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With The Tortured Poets Department, the defining pop star of her era has made an album as messy and confrontational as any good girl's work can get.

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Family clans in Gaza are being called on to help distribute aid to a starving population. Here's why it matters and how it could shape postwar security.

Everyone in the community is invited to Light Up a Life, a special candle-lighting ceremony to celebrate the people whose lives have warmed their hearts and whose memories illuminate their lives. The Elizabeth Hospice will host this family-friendly event on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the California Center for the Arts. Light Up a Life blends inspirational messages, music, and a memorial ceremony to lift the hearts of those touched by loss, illness or sorrow. Admission and parking are free. Registration is required by November 3. All attendees will have the opportunity to light a candle during the memorial ceremony. In support of The Elizabeth Hospice’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested. Individuals can receive a 2023 keepsake ornament with a $100 donation or a personalized ornament with a donation of $250 or more. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Photographer's Eye is proud to present Jerry Takigawa's fine art series, "False Food", a thought-provoking exhibit that addresses the toll that micro-plastics take on our natural world. Mr. Takigawa created this work after seeing colorful pieces of plastic extracted from inside albatross, who mistook the plastic bits for food and then died. Mr. Takigawa will be at Photographer's Eye, a nonprofit, for a meet-and-greet at the opening on October 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be signing his books. The exhibit runs from October 14 to November 18. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment by calling 760-522-2170. Jerry Takigawa is an award-winning photographer and designer who has been a social and environmental advocate since 1969. His work is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, and many others. Opening reception: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14, 2023 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week. Here are some highlights to watch for as the men's and women's games begin.

San Diego’s favorite holiday tradition is back; Holiday Lunches at Fort Oak are returning for six very special midday services. Not normally open during lunch, Fort Oak is taking the holidays as an excuse to decorate the space and get tipsy and toasty while the sun is still shining. Decked out in their holiday best, the restaurant will be serving up Fort Oak favorites, alongside some new dishes Chef Brad Wise loves to indulge in during the holidays. Chef Brad’s cozy hearth grilled fare feels extra magical this time of year and behind the bar, Bar Manager Jess Stewart is serving up new, festive cocktails, with some special bubbles and bottles brought in just for the occasion. Guests are encouraged to set their out of office messages, leave the car at home, and bring their office pals, friends and family to join Fort Oak in celebrating the best time of year. Holiday lunches will be offered Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from December 14 through December 23. Secure a sought after reservation via Fort Oak’s website. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Ready to support your local artists and makers this Small Business Saturday, while grabbing unique and thoughtful gifts? Join us in the beautiful Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego to shop local makers and artists with a drink in hand!! Find us on the plaza by Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach, OB Surf Lodge and Wonderland Ocean Pub! Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles, etc. No MLM or direct sales will be present. This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume. This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The series, currently titled The Gates, will follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. There's no word yet about when the show will air or who will star in it.