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In the 1970s and 1980s, KPBS turned fundraising into a weeklong TV event — auctioning items ranging from custom cars to doctor visits, with celebrities on stage and kids running bids. Decades later, those auctions remain central to one family's most powerful memories, and the excitement and community of live bidding is finding new life on today's digital marketplaces.
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In honor of KPBS' 65th anniversary, we hear from some of the voices that helped build KPBS into what it is today. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new exhibit weaves the stories of African American women across history through the clothes they wore. Plus, the second annual FilAm CreatorCon celebrates Filipino American creatives in San Diego. And finally, your weekend arts preview.
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Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone." -
From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.
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The 77th Emmy Awards are underway. Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Jean Smart, Seth Rogen, Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller and Stephen Colbert are among those taking home awards tonight. -
Stars including Megan Stalter, Harrison Ford, Selena Gomez and Walton Goggins walked the red carpet on Sunday night ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards.
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This weekend in the arts: Ewa Słapa at Best Practice; curtains rise at The Joan; City Ballet's Sinatra-themed dance; plus indie rock and more live music. -
This weekend in the arts: A bargain last chance to see "Fashioning an Icon" at the Mingei; an exhibit mapping the history of women's fashion; an interactive game of CLUE; "Spring Awakening"; live music picks and more.
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This weekend in the arts: The "Hamilton" ticket lottery, Mother's Day activities and art, Alisa Weilerstein and Rafael Payare performing together, GI Film Festival San Diego and more. -
When Amanda Hess learned her unborn child had a genetic condition, she turned to the internet — but didn't find reassurance. "My relationship with technology became so much more intense," she says. -
When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst. -
Artist Mary Jhun has been painting her "girls" for decades: surrealist silhouettes with intricate, dreamlike details. She's also struggled with sleep apnea her entire life, and when she introduced a CPAP machine to sleep better, she lost her dreams — and with them, her surreal, creative muse.
Latest Arts Events
Celebrate Mexican Independence at Fiestas Patrias
Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 11 AM to 9 PM
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Game Day Touchdown: NFL Specials at Brickmans, San Marcos
Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until February 8, 2026
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Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
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