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Professor Edward Blum of SDSU will speak on “Counting in a Time of Crisis: A Discussion on the Census and the Civil War.” He will explore how the United States conducted its national census amid the upheaval of the Civil War and how President Abraham Lincoln turned to census officials and population data as tools of wartime governance. Visit: sandiegocwrt.org/

Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.

The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law this summer cuts $30 billion per year from Medi-Cal and imposes new barriers to CalFresh.

Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says Mr. Curry. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story," has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of John Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. He has an uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and the clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso,” and “Annie’s Song,” topped the charts and his is popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and for each other. Over the years, Jim has been joined onstage by former John Denver band members and behind the scenes with John’s family and friends. Curry has developed a one-of-a-kind musical and visual experience in which parents, grandparents and children alike can immerse themselves in uplifting, heartfelt music with a message. The music is performed along with projected slides and videos of nature that will truly fill up your senses. Jim will be accompanied by his wife, Anne Curry (vocals, guitar and mandolin), Gordon Lustig (guitar/banjo) and Chris Wills (vocals and keyboard). John Denver Tribute will run August 18 at 7:30p.m. - August 19 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. Jim Curry on Facebook / Youtube

Stanley Nelson, the editor of a small-town weekly newspaper in Louisiana, exposed secrets about unsolved murders by the Ku Klux Klan. Nelson died this week at the age of 69.

"SHUCKED" is the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls "flat out hilarious!" And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves' "Follow Your Arrow"), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. Visit: 'Shucked' Broadway San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Come see multi-award winning Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway's Golden Era! Polec, currently leading the cast of "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" as Monty, will dazzle with hits from "Oklahoma!," "The Music Man," "West Side Story," and I "Do! I Do!." Having classically trained in this genre of music, Andrew and his special guests will be sure to have you laughing, loving, and singing along! Come along for the ride and exclaim "Oh, What a Beautiful Day!" "Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals' will run August 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $30. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. Fact Sheet: What: "Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals" Starring: Andrew Polec Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Schedule: August 11, 2025 at 7:30pm Box Office: 858-481-1055 or www.northcoastrep.org Price: $30 Andrew Polec on Facebook / Instagram

Alex Warren is a singer-songwriter and social media personality known for his heartfelt pop music and viral success on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. His music blends emotional storytelling with polished production, drawing comparisons to artists like Lewis Capaldi and Tate McRae. With an authentic connection to his audience, he continues to grow as both a musician and digital creator. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7p4Og Alex Warren on Instagram and Tik Tok

After receiving a letter from the California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the police department has vowed to stop sharing information gleaned from it’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program.

Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing, the 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in Paris, or just for a few hundred children in public schools, he is a master of communicating through music. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/lang-lang-3/ Lang Lang on Instagram and Facebook