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Bassett was nominated in 1993 for her portrayal as singer Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It, and in 2022 for Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.

This program features a collection of six (6) short narrative films: fictional, creative, or dramatized accounts centered around military and veteran experience. "Chorus" "Brainstorms" "Touch" "The Soldier" "Where to?" "Return to Remembrance" The topics covered and storytelling methods in these films vary widely, each offering a unique perspective. Some were created by veterans themselves; others were created by filmmakers. Total run time is approx. 90 minutes. In this program "CHORUS" Directed by Daniel J. Egbert After missing his wife’s phone call goodbye on the morning of September 11, a now listless and brokenhearted music teacher must harmonize with his increasingly desperate fourteen-year-old son. "Brainstorms" Directed by Aron Meinhardt, Julie Pacino “Brainstorms” is an experiential look inside the mind of Brian, a veteran who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during combat. "Touch" Directed by Andrew Brame In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a young woman with an autoimmune condition that makes her particularly vulnerable to disease is torn between preserving her own safety and her need for human contact. "The Soldier" Directed by Devin O’Guinn When a homeless veteran receives news of his former wife dying, he embarks on a journey to reunite with his daughter while experiencing his PTSD episodes in the process. "Where to?" Directed by Brian Thompson As Kabul falls to the Taliban, Brett Chapman, an Afghanistan combat veteran turned rideshare driver, struggles to connect with his employer and passengers. "Return to Remembrance" Directed by John Marrs A soldier searches the West for his family after the Civil War. What he finds is not what he expected. The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego to present the Local Film Showcase. The festival is a proud member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative. GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with PBS Video App. The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to join us for a festive collection of music that repeats the sounding joy heard at the first Christmas. Songs include the Latvian folk song "The Christmas Season," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "Alabanzas Al Rey," "Joy to the World," "Carol of the Bells," and many more.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to the risk of engine compartment fires.

Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.

This weekend in the arts: A children's book about gardening, immigration and memory; piano sensation plays Saint-Saëns; a Hitchcock spoof; a big (free) spring market; a new reading series; live music and more.

A Cheaper Trick: Formed in 2013, A Cheaper Trick™ features veteran musicians Jaime St. James (Black 'N Blue, Warrant), Kevin Valentine (KISS, Cinderella, Lou Gramm/Foreigner), Tommy Rojo (No Sugar, In Color, Petty Theft), and Don E Sachs (Shake City, In Color, INXS-Ive, Candy-O).A Cheaper Trick™ is dedicated to bringing fans the experience of the real thing, performed by professionals that grew up appreciating the original band. This is a true musical portrayal of one of the most iconic and successful rock groups of the last four decades! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over only. No food is served, nor is outside food permitted, so please plan accordingly. There are no reservations accepted, your ticket ensures you a seat, but does not guarantee groups seating together. We advise that you arrive early. There are tickets for inside and outside seating at separate price points. All tables seat 4, yet seating is all first come first served with no guarantee of sitting together as a group.

There’s no shortage of events happening this season in San Diego. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ones you won’t want to miss.