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The Words That Defined 2012
- Dec. 19, 2012
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Grant Barrett, co-host of public radio's "A Way With Words," takes a look back at some of the new words and phrases that developed over the past year.
Ravi Shankar, Sitar Virtuoso, Dies At 92
- Dec. 12, 2012
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Shankar was responsible for making Indian classical music popular in the West, collaborating with artists as diverse as the Beatles and Yehudi Menuhin.
Rap Star Snoop Dogg To Play Intimate San Diego Venue
- Dec. 10, 2012
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The Belly Up in Solana Beach is one of the more intimate venues to see music locally. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says that’s why it was a bit of a surprise to hear that the rap star Snoop Dogg would take its stage for two sold-out shows starting tonight.
'Rocky' Composer To Conduct Symphony Pops Concerts
- Dec. 10, 2012
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Oscar and Emmy winner Bill Conti will take over as the San Diego Symphony’s new principal pops conductor. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says the veteran composer is best known for his score to a classic 70s movie.
Orchestra Nova Closes Its Doors
- Dec. 8, 2012
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The chamber group has filed for bankruptcy and is closing down.
December Arts And Culture Picks
- Dec. 6, 2012
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The year is coming to an end and the holidays are in full swing. Culture Lust contributor Alex Morales shares her top 10 arts and culture picks for December.
Weekend Preview: Local Art Shows And Boozy-Themed Dinners
- Dec. 6, 2012
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From local art shows to unique, four-course meals inspired by the drinks they're paired with, here are a few events to check out this weekend.
Holiday Concerts, Both Traditional And Non-Traditional
- Dec. 5, 2012
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Whether you love or loathe holiday music, there are many concert options to help celebrate the season, from the traditional to more tongue-in-cheek.
On San Diego Stages This Holiday Season
- Nov. 30, 2012
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It’s that time of year when an Ebenezer Scrooge is likely to be found on a stage somewhere near you. But it’s not just old standbys like "A Christmas Carol." In a diverse theater community like San Diego’s, you can also see fresh new plays by up-and-coming playwrights.
Young Choir Prevails Despite Orchestra Nova's Troubles
- Nov. 29, 2012
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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.
