirt - Kick Press Machine: Use our vintage kick press machine to add studs to your shirt and give it some edge - Embroidery Lounge: Use our needle and thread to hand stitch designs directly onto your shirt or use our free embroidery looms to chill out and hand stitch over pre-made designs - Wallet-Making Workshop: Craft your own custom wallet using recycled fabrics and materials - Poetry & Music: Enjoy live spoken word performances by local poets hosted by Hola Ola - Munchies: Savor delicious bites by @legadofoods while you create and connect This free event is in support of Chicana film maker Sara Angela, who is fundraising to shoot her next short film in San Diego. If you have the means, please consider donating to her fundraising campaign and help support a local creative! This event is also celebrating 12 years of Sew Loka! We opened up on our business on February 13, 2013 and we are so grateful to still be living this dream, and we could not do it without community support. This event is our way of giving back to the people that give us sew much! We love and appreciate you San Diego!!! Follow @sewloka on instagram for updates and sneak peeks! Let’s dye, stitch, stud, and create together while also uplifting the next generation of storytellers! See you there!

Lower-income people will be the hardest hit. Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.

Even more budget cuts could be necessary, depending on local economic indicators such as sales tax revenues and hotel stays.

MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly.

In this welcoming workshop, all levels of storytellers will be engaged in practicing the ancient/contemporary art of storytelling--no notes--Moth-style. Topics of emphasis are creating a story from a joke, mining a dramatic story for moments of levity and chortles, as well as techniques on presenting stories. We will work/play in the larger group, break into partners and small groups for joyful practice. This is a safe place in which to practice risky things. Walk-in people welcome. Presenters are storytellers from Storytellers of San Diego: Patti Christensen, Emily Stamets and Mindy Donner.