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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: New Films, The Moz And Paula!

By Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host,  Nina Garin / Arts Calendar Editor and Producer
Published November 9, 2018 at 8:14 AM PST
This story was published more than 6 years ago.
A promotional photo of musician Morrissey.
Courtesy of San Diego Symphony
A promotional photo of musician Morrissey.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: New Films, The Moz And Paula!
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: New Films, The Moz And Paula! GUEST: Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

Coronado is lining the streets with stars for the start of its own film festival this weekend, and both a rock star and a pop star from the past show what they can do in the present.

Morrissey

Music

Morrissey, the revered former lead singer of '80s alternative group The Smiths, returns for a show at Copley Symphony Hall.

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Since going solo in the late 1980s, Morrissey has become known for things beyond his music, including his extreme vegetarianism, hugely devoted Mexican fan base, a penchant for cancelling shows and some controversial political views.

Even so, Morrissey is still associated with songs about social alienation, longing and tragic romance. His style fuses melancholy with wit in a way that continues to draw fans to his concerts.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday. Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St., downtown; find tickets to Morrissey.

A 2018 photo from Alfonso Cuarón's film "Roma."
Courtesy of Coronado Island Film Festival
A 2018 photo from Alfonso Cuarón's film "Roma."

Coronado Island Film Festival

Film, Festivals

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The third annual Coronado Island Film Festival spotlights a variety of documentaries, short films, culinary movies and pre-releases.

Highlights include the San Diego premiere of Alfonso Cuarón's "Roma"; a first look at "Green Book" starring Linda Cardellini, Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali; as well as early releases of "Widows" and "The Favourite."

The weekend also features special events like Leonard Maltin's Celebrity Tribute, panels, educational workshops, behind-the-scenes lunches and more.

Details:10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Various venues throughout Coronado. $15 to $235; find tickets to Coronado Island Film Festival.

A 2018 promotional photo of musician Paula Abdul.
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A 2018 promotional photo of musician Paula Abdul.

Paula Abdul

Music

Beloved pop music star Paula Abdul brings her Straight Up Paula! tour to San Diego.

This tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut album, "Forever Your Girl," which featured hits like "Straight Up," "Cold Hearted," "Opposites Attract" and "The Way That You Love Me."

Abdul became even more popular after her stint as a judge on "American Idol," and her work on other reality shows like "Live to Dance and "The X-Factor."

This concert will be a collection of hits paired with her trademark choreography and some personal stories, too.

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday. Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St., downtown. $26.50 to $126; find tickets to Paula Abdul.

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Maureen Cavanaugh
Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice for KPBS listeners for more than 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities including announcer, host, and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes. But of all the interviews Maureen has conducted, her most special was with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. Maureen has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news. She has also received a "Best of Show" and “Best Radio Newscast” awards from the San Diego Press Club and the "Flo" Award from Public Radio Program Directors Association for Best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after more than 20 years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.
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Nina Garin
Nina Garin previously produced and edited the KPBS/Arts calendar. She also wrotes the weekly KPBS/Arts Newsletter and produced arts segments for Midday Edition. Before joining KPBS, Nina worked for nearly 20 years as an arts and entertainment reporter at The San Diego Union-Tribune. Along with covering the local arts community, she created the "Top Weekend Events" online calendar, profiled influential San Diegans for the "One-on-One" series, and reported live from Comic-Con, New York Fashion Week, and the Academy Awards. Nina is a native San Diegan, raised in Chula Vista and Tijuana, who was exposed to local arts at an early age. As a child, she tagged along to her mother's photography classes, taught by the late Michael Schnorr. She went to elementary school blocks away from Balboa Park and visited all the museums at least twice. While earning her English degree at San Diego State University, she participated in poetry readings and covered local music for The Daily Aztec. Nina has two daughters who study ballet, piano, and musical theater. She spends her free time pinning hair buns and perfecting stage makeup. Her husband, Matthew, is also a writer.
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