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Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope. -
Cinema Junkie speaks with authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid about their new book, “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934," which they say is the perfect gift for any cinephile.
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This weekend in the arts: Get festive with Kitschmastime, December Nights, SoNoFest and more; catch a 1980s spin on "Twelfth Night"; new works of theater and contemporary dance; chamber folk; a pottery tour and more. -
Whether you're shopping for a foodie, a trendsetter or an explorer, we've organized the list by the type of person you’re gifting to make browsing easier.
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On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television. In 1995, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz spoke with NPR's Bob Edwards on Morning Edition. -
The new movie stars Lucy Liu as an ailing mother to Joe, played by Lawrence Shou as a teenager facing mental illness in his feature debut role.
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The 33-year-old singer collaborated with Nobel Prize winner María Corina Machado during last year's highly-contested elections in Venezuela.
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KPBS Midday EditionKPBS has compiled a list of local gifts celebrating San Diego's art, food, culture and the outdoors. We talk about some of the greatest picks. Plus, a new book with 100 things to do in San Diego. -
The Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It's essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy. -
The son of Cuban immigrants, Malo and his band blended country, rock and roll, folk, jump blues, Latin music and Cajun rhythms into a distinct sound anchored by his unmistakable voice.
Latest Arts Events
Outdoor Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 10 AM to 10:30 AM
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Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library
Free
Alzheimer's Association: Healthy Living for your Brain and Body VIRTUAL
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 11 AM to 12 PM
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Virtual
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Trinity Theatre Presents 'The Littlest Reindeer'
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 12 PM to 12:30 PM
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San Ysidro Library
Free
Free Webinar: The Law Behind the Game - Compliance in a Changing College Sports Era
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4 PM
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Virtual
Free
Fiesta De la Guadalupana Lantern Workshop @The Woo
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Woo Studios
$50.00
MoonWrite Circle: December Edition
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Inspirations Gallery (San Diego Writers, Ink)
$36-$42
Poolside Movie Nights - Claymation Double Feature
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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La Valencia Hotel
$39
Season of Stillness: Sound Bath + Yoga Nidra
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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The Meditation Nook
$21.05
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