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In 1966, Otis Taylor was refused his high school diploma from Manual High School in Denver, Colo., for refusing to cut off his afro at the administration's request.

From the museum: A new public outdoor installation, "Los Trompos," is opening in the park across from The New Children’s Museum on October 8. To kick off the opening day celebrations, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by a free all-day community celebration in the Museum Park with related art-making activities and food trucks for families to enjoy. Admission is required to experience installations inside the Museum. About "Los Trompos" Inspired by the popular children’s toy, "Los Trompos" consists of six colorfully woven, life-size spinning tops. Children are invited to team up to rotate the tops and climb inside for a spin, encouraging joyful play and collaboration with others. In Spanish, "Los Trompos" translates to “The Spinning Tops,” and the colorful surfaces of each top are woven in the traditional style of Mexican artisans. “The concept behind 'Los Trompos' is based on an approach of traditional toys, their colorful expression and the way they are constructed,” explained Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena, two of Mexico’s leading designers and creators of "Los Trompos," which was originally exhibited at the Museum of High Art in Atlanta. “We wanted to talk about the traditions and skills of the craftsmen in Mexico, and an inheritance of our culture. We like the idea of translating these techniques into new symbols.” "Los Trompos" is a traveling installation jointly commissioned with the Bay Area Discovery Museum, where these lively, eye-catching and larger-than-life tops. All six spinning tops will be on display at The New Children’s Museum until January 2023, after which three of the tops will return to the Bay Area Discovery Museum. "Los Trompos" is accessible to the public for free during The New Children’s Museum’s open hours. Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Who are our superheroes? Hear it all, our storytellers, members of Storytellers of San Diego explore what the theme means to them. Personal stories, folkloric and literary tales supercharge the night. Guest storyteller, Linda Brown, from Black Storytellers of San Diego, joins us in a evening of tales from multiple perspectives. Enjoy eclectic decor, great java, and a new food menu. Ages 12 and up.

Particle FM and Burn All Books are collaborating on a zine fair full of local San Diego artists and DJs. Six hours of zines, radio DJs, vinyl vendors, food, drinks, and live screenprinting! Saturday July 22nd 2023, 12-6pm at Department in City Heights, 4952 El Cajon Blvd. View the exhibitor list here. Related links: Particle FM on Instagram Burn All Books on Instagram

Kevin Young first wrote his story about Emile, a boy in love with a field, as a bedtime poem for his son years ago. Now, it lives on as a picture book with watercolor illustrations by Chioma Ebinama.

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Visit Music City for astonishing finds including a Civil War Union soldier archive, Disneyland railroad hat badges, ca. 1957, and an art deco diamond, sapphire & pearl necklace, ca. 1925. One find is $75, 000 to $85,000!

Reopening after a four-year, $105 million renovation, MCASD's La Jolla campus has plenty of space for the institution's world-class collection.

The impacts of climate change including related disasters, such as wildfires and sea level rise, are increasingly raising a question about how best to save cultural heritage.

Allison Jones is known for casting actors who look like real people — and who are naturally funny. One of her hardest conversations? Telling Bob Odenkirk he didn't get Michael Scott in The Office.

Hello! This is Yasmine and Liza from Aberrant Art Collective, our next event Aberrant Fest will be an all day festival promoting the arts and music culture in San Diego. We will have 14 local bands, as well as local artists and vendors, and food & drinks.