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You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! September 7, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Puppet Making Workshop

Horsegirl's sophomore album, Phonetics On and On, is a compulsively replayable record full of arrestingly catchy, bare-bones songwriting and twee treasures.

The Afghan capital has been periodically hit by an ISIS affiliate, but no one immediately claimed responsibility for Monday's attack, which killed at least six and injured 13.

Traffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. So should we build more roads to ease traffic congestion? In this episode, we wanted to explore what is keeping residents of Tijuana from a better quality of life. The answer took us by surprise. Join us in our conversations with architects and urbanists René Peralta and Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano, and KPBS’ own Andrew Bowen, to hear their take on what is keeping Tijuanenses from a better quality of life. Nos vemos pronto! Cover Art by Rene Peralta Check out Andrew’s podcast, “Freeway Exit”, here. About Season 6 Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics! Listen in and join us! Social media and contact From KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

About Doug Walker Versatile bassist Doug Walker pours his love of music into every performance. He has been on the San Diego scene since 2001, backing up many of the city’s renowned artists across the spectrum of musical genres. His particular passion for modern jazz has afforded him performances with many local legends, and has inspired an abundance of original compositions and arrangements. Whether he’s accompanying the various styles of jazz, earthy blues, funky soul, breakneck bluegrass or folky roots-rock, Walker’s classically trained, jazz-minded approach merges with his stylistic faithfulness—a rare combination that has earned him praise among these intersecting circles of musicians. Walker aims to play an integral role in every project that comes his way, whether as a leader or as a supporting artist. On stage, he plays in the moment, ready to roll with any spontaneous change of direction. In the studio, he delivers thoughtfully supportive bass lines worthy of their permanence. Numerous live and recorded performances have encountered receptive audiences and favorable press. Doug Walker was born and raised in northern California, in the foothills just east of Sacramento. His interest in music began as far back as he can remember. He first studied saxophone before discovering electric bass at age fourteen. Inspired by the bass-dominated bands of Les Claypool and Flea, he became serious about the craft that would soon lead to such predecessors as Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Paul Jackson, Rocco Prestia, and Jaco Pastorius. Walker’s interest in jazz and the upright bass flourished while studying with Dr. Joe Gilman at American River College, where he sought after the sound of a deeper line of heroes, including Ron Carter, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Scott LaFaro, and far more. Walker later transferred to San Diego State University on a full scholarship. There he performed in orchestra, jazz big band and small combos while studying privately with celebrated bassist Bob Magnusson, ultimately earning a Master of Music degree in jazz studies. Walker continues to teach, compose and perform throughout San Diego, where he is often recognized as one of the few left-handed upright bassists on the planet. Doug Walker Socials https://walkerofbass.com/ https://www.instagram.com/walkerofbass https://www.youtube.com/@walkerofbass About Ian Harland Born in Carlsbad, CA, Ian Harland is a true native San Diegan. He began playing piano at age seven, taking lessons from his neighbor across the street. However, he quit a year later because he couldn't understand how two people could possibly play together and stay on time. He didn't understand rhythm! Ironically enough, at age eleven, Harland decided to start playing drums. He formed a band with his brother and neighbor called Beyond Recognition. They played rock 'n' roll and wrote their own music. However, the band disolved as his brother and friend developed other interests while Harland remained intently focused on music. Throughout high school, Harland would continue to expand his musical taste and professionalism. When Harland was fifteen, he began playing African drums with the San Diego group Ho Asogli. They performed throughout the county at venues such as The Neurosciences Institute (now TSRI) and World Beat Center at Balboa Park. Also at age fifteen, the young artist took up lessons with ragtime xylophonist Morris Palter. This was Harland's first exposure to mallet percussion. After high school, he attended San Diego State University (SDSU) where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's of Music in Jazz Studies. During his studies at SDSU, he became increasingly interested in harmony and composition. This led Harland's studies towards mallets rather than drum set. When his teacher, Anthony Smith, moved to New York, Harland bought Smith's vibraphone and set out to become fluent as an improvisor and composer on the instrument. Now, Harland performs and records professionally throughout the greater San Diego area. You're likely to find him rocking out on drums in Oceanside or swinging on the vibes downtown. He is also an exceptional teacher for all ages and skill levels - not only on drums and vibes, but on guitar, bass, and piano as well! Ian Harland Social https://www.instagram.com/iharland/ See More Events www.booksandrecordsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

The effects of the foreign aid freeze have been felt around the world and just across the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana.

