Search results for

Friday's Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights was on the minds of San Diego students and educators.

Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That's created some disagreement in the rank and file.

An unusually high number of influential state legislators are retiring or running for higher office. The reasons include a combination of new electoral districts, term limits and political ambition.

Research from two UC San Diego Rady School of Management studies released Tuesday says that while the 1965 Voting Rights Act contributed to economic improvements for Black Americans, a 2013 Supreme Court ruling striking down a key provision in the act has led to economic disenfranchisement for that same group.

Have you ever watched a movie, been fascinated by the intricacies of its plot, been swept away by its scope, engrossed by the drama, excited by the dialogue, and thought to yourself, “I could have written that”? Well, I believe you can. This one-day class is designed for anyone who has ever had an idea for a screenplay and wondered what makes a great script into a successful film. Do you know what separates a spec script from a production script or a shooting script? How a screenplay differs from other forms of writing? When to follow the “rules” of a screenplay, when to break them, and why? Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2pm-5pm Location: Virtual Zoom link Cost: $54 for Members, $63 for Nonmembers Join me as we wade through the ins-and-outs of screenwriting, the elements that comprise a successful screenplay, and how to identify these elements in successful scripts and movies. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information on this event and class purchases please visit HERE! San Diego Writers Ink Facebook | San Diego Writers Ink Instagram | San Diego Writers Ink Twitter

The New Children’s Museum commissioned two artists on staff, Marcus Deridder and Taylor McCabe, to paint a large-scale and interactive mural. The World of Les Mor and Mor no Mor mural will be unveiled for visitors to experience on Wednesday, August 17. The World of Les Mor and Mor no Mor is an interactive mural that spans from the Museum’s main level to the upper level. The mural depicts two worlds: Les Mor on the upper level with friendly feathered fellows, and Mor no Mor on the main level with mischievous cave dwelling creatures. Travel between the two worlds through the magical elevator portal and help the citizens of each world stay in touch by passing on their mail! WHERE | The New Children's Museum WHEN | Opens to the public on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 • Museum open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. + 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! • Access to the mural included in entry fee • $15 for Children (over 1) & Adults • $10 for Seniors (65 & up) • Free for Children under 1 SOCIALS| Follow The New Children's Museum on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A new report says investor returns are low on single-family homes in San Diego.

Audiences will be captivated by a newly conceived, semi-staged celebration of Kurt Weill’s extraordinary body of work. Directed by Zack Winokur, one of the most innovative and exciting talents working today, the program features two of the world’s most in-demand vocalists: Anthony Roth Costanzo, who became an international sensation and won a GRAMMY for his portrayal of the pharaoh in Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten, and GRAMMY Award-winner Cecile McLorin Salvant, alongside an ensemble of SummerFest musicians for an incomparable evening you will not want to miss. Date | Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $53 to $113. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/kurt-weill or call (858) 459-3728.

Case numbers are on the rise as the dominant BA.5 subvariant continued to spread at a rapid rate across California and San Diego.

The best place to celebrate Father's Day in San Diego is on the bay. We've got a variety of special cruises planned for Father's Day, June 19, 2022, to help you and your family celebrate. Our chef's Father's Day brunch menu features everything from Chicken & Waffles to Quiche Florentine, with live musical entertainment and unlimited champagne, mimosas and Bud Lite! For our sunset dinner cruise, it's his choice of famous slow-roasted prime rib au jus or vegetarian grilled portobello mushroom, optional charcuterie plate, and chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Father's Day Brunch Cruises: Plated brunch service with live musical entertainment and complimentary ice-cold beer. Two departures, boarding at 9:30a.m. and 1:30p.m.. Father's Day Prime Rib Dinner Cruise: Our tender, juicy prime rib is the star of a three-course dinner cruise with spectacular sunset views. Departs at 6:00p.m.