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'Avengers: Endgame' Wraps Things Up With A Mix Of Humor, Emotion
- April 24
- By Beth Accomando
"Avengers: Endgame" finally arrives in theaters with early screenings starting Thursday night. Here's a spoiler-free review.
Dean Nelson Knows How To Ask Good Questions
- April 24
- By Mark Sauer, Megan Burke
Smart, experienced journalists might make it look easy. But a lot of work, thought, energy and personality go into a successful interview.
Final Weekend For Art History Theater's 'Anne Frank'
- April 24
- By Beth Accomando
American History Theater has three final performances of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at White Box Theater this weekend. Actress Lolly Boroff plays the role her aunt Shelley Winters made famous.
New Book Documents Only Geoglyphs In US
- April 15
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Pilot and archaeology enthusiast Harry Casey documented the geoglyphs, or ground drawings in southeastern California and southwestern Arizona, with aerial photographs taken over 35 years. These geoglyphs are the only ones in the U.S. and Casey wanted to document them before they disappear.
Super-Abled Comics Packs Empowering Punch
- April 12
- By Andi Dukleth
San Diego writer Travis Rivas is putting together a comic anthology about superheroes with disabilities.
How Libraries Help Make Communities Stronger
- April 11
- By Brooke Ruth, Mark Sauer
Bestselling science-fiction author Cory Doctorow will give a lecture on the role of libraries in the community. The event is being held to mark National Library Week and the Friends of The San Diego Library's 40th anniversary.
New Writers Festival Debuts In San Diego
- April 11
- By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
The inaugural San Diego Writers Festival gets underway Saturday at the Central Library in downtown San Diego.
'Lost Boy' Shares Refugee Experience And New Life In San Diego
- April 8
- By Anica Colbert, Ebone Monet
One of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" resettled in the San Diego City Heights neighborhood and shares his story in a new book, which he co-authored with his mentor.
Remake Of Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary' Opens
- April 5
- By Beth Accomando
Earlier this week "The Twilight Zone" got a reboot on CBS All Access and now Stephen King’s "Pet Sematary" gets a remake.
How Do You Make Sure You’re Taking Proper Care Of Your Pet?
- April 2
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
San Diego Humane Society President and CEO, Dr. Gary Weitzman, is out with a new book. It’s called “The Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, And Happiness, The Veterinarian's Approach to At-Home Animal Care.”
WonderCon Wraps Up And Comic-Con's Around The Corner
- April 1
- By Beth Accomando
WonderCon just wrapped up in Anaheim. Some people may not know that the pop culture convention is run by Comic-Con International, which takes place every summer in San Diego.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Cirque, August Wilson And Ukuleles
- March 29
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
This weekend offers an eclectic mix of arts, from a jam with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to Cirque du Soleil’s street-inspired acrobatics. Plus, there's a festival dedicated to the playwright August Wilson.
Artist's Memoir Describes How Traumatic Childhood Fueled Creativity
- March 28
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
Southern California artist Paul Ecke usually expresses his dreams and deepest feelings through painting. But to tell the full tale of his challenges, struggles and victories through a complicated life, he’s chosen to write it all down.
San Diego Author Employs Naked Mole Rat To Help Children Embrace Their Uniqueness
- March 25
- By Brooke Ruth, Mark Sauer
San Diego author and illustrator Andrea Zuill’s latest book tells the story of a naked mole rat named Sweety, who embraces her weirdness.
Meet The San Diego Native Behind The Youth Political Movement 'Generation Citizen'
- March 20
- By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
Scott Warren is the founder and CEO of "Generation Citizen," an organization working to empowering youth through civics education across the country.