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KPBS Midday EditionAward-winning musician and children's author Ziggy Marley joined Midday Edition to discuss his latest book, "Pajammin': A Reggae Pajama Party for the Whole Family." -
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Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour. -
After 35 years, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is back in theaters. The film's director looks back on the obstacles to making it in the first place.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Deceived" at The Old Globe, Perseid meteor shower, Las Hermanas Iglesias, dance photography, live music, Shobha Rao, zines and more. -
Artificial intelligence programs use “AI crawlers” to scour the web for images and data. Artists hope that new laws and protective technology can keep their art from being used without their permission, in violation of their copyrights.
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This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks -
Iconic, darkly comedic, and thrilling, the three-time Oscar® winning "Sunset Boulevard" celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Fame isn’t forever—just ask Norma Desmond. Once a Hollywood legend, now a forgotten relic, she refuses to fade away. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her decaying mansion, he becomes trapped in her web of obsession, control, and delusion. What starts as an opportunity soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Dark, twisted, and eerily relevant, "Sunset Boulevard" is a haunting look at Hollywood’s unrelenting cycle—where youth is currency, talent is fleeting, and no one stays in the spotlight forever. -
Co-directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein say they hope audiences will be cringing – and laughing – as they watch Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the beloved horror franchise.
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'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7 AM
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San Diego Central Public Library
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Summer-long pop-up inspired by the Aperol Spritz on Hilton Bayfront’s New Outdoor Lounge
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4 PM
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Experience the Marine Room’s High Tide Dinner Series
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Sally’s Seaside Sounds: Acoustic on the Marina
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6 PM
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Sally’s Waterfront Dining
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