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San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Cataphant, Word Up, Zlatomir Fung, Mindanao Dance And Music, Trolley Dances And Omar Pimienta
- June 3
- By Julia Dixon Evans
This weekend in the arts: Cataphant at Swish Projects, Word Up in-person, cello virtuoso Zlatomir Fung livestream, folk performance from the Philippines, Trolley Dances and Omar Pimienta at Lux.
Sarina Dahlan's 'Reset' Imagines A Shortcut To Peace
- May 26
- By Julia Dixon Evans, Maureen Cavanaugh
La Mesa author's debut novel envisions a post-catastrophic world where human memories are erased every four years to preserve peace — but what about love?
'Unsettled Ground' Lets Its Oddballs Stay Defiantly Odd
- May 20
- Ilana Masad / NPR
Claire Fuller's beautifully written new novel follows 51-year-old twins who never left home, forced finally to cope with the outside world and some unpleasant family secrets after their mother dies.
New Children's Book Celebrates Korean Heritage And Tradition
- May 12
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
A new children's book by a San Diego author celebrates Korean American identity in a tale of inter-generational family pride and tradition.
Author Chronicles Hardships Faced By Vietnamese Immigrants In New Novel
- May 11
- By Harrison Patiño , Maureen Cavanaugh
In his new novel, author Eric Nguyen details the hardships faced by Vietnamese immigrants to America in the wake of the Vietnam War.
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: 'Toward Belonging,' Drive-In Opera LOLs, 'Crying In H-Mart,' And Exhibitions Closing Soon
- April 29
- By Julia Dixon Evans
This weekend in the arts: A dance film commissioned by the La Jolla Playhouse, "The Barber of Seville" drive-in, virtual Mission Creek Festival, Domestic Geographies open house and more art exhibitions closing soon.
Ten Year Old Zahau Death Still Mystifies
- April 26
- By Maureen Cavanaugh
A new book “Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case” examines the event, the investigation and the lingering questions. San Diego crime writer Caitlin Rother outlines the facts of the case.
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Book Crawl, 'The Mountaintop,' UC San Diego MFAs, Drive-In Opera And QRT.yrd Jazz
- April 22
- By Julia Dixon Evans
This weekend in the arts: Independent Bookstore Day, The Roustabouts Theatre, "Measurements of Progress," "The Barber of Seville" drive-in opera and pianist Christian Sands.
Bringing The Sounds And Drama Of 'Hamlet' To The Radio
- April 22
- By Julia Dixon Evans
The Old Globe brings the politics, family sagas, ghosts and that epic sword fight in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to radio audiences.
San Diego Weekend Art Events: Holly Hofmann, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio, Adrien Couvrat, Julia Alvarez And T.Jay Santa Ana
- April 15
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Our weekend arts picks include ElectricLouieLand's Anthology Series, Quint ONE, Ariel Quartet, BLK Box, Art Produce and a new massive, outdoor mural at Bread and Salt.
The Cartography Of Poetry At Art Produce
- April 13
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Art Produce poet-in-residence Catherine Kineavy brings Julia Alvarez to local audiences, as well as public workshops and a poetry soapbox video series with local artists and performers.
Wanted: Your Input On San Diego's Libraries Of The Future
- March 29
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The San Diego Public Library Foundation wants the community to think about the future of its libraries.
What Can Oceanography Teach Us About Climate Change?
- March 16
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
Author and oceanographer Kim McCoy combines science and adventure in his new book, "Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast."
Story Of America's First Woman In Space Told In New Young Adult Book
- March 11
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Sally Ride’s story is being told along with 12 other inspiring women profiled in the "She Persisted" young adult book series.
Cinema Junkie On Truffle Hunting, Guantanamo Detainees, And Getting Off The Grid
- March 5
- By Beth Accomando
Truffle sniffing dogs, the lingering legacy of Guantanamo Bay detentions, and going off the grid are the subjects of the latest group of film releases.
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