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'The Book of Mormon' Coming To San Diego

Feb. 18, 2013: 3 Comments

Good news for theater-goers and fans of the television show "South Park." The hit musical "The Book of Mormon" is coming to San Diego.

Weekend Preview: Casual Encounters, Love Notes and The HeART of Lotería

Feb. 14, 2013: 0 Comments

Whether or not you're looking to celebrate Valentine's Day, we've got you covered with things to do this weekend.

Play Looks At Bullying and School Violence

Feb. 13, 2013: 0 Comments

A local theater stages a play exploring bullying and school violence.

Scientology Founder Central Figure In Local Sci-Fi Collection

Feb. 13, 2013: 0 Comments

One of the world’s most impressive collections of science fiction is now in the hands of the San Diego State University library. It’s just part of the literary wealth of an SDSU graduate who’s begun to donate his collection to his alma mater. Edward Marsh is also a follower of the Church of Scientology. KPBS culture reporter Angela Carone visited his Escondido home to find out what else he collected.

Work By Former Slave Turned Celebrated Artist At Mingei

Feb. 6, 2013: 0 Comments

A new exhibition features 60 rare drawings by self-taught southern folk artist Bill Traylor.

From Juvenile Hall To The Stage: A Young Playwright's Journey

Feb. 2, 2013: 0 Comments

As any seasoned playwright will tell you, writing a play is hard enough. Getting it to the stage is a real feat. KPBS culture reporter Angela Carone spoke with a young woman who wrote a play while serving time in juvenile hall. Now that play will be staged at the Lyceum Theater.

Culture Lust’s February Finds

Feb. 2, 2013: 0 Comments

2013 is full of promise on the arts and culture front. Culture Lust contributor Alex Morales shares her top 10 picks for the month of February.

'The Bluest Eye' Focuses On Issues Of Beauty And Personal Identity

Jan. 30, 2013: 0 Comments

Two San Diego theaters are collaborating on a production of the play adaptation of Toni Morrison's acclaimed first novel. "The Bluest Eye" tells the story of a young black girl struggling with her own personal identity in 1940s Ohio.