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On Friday, October 25, Songwriter Sanctuary will take on a new rhythm with a special MC Edition featuring The Neighborhood Kids, The Brothers Burns, and Rob Deez. Typically known for its intimate acoustic sets and behind-the-song storytelling, the original music series is shifting gears to spotlight songwriters whose craft is rooted in hip hop, where rhythm, flow, and rhyme take center stage. Hosted by the iconic Jeff Berkley in collaboration with Normal Heights United, this event will bring a fresh spin to the Songwriter Sanctuary experience. The Neighborhood Kids are a conscious hip-hop collective on a mission to spark unity and drive social change. This group blends innovative rhythms with powerful messages. Their music dives deep into revolutionary topics and social activism, aiming to inspire and unite listeners through thought-provoking lyrics and a dynamic sound. With each track, The Neighborhood Kids challenge the status quo to create a more inclusive and conscious world. The Brothers Burns influences run the gamut of old school hip hop, funk, Motown, and R&B to classic rock, classical, electronic, and more. Drawing inspiration from everyday life experiences, prior/current events, social/economic happenings, and the abstract, the 2x San Diego Music Award winning trio provides an artistic and rhythmic commentary complete with lyricism, beatboxing, and live turntablism. Rob Deez is a San Diego-based acoustic hip hop comedian known for his witty humor, storytelling songs, and commanding stage presence. Mixing comedy with music, Deez creates relatable tracks about everything from ramen noodles to bike-riding, delivering laughter wherever he goes. Inspired by the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, and early episodes of Saturday Night Live, he has carved out a distinct “singer-songrhymer” niche that keeps audiences laughing and connecting with every word. Event Details: Date: Friday, October 25 Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Food/Drink: Concession snacks and beverages (with and without alcohol) are available for small purchase, thanks to our partners Normal Heights United and our sponsors at Duck Foot Brewing Company. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the sanctuary - we recommend grabbing takeout from one of the many amazing restaurants on Adams Ave! (Please respect the space and dispose of all waste/recycling upon conclusion of the concert). Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly Lorden molly@nhunited.org. Masks are not required but definitely welcome. If you are ill/contagious, please stay home for the safety of others. Visit: https://www.lindsaywhitemusic.com/songwriter-sanctuary.html

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best. Visit: https://www.centerstagesd.com/product-page/beauty-and-the-beast-tickets-1 Center Stage Productions on Instagram and Facebook

Admission is $65 Members, $75 Non-Members and includes dinner and a sampling of a historic cocktail libation. Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901) with a lively presentation of artifacts and oddities from the San Diego History Center and the Women’s Museum of California archives. A thespian ghost host will share both spine-tingling stories and historic Victorian tales from San Diego’s Gaslamp District, Old Town, and Villa Montezuma. Prizes will be awarded to those who come dressed in their ghostly best! Beer, wine, and a special cocktail will be available for purchase. Ticket includes dinner and a sampling of a historic libation. We are dying to see you there! This is a 21+ event Visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/dine-and-doom/ San Diego History Center on Instagram and Facebook

Our October performance will put you in the mood for the autumn season with “Fantasy and Fear.” The concert features some older classics alongside newer works — favorites like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and a Prelude and Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach will be a great compliment to Lindsey Bronnenkant’s Tarot. We also welcome to the podium SDSU Director of Bands Dr. Shannon Kitelinger, a pillar of artistic music-making in our region, and welcome to the audience composer Andrew David Perkins as we play his haunting Asylum. Visit: https://www.finestmusic.org/events Finest City Musicians Alliance on Instagram and Facebook

Game Diego, Central San Diego's biggest board game convention, is back again! Featuring hundreds of the latest board games for rental, food, gaming furniture, and plenty of new friends to play with, all at a new venue! We are also running our 60-player MegaGame: A special and rare kind of board game that is three hours long and takes up to 60 players at the same time! The Puzzalarium on Facebook

President Biden said the pardons are not an "acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing" but rather protect individuals from "unjustified and politically motivated prosectutions."

Featuring Chris Stillwell, John Stanten, Bobby Cressey and Special Guests Guitarist for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Shots Fired, DJ Williams Projekt, & Agent 3. From the moment the band’s first single, “She’s No Good,” dropped into rotation on SiriusXM radio this past spring, Shots Fired has been designated as a 2018 “heat-seaker” and “artist to watch.” Williams is the founder of the funky Richmond based band, DJ Williams Projekt; leader of a west coast rock & soul outfit, and the guitarist for San Diego’s critically acclaimed group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Since starting a full time music career in 2001, DJ has toured the globe from small rock venues to large prestigious music festivals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Visit: https://winstonsob.com/calendar/week/halloween-party-dj-williams-band

Rising country artist Kelli Belles, known by her stage moniker Belles, is set to hit the road this fall for her highly anticipated Trust Issues Tour, with support from artist Trevor Martin. With a voice grounded in her Nebraska roots, Belles is steadily making a name for herself. Since moving to Nashville in 2018, Belles has captivated audiences with her meaningful and witty storytelling. Her original songs, all co-written with some of Nashville's top writers, have garnered over 70 million views and streams across all platforms. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at BellesMusic.com/Tour For more information and to stay updated on Belles and The Trust Issues Tour visit https://bellesmusic.com/ and follow her on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."