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A pencil, a vintage stove, even Chekov's gun. In theater, every object tells a story. Longtime prop supervisor Deb Hatch takes us behind the scenes at La Jolla Playhouse to reveal how props shape performances, define characters and bring new works to life.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego coffee lovers, small businesses and experts alike are coming together to celebrate World of Coffee, one of the biggest coffee industry events in the country. Then, we dive into more arts and culture in your weekend preview. -
Cinema Junkie has a new book recommendation, David F. Walker's "Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies."
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While marveling at Artemis II's mission, NPR's film critic went down a rabbit hole about moon-themed movies. Most have nothing to do with space. -
A trio of filmmakers is crowdfunding a short neo-Western film, "The Last Favor," as the campaign nears its deadline.
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This weekend in the arts: Edra Soto added to ICA's sculpture trail; Medium Festival of Photography comes to MCASD; "Matt & Ben" at New Village Arts; Flamy Grant at Soda Bar and more. -
The Comic-Con sister convention overlaps with No Kings protests this year, so attendees may need to plan for additional crowds and possible traffic impacts.
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The new Netflix comedy created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott stars Levy as an uptight pastor and Taylor Ortega as his sister. -
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
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Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. -
A much-hyped double album finds the two reveling in a mutual influence that has bloomed for a decade, shaping a scene in the process.
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Harrison Hill's book The Oracle's Daughter is a story about the terror of losing the self — but it's also, gratifyingly, a story about finding the way back to it. -
The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb. -
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Much of our image of Dylan derives from his early protest music, but Robert Polito's book makes the argument that the most recent 30 years of Dylan's career have been just as creative as the first 30. -
This week, no album can unseat last week's champion: BTS's Arirang, which holds on to the top spot thanks to another flood of sales.
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