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  • SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Lunar New Year over two weekends from February 1 through February 9 as the sights, sounds and aromas of Asia come alive during a one-of-a-kind festival that’s fit for the whole family. The event is included with park admission and features cultural entertainment, authentic food & beverage options and festive décor. Pass Members can enjoy all the Lunar New Year celebration has to offer with unlimited visits allowing them to attend both weekends for free to enjoy all the festivities. Dates: Feb. 1-2 and Feb. 8-9, 2025 The Lunar New Year Festival Stage will include special presentations and cultural performances from the local community, including: ALL- NEW Slithering Snakes – Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special one-day presentation on Saturday, Feb. 1! Guests will get an up-close look at fascinating snakes, including a Burmese python, boa, rattlesnake, king snake and more. Learn what makes these incredible reptiles unique in the animal kingdom. Taiko Drumming – Experience the captivating energy of traditional Japanese drumming with La Jolla Taiko. This talented group blends classical taiko rhythms with global and contemporary influences, creating a mesmerizing performance where heritage meets innovation. Lion Dancers - Visitors will be immersed in the vibrant tradition of lion and dragon dancing during a colorful and high-energy spectacle from Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society bringing the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life. During these high-energy performances by local community groups, lucky red envelopes will be handed out, each containing a special surprise or saying to symbolize good wishes and luck for the year ahead. Delicious, Asian-inspired food and beverage options will also be available to celebrate. Guests can enjoy beef chow mein, pork belly bao, kimchi fried rice, wonton soup, vegetable spring rolls, mango pudding, green tea mochi ice cream and more! Drink options include Lucky Dragon Punch with strawberry popping boba, Tsing Tao Beer and an Orange Blossum cocktail. For a limited time, guests can enjoy up to 40% off tickets and up to 20% off Annual Passes. Guests can also enjoy all-year access with a 2025 Fun Card, paying less than a single day’s admission. Annual Pass Members get unlimited visits, exclusive event access and no blockout dates. In Spring 2025, Pass Members will also have the first opportunity to experience SeaWorld’s exciting new exhibit, "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience," an immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park details and information.
  • Join a Birch Aquarium naturalist to explore this local tide pool and learn about its unique animals. Discover the importance of this ever-changing environment and how you can help protect these habitats. Location: Meet at False Point What is a “King Tide”? The term “King Tide” is a phrase that refers to the highest tides and lowest tides of the year. Though not a scientific term, it’s a common way to describe these tidal events, which are usually one-to-two feet above average than the rest of the year. King Tides happen when both the sun and moon are at their closest to the Earth so the stronger gravitational pull produces exceptionally high and low tides. The change can be dramatic, with seawater reaching areas it normally doesn’t and flooding places that are otherwise above the waterline. Birch Aquarium’s Tide Pool Plaza and Blue Beach both offer excellent vantage points to view the King Tide at its peaks! While the intertidal zone is constantly experiencing the ocean’s ebb and flow throughout the year, the King Tides are far more dramatic and offer an opportunity to learn more about the impact of ocean levels on the coast as well as the fascinating habitats at the edge of the sea. King Tides are also an excellent time to observe what a change in sea level looks like on a broad scale. By studying these events, scientists can map how rising ocean temperatures and sea levels could impact coastal communities. Observing which places experience flooding can inform future conservation plans or provide early warning for places that might be at higher flooding risk long-term. Low Tide Exploration During the low period of King Tides, water levels also drop more dramatically than average. Usually-hidden habitats are revealed along with all of the native species who call these dynamic habitats home. Southern California tide pools are home to a wide variety of species from anemones and urchins to fish, crabs and lobsters, to sea slugs and even octopuses! “Tidepooling during King Tides allows humans to explore typically inaccessible habitats that are teeming with life and are critical to our coastal ecosystems,” said Matthew Arrollado, Public Programs Coordinator. “It’s important to be a conscientious explorer when tidepooling and to take only pictures and leave only footprints!” Join a Birch Aquarium Educator for Tidepooling Adventures to explore our local tide pools. During a 90-minute outing, guests will responsibly explore this sensitive habitat while learning how to safely navigate slippery rocks and spot the most elusive creatures. Discover the incredible species that live in the intertidal zone as well as the adaptations that make them uniquely fit for this rugged environment. Tickets for Tidepooling Adventures are on sale now. Participants must be at least 3 years old and minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. Tidepooling Adventures are $17 for aquarium members, $20 for non-members as part of an Outdoor Adventure Bundle or $25 for standalone tickets. Age minimum is ages 3+. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Birch Aquarium on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok
