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Are you ready to Party for the Planet? This Earth Day, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is kicking off a new event celebrating our ocean planet, highlighting some of the simple steps we all can take to make a difference. The family-friendly event runs April 22-23 and 29-30 and includes live music, recycled crafts, a scavenger hunt and the opportunity to contribute to an art installation. Birch Aquarium educators and Scripps scientists will also be hosting interactive stations that discuss how we can collectively tackle some of our planet’s greatest challenges. Party for the Planet is part of an annual nationwide initiative by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and its 220-plus accredited members. The event is included with the cost of General Admission, which is $24.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 3-17. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Teen Producers Project is an Award-winning program creating filmmakers since 2001! Save $50 with the Early Bird Special when registering before June 1. Scholarships are available! Documentary Filmmaking| Learn the fundamentals of cinema and receive mentorship from industry-professionals. No experience required. This course focuses on the documentary form where you will learn to work as part of a film crew to create a script, scout locations, conduct interviews, shoot professionally, and edit in Adobe Premiere. Narrative Filmmaking| Learn the fundamentals of cinema and receive mentorship from industry-professionals. Experience required. This course focuses on narrative filmmaking where you will learn to work as part of a film crew to write a screenplay, scout locations, create shot lists, cast and direct actors, shoot with our DSLR cameras, and edit in Adobe Premiere.

As the writer's strike continues into the fall TV season, NPR's Scott Simon imagines a fresh crop of reality show substitutes for regular programming.

The lawsuit alleges that Rudy Giuliani and an associate's actions are unlawful under California law, and it says Giuliani and the associate have refused to return Hunter Biden's data.

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel.

Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and incest calling out Republican AG Daniel Cameron's support of the current state abortion ban.

In the coastal city of Derna, dams broke, sending a torrent of water that submerged whole neighborhoods. Rescue efforts are complicated by the fact that Libya is divided between rival governments.

Meta offers more powerful graphics and "mixed reality" experiences with their new Quest 3 VR headset. But at $500, the device lacks many stand-out games to justify the price.

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the spread of hate speech and viral falsehoods on social media.

Join us for summer camp at MCASD! Choose from three fun sessions where campers will explore techniques, learn about color, create art inspired by pieces from the museum’s collection, and meet new friends. Session 1: Color Adventure and Paint, ages 5-6 July 10 – July 14, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Color your world this summer at MCASD! Create and paint colorful masterpieces in a variety of art forms. Go on artistic adventures and make new friends while playing and painting your way through camp. Session 2: All about Animal Art, ages 7-9 July 17 – July 21, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Have a roaring summer full of art and animals! Create artistic animal sculptures, prints, and paintings. Session 3: Games and Street Art, ages 7-9 July 31 – Aug 4, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Art is play! Come on an adventure through contemporary art— explore abstract art techniques while making board games. Design your very own characters and bring them to life with stickers and trading cards. Finish off the week with a collaborative mural and have your family and friends marvel at your public art. If you have any questions, please email MCASD. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter