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In a world dominated by streaming, Lou Curtiss' vast collection of music finds new life at Folk Arts Rare Records. We hear the stories of the musicians whose work he helped preserve and explore vinyl's unlikely survival in the '90s and 2000s, and why physical media is making a comeback.
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KPBS Midday EditionIn his book "Move for Life," San Diego personal trainer Damien A. Joyner shares advice for older adults on ways to stay active and strong, and have fun while exercising. -
KPBS Midday EditionGardening expert Nan Sterman joins Midday Edition to give advice on how to approach spring planting after a warm winter in the San Diego region.
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Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur. -
So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films.
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Balboa Art Conservation Center is rethinking art conversation in San Diego, helping communities care for cultural items and broadening whose stories are protected. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Celebrating the career of Black craft pioneer Faith Ringgold; free admission to SDMA; author George Saunders; San Diego Dance Theater's "Live Arts Fest"; the Flower Fields season kicks off and more.
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Shout Studios brings restored 4K versions of "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer" back to theaters. -
Susan Claassen embodies the legendary Hollywood costume designer in "A Conversation with Edith Head."
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It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating. -
A new mini-album finds the world's biggest girl group in a tight spot: competing with its own legacy.
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Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error. -
Why are we captivated by the spaces where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love." -
Now that it is becoming harder and harder to get a ticket to your favorite artist's show, watching indirectly is becoming a popular compromise. What is gained and lost in a tiered concert hierarchy? -
Man on the Run shows McCartney's effort to define himself outside The Beatles' shadow: "Paul making this documentary was a way of coming to terms with that whole period," says director Morgan Neville.
Latest Arts Events
An Evening Of Elegance: The Vine To Table Experience
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 10 PM
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Rancho Bernardo Inn
'The Medium Is the Message'
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Art Produce Gallery
Free
Shimmering Ocean Sunrise, Painting Class
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 7 PM to 9:15 PM
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Pinot's Palette San Diego
$40 per guest
Comedy Night at Landshark Bar and Grill
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7 PM
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Landshark Bar and Grill
Wine bottles - 50% off
Wine by the glass - $2 off
$9 house margaritas
$7 20oz Draft Beer
$6 well drinks
$2 off appetizers
Coronado Community READ Event: An Evening with 'The Feather Detective' Author, Chris Sweeney
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 7 PM to 8 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
MiraCosta College Presents: 'Cinderella': Preview Night
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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MiraCosta College Theatre
$19
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
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