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Artworks Vandalized In Local Outdoor Exhibition
- Dec. 1
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Three works of art damaged in the Mesa College drive-thru art exhibition feature images or text related to law enforcement.
'Collective' Plays Like Romanian 'All The President's Men'
- Nov. 27
- By Beth Accomando
"Collective," now streaming through Digital Gym Cinema's DGC@Home, is the official Romanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. It is rare for a documentary to be submitted in this category but then this is not your typical documentary.
Movies To Be Thankful For
- Nov. 27
- By Beth Accomando
Since this is the month for giving thanks, our Midday Edition movie critics have come up with films and shows they are thankful for.
On 'The Short Years,' Ed Kornhauser's Jazz Is Of The Moment
- Nov. 24
- By Julia Dixon Evans
A new album of original quartet compositions by San Diego musician Ed Kornhauser dwells in the ephemeral nature of jazz.
'Leap Of Faith' Takes A Deep Dive Into 'The Exorcist'
- Nov. 20
- By Beth Accomando
"The Exorcist" movie is nearly 50 years old yet it still ranks as one of the films that most scares audiences. "Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on 'The Exorcist,'" is a new documentary that explores the making of the film with its director.
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: The Symphony, SoulKiss Theater, Bryan Ali Sanchez, Contemporary Music, New Dance And More
- Nov. 19
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Our weekend picks for the arts include new short plays by emerging Black playwrights, Bryan Ali Sanchez's solo exhibition at Bread and Salt, the San Diego Symphony's innovative performance, and a virtual dance performance, contemporary trumpet, harp and percussion
COVID-19’s Staggering Economic Impact On The Arts In San Diego
- Nov. 19
- By Julia Dixon Evans
In new research from the University of San Diego Nonprofit Institute and the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, COVID-19's effects on nonprofits in the region have been grim, particularly in the arts and culture sector.
How 'The Grinch' Moved To Radio
- Nov. 18
- By Beth Accomando
The Old Globe Theatre has made its production of "Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" a holiday tradition. Now it is transforming the stage production into a made-for-radio musical.
Podcast 206: Giving Thanks To Film Editors, Part 1
- Nov. 18
- By Beth Accomando
Cinema Junkie begins a three-part tribute to the art and craft of film editing with Tatiana S. Riegel, Oscar-nominated editor for "I, Tonya."
Celebrate Friday The 13th With 'Freaky'
- Nov. 13
- By Beth Accomando
It’s Friday the 13th so celebrate with a horror comedy set on that unlucky day. "Freaky," the latest from the director of "Happy Death Day" opens Friday at South Bay Drive-In.
Mesa College's Drive-Thru Exhibition Innovates Art And Education
- Nov. 12
- By Julia Dixon Evans
A new exhibition featuring 35 striking new works by a broad range of established and emerging artists opens this weekend at Mesa College … in the parking lot.
The Poet's Tree Serves Up Weekly Interviews, Performance, Activities
- Nov. 10
- By Beth Accomando
The Poet’s Tree is an online weekly event hosted by Old Globe Teaching Artist and spoken word poet Gill Sotu. It takes a deep dive into the world of modern poetry and offers interviews as well as interactive prompts with the audience.
5 Songs To Discover In San Diego In November
- Nov. 10
- By Julia Dixon Evans
We asked local bands who they'd like to see come to town and share a stage with. Check out new releases from the locals along with their picks like Corey Floods, Tricot, Busta Rhymes, Elis Paprika and more.
'Let Him Go' Tweaks Genre Expectations
- Nov. 6
- By Beth Accomando
Larry Watson’s novel "Let Him Go" makes it to the screen in actual cinemas this week with Kevin Costner and Diane Lane in the lead roles.
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'Hanjo' Transforms Opera’s Playground
- Nov. 5
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Local arts group Project [BLANK]'s shadow puppet digital opera recently won a nationwide award — and challenges how to record and engineer orchestral and opera works in digital platforms.
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