The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.

San Diego Dance Theater proudly announces Live Arts Fest, July 14, and July 18-21, in the Light Box Theater, Liberty Station. These eight performances include: Anna Medina Sunday, July 14 @ 6 p.m., and H2O Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Work Study Thursday, July 18 @ 7:30 p.m. La Silla Danza Friday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. SDDT Summer workshop showcase Saturday, July 20 @ 4 p.m. & SDDT Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Company Sunday, July 21 @ 4 p.m. & Cabaret Night @ 8 p.m. This year’s ambitious Live Arts Fest is a multi-night celebration of art and artistry. SDDT invites guests artists, community members, and local creatives to present original works, and is designed to be inclusive and celebratory, bringing communities together through dance and music! About the festival events: Kicking off this multi-night, multi-artist festival on Sunday, July 14, is Anna Medina, winner of the 2023 SDDT’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase and Awards. Her work Femina Pop will open the festival. Following Ms. Medina on this first evening is H2O Company directed by Rebekah Brown, presenting Jubilee, featuring three premieres, including 'Cuban Swing', inspired by Rebekah's recent travels to New Orleans; and a reprise of the crowd favorite 'Jubilee', set to the score of Oliver Davis' album 'Dance'. Moving into the week, Thursday, July 18, San Diego Dance Theater’s own community of work study students will grace the stage of the Light Box Theater, capturing the budding talent of the SDDT’s students who work year round to support the organization while gaining access to free classes and rehearsal space. Friday, July 19, brings La Silla Danza’s Nosotras to the stage from Tijuana, Mexico to support and enhance our cross border collaborations and relationships. Nosotras (Us) started as a creative process of investigation of the female body directly related to the history of the bodies of the women of La Silla. As part of their fifteen year anniversary celebrations, La Silla is thrilled to present a special program for San Diego Dance Theater´s Live Arts Fest 2024. Saturday July 20, celebrates the thriving skills of our summer workshop students followed by the choreography by our professional dancers of SDDT. This year’s Live Arts Fest is embedded in our summer workshop with the Saturday performance showcasing the efforts of this two week summer intensive. Summer workshop choreographers include: Matthew Armstrong with Pamela Macias, Araceli Carrera, Dr. grace jun, Brianna Lopez, Khamla Somphanh, and Terry Wilson. The second performance of this evening features the dancers and choreography of the SDDT Company, including choreography by Matthew Armstrong, Isabel Desmet, Cecily Holcombe, Luci Salinas and Artistic Director Terry Wilson. The final evening of the festival includes the second performance with the SDDT Company, and concludes with a celebration of music and dance in the Cabaret Night. Here patrons can enjoy live music by The Chunky Hustle Brass Band, with MC Lexi Pulido, and unique Vaudevillian single acts by Giovanna Francisco, Micah Parra and Waldo Oswaldo. Dancing is encouraged with light appetizers and drinks available. Originally designed by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs, Live Arts Fest underscores our mission to provide opportunities for artists to grow into their craft. We believe strongly in supporting our faculty and work study students who are at the heart of our organization. Our artists receive free rehearsal and performance space, along with administrative, media, and technical support from SDDT. Related links: San Diego Dance Theater website | Instagram | Facebook Tickets: sddt.ticketleap.com/live-arts-fest-2024/

This one-night-only event, “A Spectrum of… Place,” will feature the winning selections from Getty's statewide teen photography exhibition, “Getty Unshuttered Open Call” alongside select and winning works from OTL’s San Diego-based “Voice Out: A Youth Media Arts Exhibition.” Based on the theme, “A Spectrum of…” Getty received more than 2,800 submissions from teenagers residing in 134 cities throughout California, all of which underwent a thorough review and consideration process. Twenty-five winning photographers were selected by a panel of judges, and include two works from San Diego teens. These works will be on display at Bread & Salt along with the 25 works from OTL’s recent “Voice Out” exhibition on the theme of “Place.” Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

About a quarter of the county’s population over 25 is reading at — or below — the third-grade level.