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Tuesday, Aug.8, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Mapiko is a traditional masked dance performed by the Makonde men of Northern Mozambique. Filmmaker Sara de Gouveia’s film follows Atanásio Nyusi, a compelling storyteller and legendary Mapiko dancer, taking us on a visually dramatic journey through Mozambique's past (including Mapiko’s role as a tool to challenge colonization during the Mozambican War of Independence) and its vibrant present.

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.

An explosion at a house in western Pennsylvania destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said.

Experience the romance. nostalgia, optimism and melancholy of love songs from the Gregory Page Songbook delivered with the warm timbre of his unique voice and masterful finger style guitar artistry. Winner of the 2021 San Diego Music Award for Best Album of the Year, Gregory will share original music from his prolific and always expanding discography with our listening audience. London born, Southern California based Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer & published poet. With an extensive discography, Gregory Page has toured the world many times over from Australia to Europe and Asia having performed in a wide range of iconic venues such as London’s 02 Arena, headlining the main hall at the Paradiso in Amsterdam and international music festivals such as Woodford & Manly. A third-generation musician, he grew up surrounded by family members who performed and recorded traditional Irish music. His parents were musicians who met while touring with their respective bands, “The Beat Chics” & “The Martians.” With endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, stunning guitar work and warm voice, Gregory Page seamlessly draws from imagination and experience transcending traditions of folk, Celtic, American Roots, Jazz, ragtime, blues, swing and French Romanticism into his own signature idiom critics are heralding as “ Americeltic”. Related links: Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/vintage-valentines-concert-gregory-page Gregory Page on Instagram

San Diego New Music presents a unique program curated by Zane Alexander and generously underwritten by Julia S. Falk, Ph.D. at the Athenaeum Art Center. The Holy Ghost is an improvisation directed by Zane Alexander and interpreted by an ensemble of fourteen outstanding musicians from San Diego. The diverse cast of musicians of all ages and musical backgrounds will come together and be given the tools to make something beautiful and unpredictable. Simplicity, trust, and choices are what The Holy Ghost is invested in. Soprano sax soloist Ryan Ebaugh and curator Zane Alexander will guide the band through this multimovement structured improvisation, spotlighting the unique voices of San Diego's instrumentalists.

Climate groups like Just Stop Oil are making headlines for targeting famous works of art in their fossil fuel protests. It's a tactic that other individuals and groups have used over the last century.

Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.

South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, died on Dec. 5, 2013. Revisit the speeches that made Mandela the most prominent figure of the anti-apartheid movement.

Two essential elements of a good work of two-dimensional art - not matter what the subject and no matter whether it is realistic or abstract - are value and composition. To explore what makes a good composition, we will consider the following important ideas when creating an image: *Verticals, horizontals and diagonals; *Focal Point and the Rule of Thirds; and *Overall design: triangular or circular. During the session, participants will sketch and make preliminary designs for three artworks. Please visit the website for required materials for this session and to register. RSVP at: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the Goosebumps TV series, New Blue Sun from André 3000, and Matt Rogers' Christmas album.