Search results for

Franchises like Final Fantasy are moving on from old-school mechanics and aesthetics, but indie developers are taking up the retro RPG mantle.

On the menu: a slow food film about the joys of cooking opens this weekend at Digital Gym Cinema plus some other cinematic treats.

With the first Percival Everett-inspired screen adaptation American Fiction coming to theaters starting on Dec. 15, we're taking a moment to revisit his provocative and affecting satirical novel.

Join us for a delicious night to remember. Enjoy a carefully curated 5-course dinner. Each course is artfully paired by our Executive Chef, Amin Boubaddi, with a different Ponte Wine. Our Winemaker, Arnaud Debons, will outline each wine and its unique qualities. Live music will also be featured throughout the evening. Cocktail or business attire is suggested. We will have a vegetarian menu available upon request Menu | • Passed Canapés • Sparkling Rosé - pre-release! • Smoked salmon with dill, salmon caviar, red onion, and capers • Grilled polenta, fresh mozzarella, tomato, microbasil • Herbed ricotta on crostini topped with Crème Fraiche and chives First Course | • 2023 Pastorello - pre-release! • Seared scallops over spring pea and pesto risotto with micro greens and a passionfruit crème sauce Second Course | • 2023 Pas Doux - pre-release! • Beets with burrata, mandarin oranges, spicy greens, pistachio pesto, croutons, aged balsamic and poppy seed vinaigrette Entrée | • 2017 Meritage - exclusive library selection • Medallion of beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms over parsnip puree with demi-glace, gorgonzola, and microgreens Dessert | • 2022 Late Harvest • Dark and white chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with cherry compote and a chocolate cigar

As a cornerstone of our very existence, food has always played a significant part in our social and cultural lifestyles. Thus, it’s no wonder that the depiction of food in art spans across cultures and all of recorded human history. From the lavishing Roman feasts to Instagram photos of today, depictions of food have always captivated the human imagination. In this docent-led talk you'll be served a full-course meal made of art but note that snacking in the galleries is still off-limits. The link for Zoom can be accessed here.

Join us on Saturday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Thorn Mission Hills for the Royal Ralph Hazy IPA Release Party with food by Phil's BBQ! That's right! Phil's BBQ is back in their OG neighborhood for one day at Thorn Mission Hills from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29! Come and meet the artist responsible for the amazing artwork on our newest beer release can, grab a limited edition tee, and stay for the BBQ! The beer release event is free, the ticket is to reserve a BBQ plate by Phil's BBQ! The ticket will get you one of their famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a side of their coleslaw and mac and cheese along with a Thorn beer of your choice for only $22 (plus tax/fees). GET TICKETS Please email anna@thorn.beer if you would like to reserve a veggie burger or chicken option for your meal. About the artist: The artwork for this can was created by R. Piper, born and raised in Mission Hills by a family of artists and his very first art show was in the back of Thorn North Park in 2012. This piece is titled “Royal Ralph,” named after our raccoon logo, and was created as a larger-than-life mural on the wall of our Mission Hills tasting room. About the beer: Intense citrus aroma with notes of berries intertwine with bright, tropical mango and passion fruit flavors producing a vivid, juicy IPA.

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines!

Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A cerebral, French-speaking Hollywood star, Jodie Foster's career and journey to fame has been remarkable. From her origins as a child model and acclaimed young actor, she later transitioned behind-the-camera as a filmmaker. This documentary follows her unique life and highlights her many accomplishments in the film industry.

STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.

The biggest stories on readers’ minds this year: housing, homelessness and cost of living.