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Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS App. Christopher Kimball travels to LA to explore its robust taco scene. Back in the kitchen, Chris shows us how to make Fried Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Roja, and Lynn Clark prepares Beef Chili Colorado Tacos. Sam Fore cooks Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce.

REMEMBERING OLYMPIA is a tribute and a celebration of the life and career of the late Olympia Dukakis created in her loving memory by her brother Apollo. Consisting of a one-act play chronicling their turbulent but close relationship the evening also salutes her films, stage work and family and friends through a montage of film clips and photos. The brother and sister will be performed by Kandis Chappell and Apollo Dukakis. The evening concludes with a Q&A with the audience. REMEMBERING OLYMPIA will be performed on June 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

The Coronado Island Film Festival presents their July Classic Series film: Cinema Paradiso (1989). Enjoy watching Classic Films on the Big Screen the way they were meant to be seen! Doors open at 5 PM | Film starts at 5:30 PM Price includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are on sale now online + will be sold at the door. Join us after the screening for some Italian themed fun! Buona Forchetta Garage in Coronado will accept reservations beginning Monday, 7/25 for either 8:30, 8:45 or 9 PM. Mention "CIFF" when you reserve and they will seat you with our group on the patio. You'll receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco, and everyone will order (and pay) on their own from the menu once seated. +++++ A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist. Cast: Antonella Attili, Enzo Cannavale, Philippe Noiret Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Writer: Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli Length: 155 minutes

Passengers who looked for last-minute tickets encountered sky-high prices — in some cases, triple or quadruple the rate for the same route in the last few months. Experts say it's fairly normal.

Botswana has one of the last thriving elephant herds – and a history of human-elephant conflict that threatens both sides. A nonprofit has a program to shift that dynamic. Will it work?

Festival promoters are allowing lifesaving medication as fentanyl deaths surge, but volunteers are often left to distribute it, and more controversial forms of harm reduction aren't openly allowed.

The word rococo is a humorous variation on the term rocaille meaning rockwork. Stylistically the concept refers to interior decoration which consists mainly in the use of C scrolls and counter-curves. The ideas behind the rococo emerged in France after the death of Louis XIV around 1715. Rococo thus developed as a reaction to the excessive splendors and pomp of Versailles and the overindulgences associated with life under the Roi Soleil or Sun King. Some rococo artists however continued to document life among the aristocracy. Rococo painting and decor were more focused on beautifying smaller residences that began to spring up in Paris. Porcelain, gold, and silversmith's work was also created to complement these new interiors. The characteristics of small curves, prettiness, gaiety, and pastel colors can be seen in the paintings of this period. Two of the most significant artists working in France at this time were Antoine Watteau and Francois Boucher. This docent-led lecture will focus on these artists and others who gained recognition during the 18th century. *This is a virtual event that will take place over zoom. RSVP here! Follow Timken Museum of Art on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Enjoy a pop-up performance from Mission Pacific Hotel’s artist in residence Shane Hall at The Shore Room. Shane is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Oceanside, with a unique musical style at the intersection of Blues, Soul and Americana. He will play from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on May 4, 11 and 18. Visit Shane Hall on Instagram

For struggling families, school supplies can be difficult to access. Home Start, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services, is collecting donations throughout the month of July for its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. Home Start will be collecting a variety of supplies, including backpacks, pens, pencils, binders, reusable water bottles, and more. Donated supplies can be dropped off at Home Start’s main location on Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The supplies will then be distributed to students throughout the first week of August. The donations will benefit students from kindergarten through 12th grade to better prepare them for the school year. The organization is also accepting school supply donations through their AmazonSmile Wishlist. All shopping through AmazonSmile supports Home Start. The website donates a portion of every purchase price to the organization. Visit: https://home-start.org/2022-home-start-backpack-drive/

Gelson’s is hosting a virtual ice cream tasting event featuring delicious flavors from Rori’s Artisanal Creamery and Kula Desserts on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. Taste the mouthwatering treats with guidance from Rori Trovato, founder of Rori’s, and Libby Lefanowicz, founder of Kula. In order to attend the virtual event, customers must RSVP by purchasing an Ice Cream Party Pack for $29.99, typically a $50.00 value. Attendees can expect to relish in the flavors in the Ice Cream Party Pack which include Kula’s Lava Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pints and Rori’s Salted Caramel & Vanilla Bean Pints. Attendees must pre-pay for the Party Pack and RSVP for the event here! Pick-up for the ice cream is available on July 20 and July 21 at Gelson’s Pacific Beach, Carlsbad, and Del Mar locations. Socials: Rori's Artisanal Creamery: Facebook | Instagram Kula: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter