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The San Dieguito Heritage Museum and the Ovation Theatre are excited to announce the production of the first-ever "Haunted Ghost Town Spooktacular" at Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The weekends of October 21-23 and October 28-30, the brand new otherworldly theatrical production will turn, what during the day, is an innocent stroll through the artifacts and exhibits of the ancestors, into a 25-minute spine-chilling tour of the pranks and secrets of the departed at night. Student actors of Ovation Theatre will guide those brave enough through the Heritage Ranch property with tours every thirty minutes: Family-friendly less spine-tingling tours from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and horrifyingly frightening tours for all from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visit SDHeritage.org to buy tickets and for more information. Ticket reservations are required. Ticket prices are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 10 and under. Proceeds from this ghoulish event will go towards funding for additional school tours at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum and to Ovation Theatre programs. The Heritage Ranch, Home of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum on Facebook + @SD_Heritage on Twitter

As it prepared for an exhibit, the National Galleries of Scotland found a previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, covered by glue and cardboard, on the back of another of his paintings.

As the more transmissible delta variant continues to spread, San Diego County’s death toll from COVID nearly doubled in one week. We bring you an update on the impact the virus is having in San Diego County. Plus, one of the most contentious housing measures to come out of the California legislature is now on it’s way to the Governor’s desk — Senate Bill 9, which allows up to four units to be built on lots zoned for single family houses. And, San Diego County students with special needs faced extra challenges in virtual learning. Now they're making up for lost time back in class. Then, Supervisor Nora Vargas joins Midday Edition to discuss what the new county arts and culture council would look like and how it might work. And, the KPBS Summer Music Series continues with DJ Artistic, considered an architect of the local hip-hop scene who curates and produces events, makes space for emerging artists and is a four-time SDMA winner.

Update: Livestream option added to the final four performances: Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2 p.m. Learn more or buy tickets here. "Azul": a play by C. Quintana Directed by Maria Patrice Amon Cast: Diana Cervera, Olivia Espinosa, Zuleyma Guevara, Sofia Sassone. On stage at The Diversionary Theatre Nov. 18 - Dec. 19, 2021. Previews: Nov. 18-26 Opening night: Nov. 27 About the play: Memories of Yadra’s childhood in Castro’s Cuba come flooding back as Alzheimer’s sets in, inspiring her daughter Zelia to connect with her heritage. With her wife by her side, Zelia sets out on a journey to excavate family secrets and discover a love that led her mother’s beloved tía-abuela to remain in Cuba. Spanning two countries and three generations, Azul fuses music and memory to explore a romance for the ages and the true language of love. About the playwright: C. QUINTANA, or CQ (she/her, any) is a queer writer with Cuban and Louisiana roots. There is “other” and “in-between” in all of us; CQ tells stories that mine the misconception of dissimilarity and proclaim, “You are not alone.” Her plays and musicals have been developed and produced with companies including Barrington Stage Company, Southern Rep, INTAR, Lark Play Development Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Astoria Performing Arts Center, and more. Her play Scissoring is published and available for licensing via Dramatists Play Service and a monologue from AZUL, which was featured on the 2017 Kilroys List and had its world premiere at Southern Rep as part of the 2019 Tennessee Williams/Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, is published in The Kilroys List: Volume 2. She is the recipient of fellowships and residencies from WP Theater, MacDowell (Ernest and Red Heller Fellow), Playwrights Realm, Van Lier/New Voices at The Lark, CubaOne, Queer/Art, and Lambda Literary, as well as commissions from Audible, The Civilians, Palo Alto Playhouse, EST/Alfred P. Sloan Project, Peppercorn Theatre Company, and more. She holds an MFA in Playwriting from Columbia University. Related links: Diversionary Theatre on Instagram Diversionary Theatre on Facebook

The discoveries shed light on what the Italian Culture Ministry calls a "unique multicultural and multilingual haven of peace" between Etruscans and Romans at a time when they were mostly at war.

The unleashing of powerful, generative AI on the public is raising concerns that as the technology becomes more prevalent, it will become easier to claim that anything is fake.

Star Theatre Company in Oceanside joined the effort to collect signatures to guarantee arts and music education in every California public school.

While attention at the World Cup has mostly been on stars like Argentina's Messi, Brazil's Neymar, and Portugal's Ronaldo, goalkeepers have also shined — especially for the final four teams.

Take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. In partnership with award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is a 4-part series of cinematic performances inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty, and triumph. Each segment will be accompanied by creative interpretations of the theme by some of San Diego’s most innovative organizations in dance, theatre, opera, puppetry, visual arts, & more. Inspired by the 8 pillars of joy outlined in The Book of Joy - written by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Doug Abrams. Explore the pillars of compassion and generosity by navigating our role in protecting our Earth. $15 Per Event or Pay What You Can $50 Series Package (all 4 shows)

About this event The Space Lady A living outsider music legend, The Space Lady began her odyssey on the streets of Boston in the late 1970s (and in San Francisco a decade later), playing versions of contemporary pop music on a dilapidated old accordion found in a junk store. Following the theft and destruction of her accordion, Susan invested in a Casio keyboard with a phase shifter and headset mike, bringing a new and otherworldly element to pop music in interpretations that have captured imaginations worldwide. Interview of The Space Lady by Red Bull Music Academy Nailah Hunter The music of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Nailah Hunter opens gateways into magical worlds. Shimmering with dulcet harp tones and dreamy electronics, her debut EP Spells was released by LA’s acclaimed Leaving Records in May 2020 and described by Rolling Stone as “one of the best recent releases of its kind.” Nailah was born in Manhattan and raised in LA - the daughter of a Belizean pastor - playing drums and acoustic guitar in her dad’s church band and singing in its choir. As a teenager, her growing interest in classical and jazz artists like Erik Satie, Alice Coltrane, and the soundtracks of Miyazaki films began to crystallise into the delicately ethereal musicality that led her to composing the songs on Spells. Please note: There is limited seating and different tiers of ticket options available. Related links: Teros Gallery on Instagram