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Presented by Write Out Loud for Lit Alive 2022: Part autobiography, part Gothic Horror, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote The Yellow Wallpaper “not… to drive people crazy, but to save people from being driven crazy.” Within her lifetime, she had irrefutable proof that “it worked.” This exploration of self-actualization, social norms, mental health, self-expression, and the desperate grasping for meaning and purpose at the frayed edges of the human psyche resonates all the more as we find our way out of the isolation, uncertainty, and unrest of the past two years. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee will meet Thursday morning to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. If approved, the full House would vote on the charge.

On May 14, 2022, a white supremacist attacked the Jefferson Street Tops supermarket in East Buffalo, a predominantly Black neighborhood, killing 10 people and injuring three.

The Star Theatre presents, "Next to Normal", with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Ticket details: Online sales close 2.5 hours prior to show time, 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM, respectively. Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime, 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, respectively. Need special seating? Please contact the Star Office at (760) 721-9983. Purchase tickets here. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

If you’re looking to spend a sweet time with friends, family and furry besties while supporting a good cause, then you won’t want to miss out on The Animal Pad’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty! The Animal Pad will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty on Saturday, December 10 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. at Lot 8 on 1201 Hotel Circle S. The spectacular event, sponsored by TrustedHousesitters, will have fun and festive activities for everyone to enjoy, especially your furry friends, such as Santa Paws photo booth, raffles and silent auction, fun music by DJ C-Riz, food and drinks and a Pawliday market. Whether you decide to purchase the ugliest sweater imaginable or craft it yourself, make sure you are your pup come dressed to impress because there will also be a special ugly sweater contest for both humans and pets where you will get the chance to win some exciting prizes! Along with purchasing your own tickets for the various raffle and silent auction items, you’ll receive five free raffle tickets and one free drink ticket if you bring in an item to donate from The Animal Pad’s wish list. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram Twitter

The move comes amid the outlines of a deal after diplomacy between U.S. and Iran via mediators — but nothing is final.

New Zealand rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra will be touring extensively across North America in early 2023 to support their upcoming double album. The 20-date trek takes place in March/April hitting tons of big cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Later in the year, the band will be heading over to Europe for additional performances. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Millions of dollars are being allocated to help fight a mental health crisis in San Diego County. In other news, the young woman who reported being sexually assaulted by members of the SDSU football team speaks out. Plus, the San Diego City Council approves a revision of its climate action plan.

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. In 2022, John released his second special “What are We Doing” on YouTube and released his best-selling book “Delete That” in the fall. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” And he’s on tour now! STAY SOCIAL! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The Tina Turner Museum in Brownsville, Tenn., is seeing a surge in visitors after the iconic singer died this week at the age of 83.