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Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center is brimming with talent this January, promising a month of music you simply can’t afford to miss! Known both globally and regionally as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a beloved presence in the live music scene in San Diego and across the world for over 30 years. Her remarkable talent has led her to be inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, have a day named after her by the city in 2008, and win numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. On Tuesday, January 16 at 6 p.m., Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center will be hosting the Sue Palmer Band for an evening full of rhythm and spunk. Dance till you drop with lively music from the Queen of Boogie Woogie! Sue Palmer on Facebook Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.

The acclaimed annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of breathtaking art experiences. Free to attend, San Diegans and visitors of all ages can enjoy immersive, site-based and/or interactive projects by renowned local, national and international artists. Save the date for WOW Festival 2024 Presented in partnership with UC San Diego Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Roman Wolves in Little Italy has introduced a new late night happy hour, “Sfizzi e Vino,” on Monday and Tuesday evenings starting at 8:30 p.m. For $25, guests can indulge in an appetizer and a bottle of wine, perfect for a late night filled with light bites and drinks. Choose from options including Roman style pizzas such as a classic Pinsa Margarita or the spicy Pinsa Diavola; Chef’s Charcuterie Board offering an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, olives and pickled vegetables; Polpette di Coda Vaccinara featuring oxtail meatballs topped with a light, spicy tomato sauce; Carciofini alla Guidea featuring baby artichoke hearts baked in fresh herbs and garnished with bread crumbs; Bruschetta Romana, toasted artisan bread with tomatoes, parmigiano and garlic; and Bruschetta Ricotta e Noci made with ricotta mousse, prosciutto and toasted walnuts, drizzled with honey. Sip from a selection of Italian red varietals such as Chianti or Montepulciano, food-friendly whites including Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, or sparkling options such as a classic Lambrusco or a fun and festive Prosecco. Guests dining inside Roman Wolves will be transported to the streets of ancient Rome, where the ambiance and authentic flavors are brought to life. Alternatively, grab a seat on the patio and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Little Italy neighborhood. Walk-ins and large parties are welcome. For more information visit: romanwolves.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

President Donald Trump has filled out his Cabinet and advisory roles with those considered to be fierce loyalists. Here's how his new administration is taking shape.

Earlier this year, Isaacman became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk. But his longstanding ties with Elon Musk's company SpaceX raise possible conflicts of interest.

In the fall of 2022, the Humanities Center commenced an ambitious three-year exploration of the connection between the human imagination and the diverse array of landscapes in our world. In the first three parts of this series, we focused on the ocean, the desert and the forest. This semester, we investigate the frozen realms — the wintry worlds of icefields, ice plateaus, glaciers and polar landscapes. Aspects of these strange and dreamlike environments will be showcased in our gallery exhibitions, while in a wide-ranging series of panel discussions and presentations, scholars from a diverse array of disciplines will reflect upon the qualities and the evocative appeal of the earth’s icy regions. Humanities Center, Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200 February 13 | The Frozen Realms: An Interdisciplinary Introduction and Opening Reception Brian Clack, PhD | Philosophy Ron Kaufmann, PhD | Environmental and Ocean Sciences The Science of Ice and Coldness| February 20 Sue Lowery, PhD | Biology Michael Mayer, PhD | Biology Maren Mossman, PhD | Physics Illume Guest Lecture: Arctic Art Now | February 27 Christopher P. Heuer, PhD | University of Rochester Imagining the Cold in Literature and Music | March 5 Christopher Adler, PhD | Music Fred Miller Robinson, PhD | English (ret.) Lisa Smith | English After Icebergs: Mark Dion and Farrah Karapetian in Conversation with Derrick Cartwright| March 12 Derrick Cartwright, PhD | Art, Architecture + Art History Mark Dion, BFA | Artist Farrah Karapetian, MFA | Art, Architecture + Art History Human Communities in Frozen Realms | March 19 Jennifer Parkinson, PhD | Anthropology Thomas Reifer, PhD | Sociology Meaghan Weatherdon, PhD | Theology and Religious Studies The Fate of the Ice | April 9 Michel Boudrias, PhD | Environmental and Ocean Sciences Colin Fisher, PhD | History Sarah Gray, PhD | Environmental and Ocean Sciences Exploring the Frozen Realms | April 16 Hugh Ellis, PhD | Biology Ron Kaufmann, PhD | Environmental and Ocean Sciences Bryson Patterson | Alum, ‘22 (BA) and ‘23 (MS) For information on parking, visit www.sandiego.edu/parking/parking-information/guests.php

2024 was a year of breakthroughs, with new stars storming the top of the charts and artists across genres making modern classics. NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone.

Nearly 500 journalists have walked out of the Guardian and its sister paper, the Observer, to protest what they see as a betrayal of the paper's values: the planned sale of the Observer to a startup.

The UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County present the Spring Garden Expo, a two-day event taking place May 4th and May 18th, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Expect outdoor booths of gardening talks, demonstrations, free gardening advice, crafts, activities, free tool sharpening (Day 2), and a sale of plants, birdhouses, and garden art (Day 2). The event is open to the public, and admission is free of charge. Day One: “Let the Young Buds Bloom” Expo at the Home Depot Lemon Grove: 7530 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Day Two: “Grow, Sow, Shop” Expo & Marketplace at the College Area Community Garden: Zura Way and Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 For more information visit: mastergardenersd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram