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Sisters Behind The Camera: Arab Women Directors At Arab Film Fest

Nov. 16: By Rebecca Romani; 3 Comments

More Arab women are occupying the director's chair and one documentary short by Sara Ishaq of Yemen, screening at the San Diego Arab Film Festival has been short listed for an Oscar.

San Diego's Arab Film Festival Back For Its Second Year

Nov. 15: By Rebecca Romani; 1 Comment

Films from the Arab world are a rarity in San Diego, but this weekend promises to be a taste of film and video currently coming out of the Middle East.

Imagining Art At San Diego Intersection Known For Death

Nov. 15: By Angela Carone; 19 Comments

Since the 1980s, an intersection in Southeast San Diego ‘s Lincoln Park has been the scene of drugs and gang violence. It’s the "Four Corners of Death." But now there’s hope a new pubic artwork will transform the intersection.

Preview: Malashock/RAW4

Nov. 14: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

A trio of dynamic choreographers team up to shock and amaze audiences with the fourth installment of Malashock/RAW4. Guest choreographer Michael Mizerany talks about pushing the envelope in dance.

Undocumented Writer's New Film Screens At San Diego Asian Film Festival

Nov. 14: Midday Edition; Evening Edition; 9 Comments

Award-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas' new film 'Documented' chronicles his announcement that he is living in the country illegally and his long-distance relationship with him mom.

Creation Museum Denied Membership By San Diego Museum Council

Nov. 13: By Angela Carone; 118 Comments

The San Diego Museum Council has voted to reject the membership application of the Museum of Creation and Earth, located in Santee.

Escondido Residents Debate BMX Race Track At Kit Carson Park

Nov. 12: Midday Edition; By Alison St John; 2 Comments

BMX racing is growing in popularity, but the idea of putting a commercial track in a public park has its critics.

A Feast For Young Tastes At New Children's Museum

Nov. 11: By Angela Carone; 1 Comment

The New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego changes exhibits every couple of years. The museum’s newest show is called "Feast: The Art of Playing With Your Food." Here's a taste of what families can expect.