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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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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. -
Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."
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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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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale takes place in 1930 and is much better than the last Downton movie. Creator Julian Fellowes cuts back on the convoluted plotting and zeroes in on emotional dynamics. -
The secret to his success isn't just genius — it's collaboration a lot of creative friends. Author Daniel Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for his biography about the Hamilton creator. -
A favorite of A$AP Rocky and Earl Sweatshirt, El Cousteau is a product of the District in every way. On Dirty Harry 2, he unpacks his upbringing with a nuance absent from national debate. -
The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.
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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
$5/Class, 1st Class FREE
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego Restaurant Week 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9 AM
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