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The Hemlock Society of San Diego presents a showing of the recently released documentary, "Last Flight Home," followed by a discussion led by Faye Girsh, co-founder of the Hemlock Society of San Diego. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner documented the last days of her father, Eli, a highly accomplished man who became paralyzed and bedridden. Eli decided to medically terminate his life under California's End-of-life Option Act. During the 15-day waiting period, the film chronicles Eli's goodbyes to those closest to him as he helps them prepare for his departure. While his loved ones look back on Eli's successes and devastating blows, they struggle to reconcile his choice.

Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. June 17. Viewable by appointment through July 8. Visit Two Rooms on Instagram for more details. About the artists: Sylvia Fernández’s (b. 1978, Lima, Perú) paintings explore the boundaries of human and animal minds and bodies in relation to their environments. She intuitively responds to the materiality of paint until she arrives at imagery that connects internal moments and body parts to external landscapes and their natural elements, flora, and fauna. Her “internal landscapes“ exist as potential paradises that can lead us to consider an alliance with nature to find different habitats to belong and coexist. Fernández was born in Lima, Perú where she studied Fine Art at Escuela Superior de Arte Corriente Alterna, graduating with a gold medal in 2002. For two decades, she worked in Lima, showing her work locally and abroad. In 2022, she moved to San Diego, California, where she now lives and works. Fernández has recently been in group and solo shows at Tyger Tyger Gallery in Asheville, NC, Pivo Satelite in São Paulo, Brasil, Campo Garzon in Uruguay, Galería del Paseo in Lima, Perú, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo MAC in Lima, Perú, Salón ACME in Mexico City, Mexico, and ICPNA Miraflores in Lima, Perú. Jamie Franks (b. 1994, San Diego, CA) is an interdisciplinary artist working in San Diego, CA. Her work has been exhibited at the San Diego International Airport, Bread & Salt, Ice Gallery, Canon Art Gallery, and Art Produce in San Diego, and the Sesnon Gallery at University of California, Santa Cruz.“I love going to museums. I love their indisputable logic and hierarchy. I love most moments when their logic is disrupted and the institution shows its hand. In these thrilling and dubious moments when the illusion of control is broken, I believe we are allowed a view into an invisible potential of an art object. They are limitless and dead, rendered between meaning and meaninglessness, perhaps situated at both simultaneously, perhaps neither. This body of work comes from fracture and disruption, and materializes to answer critically, desperately, self-consciously and maybe stupidly with something aspiring to be love, it’s unclear.Creating art feels like the ultimate rejection of nihilism; it is always optimistic to make a gesture that expands beyond the agency and limitations of my own body to engage with the world in earnest. My process begins with inquiry followed by a deep investigation. Research and failure are always invaluable companions to the process, as is a sense of humor. I chose materials and processes based upon how they may best serve my questions, rarely providing answers and more often than not if the process is successful, posing further questions. What are the limitations of imposing control over material? How can I reconcile an expectation of permanence with the inherency of entropy? Through the process, can I stop time? Through the process, can I cultivate a genuine care or understanding of material and place?” Related links: Two Rooms Gallery on Instagram Jamie Franks on Instagram Sylvia Fernández on Instagram

Located above the Flower Fields, ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 4th year, bringing fine art, live music, and interactive art experiences, offered for free to attendees. The weekend-long festival focuses on fine art for sale by artists, who travel from all over the U.S. and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue overlooking the ocean, guests can explore different facets of art, while enjoying beautiful coastal views, Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The festival will display every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. More than 150 fine artists’ work will be featured, along with interactive art for families at KidsWalk, a full palette of musical performers, food trucks and stands, and more. More information here.

First year college students are nearly all moved into their dorms. And that’s left many fathers of first-born sons in need of emotional support.

Israeli military strikes in Rafah were part of an operation to rescue two Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7.

Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author, selling out theaters around the globe with a devoted fan base who are known for creating their own Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Iliza coined the term "Elder Millennial" in her eponymous 2018’s "Elder Millennial", which is also the subject of "Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over", her “fan-u-mentary” giving fans an inside look into her life on tour. Her other specials are "Unveiled" (2019), "Confirmed Kills" (2016), "Freezing Hot" (2015) and "War Paint" (2013). In 2022, Netflix released her 6th stand-up special "Hot Forever" and her second book "All Things Aside" was published. Her podcast, "AIA: Ask Iliza Anything on Earwolf" is a fan favorite and features Iliza giving out her barefaced life advice to fans' questions. Next, she’ll launch Iliza’s Locals a three-episode series highlighting 18 of her favorite L.A. comedians. The series will stream exclusively on the 800 Pound Gorilla platform April 4 before moving over to YouTube April 28. Iliza wrote and starred in the Netflix Rom-Con movie "Good On Paper" and played opposite Mark Wahlberg in the #1 Netflix film "Spenser Confidential". She also appeared in the critically acclaimed indie drama "Pieces of a Woman" with Vanessa Kirby. Other credits include, "Instant Family", starring Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and "The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show", a comedy series she created and starred in for Netflix. In March 2020, in response to the pandemic, she and her husband, Chef/James Beard Award nominated author Noah Galuten, launched "Don't Panic Pantry" as a way to encourage people to stay at home and flatten the curve. The fun, follow-along at-home cooking show streamed live via Iliza’s Instagram and Facebook page with more than 250 episodes. It has been featured "TODAY Show, The Talk", and has been sponsored by companies like Le Creuset, Dansk and Bob's Red Mill. "The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook" published in January of 2023. Iliza’s first book, "Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity" (Hachette Book Group) was a subversively funny collection of essays offering her unique perspective on women's behavior. She recently guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live and previously hosted her own limited run late night talk show "Truth & Iliza" on Freeform. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Iliza regularly supports a variety of causes including Team Rubicon, Cystic Fibrosis, various environmental causes, and has performed abroad several times with the USO. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Noah, their newborn daughter Sierra Mae and their Chinese rescue dog, Tian Fu. Connect with Iliza Shlesinger on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Fans will hear songs spanning 50 years of KANSAS music including hits such as Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, Play the Game Tonight, and Fight Fire with Fire, fan favorites, and deep cuts that have rarely been played live. With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single "Carry On Wayward Son", and another triple-Platinum single "Dust in the Wind". KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and popular culture. The band continues to reach a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence in various commercials, live sports broadcasts, popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere,” and a guest appearance on The CW’s television show ‘Walker.’ The band’s songs have also been included in various television shows such as "Supernatural", "Reacher", "All Elite Wrestling", "South Park", "The Office", and "The Simpsons"; as well as blockbuster films including "Old School", "The Suicide Squad", "Anchorman", "Pitch Perfect", and "Happy Gilmore".

San Diego Now Has A Hip Hop Concert To Call Home! "DaygoFest" The Highly Anticipated Concert Series is coming Saturday, September 16, 2023, to the San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, California. Performing at this years' "DaygoFest" will be Capitol Record’s Recording Artist “Toosii”, CMG Record's Recording Artist “Mozzy” and San Diego’s Legend “Mitchy Slick.” Also hitting the stage will be celebrity friends of the three that fans will have to be in attendance to see! The doors of San Diego Civic Theatre will open up at 7 p.m. Shortly thereafter, DaygoFest will begin promptly at 8 p.m. For any additional information on "DaygoFest" Concert, sponsorship opportunities, major and indie artist spotlight, vendor information, etc. please call (619)762-0314 or visit here Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Wolf has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape with the Village Voice calling her “the voice comedy needs right now” and The Daily Beast declaring, “Michelle Wolf is the future of stand-up comedy.” Her most recent Netflix special, MICHELLE WOLF: JOKE SHOW received high praise and her first hour-long stand-up special, MICHELLE WOLF: NICE LADY, which premiered on HBO in 2017, garnered rave reviews and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. In 2018, she made international headlines as the much buzzed-about headliner of the White House Correspondents Dinner. Wolf’s other television credits include THE BREAK WITH MICHELLE WOLF on Netflix, Comedy Central’s THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH and NBC’S LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Connect with Michelle Wolf on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world. An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world class magician, who’s influence is seen on his’s 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard’s Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks. Bargatze’s half-hour Netflix Special The Standups, premiered in 2017 and his first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his highly anticipated second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In July 2020, the comedian teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his weekly podcast, Nateland. Nateland tackles the meaningless issues that we face day to day to give listeners a much-needed mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release Wednesdays, with video available on Nate’s YouTube channel and audio available everywhere you get podcasts. Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also appeared on Conan four times, was a recurring guest on @midnight, and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. Off-screen, Bargatze was part of Jimmy Fallon's Clean-Cut Comedy Tour, and has performed live shows for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait five times. In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. He regularly performs at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row. Nate was featured as one of Esquire's “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan, one of Marc Maron's “Comedians to Watch” in Rolling Stone, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2015, and as #1 on Vulture's ‘50 Comedians You Should Know’ in 2015.