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Here are the new releases coming your way between now and Thanksgiving — we've got award contenders, goofy comedies, a smattering of romance, plenty of anti-heroes, and a musical documentary in LEGOs.

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. To join the zoom webinar, click here! Meeting ID: 837 1686 4012 Passcode: SDIS Dr. Montebruno Saller received her doctoral degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. She is writing a book titled Japanese American Citizens as Survivors of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing (Routledge, forthcoming). This book tells the story of young American citizens of Japanese ancestry who were in Hiroshima during World War II and their efforts to survive the atomic bomb, make their way back to the United States, build a life on the painful memories of their past, start a social movement to obtain medical relief from both the Japanese and American governments, and contribute to the peace movement for a world without nuclear weapons. Her presentation will discuss the challenges she has faced in the writing process.

Our modern lifestyles with sedentary positions and repetitive postures cause chronic muscle and joint pain for many people. Long hours looking down at your laptop or cell phone day after day causes patterns of muscle tension that the body was not designed to sustain. The neck pain relief bootcamp will teach you how to release chronic muscle tension and improve the mobility in and around your neck. Salvage the treasure among the destruction at The Salvage Yard. Register for the 6-week neck pain relief bootcamp to learn how to implement pain relief any time you develop muscle tension and resulting pain. Take charge of your comfort. No drugs, no copays, and on your own schedule. Bootcamp details: · 6-week long series. I will enroll you in all 6 sessions on my website. · We meet once each week at 60 minutes per session (No session on 3/30/24) Session dates are from 9 a.m. -10 a.m. on the following dates: Saturday 3/2/24 Saturday 3/9/24 Saturday 3/16/24 Saturday 3/23/24 (No session on 3/30/24) Saturday 4/6/24 Saturday 4/13/24 · $200 for the series · Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably. Cancellation of series allowed up to 24 hours prior to the start of the initial session of the bootcamp. I am covering the ticketing fees for your purchase but you will cover the Eventbrite fees to refund your purchase. You will receive the purchase price less the current refund service fee that Eventbrite charges.

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less time online.

A new lab analysis conducted for NPR by Arizona State University data scientists shows that OpenAI's "Sky" voice is more similar to Johansson's than hundreds of other actors analyzed.

The Wall Street Journal reporter is among four Americans who will be returning home as part of a massive prisoner swap announced Thursday that involves six nations and two dozen people.

The Biden administration is quadrupling tariffs on China-made EVs. The tariffs are part of a broad swath of protectionist policies first imposed by former President Trump.

Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend.

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!

As love fills the air this Valentine’s Season, Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is hosting a Valentine’s Day truffle-making workshop on February 10th perfect for a pre-Valentine’s Day date night or Galentine’s gathering. Chocolatier Jim Lantry will share the art of creating chocolate truffles made with consciously sourced cacao that are guaranteed to melt hearts. In this workshop, you'll channel your artistic side as you paint personalized designs on the truffles, learn the journey from cocoa bean to artisanal bonbons, and conclude the experience by bringing home your beautifully crafted truffles. The cost for this truffle-making class is $75 per person. For more information visit seabreezechocolates.com or call (858) 792-4750 Stay Connected on Instagram