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Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando looks back at the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards — from historic wins and industry politics to why Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" deserved more recognition.
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Matcha is suddenly everywhere, from cafe menus to viral drinks on social media. But the powdered green tea has a much deeper story rooted in centuries-old tea traditions. In this episode, we explore the rise of matcha, the ritual of Japanese tea ceremony and why this ancient drink resonates with modern life. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs the city of San Diego rolls out new parking fees and policies, local organizations in Balboa Park are concerned about the impact on visitors.
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Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando looks back at the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards — from historic wins and industry politics to why Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" deserved more recognition. -
It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more. -
"Unrolling Paradise," an installation by artist Maryam Bayat, is inspired by a childhood in the fertile forests of Iran, her father's rug shop and the women who traditionally wove Persian rugs by hand.
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A mix of decorated veterans and rising stars won 24 medals for Team USA, 13 of them gold. The last one arrived Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team beat Canada to win its fifth straight gold medal. -
See looks from best actor Michael B. Jordan, best actress Jessie Buckley and more stars on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night.
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Bruno Mars is the most-listened to artist in the world on Spotify. He's won 16 Grammys. In case you thought there were no battles left for him to win, this week he unlocked another achievement. -
On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.
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Countries all around the world will soon send players to the U.S. to compete in one of soccer's biggest events. Roger Bennett explores how past competitions met cultural and geopolitical moments. -
Mexican novelist Álvaro Enrigue re-imagines the story of the American West — and the Apache fight for survival — in an epic that's both defiantly challenging and, at times, magical. -
Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award. -
Duke will be the top overall seed in the men's NCAA basketball tournament. In the women's, the top-ranked UConn Huskies are undefeated and hope to repeat as champions for the first time in a decade. -
The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more.
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St. Patrick's Day at Hooley's Public House
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Live Model Drawing
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1 PM to 3 PM
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'The Long and Winding Road: Music Takes Form'
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