62° OvercastYoung Choir Prevails Despite Orchestra Nova's Troubles
- Nov. 29
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When the chamber group Orchestra Nova canceled its season this fall, it wasn’t only the audience who lost out. Smaller music groups scheduled to partner with the orchestra suddenly faced a gaping hole in their own season. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone looks at how one choir regrouped to present a holiday classic.
Culture Lust's November Picks
- Nov. 9
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The holidays are on the horizon and change is in the air. Culture Lust contributor Alex Morales shares her top 10 arts and culture picks for the month of November.
New Musical Based On Flaming Lips Album
- Nov. 9
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A new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse was inspired by the music of alternative rock band The Flaming Lips. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says" Jersey Boys" director Des McAnuff worked with the band to translate "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" to the stage.
Weekend Preview: Kelsey Brookes, Kingston Trio Retrospective And The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
- Nov. 8
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Music, art and a dose of science. Here's a taste of what's happening this weekend.
Sgt. Angie Johnson Signs Recording Contract (Video)
- Oct. 30
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Talk about "Rolling in the Deep"! Missouri Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Angie Johnson, who gained international fame when video of her singing to troops in Afghanistan went viral, has signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville.
Jung-Ho Pak Talks About Resigning From Orchestra Nova
- Oct. 29
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When Jung-Ho Pak resigned as Orchestra Nova’s conductor and artistic director, it set off a domino effect. First the season opening concerts were canceled. Last week, the entire season was canceled. At this point, the future of the orchestra is uncertain. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone spoke with Jung-Ho Pak about his reasons for leaving.
Orchestra Nova Cancels Remaining Concerts
- Oct. 26
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Orchestra Nova has canceled the remaining concerts in the 2012-2013 season after sudden resignation of conductor and impasse in labor talks with local musicians union.
Orchestra Nova Artistic Director Resigns, Concerts Canceled
- Oct. 17
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Orchestra Nova artistic director and conductor Jung-Ho Pak has resigned after six years of leadership. The chamber group has canceled this weekend's season opening concerts. Nova is in the midst of a contentious contract dispute with the local musicians union.
Orchestra Nova Contract Talks Devolve
- Oct. 12
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Orchestra Nova and the local musicians union have yet to sign a labor contract even though the first concert is just over a week away. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says talks have reached a particularly divisive point.
Weekend Preview: Michael McDonald, Metalachi And A Zombie Prom
- Oct. 11
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Metal mariachi, a zombie prom and the smooth vocal stylings of Michael McDonald. This weekend has it all.
Patti Smith On Writing, Poetry And Music
- Oct. 10
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Writer, performer and visual artist Patti Smith returns to San Diego for two different performances this weekend: a reading of her poetry and best-selling memoir "Just Kids" on Saturday and a concert with her rock band on Sunday.
David Byrne And St. Vincent Team Up For Concert At Humphreys
- Oct. 9
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Legendary Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and indie chanteuse St. Vincent released an album together this year, and will perform Wednesday at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.
Review: 'Flamenco, Flamenco'
- Oct. 5
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The great thing about the San Diego Latino Film Festival's Cinema En Tu Idioma is that it affords filmgoers a chance to catch a film they might have missed at the March festival by bringing it back for a week-long encore engagement. This month the featured film is Carlos Saura's jaw-droppingly gorgeous dance documentary, "Flamenco, Flamenco" (opening October 5 for one week only at UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center).
Cultural Finds for October
- Oct. 2
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It's the right time to get weird, wild and a little spooky. Culture Lust contributor Alex Morales reveals her top 10 arts and culture finds for October.
Talks Fail To Resolve Dispute Between Orchestra And Union
- Sept. 25
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Orchestra Nova and the musicians union met yesterday to resolve contract negotiations that stalled last month. No agreement was reached and both sides left frustrated.
