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Legacy On The Land

Feb. 9, 2010
By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh

Audrey and Frank Peterman were unfamiliar with the National Park Service. As the result of their eventful 12,000 mile cross-country trip through 40 states, they are now considered 'expert' environmentalists on the public lands system. Audrey Peterman joins us in studio to discuss her book, "Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care."

'Theatre of War' Brings Greek Drama to Camp Pendleton

Feb. 9, 2010
By Alison St John
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An independent New York-based theater company visited Camp Pendleton Marine Base recently. Their performance was part of a $3.7 million contract with the Department of Defense to take Greek drama to military bases around the country.

New Orleans Music Scene Courtesy Of Galactic

Feb. 8, 2010
By Angela Carone
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New Orleans has a lot to celebrate this month: a Super Bowl win, Mardi Gras, and the new album by five-man funk band Galactic. The album is called "Ya-Ka-May" and drops tomorrow, February 9th. You can see the band live at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on March 3rd. Check out a little preview of all the New Orleans musicians Galactic worked with on "Ya-Ka-May."

Midnight Madness: John Carpenter's The Thing

Feb. 6, 2010
By Beth Accomando
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Remakes usually aren't worth seeking out but John Carpenter's 1982 remake of "The Thing From Another World" (1951) is definitely worth a look. Carpenter's "The Thing" plays tonight at midnight at Landmark's Ken Cinema.

From Paris With Love

Feb. 6, 2010
By Beth Accomando
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In 2008, “Taken” was a surprise hit at the box office and it marked the American feature debut of French cinematographer-turned-director Pierre Morel. Now he directs “From Paris With Love” (opening February 5 throughout San Diego) and will wait to see if lightening will strike twice at the box office.

New St. Vincent Video In Feminist Bookstore With ThunderAnt

Feb. 5, 2010
By Angela Carone
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Check out the new video from critical darling St. Vincent. "Laughing With A Mouth of Blood" is set in the feminist bookstore run by ThunderAnt duo Fred Armistad and Carrie Brownstein. St. Vincent plays the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach next Wednesday, Feb. 10th.

Trailer For Frederick Wiseman's 'La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet'

Feb. 5, 2010
By Angela Carone
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Master documentarian Frederick Wiseman's latest film, "La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet," opens Friday at Gaslamp's Reading Cinemas. Check out the trailer on Culture Lust.

Film Club: The Last Station

Feb. 5, 2010
By Beth Accomando
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On this month's edition of the Film Club, we discussed "The Last Station" (opening February 5 at Landmark's La Jolla Cinemas), which just garnered acting nominations for Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer. You can listen to our discussion.

'Green' Gym Opens At San Diego Community College

Feb. 4, 2010
By Ed Joyce
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The San Diego Community College District has completed a makeover of a gym on its downtown campus. The new facility is notable for its use of the latest energy efficient technology.

Looking Back At Some Big Downtown San Diego Stories

Feb. 4, 2010
By Katie Orr
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San Diego journalists Gloria Penner and Gene Cubbison have been covering the city for roughly 40 years. In her continuing series "San Diego's Evolving Downtown" KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr spoke with Penner and Cubbison about some of the stories they've covered over the years.

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