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Join us for a delightful evening at Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido for our Christmas-themed Paint and Sip event, “Wine and Lights”! 🎨🍷 This festive gathering will take place in the enchanting Beverage Bunker, a charming speakeasy. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from the self-serve wine dispenser while you unleash your creativity on canvas. Indulge in some light bites as you paint your way into the holiday spirit. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to have some fun, this event promises to be a joyful escape filled with laughter, creativity, and of course, great wine! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and art. All materials are provided, step-by-step directions by local artists and stencils will be provided for this paint session. This venue does not sell food, however, feel free to bring food with you! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/wine-and-lights-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Holiday Wine Cellar on Instagram and Facebook

The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.

America's Largest Balloon Parade! Marching bands, floats, drill teams and giant balloons parade down San Diego's beautiful waterfront in celebration of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl. The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente! A long tradition of the Holiday Bowl, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams and a procession of enormous balloons – more than any other parade! Over 100,000 street-side spectators will enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience. Street-side viewing of the parade is FREE! Visit: Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade DIRECTV Holiday Bowl on Instagram and Facebook

Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's Annual Holiday Bookstore in the La Jolla Art Studio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Find a great gift for yourself or a friend! The number of shoppers will be limited according to guidelines. Masks and physical distancing are recommended. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/holiday-book-sale-14-2024 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Learn about the work of artists new to the Visual Arts MFA program: NUBE CRUZ • JAMES DAILEY • XELESTIAL MORENO-LUZ • RYAN OH • KAMRYN OLDS • EMILY POLANCO • MICHELLE SUI • ZACHARY THOMPSON Refreshments will be available. Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20241101_lightningtalks.html

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Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee is a gripping courtroom drama that brings history to life with a powerful clash of ideas. Based on the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial, this play pits science against faith in a battle over the teaching of evolution in schools. With sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters, and intense debates, Inherit the Wind is as relevant today as it was when it first premiered. Whether you're drawn to its historical roots or its timely reflections on freedom of thought, this is a must-see production that will leave you thinking long after the final curtain. Don't miss the chance to witness this electrifying drama unfold! Inherit the Wind will occur on November 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055. The North Coast Repertory Theatre Reading Series will continue in 2025 with: Jan 27 - The Bald Soprano & The Lesson by Eugène Ionesco March 24 - You Can't Take It With You by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart June 23 - Overruled & Village Wooing by George Bernard Shaw Buy All 4 Readings or the Price of 3! Visit: Inherit the Wind at North Coast Rep Reading Series North Coast Repertory Theatre on Instagram and Facebook

North City is set to host the San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market, the community’s favorite festive celebration, on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this market brings together over 140 unique vendors offering handcrafted gifts, artisan crafts, natural bath and beauty products, custom home décor, along with specialty food items. To add some extra magic, Santa Claus will be making an appearance between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., ready to greet guests and spread holiday cheer. The Holiday Market is also proud to showcase “Rescue Row” where local animal rescue organizations can promote adoption and care. With live holiday music and delicious food, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and find gifts for your loved ones. Attendees can also explore North City’s eateries including favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, delectable vegan treats from Maya’s Cookies, authentic handheld noshes from Milonga Empanadas, a selection of wines from newly opened J Brix Wines, and more. Visit: https://www.northcity.com/events/holiday-market

Two extravagantly talented Kanneh-Mason siblings join forces to bring us a concert of classical beauty and innovation. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s career and performances span the globe. Whether performing for children in a school hall, at an underground club or in the world’s leading concert venues, Sheku’s mission is to make music accessible to all. After winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016, Sheku’s performance at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle in 2018 was watched by two billion people worldwide. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire with recital programmes encompassing music from Haydn and Mozart via Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, Chopin and Brahms to Gershwin and beyond. In concerto, she is equally at home in Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann (whose piano concerto featured on Isata’s chart-topping debut recording) as in Prokofiev and Dohnányi. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/sheku-isata-kanneh-mason/

When former leader Bashar al-Assad fell, new Syria war crimes investigations began. But U.S. budget cuts have halted some work. For families of the disappeared, it means justice delayed or denied.