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Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.

Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit award-winning artist who released her star-making critically acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, aged just 16. Since then, she has released nine studio albums which have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Stone has kept the company of musical royalty, performing alongside legendary artists such as James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sting, Van Morrison and Melissa Etheridge. In addition, she has collaborated with and contributed to albums for many of the world’s finest musicians, including Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, and Damien Marley, and garnered over one billion streams in the US alone. Stone has been known to experiment with different styles in her own work as well, and her albums feature an exciting patchwork of various influences, creating a catalogue characterised by the fusion of her powerhouse soul vocals with reggae, world music, and hip-hop soundscapes. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu

Experience a Direct Divine Light healing, performed in a supportive group setting, on the Full Moon. Full moons are the perfect time to release any negative energy in your aura and blockages in your life. Whether you are seeking physical, mental or emotional transformation, Divine Light healing is a full-spectrum aura therapy. It offers spiritual upliftment in every area of life including a greater sense of self-reliance and self-confidence, release of past traumas and negative habits, accelerated development of talent and abilities and greater harmony in all types of relationships. “Spiritual energy is the single biggest key to building and sustaining health, because it connects you to your source of health.” - Barbara Martin & Dimitri Moraitis – The Healing Power of Your Aura The aura is crucial to healing because it is the place where you generate the spiritual energy to manifest health. Built on the clairvoyant experiences of renowned teachers Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis, these healing techniques have been endorsed by medical luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr. Richard Gerber. NEIL MINTZ is a certified Divine Light Teacher through Spiritual Arts Institute, with 12 years of intensive study in metaphysics and healing. A devoted husband and father of two sons, Neil founded a highly successful manufacturing company innovating new products. Neil currently volunteers his fulltime to serving the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach, on the Board of Directors, and teaching workshops and classes. Neil’s teaching style is open and accessible. He focuses on helping students understand how to apply the teachings in their everyday lives. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Artists have turned public bathrooms and wastewater treatment facilities into unlikely canvases for expression.

Fourteen 2D and 3D artists of The San Diego River Artists’ Alliance present art inspired by the San Diego River. We are a collective of artists showcasing the San Diego River and its ecosystem. The exhibit includes painting, photography, paper art, glass art, ceramics and fiber art. We work alongside the San Diego River Park Foundation to support their work and long term vision for the river. A portion of our sales will be donated to the organization. Come meet the artists at the reception, and representatives from the River Park Foundation will be there to talk about all of their work and the new Discovery Center. Artists in the exhibit are Kathryn Ackley, Joan Boyer, Sue Britt, Gloria Chadwick, Cathy Coverley, Vicky DeLong, Jodie Hulden, Marie Keech, Priscilla Monger, Susan Osborn, Trudy Pachon, Natasha Papousek, Louise Russell, and Janet Wytrych. Art mediums include Painting, Photography, Paper art, Glass art, Ceramics and Fiber art. The reception is on Saturday, October 28 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In Persian culture and traditions the longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat, drink and read poetry Hafez and the Shahname or The Book of Kings until well after midnight. Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and glow of life. This year, we have decided to start our Yalda celebrations a little earlier with a special preparatory event. This pre-Yalda celebration is not just a countdown; it's a chance for us to come together, to cherish the bonds of family and friendship, and to create unforgettable memories. So, mark your calendars and bring your joyful spirits! Persian Place welcomes everyone to join and celebrate this beautiful event at Oceanside Museum of Art on Nov. 5, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes meet and greet with Maestro Norureddin Zarrinkelk ( The Father of Iranian Animation), “ A Journey to Persia” arts and crafts workshop which includes seven workshops, Persian dance, music, reading Hafez poetry and storytelling. There will be a Persian Kitchen serving Persian food and sweet. Event is free and open to all. Learn more about non-profit Persian Place, here! Persian Place on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Encore Wednesdays, Oct. 8 - Nov. 5 + Nov. 26, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Boasting unique access and state-of-the-art technology, host and historian Bettany Hughes investigates the most remarkable treasures of civilization that reveal the story of humanity.

Get Funky, Be Funky, Make Art + Build Community! Mikey Kettinger Art Studio has moved and expanded with a new amazing studio location in Leucadia/Encinitas. All are welcome to celebrate and build community with this one-night exhibition of local artists: Vincent Burkhead, Bob Siracusa, Robin Rene, Niklas Hoover, Dawn Graham, and Mikey Kettinger. Deep House music by DJ JD. Free for all ages Related links: Mikey Kettinger Art Studio: website | Instagram | Facebook

Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” and the starring role in its spinoff, “Fernwood Tonight."

The annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report says defense dollars account for almost 25% of San Diego's economy.