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Memorial Day Kicks Off Free Museum Visits For Military Families

May 22: By Beth Ford Roth; 0 Comments

Starting Memorial Day, military families will be able to visit more than 2,000 museums across the country free of charge.

San Diego-Tijuana To Have Binational Youth Orchestra

May 20: By Jill Replogle; 6 Comments

The San Diego-Tijuana region will soon have its first binational youth orchestra. Heightened border security and concerns about violence in Mexico can complicate such initiatives, but organizers say it’s worth the effort.

Joe Hill On His New Book 'NOS4A2'

May 20: Midday Edition; 4 Comments

Horror writer Joe Hill's new novel, "NOS4A2," came out April 30. Listen to his full interview with KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando.

Review: 'The Iceman'

May 18: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

“The Iceman” (opened May 17 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) is based on real life contract killer Richard Kuklinski. The film is a showcase for actor Michael Shannon.

Review: 'Kiss Of The Damned'

May 17: By Beth Accomando; 3 Comments

If the French New Wave ever hooked up with Hammer Horror their bastard offspring might look like “Kiss of the Damned” (opening May 17 at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Theaters).

Review: 'Pieta'

May 17: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

The South Korean film "Pieta" (opening May 17 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15) had its San Diego premiere at Pac-Arts' Spring Showcase earlier this year. It now returns for a theatrical run.

Warehouse 1425 Serves Up One-Night-Only Art Party

May 16: Evening Edition; 0 Comments

If you’re a street artist and you’re handed a 6000 square foot warehouse, you don’t ask any questions, you just start painting. Warehouse 1425 (Friday, May 17 at 1425 E Street, 6:00 to 10:00pm) is a one-night-only art party.