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On Friday, October 25, Songwriter Sanctuary will take on a new rhythm with a special MC Edition featuring The Neighborhood Kids, The Brothers Burns, and Rob Deez. Typically known for its intimate acoustic sets and behind-the-song storytelling, the original music series is shifting gears to spotlight songwriters whose craft is rooted in hip hop, where rhythm, flow, and rhyme take center stage. Hosted by the iconic Jeff Berkley in collaboration with Normal Heights United, this event will bring a fresh spin to the Songwriter Sanctuary experience. The Neighborhood Kids are a conscious hip-hop collective on a mission to spark unity and drive social change. This group blends innovative rhythms with powerful messages. Their music dives deep into revolutionary topics and social activism, aiming to inspire and unite listeners through thought-provoking lyrics and a dynamic sound. With each track, The Neighborhood Kids challenge the status quo to create a more inclusive and conscious world. The Brothers Burns influences run the gamut of old school hip hop, funk, Motown, and R&B to classic rock, classical, electronic, and more. Drawing inspiration from everyday life experiences, prior/current events, social/economic happenings, and the abstract, the 2x San Diego Music Award winning trio provides an artistic and rhythmic commentary complete with lyricism, beatboxing, and live turntablism. Rob Deez is a San Diego-based acoustic hip hop comedian known for his witty humor, storytelling songs, and commanding stage presence. Mixing comedy with music, Deez creates relatable tracks about everything from ramen noodles to bike-riding, delivering laughter wherever he goes. Inspired by the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, and early episodes of Saturday Night Live, he has carved out a distinct “singer-songrhymer” niche that keeps audiences laughing and connecting with every word. Event Details: Date: Friday, October 25 Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Food/Drink: Concession snacks and beverages (with and without alcohol) are available for small purchase, thanks to our partners Normal Heights United and our sponsors at Duck Foot Brewing Company. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the sanctuary - we recommend grabbing takeout from one of the many amazing restaurants on Adams Ave! (Please respect the space and dispose of all waste/recycling upon conclusion of the concert). Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly Lorden molly@nhunited.org. Masks are not required but definitely welcome. If you are ill/contagious, please stay home for the safety of others. Visit: https://www.lindsaywhitemusic.com/songwriter-sanctuary.html

Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

Unstable federal funding puts at risk the government statistics used to track the U.S. economy and population, officials and data users warn. That's before any cuts by President Trump and Congress.

About 30,000 fewer Americans die each year from street drugs. Survivors in one of the most drug-scarred cities say their community is trying to help, but the safety net feels dangerously thin.

From the museum: Panca's Solo Exhibit Opening Reception We are honored to be featuring Panca in our Community Artist Gallery for the month of February! Alongside her opening reception, we will also be celebrating her birthday. Come join us and experience her solo exhibit with music and food provided by SALUD Tacos! Panca's Opening Reception & Birthday Celebration Date: Friday, February 9th, 2024 • 5pm - 7pm Event Address: Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center - 1960 National Ave, San Diego CA 92113 Contact us at: admn@chicanoparkmuseum.org Panca will be celebrating her opening reception and providing a platica alongside her birthday celebration. Join us on Friday 2/9 to support Panca for a special after hours celebration. Kindly RSVP here [Google Form] so we can get a proper head count. Related links: Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center: website | Instagram | Facebook

International superstar Yunchan Lim will make his San Diego debut performing the glorious Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 and stirring Mahler First Symphony with the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra, led by Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America’s 2024 Conductor of the Year. Experience these two great works of the classical repertoire performed by exceptional musicians in the stunning, newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. In 2022, Yunchan Lim became the youngest person ever to win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at the age of 18; his performances throughout showcased a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that astounded listeners around the world. The London Symphony Orchestra, one of the most highly acclaimed orchestras in the world, thrills with this program of great classical works guaranteed under the leadership of Sir Antonio Pappano to showcase the tremendous talent of this piano star. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/london-symphony-yunchan-lim/ Yunchan Lim on Instagram and Facebook

A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to.

These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?

What does it mean to be "half"? Twenty-five years since its initial launch, photographer Kip Fulbeck revisits his exhibition called "The Hapa Project," an intimate look at mixed-race America.

Liz Goggin, a social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, took the offer to resign in exchange for pay and benefits through September. Then she learned her position was exempt.