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New York City's CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.

The series opens on Wednesday, October 29, with an Athenaeum debut by the Kris Davis Trio, featuring Davis on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Recognized in the DownBeat Critics Poll as Pianist of the Year in 2025, 2022, and 2020, Davis has become one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of her generation. A Grammy Award–winner, she has been described in The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” She was named a Doris Duke Artist in 2021, alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez, and Pianist and Composer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, also in 2021. Her 2019 album, Diatom Rhythms, was voted jazz album of the year by both The New York Times and NPR Music’s Jazz Critics Poll. On her latest album, "Run the Gauntlet", Davis is accompanied by the extraordinarily talented bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake. “Hurst, who powered bands led by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis in the ’80s, and Blake, one of the contemporary scene’s most reliably propulsive percussionists, are both expert drivers of the beat” (The New York Times). Seamlessly melding composition with improvisation, "Run the Gauntlet" stands as a testament to Davis’s singular voice within the jazz landscape. Of the album, The New York Times commented, “The trio digs heartily into Davis’s obliquely funky vamps, uniting and diverging in turn to dazzling effect.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-1029 Kris Davis on Instagram and Facebook

Grab your livestream tickets here. $10 General Admission M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series: The Magic of Mitch Albom Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Workshop and Q&A with Mitch Albom Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 48 languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers — including "Tuesdays with Morrie," the bestselling memoir of all time. His most recent book "The Little Liar" is also a NY Times bestseller. Narrated by the voice of Truth itself, "The Little Liar" is a timeless story about the power of love to ultimately redeem us, no matter how deeply we blame ourselves for our mistakes. Event made possible by PLNU M.A. in Writing program, Department of LJWL, La Playa Books, and Writer's Symposium by the Sea. All ticketing fees go toward M.A. in Writing program students attending conferences. The Livestream will utilize YouTube Live. Livestream participants *will not* be able to participate in the Q&A. Livestream link will be sent to guests after purchase. Mitch Albom on Facebook / Instagram

Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso in the Pro Men's race, as both men finished with a time of 2:08:09.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a long list of accomplishments, many of them progressive. In the race for New York City mayor, that experience hasn't given him the boost he wanted.

What Can We Learn from GLF That Might Be Relevant 55 Years Later? Join us for a compelling panel discussion exploring the legacy of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and its relevance 55 years later. Panelists include pioneering activists Martha Shelley, Ellen Broidy (via Zoom), John Knoebel, and Ron Auerbacher, who will share their experiences from the early days of LGBTQ+ Liberation, from Stonewall to the first Pride March. Will also be streamed on Zoom. Visit: thecentersd.org/events/gay-liberation-front/?occurrence=2025-10-16 RSVP: bit.ly/center-glf The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.

Zohran Mamdani no perdió tiempo como alcalde electo de la ciudad de Nueva York antes de dejar claro que ve parte de su nuevo rol como defensor de la ciudad ante el presidente Donald Trump, quien había amenazado no solo con retirarle fondos a la ciudad si ganaba, sino también con arrestarlo y deportarlo.

Live Nation presents A Visit from Portlandia with Fred and Carrie at Balboa Theatres Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series PORTLANDIA. He is in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s LOS ESPOOKYS, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated "Super Mario Bros" movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show DOCUMENTARY NOW. He has also appeared in HBO’s OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, Judd Apatow’s "The Bubble," and Amazon’s series FOREVER. He voices characters in BIG MOUTH and "The Mitchells vs. The Machines." He is currently starring in the Broadway play "All In." Armisen is an 11-season veteran of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Carrie Brownstein is a writer, director, musician, and actress. She is a founding member of the critically acclaimed and influential rock band SLEATER-KINNEY and author of the New York Times best-seller, "HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL." She, along with Fred Armisen, co-starred and co-created the sketch-comedy series, PORTLANDIA. The show aired for eight seasons, winning both a Peabody and a WGA Award. Brownstein’s work on the show garnered her eight Primetime Emmy nominations in the categories of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. She also appeared in Todd Haynes’ Academy Award nominated film "CAROL," Amazon’s dramedy series TRANSPARENT, and HBO’s CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Brownstein has directed television shows for HBO, NBC, Comedy Central, and Hulu. For more go to visitfromportlandia.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/visitfromportlandia/

Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability concerns has energized many young voters around the country, who say he speaks to some of their most pressing economic concerns.