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San Diego Visitors Reflect On Kissing Statue After Sailor’s Death
- Feb. 20
- By Bennett Lacy and Andi Dukleth
George Mendonsa, a World War II veteran who was photographed kissing a woman in Times Square on V-J Day, died Sunday at 95. A 25-foot-tall statue depicting the famous photo stands near the U.S.S. Midway Museum.
Podcast Episode 161: Black Comix And 'Scary Black Folks'
- Feb. 15
- By Beth Accomando
Cinema Junkie celebrates Black History Month by speaking with Keithan Jones, founder of Black Comix Day, about black comics and movies, and professor John Jennings about a new collective called Scary Black Folks.
Artist Hopes Gallery Exhibit On Guns Encourages Viewers To Lament
- Jan. 24
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The show is called "There Be Dragons" and will be at Quint Gallery in La Jolla through Feb. 23.
San Diego Museum Of Art Screens 'Bloody Sunday'
- Jan. 21
- By Beth Accomando
San Diego Museum of Art is screening "Bloody Sunday" in conjunction with its Tim Shaw: Beyond Reason exhibit. The film looks to the 1972 incident in which British soldiers shot at unarmed Irish protesters. I interviewed the filmmakers and some of the people involved in the protest back in 2002 when the film was released.
San Diego Symphony's 'Hearing the Future' Festival Marks Debut of Rafael Payare
- Jan. 4
- By Nina Garin
January is typically a slow month, a time to take a breath and catch up from the holidays. But now that the San Diego Symphony puts on an annual music festival, January is brimming with concerts, dance performances and art shows.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Billie, Bob and Mary
- Dec. 14, 2018
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
This weekend, a longtime San Diego artist gets a museum retrospective, 91X presents its holiday concert and we look forward to the return of Mary Poppins!
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Pie, Chili And The Bard
- Nov. 30, 2018
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a musical about pie, a neighborhood chili battle with live music, and Shakespeare-style plays made up on the spot.
'Transparent' Producer To Discuss Her Work And Its Impact At UC San Diego
- Nov. 14, 2018
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Zackary Drucker, a trans woman and multimedia artist, uses her art to give voice to the transgender community.
Sculptor Tim Shaw Serves Up Immersive Installation 'Beyond Reason'
- Oct. 26, 2018
- By Beth Accomando, Roland Lizarondo
Northern Irish sculptor Tim Shaw has the first U.S. exhibit of his immersive installation "Beyond Reason" at San Diego Museum of Art. His psychologically charged environments raise questions about terrorism and abuse of power.
This Pop-Up Art Event Will Help Kickstart Your Collection
- Nov. 8, 2018
- By Nina Garin
San Diego Art Institute's C-Note Pop-Up Art event sells contemporary works for $100, $200 and $300.
San Diego Museum Of Art Features Mexican Sculptor Javier Marin
- Sept. 14, 2018
- By Beth Accomando, Roland Lizarondo
The Internet can provide a virtual gallery of almost anyone’s art. But seeing art such as Javier Marin’s striking sculptures up close is a completely different experience.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From KAABOO To 'El Grito'
- Sept. 14, 2018
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
KAABOO Del Mar returns for its fourth year. Plus, Trevor Noah heads to San Diego and Mexican Independence Day is celebrated.
San Diego Museum Of Man In Balboa Park Wants Your Help Deciding New Name
- July 30, 2018
- By Matt Hoffman
The museum said after having the same name for 70 years, it is looking for a new one that reflects the "values of inclusivity, equity and love."
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Pride Edition
- July 13, 2018
- By Andrew Bowen, Nina Garin
San Diego Pride is underway and the weekend is filled with celebrations, art exhibitions, theater and a historic look at San Diego's LGBTQ+ community.
San Diego Museum Of Art Hosts Indian Film Series
- June 28, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
The San Diego Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit called Epic Tales From Ancient India. It is also running an Indian film series to complement its collection of Indian paintings.