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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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Justin Bieber released a sequel to his album Swag before listeners even had a chance to really sit with the original. The move is indicative of a broader trend. -
Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.
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The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence took home top prizes on Sunday. And while the wins were deserving, the telecast was meh. Here are a few takeaways from a night that was a real mixed bag. -
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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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital. -
He had to wait until the fifth round, but Shedeur Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders — his coach at the University of Colorado — has finally been drafted by the NFL. -
Author Andrea L. Rogers and artist Rebecca Lee Kunz met by chance at the Cherokee National Holiday. Then they won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for their story about a helpful little boy named Chooch. -
Yemen is an ancient birthplace of the coffee trade, and immigrants fleeing its civil war have brought their culture here in the form of cafes. Hundreds of Yemeni coffee shops have opened in the U.S.
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Film Screening + Q&A: 'Between the Mountain and the Sky'
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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University of San Diego Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
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Solento Surf Festival Art Exhibit
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Four Moons Spa
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Alzheimer's Association: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's-VIRTUAL
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Open Reading: Twelfth Night (Part One)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
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Writing & Publishing Magazine Articles
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Learn to Square Dance
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Bostonia Recreation Center
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Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7 AM
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San Diego Restaurant Week 2025
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