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Margaux Dinerman (she/her) is part of KPBS’ development team.  In her role as a major gift officer, she is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individuals who contribute significant gifts in support of the station's mission, operations, and special projects.

Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language.

Once Upon a Book Fair 2023 Welcome to our annual author event where you’ll find a book for everyone! Go on a treasure hunt and raid the dragon’s lair! Our first 75 guests who solve the riddle will get a free book! (Many of these books are meant for adults, so parents please use your own discretion.) Saturday, June 3, 2023 California Center for the Arts, Escondido (Directions/Map/Free Parking) Art & Education Studios 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Author Readings and Spotlight Interviews all Day Long: 11am: T. Jefferson Parker, San Diego Thrillers 1:15pm: Linda Thomas-Sundstrom, Paranormal Romance 2:20pm: Matt Coyle, San Diego Thrillers Find the list of all participating authors here. No tickets necessary! FREE fun for the whole family!

Join us for a day of fun to celebrate and kick off San Diego Pride! Local San Diego Queens from the Haus of St. James, will join us from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Storytime with Queens, followed by a Q&A session to learn more about the Queens themselves and the art of drag. Enjoy Pride-themed arts and crafts all day – featuring a cookie decorating contest to be judged by the Queens! All programming, except for the cookie decorating contest, is included with standard Museum admission or membership.

Join us on Saturday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Thorn Mission Hills for the Royal Ralph Hazy IPA Release Party with food by Phil's BBQ! That's right! Phil's BBQ is back in their OG neighborhood for one day at Thorn Mission Hills from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29! Come and meet the artist responsible for the amazing artwork on our newest beer release can, grab a limited edition tee, and stay for the BBQ! The beer release event is free, the ticket is to reserve a BBQ plate by Phil's BBQ! The ticket will get you one of their famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a side of their coleslaw and mac and cheese along with a Thorn beer of your choice for only $22 (plus tax/fees). GET TICKETS Please email anna@thorn.beer if you would like to reserve a veggie burger or chicken option for your meal. About the artist: The artwork for this can was created by R. Piper, born and raised in Mission Hills by a family of artists and his very first art show was in the back of Thorn North Park in 2012. This piece is titled “Royal Ralph,” named after our raccoon logo, and was created as a larger-than-life mural on the wall of our Mission Hills tasting room. About the beer: Intense citrus aroma with notes of berries intertwine with bright, tropical mango and passion fruit flavors producing a vivid, juicy IPA.

Paper Moon Music Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Point Loma and Ocean Beach With the Art of Music The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. We’re going to be raffling off a free year of lessons, have a food truck, an instrument petting zoo, live music, mini lessons with our awesome instructors, we’re just throwing a big party so please come and see us. We want to thank everybody for an amazing 20 years and here’s to 20 more. The studio continues to thrive as it reaches out to the community with more and more frequent community events like open mic nights, public concerts and workshops, and recitals, contests and lessons at the annual Ocean Beach Street Fair. Stay Connected on Facebook

The new port of entry at Otay Mesa could drastically reduce border wait times, but only if there are enough Customs and Border Protection agents to staff it. Meanwhile, Star Theatre Company in Oceanside joins the effort to collect signatures and guarantee arts and music education in every California public school. Plus, Black Comix Day returns to San Diego this weekend at the Worldbeat Cultural Center.

This art class is designed for children ages 5-10 at any level and of all backgrounds. The objective is to engage participants in the culture and heritage of Yiddishland through art. Activities include: - creating and composing art with Yiddish concepts - exploring the life and work of artists featured at the gallery. Please note that phones and tablets will not be allowed in the classroom. Information about classes cost will be available on our website! Stay Connected with Yiddishland! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Residents gave emotional testimony at the Council meeting, ranging from anger claiming lack of action to prevent flooding and pleas for help.

Playwright Paula Vogel is known not just for her work on Broadway — but for the generations of famous playwrights whose careers she has nurtured. Mother Play is about her own mother.