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VOCA Music continues its popular concert series, Happy Opera Hour, with Love is in the Air, an opera concert celebrating love! Enjoy an evening filled with favorite opera love arias, duets, and scenes paired with delicious wines in the beautiful atmosphere of historical Liberty Station. We are thrilled to have Sommptuous Selections curating the wines for the evening to perfectly complement the musical selections. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Featured artists includes: tenor Felipe Prado, baritone Matthias Villwock, and pianist Justin Gray, as well as VOCA Music founders soprano Diana Naatz and soprano Sandra Villwock. Proceeds and donations go to local youth music programs. Date | Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6pm Location | Liberty Station Building 177 Purchase tickets here! $15-$35/person Things to know: -Sommptuous Selections will provide FOUR wine pairings from different regions of the world that complement the musical program. An expert sommelier will give brief introductions for each wine pairing (and non-alcoholic alternatives) highlighting how it complements each musical section. -General Admission Ticket includes ONE complimentary wine pairing. Additional drink pairings are available for purchase. -Show run time approximately 1.5 hours including a 20 minute intermission. -Doors will open at 5:15pm for the 6pm event. -FREE PARKING is available throughout Liberty Station. -All music is sung in original languages with projected English supertitles. -VOCA Music does not promote underage drinking. Proof of Identification is required for alcoholic beverages. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.vocamusic.org/event-details/love-is-in-the-air-2 VOCA Music Social Media: Facebook | Instagram

The singer sustained a spinal injury four years ago that he said he is still recovering from. He was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020.

Brazil's far-right ex-president was lying low in Orlando, Fla., as a mob of his supporters stormed government buildings this weekend. Analysts say the move insulates him from possible legal jeopardy.

The American Motorhead Motorcycle Art Show will be held Saturday, July 30 from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at Prohibition Brewing Co., located at 2004 East Vista Way in Vista, Calif., 92084. The show will be open to the public and proceeds will benefit equipment for Scripps Health’s perinatology program for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. The family-friendly event will feature motorcycle-themed works of art for sale by painters, leather designers, illustrators and other artists. Local vendors will donate a variety of prizes for raffle drawings, and artists will donate their talents to produce custom skateboard decks for a silent auction. Admission to the art show is free, and raffle tickets, food and beverages and works of art will be available for purchase. Guests can enjoy live music by 8-Track Highway, as well as Prohibition Brewing Co.’s full dining menu and wide selection of craft beers. The show is presented by American Motorhead Design & Illustration and sponsored by Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers and Prohibition Brewing Co. For more information, follow @AmericanMotorhead on Facebook or Instagram, or call 760-503-4557.

From the organizers: The Sukkot holiday is an ancient Jewish harvest festival reflecting themes of hospitality and the welcoming of strangers; like all the farm’s events, the festival will welcome people of all backgrounds. The community is invited to meet under the sukkah (temporary shelter) for a day filled with live music, food, and activities for all ages. Festivities include farm tours, a Kid Zone, hand-crafted goods made by local Jewish artists, live entertainment, as well as food and drink vendor options for purchase. RSVP here. Festival details and schedule: "Gather" and... "Taste" freshly harvested produce from the Farm prepared in this Food Demo led by the talented Chef Tiffani (10:45am and 1:15pm programs). "Listen" to community leaders during a holiday-themed panel exploring the blessing of embracing impermanence. Featuring Rabbi Yael Ridberg from Dor Hadash, Betzy Lynch from the Lawrence Family JCC, and moderated by Nicole Tafoya, West Coast Director of Advancement of the Moishe House (11:30am program). "Ground," awakening your sense of the six directions, led by the Farm's Director of Jewish Life, Cantor Rebecca Joy Fletcher (11:45am program). "Remember" to honor and celebrate the memory of dear ones who have passed, led by the Farm's Director of Jewish Life, Cantor Rebecca Joy Fletcher (12:30pm program, adults only). "Learn" during this Sukkot 101 exploring the holiday's traditions and modern-day relevance, led by Rabbi Yael Ridberg (12:30pm program). "Meditate" to reconnect with the earth and yourself with the Farm's Director of Farm Production, Adam McCurdy (1:00pm program). Kid-friendly: "Gather" and... "Play" in our evolving Nature Play space, equipped with a discovery tree, excavation station, play farm stand, painting, and more! Featuring: Chabad Encinitas, San Diego Jewish Academy, and Shalom Baby. "Build" a sukkah using materials found in nature. Plus, arts and crafts to decorate! "Beautify" your favorite paper fruit to hang in the sukkah. "Explore" the veggies, flowers, and insects living in the Education Garden (10:30am and 11:30am programs). Vendors and performers: Music by: Coral Bells Food by: Sabor Piri-Piri, Bottaro Wood Fired Pizza, Hangry Louis, Populist Pops, Gringas Tacos Libation Station featuring: Helia Brewing Co., Local Roots, Solterra Winery Related links: Coastal Roots Farm on Instagram

The Supreme Court decision June 30 restricting the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency may mean continued pollution from power plants in states that are not switching to cleaner energy.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office said the unnamed driver dumped packages into a wooded area at least six times, leaving some 450 people without their deliveries.

The House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will vote Monday on plans to issue criminal referrals and other recommendations.

An evening with local author and nonprofit expert Pat Libby. Get a behind the scenes look into how everyday citizens can make or change laws, with real stories of inspiration and triumph. Using humor and relatable stories, Pat shares how anyone with passion for a cause can learn to successfully pass and change laws using the time-tested tools in "The Empowered Citizens Guide: 10 Steps to Passing a Law that Matters to You" (Oxford University Press). By the end of the evening, you’ll be convinced that you can make change in your community using the book as your guide! Ticket holders have the option to receive a copy of The Empowered Citizens Guide, included with your ticket. One of the nation’s leading experts on citizen lobbying campaigns, Pat has made it her mission to teach people – in a funny and engaging way – how to make change through the legislative process. Her 10-step lobbying model – which she created while leading a nonprofit organization – has been used by novice citizen activists throughout the country to pass a slew of new laws, including many in California. A long-time nonprofit leader and self-described “recovering academic”, she is also author of The Lobbying Strategy Handbook, second edition (Oxford) and Cases in Nonprofit Management (SAGE). In addition to the book talk, audience members will have opportunities to ask Pat questions about anything related to the topic from current political quagmires to supreme court decisions to best practices for new and experienced advocates. There will also be resources available to connect audience members with local advocacy efforts. This event is presented in partnership with The Nonprofit Institute, League of Women Voters of San Diego, San Diego Audubon Society, The California Endowment, Leaders 20/20, SanDiego350, and Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego. WHEN | Thursday, September 15, 2022 • This event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE | Mother Rosalie Hill Hall • 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, California 92110 ADMISSION |Tickets can be purchased here! • General admission: $15 • General admission + book: $20 Click here for more information about this event!

Many in Ukraine are unfazed by the news that Russia is mobilizing 300,000 troops — and are instead going to McDonald's, which has just reopened.