LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s former coach and a rising local tennis star talk about his impact on a San Diego tennis court.
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The new two-part documentary, which premieres Friday on HBO, is a good example of the tension between access and objectivity that filmmakers face in making documentaries on celebrities. -
The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."
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It’s the midpoint of the season for the Padres, SDFC and the San Diego Wave FC, and this week our favorite teams are getting a report card. -
In a corner of San Diego often overlooked, three childhood friends found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.
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The finale of Love Island USA airs Sunday night. Critic Aisha Harris says it's impossible to separate the season's racial and ethnic diversity from the show's mealy-mouthed handling of behind-the-scenes drama. -
Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Infinite Rivers" in San Ysidro; Jean Lowe and Rancholo at Best Practice; Scandinavian artists at Madison Gallery; "Access" in Bonita; "Beethoven by the Bay"; a Rachmaninoff festival; plus film, dance and live music picks. -
Denja Harris opened her first solo museum exhibition this week at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Her soft sculptures explore perceptions of being a Black woman and invite viewers to embrace the unknown.
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An art gallery in El Cajon celebrating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is marking a milestone with a special show. The artwork at Sophie’s Gallery has been 25 years in the making. -
Sometimes all it takes to make your day a little brighter is to remind yourself just how dark life can get. Here are four dark novels and a true crime tale. -
Born in 1938, Forsyth served as a Royal Air Force pilot before becoming a journalist. He covered the attempted assassination of French President Charles de Gaulle, which inspired The Day of the Jackal.
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'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7 AM
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Witherby, An Elegant Dining Destination
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Salt & Straw
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Summer-long pop-up inspired by the Aperol Spritz on Hilton Bayfront’s New Outdoor Lounge
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4 PM
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
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San Diego Magazine's Cutest Pets Photo Contest
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5 PM
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Dive Bar in The Sky at Top of the Hyatt
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6 PM
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