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The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested after condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."

The move comes as an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.

In the play by A. M. Dolan, Clapp portrays Frost, a native Californian, as the famed poet "bards around" the country, speaking to thousands at the height of his enduring popularity. The production blends Frost’s poetry, speeches, and conversations to offer a multidimensional portrait of the iconic American writer and four-time Pulitzer-Prize winner. Clapp, perhaps best known for playing detective Greg Medavoy in the12-season TV drama "NYPD Blue," "embodies the poet's joy and mischievous sense of humor," said the Boston Globe. The play is being produced by poet and Frost authority Robert Bernard Hass, executive director of the Robert Frost Society, and Rancho Santa Fe poet and Frost scholar Jim Hurley, associate director of the society. "We are thrilled to join with North Coast Rep to bring this superb production to San Diego for the first time," said Hass. "Those who know and revere Robert Frost will find him again in their midst through Gordon’s impeccable portrayal; others will meet a timeless Frost for the first time and fall for his irresistible mind and charm." The event will mark the latest in a series of recent collaborations by the Frost Society to present the California-born poet's work in three successive artistic genres: poetry, music, and drama The series launched in March 2024 with a four-day celebration of the poet's sesquicentennial year that drew hundreds of Frost lovers to hear ten of America's premier poets, including Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith. The following November, the Society collaborated with the San Diego Master Chorale in its interpretation of Randall Thompson's Frostiana, a composition based on seven of Frost's most beloved poems. The multi-venue events drew an estimated audience of 1,000. "This Verse Business" will run November 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Rep: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. To Purchase tickets to This Verse Business call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org. Tickets are $45. Senior, Military and Student discounts are available. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

More than 130 people died as floodwaters swept through the region on July 4. Now, recovery continues amid legal action and scrutiny of flood preparedness.

San Diego County's Democratic Party chair says there’s still work to be done ahead of the midterm elections.

The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts were selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival is free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. This year’s festival programming includes Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center by Mario Vega, Tempt Me by Andrew Rincón, Ama. Egg. Oyá. by Lori Felipe-Barkin and NOVIOS by Arturo Luíz Soria. Co-produced by TuYo Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2017 by San Diego Repertory Theatre, led and curated by TuYo Co-Artistic Director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to continue to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego since 2023. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang says most of his favorite films this year were made overseas, including his No. 1 pick, Sirāt.

Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Visit: https://finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diego%60s_only_pun_competition/144606

The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is coming to Comic-Con San Diego 2025 for a limited-time showing, July 24–27 at Sparks Gallery, 530 6th Avenue, just a few minutes from the Convention Center. Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. From the team behind the one-of-one Infinity Gauntlet, East Continental Gems, this exhibit brings Marvel’s most iconic symbols to life using rare, authentic gemstones and world-class craftsmanship. Whether you're into comics, collectibles, or art, it's a chance to see something truly breathtaking. You’ll find: - The one-of-one Power Orb, originally featured in "Guardians of the Galaxy," is now reimagined as a cinematic-scale collectible set with a 30-carat natural purple spinel and handcrafted in precious metals. - The debut set of the iconic "Infinity Comic Covers Volumes 1–6," each featuring real gemstones representing the Infinity Stones. - A Comic-Con-exclusive Power Orb Mavrock collectible, available only at the Vault - San Diego-only product drops and event promotions - A curated selection of Marvel | ECG fine jewelry, made in New York’s Diamond District with genuine gemstones - A special activation by VeVe premium digital collectables on Friday The space is open to all ages for an elevated art gallery experience that will include a Pop Art exhibition of emerging local artists’ work from Sparks Gallery, celebrating and reflecting elements of popular culture, ranging from nostalgic references to contemporary icons and themes, and all available for purchase. Eastar Game Manufacturing, a specialized board game manufacturer, will showcase its expertise in miniatures, figurines, board game components, and toys designed for ages 5 and up—highlighting its commitment to quality and innovation in custom game manufacturing. Guests are welcome to peruse the art and enjoy the offsite activations at Sparks Gallery during Comic Con in the Gaslamp. The Marvel | ECG Vault Exhibit is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Visit this page to reserve your spot: (https://eastcontinentalgems.com/pages/the-vault-san-diego) Address: 530 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram East Continental Gems on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, noon to 8 p.m. and be a part of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival! An expanded and reimagined Oktoberfest 2025 awaits you this year, with more entertainment, activities and fun than ever! Indulge in traditional German Oktoberfest cuisine, join in activities and games for both kids and adults, enjoy live music from the authentic German band, Big Lucky, and do the Chicken Dance and toast each other with a hearty “Prost!” in our authentic German Bier Garten! This year we are serving an expanded selection of German Oktoberfest beers, along with a variety of wines. The Carlsbad Rotary Clubs' Oktoberfest on Facebook / Instagram