  • Both countries said they would make the formal announcement at the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
  • This show is sold out Noel Paul Stookey, with special guest Kevin Roth Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4 to 6 p.m. San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego 92128 Presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, www.sdfolkheritage.org General admission $35, Current SDFH members $25 Advance Tickets: www.TicketWeb.com Note: TicketWeb fees will add approximately $4 to each ticket We expect this concert to sell out and recommend you purchase tickets now. Noel Paul Stookey, who recently celebrated his 86th birthday and his 65th year as a recognized activist singer/songwriter, has been altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades, both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician who passionately believes in bringing the spiritual into the practice of daily life. He has recorded over fifty albums, both as part of the legendary trio and as a soloist. With the recent death of Peter Yarrow and the 2009 death of Mary Travers, Noel is now the only living member of that trio. While acknowledging his history and the meaningful association with Peter and Mary, the trio perhaps best known for its blend of modern folk music and social activism, rallying support for safe energy, peace, and civil rights at some of the most iconic events in our history, including the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr., Noel has stepped beyond the nostalgia of the folk era. Funny, irreverently reverent, thoughtful, compassionately passionate, Noel’s voice is known across this land, from the Wedding Song to In These Times. Nearly two million dollars, earned from his now-classic Wedding Song, were used to fund the work of other socially responsible artists, which inspired Noel in 2018, along with his daughter Liz Stookey Sunde, to launch Music to Life, a national nonprofit that connects socially conscious musicians with the training, resources, and mentorship they need to realize their bold visions for community change. “Stookey is the same brilliant impressionist, the same gangling comedian, and the same smooth vocalist he has always been. But outside of the group, (PPM), that made him famous, his versatility has expanded.”~ Salem Evening News Kevin Roth has been performing on our stage for years, and collaborating with Noel Stookey even longer. His career has taken him to a concert and symphony stages around the world, to festivals, radio, television shows, and two appearances at the White House. He will sing some songs with his rich baritone and play some tunes on his deviant dulcimer.
  • In a rare break with the president, some inside the GOP are expressing concern over the potential national security risks of accepting a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar to replace Air Force One.
  • Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult for manufacturers and could spur further federal regulation.
  • USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s & 18s National Championships Scheduled for August 3 - 11, 2024 at San Diego’s Barnes Tennis Center National Tennis Tournament to Feature Top Junior Players From Across the United States Nearly 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, the following wild cards to the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers: 18s Singles Champion – US Open Main Draw Singles and US Open Juniors Main Draw Singles 18s Doubles Champions – US Open Main Draw Doubles and US Open Juniors Main Draw Doubles (required to play with same partner) 18s Singles Finalist – US Open Qualifying Singles and US Open Juniors Main Draw Singles 18s Singles 3rd place – US Open Juniors Main Draw Singles 18s Singles 4th place – US Open Juniors Qualifying Singles 18s Singles 5th place – US Open Juniors Qualifying Singles 16s Singles Champion – US Open Juniors Main Draw Singles The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 3 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Saturday, August 10. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 4 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 11. Both divisions feature 192-player singles draws and 96-team doubles draws. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at the Barnes Tennis Center. For more information visit: ustagirlsnationals.com
  • The United Kingdom plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel commits to peace in the Gaza Strip and to stopping the annexation of the West Bank.
  • Adolphus Hailstork's 2022 requiem cantata "A Knee on the Neck" pays tribute to George Floyd. NPR speaks with librettist Herbert Martin, who initiated the work, five years after police killed Floyd in Minneapolis.
  • After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
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