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San Diego Museum of Art CEO Roxana Velásquez sits down with KPBS Midday Edition to talk about the museum's growth and San Diego's thriving binational arts scene. Then, hear about a haunted maze with a socially conscious spin. And finally, printmaking, toddler techno and more in your weekend arts preview.

Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.

Authorities were searching for a suspect described as "a male dressed in black" who fled after the Saturday afternoon shooting, and now have a person of interest in custody.

Supporters of the displays say the Bible is on their side, but critics call the scenes sacrilegious and politically divisive, accusing the churches of abusing sacred imagery.

"The Nutcracker at Wethersfield" follows choreographer Troy Schumacher in the dark winter of 2020 as he dreams of an idea to save Christmas and put his fellow New York City Ballet dancers back to work. Set on the grounds of a magical Hudson Valley estate, Troy and his team of fellow artists face almost insurmountable challenges to create an unforgettable and immersive live experience between dancers and audience, who arrive as guests at the ballet’s most famous party scene to witness the "Nutcracker" like never before. We follow the dancers and their process, exploring their hopes and dreams as they push themselves to bring this vision to reality. This is a film that celebrates the joy and value of art in our communities, and the magic of the holidays through the classic experience of the "Nutcracker." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Delve into the world behind a Kansas City Ballet performance. By highlighting the contributions of the dancers, creative team, and other behind-the-scenes experts, the documentary reveals how every role contributes to a cultural experience that unites the community by transforming a single ballet performance into a collaborative masterpiece.

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

It's a whole new world for Mickey, Simba, Stitch and more as Disney brings hundreds of its characters to Sora, the short-form video platform from OpenAI, as part of a three-year licensing agreement.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Digitally inspired art in Escondido, exploring "joy futurism," festive ska, a San Diego Scrooge, boat parades, Hanukkah and more.

Shakespeare Extravaganza directed by Thomas Haine Shakespeare Unfolded actors will showcase scenes, monologues, soliloquies and sonnets from the Bard’s most renowned plays and poems. One Night Only - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 Admission is free, and limited to advanced reservations only