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Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since Russia's full-scale invasion.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: a major exhibition of Caribbean art; Disco Riot artists-in-residence and more arts and culture this weekend.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Treasures”, juried by award-winning artist, Suzanne Nicolaison. The water-based media exhibition runs Jan 28 – Feb 24, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Feb 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. Stay Connected on Facebook

At least ten news organizations have retracted or amended their stories after an NPR investigation showed that a man they featured as a bold Chinese dissident was accused of being a conman.

The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis and comes as populist economic fatigue helped re-elect Donald Trump.

Gwen and Tim Walz met while teaching high school in the '90s, and she's now a vocal advocate for expanding educational opportunities in prisons. Here's what else to know about Minnesota's first lady.

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego invites all who are interested in a career in entertainment to attend this special event, featuring roundtable group discussions with UC San Diego alumni and industry executives and creatives. Gain insider information about working in entertainment, learn how to make the transition from college to creative professional and what you should know before starting out in the industry. Bring your questions, notebooks and get ready for an interactive discussion in a group setting. Event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited - PLEASE RSVP! __________________________________________________________________________________ Entertainment Special Guests include: Marty Adelstein: agent, manager and producer Lauren Craig: screenwriter, film consultant, producer and former development executive Chris Thomes: multi-Emmy-award winning executive creative director and producer Tonya Mantooth: CEO and film festival artistic director View RSVP page for full guest biographies! __________________________________________________________________________________ Location The event will be held in the Climate Action Lab, on the first floor of the Arts and Humanities building in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood (NTPLLN) at UC San Diego. Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure (map). Weekend parking is $2.10/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Note: The event will be held at Second Chance, as Marie Widman Memorial Park is damaged due to recent flooding. Encanto, San Diego's vibrant Black Arts & Culture District, is set to come alive on Saturday, February 18 from Noon to 4:45 p.m. with the inaugural Daygo Eatz event. Organized by The Mental Bar, Black San Diego, and Pillars of the Community, Daygo Eatz promises to be a dynamic celebration of community, resilience, and local talent. Daygo Eatz will transform nine blocks, spanning one mile of Encanto's streets and spill into the adjacent Marie Widman Memorial Park. The event aims to revitalize the spirit of the community and honor its rich cultural heritage while providing a platform for local businesses and artists to showcase their products and talents. The event will feature a dynamic mix of activities including a street fair with pop ups from local vendors, an art walk, and live entertainment. Attendees can expect to experience the vibrancy of Encanto through displays from local artists, spoken word performances, and engaging discussions on health and wellness.

Escondido’s oldest and most famous event, the Grape Day Festival, is back! Returning on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12- 6 p.m. and presented by the Escondido History Center in conjunction with The Brothers of 6 in historic Grape Day Park. The 2024 festival is a family-friendly event, featuring old time entertainment, artisans and crafters, with live demonstrations such as spinning, corn shelling and butter making. Take off your shoes to do a little grape stomping, eat some free table grapes like festival goers did in back in the day. Enjoy delicious foods from local vendors and sample delectable wines and beers from some of San Diego's finest wineries and breweries in our Wine and Beer Garden! New this year! James Stone Glass Blowing, live glassblowing in the center of the festival. Our Kid's Zone will once again give kiddos the chance to participate in some good-old-fashioned games, face painting, crafts, animal balloons and pony rides! Come on over to the Escondido History Center Zone to enjoy ice cream, hot popcorn, roasted peanuts, and cold drinks while you take in all the Grape Day Festival has to offer! For more information visit: grapedayfest.com

Join us for an intimate, acoustic performance that will touch your heart and soul. Enjoy new takes on old classics, and original songs of hope and resilience written by Voices of Our City Choir Members. Voices of Our City is a San Diego based nonprofit offering life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans rebuilding their lives out of homelessness. Our internationally-recognized choir features artists experiencing and impacted by homelessness. 100% of ticket sales go directly to the transformational programming of Voices of Our City. Be a part of our creative solution to homelessness. Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the power of music to unite and uplift us all. For more information visit: voicesofourcity.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram