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Simone Leigh is the first Black woman to represent the U.S. at the prestigious Venice Biennale. Selections of her work are on view at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.

On Thursday on Midday Edition, weekend preview is back with a conversation with "The XIXth (The Nineteenth)" playwright, Kemp Powers, who is also director of the forthcoming "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." And, a preview of an exhibit by the De La Torre Brothers currently on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Plus, hip-hop artist and comedian Reggie Watts is coming to The Music Box on Saturday.

Cities around Phoenix are spending billions to develop water infrastructure. Local leaders say it's a necessary step as the Colorado River shrinks and groundwater dries up.

Once Upon a Book Fair 2023 Welcome to our annual author event where you’ll find a book for everyone! Go on a treasure hunt and raid the dragon’s lair! Our first 75 guests who solve the riddle will get a free book! (Many of these books are meant for adults, so parents please use your own discretion.) Saturday, June 3, 2023 California Center for the Arts, Escondido (Directions/Map/Free Parking) Art & Education Studios 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Author Readings and Spotlight Interviews all Day Long: 11am: T. Jefferson Parker, San Diego Thrillers 1:15pm: Linda Thomas-Sundstrom, Paranormal Romance 2:20pm: Matt Coyle, San Diego Thrillers Find the list of all participating authors here. No tickets necessary! FREE fun for the whole family!

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the heartbreaking romance, "Failure: A Love Story" as its next student production! By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures. Director Benjamin Cole is eager to share the talents of his student cast. “The show offers some unique challenges for creative staging with characters like Front Door, Moses the ball python, December and Mae the feral monk parakeets, and even Cuckoo Clock,” Cole reveals. “We’re exploring storytelling in a way not often seen in youth theatre,” he insists. Assistant Director Steve Smith adds, “This incredibly emotional script is both tragic and beautiful. It is a treat to work on with our students!” The show runs a sweet 90 minutes with no intermission and hopes to be the perfect date night for Valentine’s week. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Caleb Foley; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting and Projections Designer, Liam Sullivan. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website northcoastreptheatreschool.org. Featured in the cast are (Bugz Baltzer, Del Mar; Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Landon Friis, Carlsbad; Kate Goodman, Carlsbad; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Gabriela Neira, Carmel Valley; Isabella Podesta, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; Harper Smith, Encinitas; and Alicia Vazquez-Artigas, Carmel Valley). Performances are February 15th through 18th on the MainStage at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. February 15th & 16th, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. February 17th, and 2 p.m. February 18th. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055. For more information visit: northcoastreptheatreschool.org Stay connected Facebook / Instagram

On his new album, Éxodo, regional Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma gives listeners a sampler of his burgeoning potential as a multi-genre star.

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie presents the 15th Annual Winter Chamber Heat Participants Concert on Sunday, February 4 at 3 p.m. at St Bart’s Episcopal Church in Poway. Program includes Richard Strauss' Piano Quartet, Ravel's String Quartet, Bruch's Eight Pieces arranged for violin, horn, and piano, Mendelssohn's duet I waited for the Lord, and Vivaldi's Concerto for 3 Violins, RV 551. Suggested $20 donation at the door. Donation by check, Venmo or Zelle may be marked tax deductible. For more information visit: gsdmusicoterie.org

"The Witness is a Whale" reveals one of the greatest environmental crimes of the 20th Century - the secret and illegal slaughter of hundreds of thousands of whales by the Soviet Union and Japan during the Cold War. Through never-before-seen archival footage, hidden documents, and personal records kept by Soviet scientists, "The Witness Is a Whale" exposes this ruthless killing for the first time on film. Our documentary also recounts the post-whaling recovery of many different whale species and highlights their overall importance to the health of our oceans. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with local filmmakers Cheryl & Nick Dean, and the writer & editor Mark Fletcher. For more information visit: sdufex.com

Friday, February 16 & Monday, February 19 from 9 a.m. – Noon Ages 3-6 welcome! Taught by a variety of nurturing educators and skilled artists, your preschool age child will go on seasonal explorations celebrating the season, observing, and learning about various things in nature in our on-site organic garden. They will explore through sensory activities, crafts and stories while developing fine motor skills. Campers will make season-themed crafts in various mediums–clay, wood and textiles. Littles learn best by doing and playing. We practice handwork and workplay. We “play” with natural objects and materials such as wood, stones, clay, felt, paper + more! Each project is planned so that children build skills while satisfying their need to explore. Projects are safe, non-toxic, earth friendly, and full of creativity. It’s important that your child bring water in a refillable bottle and a snack (no candy or peanut products please) in case they are hungry or thirsty during this time. In addition, if your child is enrolled in a nearby camp elsewhere in Liberty Station in the afternoon, and their camp begins as ours ends, we are happy to walk your child to their next camp. If you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour from 12-1p.m., for a fun, supervised space to eat their lunch (not provided) and a craft afterward, visit Lunch Supervision. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested and clinical labs aren't approved to detect the virus. They complain of slowness and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA.