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The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the trivial comedy for serious people, "The Importance of Being Earnest" as its next student production! This masterpiece by Oscar Wilde is probably the most famous of all comedies. It revolves ridiculously around the most ingenious case of “manufactured” mistaken identity ever put into a play. Director Benjamin Cole is proud to present this pinnacle of playful parodies of the “leisure class” in the Victorian era. “The comedy of manners style is so clearly articulated in the back-and-forth banter,” Cole expounds. “We’re gleefully challenging our talented students with precision of physicality and vocal delivery,” he insists. Assistant Director Steve Smith adds, “We've kicked off most rehearsals with lessons on "Received Pronunciation," the most standard form of British dialect. Witty Wildean wordplay wouldn't sound right without the proper accents and our cast has had a great time learning and implementing new vocal techniques!” The show runs a daring 100 minutes with one intermission and hopes to tickle audience’s ears with comic charm and charisma. Additional production staff includes Student Assistant Stage Manager, Basil FitzGerald; Sound Designer, Caleb Foley; Student Assistant Director, Kate Goodman; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting and Projections Designer, Liam Sullivan. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org. Featured in the cast are (Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Tommy Caringella, Carmel Valley; Jemi Cisneros, Escondido; Tirzah Cisneros, Escondido; Mia Danieli, Carmel Valley; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Cordelia Rice, Carmel Valley; Ezri Rohatgi, Encinitas; and Audrey Wilkins, Carlsbad). Performances are November 16 through 19 in the Theatre School Studio Space: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. November 16 & 17, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. November 18, and 2 p.m. November 19. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Recent polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day on Gov. Newsom’s Proposition 1, which would fund new mental health treatment facilities.

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!

Donald Trump's decisive victory in the New Hampshire primary puts him on a clear path to securing the Republican nomination. It is also likely to fuel calls for Nikki Haley to drop out of the race.

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!

November 7 and 8: O-Calc Pro Training Develop your skills in the use of O-Calc Pro for pole loading analysis. • Pole Loading 101, distribution regulations • Distribution overhead equipment, and communication recognition • Equipment catalogs, default settings, screen layouts, and file management • Basic navigation, pole modeling, guy and anchor systems, templates and assemblies • How to create generic equipment, and build communication bundles • Digital measurement technology (DMT) using pole images, and fielding best practices • Analyze results using reports and charts, and understanding wire tension types November 9: Line Design Training Increase your pole loading capability using O-Calc Pro Line Design. • Model and analyze a line of poles • Perform global edits and additions to the line • Design poles using Map backgrounds

Previously slated to end May 11, the lodging program will now last until June 21.

View SeaWorld's spectacular Independence Day firework display aboard the majestic 4th of July cruise on Mission Bay! Enjoy a live DJ, a cash bar with drinks and snacks, and a memorable setting to watch the impressive firework show. Departing from the Bahia Resort Hotel, the three-level William D. Evans sternwheeler boat makes the night even more magical. Cruise Schedule: 6:50 p.m. Boarding from Bahia Resort 8:40 p.m. SeaWorld Fireworks Extravaganza! 9:25 p.m. Return to Bahia Resort Space is limited. Book your cruise today!

The country is rich in water resources. Yet many people in the city of Santa Marta struggle to get enough to meet daily needs. They improvise, strategize — and rely on a tangle of 1-inch pipes.

In 1984, on the cusp of superstardom, Bruce Springsteen agreed to let a producer rework three songs from his upcoming album, Born in the U.S.A. 40 years later, those remixes have nearly vanished.