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Staples has always lived in a few worlds: art-rap hero, hall-of-fame interviewee, and a homebody whose inner life is none of our business. On Dark Times, his worlds finally converge.

One takeaway from Iowa's Republican caucuses: evangelicals show no signs of backing away from Donald Trump. But some say even a small shift could make a big difference in November.

Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

The 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase proudly announces the screening of "Smoking Tigers," a captivating drama directed by UC San Diego alum So Young Shelly Yo. This highly acclaimed film will be showcased at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. Director So Young Shelly Yo and actress Ji-young Yoo are scheduled to appear for a post-screening Q&A. "Smoking Tigers" follows the story of 16-year-old Hayoung as she navigates her parents' separation while reluctantly attending an SAT prep camp. The film is an exploration of the world of affluent Koreans, filled with house parties and romantic interests, offering a compelling reflection on identity and societal expectations. Presented in English and Korean with subtitles, the film received recognition at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, winning awards for Best Performance (Ji-young Yoo) and Best Screenplay in the U.S. Narrative Feature category. Director So Young Shelly Yo, a distinguished UC San Diego alumna, brings her unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the screen in this award-winning debut. "Smoking Tigers" not only entertains but also provokes thought on themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and cultural identity. So Young Shelly Yo, a Korean American filmmaker, has received support from HBO, San Francisco Film Festival, Sloan, and others. Her feature film "Smoking Tigers" was the winner of Tribeca & AT&T's Untold Stories and received accolades, including Best Screenplay, Best Performance, and a special jury mention for the Nora Ephron Prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Smoking Tigers" at the 13th SDAFF Spring Showcase. Tickets for the screening are available for purchase online. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the SDAFF website. April 18-25, 2024 - Enjoy a week-long presentation of Asian cinema! https://sdaff.org/spring2024/schedule/ For ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, please visit sdaff.org or email boxoffice@pacarts.org. For group tickets, email community@sdaff.org. To learn more about Pac Arts membership, email membership@pacarts.org. Presented by the San Diego Asian Film Festival Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram #SDAFFSpring2024

Paint on canvases in the style of Color Field Painters from MCASD’s collection, like Helen Frankenthaler’s "Five Color Space" (1966). Together, we will create colorful works of art using bleeding tissue paper, dot pens, and more! Art activity: Create colorful paintings on canvas in Prebys Learning Center. Schedule | At 10 a.m., explore our galleries with a kid friendly tour At 12:30 a.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., enjoy music, snacks, a book nook, and free play in McGrath Terrace. *Museum admission is free from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.

As Maui observes the six month mark since the deadly wildfires, business leaders are sounding the alarm about the state of the tourism-dependent economy.

Join St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on Thursday, November 9, for the Annual “Swing with Santa” golf tournament at Singing Hills Golf Resort in Sycuan. This year’s event takes place on the new Willow Glen Course. Golfers are in for games and prizes at select holes, gift bags, a delicious lunch, a silent auction, and more. There will also be an appearance from the big man himself, Santa Clause, at the helicopter ball drop. The event is held to raise funds for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. SMSC provides work training and social experiences that encourage students to become well-rounded, contributing members of the greater community. The Center also strives to educate the community about the realities of intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. To register and for more information, click here.

Hola Friends! We kick off our new season highlighting LGBTQ+ stories with a two-part series: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja. In this first part, we sit down with Meritxell and Nancy, a queer couple from Tijuana who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Baja and Mexico. They share their story of how they fought to have marriage equality in the State of Baja. Don't miss this amazing story! Tune in to listen! @portofentrypod ************** Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues. This season we dive with our guests into what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself, and fighting for your rights. Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us! If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod ************** From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Find us on Facebook Find us on Instagram 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. Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer. Alisa Barba is our editor. Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales. Elma Gonzalez is our Spanish Editor. Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Schiff will be sworn in on Monday because he is filling the seat of longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last year.

Considered to be a perfect opera, this tale of seduction and doom features stunning visuals and the orchestra onstage heightening Mozart’s glorious music. We showcase Mozart’s incredible score by placing the San Diego Symphony Orchestra front and center. Surrounded by fully staged and costumed singers and state-of-the-art theater lighting and projections, this new production provides a complete and stunning visual and auditory experience. San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel returns to lead the action, which features the exciting house debut of baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara in the title role. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 3 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission Pre-Opera Talk The pre-opera talk begins at 6:40 pm before the 7:30 pm Friday evening performance. The Sunday matinee pre-opera talk begins at 1:10 pm before the 2:00 pm curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back Stay after the Sunday matinee performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance! Related links: San Diego Opera: website | Instagram | Facebook