LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
For Museum A Month, we visit the San Diego Botanic Garden. At 55 years old, it's still growing and shining bright for the holidays.
Top row, from left: Beth Accomando, courtesy of Sportsplex USA Santee. Bottom row, from left: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado, Julia Dixon Evans.
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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. -
ICE officers held Viktoriia Bulavina for days inside the basement of a federal building downtown. We hear her story. Plus, food journalists share their suggestions for holiday food and drinks.
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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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James L. Brooks' first feature film in 15 years doesn't live up to expectations. -
In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.
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Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog. -
The song, which came out in 1994 and first hit the top 10 in 2017, has now led the chart for the last seven holiday seasons.
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A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry. -
Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new docuseries highlights Black cowboy history and culture. Plus, a La Jolla bookstore is recognized for playing an active role in the community. Then, your weekend arts preview. -
It's a whole new world for Mickey, Simba, Stitch and more as Disney brings hundreds of its characters to Sora, the short-form video platform from OpenAI, as part of a three-year licensing agreement.
Latest Arts Events
Mary Jane Parkinson Legacy Event
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 3 PM to 7 PM
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
Free
Winter Workshops & Movie Night at Scripps Ranch Recreation Center
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 8:30 PM
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Scripps Ranch Community Center
Free
Winter Holiday Celebration at Allied Gardens Recreation Center
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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Allied Gardens Community Park
Free
Dinner with Santa at Standley Recreation Center
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM
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Standley Community Park
Free
Taste of Art | Expressive Floral Paintings
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$50-$65
Expressive Floral Paintings
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
Member: $50 Adult: $65
Artist Open House: 'The Light Inside Us'
Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
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Brooks Theater Gallery
Free
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