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A music-discovery podcast from KPBS with in-depth artist interviews and stories behind the songs. The KPBS Summer Music Series features encore presentations of our best in-studio performances and interviews, celebrating San Diego's diverse music scene and beyond. The podcast is hosted and produced by Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh, and Jade Hindmon. Megan Burke is Senior Producer.

Join us on Friday, September 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk and live drawing event! Lori Mitchell will be conducting a live drawing demonstration, and Julia C R Gray will be giving a talk titled: Ocean Mystery in Ceramic Language, as well as conducting a live clay coral reef demonstration. The exhibition will present works by all 12 TWA group members, showcasing their individual visions of what “Turning Tides” means to them. As we head into a changed world, post-pandemic and with social and political shifts, these are expressions of hope during transition, of ways to move forward, of the force of the spirit and the resilience of nature. The works are in a range of media: from textiles to painting, ceramic and bronze sculpture to mixed media, and in many styles, from abstract to whimsical to realism. The group has been working and showing together for 6 years, and were recently featured at the Oceanside Museum of Art in an exhibition titled “Now.” Member artists also show individually, in galleries and museums on both coasts, and their work is held in corporate and private collections worldwide. Talk Schedule: 4:30 - Lori Mitchell 5:30 - Julia CR Gray WHERE |BFree Studio • 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla, California 92037 WHEN |Friday, September 2, 2022 • From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SOCIALS | Follow BFree Studio on Facebook | Instagram

The Centro Cultural de la Raza is honored to welcome back one of its co-founders, member of the original Toltecas en Aztlán, and now a Taos, New Mexico-based artist Guillermo Chávez Rosette, for his first California solo exhibition: Toltecayotl Fuego Nuevo en Aztlán. Register on the Eventbrite page and join us next Friday, July 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. for an Opening Reception and panel with the artist and special invited guests! Connect with Centro Cultural de la Raza on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

U.S. and Mexican officials hope the new Otay Mesa East Port of Entry will shorten long wait times at the San Diego-Tijuana border when it’s open in 2024. Then, a new report finds the county needs more than 18,000 new therapists, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists in the next 5 years, to meet demand. And, just over a week ago, a drug cartel launched a campaign of terror on Tijuana new KPBS reporting sheds light on the reasons behind the attacks. Next, one obstacle for expanding adoption of electric vehicles is availability of charging stations for renters. Then, San Diego’s community college students are back in school in person Monday. Finally, this year’s selections for One Book One San Diego are out, and for adult readers the choice is the novel “The Vanishing Half,” by Oceanside native, author Brit Bennett.

The earthquake that hit the Middle East Monday is creating a humanitarian crisis in northwest Syria, an area already struggling from a decade-long civil war. Then, cold blooded animals that require heating lamps are jacking up the heating bill for a local nonprofit that helps rescue the reptiles. Finally, in our weekend arts preview, we have a play about birding, new classical music, some Black History Month-inspired artmaking and more.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Discover the untold story behind Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. Through dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal archives, see how the Eiffel Tower became an icon.

Choreographer Jamar Roberts created a piece about gun violence and police brutality when he found himself sleepless over the issue. It's touring now with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

LUNAFEST Film Festival is an annual fundraiser for Soroptimist International Oceanside-Carlsbad. The 2022 Lunafest will include a celebration of their 75th Anniversary. SIOC is part of a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist International celebrated their 100th Anniversary this October. Proceeds benefit the “Live Your Dream” Scholarship programs and Dream It Be It. SIOC provides women and girls with access to the education and training Visit Soroptimist International Oceanside Carlsbad on Facebook + Instagram

A few years ago, Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight highlights his surgery and return to stage. Originally broadcast April 24, 2024.

The CWM Music on the Move series commences with the captivating tale of Ali Paris, an acclaimed and award-winning Palestinian musician renowned for his mastery of the qanun, an Arab zither, and his soulful vocal performances. At this event, Ali Paris takes us on a remarkable journey from his homeland to the US, where he sought out artistic and educational opportunities by attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music and furthering his musical career. The presentation includes a moving testimonial and a captivating musical live performance by Ali and his all-star ensemble. The event is hosted at the Mingei International Museum alongside the 25 Million Stitches exhibit highlighting the global refugee crisis through art. Ali’s musical journey shines a light on the hurdles he encountered as a young, gifted musician seeking musical opportunities outside of his homeland. While not himself a refugee, his story is one of perseverance and hope that resonates with many refugee and migrant stories. Ali Paris’s unwavering commitment to showcasing Arabic music in collaborations with international artists from diverse musical backgrounds and genres, such as Alicia Keys, Alejandro Sanz, and Bobby McFerrin, sends a powerful message of community, empowerment, and hope to those who have encountered similar struggles. For more information visit: mingei.org Stay Connected on Social Media Ali Paris: Instagram / Facebook Center for World Music: Instagram / Facebook Mingei International Museum: Instagram / Facebook 25 Million Stitches: Instagram / Facebook