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Years after their son left the U.S. to join ISIS, a Minnesota couple learned they had two young grandsons trapped in a Syrian desert camp. Bringing them home was complicated — and took years.

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

The San Diego Pottery Tour is a self-guided tour of 15 local ceramics studios December 7 & 8. No tickets are required. It's a cooperative effort by over 40 of San Diego's best potters, and takes place across San Diego urban area from Spring Valley to La Jolla. The goal of the SD Pottery Tour is to promote the ceramic arts through an annual open studio tour that takes place in early December each year. Visit the website for a map of the studios and plan your visit! Support local artists! Visit: https://sdpotterytour.com/map.html

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12 In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

A growing body of research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of self-managed abortion with pills, coupled with the global pandemic in 2020 and the fall of Roe in 2022, has many U.S. doctors changing their views.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave new details Sunday morning about the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear sites.

🎶 Experience musical fusion like never before! 🎶 Join us on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, as world-renowned pianist Matt Herskowitz reimagines Bach, Chopin, Ravel, and Gershwin with an electrifying jazz twist! 🎹 ✨ Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance that blends classical brilliance with jazz flair. Secure your seat now and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon! Sunday, November 10, 2024 @3 p.m. (Center Theater) California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Center Theater Presented by California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, Jean Will Presents, and San Diego Music Society #mattherskowitz #LiveMusic #EscondidoArts #JazzMeetsClassical Visit: https://artcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUe000000vFrxMAE Matt Herskowitz on Facebook

Formed in San Francisco in 1993 by vocalist Stephan Jenkins and guitarist Kevin Cadogan, Third Eye Blind quickly established themselves in the alternative rock scene. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1997, achieved six-times platinum status, propelled by hits like "Semi-Charmed Life," "Jumper," and "How's It Going to Be." The band's follow-up album, "Blue" (1999), attained double-platinum certification, further solidifying their success. Over the years, Third Eye Blind has released a total of seven studio albums, including "Out of the Vein" (2003), "Ursa Major" (2009), "Dopamine" (2015), "Screamer" (2019), and "Our Bande Apart" (2021). Despite changes in the music industry, the band has maintained a dedicated and growing fanbase. Their 2021 album, Our Bande Apart, recorded post-lockdown, features collaborations with artists like Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast and Ryan Olson of Poliça. In 2022, Third Eye Blind supported environmental initiatives by partnering with SeaTrees to help restore the Palos Verdes Kelp Forest, highlighting their commitment to environmental causes. Throughout their career, the band has been recognized for their energetic live performances and their ability to blend alternative rock with pop sensibilities, securing their place in the landscape of American rock music. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/third-eye-blind View the full concert schedule Third Eye Blind on Instagram and Facebook

Jon Pardi has carved out his own lane in country music, blending traditional instrumentation with modern influences. The ACM and CMA award-winning artist is known for his fiddle, steel guitar, and honky-tonk sound, earning praise for bringing authenticity back to the genre. A California native, Pardi made history in 2023 as the first artist from the state to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Garth Brooks. That year, he also released his first Christmas album, "Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi", and celebrated his sixth No. 1 country radio hit, “Your Heart or Mine,” from his ACM Album of the Year-nominated "Mr. Saturday Night." Pardi’s previous albums have garnered critical and commercial success. "Heartache Medication" (2019) received CMA and ACM Album of the Year nominations and was named one of Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the Year. His breakthrough album, "California Sunrise" (2016), featured multi-platinum hits like “Dirt on My Boots” and “Head Over Boots.” Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jon-pardi View the full concert schedule Jon Pardi on Instagram and Facebook

An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy's sound is exhilarating and intoxicating. A Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season 21 champion of American Idol, the 20-year-old Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade, immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Living in the small town of Kahuku on the northern tip of Ohau, Tongi learned to sing from his father, who in turned had learned from his father before him. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol, and after Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of Idol’s all time emotional highlights, he went on to win Season 21, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. With a thriving fanbase which supports millions of global on-demand streams and social media followers and nationwide concert tours, Tongi now begins a new chapter of life and music. Teaming up with acclaimed songwriter/producer Johnny Reid, his 2024 single “Road to Hana” marks a creative transition leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots – but also the man he’s become. Fusing breezy beach balladry and sunshine country with laid-back soul, gospel, and more, new music is in the works, as Tongi looks to spread a feel-good message of positivity to the horizon, and beyond. Born and raised in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre, Protoje blends hip hop, soul and jazz into his native sounds of reggae and dancehall. The musical prodigy, along with a collective of artists, began getting mainstream attention for their addictive melodies and conscious lyrical messages in a movement dubbed the “reggae revival.” Publications such as VOGUE, Rolling Stone and The FADER have declared him one of the brightest talents out of Jamaica. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/reggae-festival View the full schedule Sammy Johnson on Instagram and Facebook Iam Tongi on Instagram and Facebook Protoje on Instagram and Facebook