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The Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society presents the Burke Revival Film Screening & Discussion Series. The program probes religion & society themes embedded in significant films. Images in these films exemplify the mission of Burke in ways that contrast and complement the keynote Lectures. Moving images are the new Lingua Franca of our times and instill in our communications much demanded new avenues of perception. Film screenings are in the Digital Gym Cinema located at UC San Diego Park & Market. Film introductions & special presentations following each film will be led by Rev Scott Young, a Wesley Foundation (UMC) Campus Minister/Religious Advisor at UCSD. The post-screening discussions will include a moderator-led audience interaction, a moderator interview with panelists, and an interview with a Film Reviewer. The presentation & discussions are key to the viewer’s experience. Burke Lectureship Film & Discussion featuring "The Exiles" (1961), plus + "Bunker Hill" (1965) a USC Student-made Short Documentary Film by Kent MacKenzie (90 minutes) on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. "The Exiles" chronicles a night in the life of a group of 20-something Native Americans who left reservation life in the 1950s to live in the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles. The film is a narrative feature with a script pieced together from interviews with the documentary subjects. Like Charles Burnett’s "Killer of Sheep," "The Exiles" is a gritty and poetic, frills-free depiction of a marginalized Los Angeles community. Both films did not get theatrical release; were featured in Thom Andersen’s film "Los Angeles Plays Itself"; and were restored by Ross Lipman at the UCLA Film & Television Archives. "The Exiles" is an American Cinematic experience in what is known in film history as Cinema Verite or “truthful cinema.” The influence of European Cinema Verite can be detected, and Director Kent MacKenzie joins Truffaut, Godard, and De Sica in independent, experimental, unrelenting realism film. The Exiles has been described as “a landmark in American independent cinema” and is placed in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. A film of gravity and grace. Celluloid with Sacred images and Holy meaning. ADDITIONALLY: DES is proud to support the Indigenous Heritage Week & Sustainable Design Forum, produced in partnership with Sister Cities International, San Diego

Agents, some in plainclothes, surrounded immigrants in narrow hallways as they exited courtrooms. Lawyers and advocates say the tactic, which ICE has used in other cities across the country, is aggressive and unnecessary.

The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president went into hiding saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests.

Makers of the chatbots would also be required to remind users that responses are artificially generated, and to create “reasonable measures” to prevent children from seeing sexually explicit content when using the bots. Kids using the bots would also get reminders to take breaks.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots—telling powerful stories that span the globe.

The entrancing story of an innocent Japanese girl who gives her heart to a fickle American naval officer, there's a reason why this opera is one of the most performed around the world. It's a moving tale of love, loss, and longing, captured by operatic beauty at its most melodramatic. Giacomo Puccini's sweeping score features some of the most beautiful melodies ever written, with soaring vocal lines expressing every human emotion. This unique production brings the story to life in a new, magical way by incorporating ballet into this classic Italian opera. The title character gets her wings as a butterfly by dancing on her toes. Leading lady Cio-cio-san (Japanese for "butterfly") is represented by a ballerina butterfly in a dream ballet, fluttering and soaring as she tries to escape her fate of being pinned in a box. This production is presented by Cinballera Entertainment, a non-profit performing arts company based in San Diego County which is now entering its third season. This company was founded by prodigious artist sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan, who both specialize in opera and ballet. Cinballera (pronounced cheen-ball-er-a) specializes in performances which blend classical opera and original ballet with retro Hollywood inspiration. In their first two seasons, they have produced over a dozen original productions throughout Southern California, bringing fresh yet tasteful creativity to timeless tales. This production will be performed in Italian with silent film-style title cards projected for translation. Cinballera Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram

Doctors regularly need to pay more than $300,000 for medical school, including tuition and housing. New regulations signed by President Donald Trump cap their federal borrowing at $200,000 for medical degrees.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law authorizing $6 million for California State University to study how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person. But he rejected other proposals aimed at addressing the state’s legacy of racist and discriminatory policies against Black Americans.

In celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day and Margaritaville’s brand-wide Day of Service, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is proud to host a weekend of community, music, and giving back through its Keep the Party Going campaign. From August 29 – September 1, the hotel will activate a series of fundraising efforts to support the San Diego Music Foundation, a local nonprofit enriching the region’s music community. The weekend kicks off with a benefit concert on Friday, August 29 at the hotel’s rooftop bar, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. This free event will feature live sets from musicians/bands, a travel-themed silent auction, and food and drink available for purchase - with a portion of the proceeds going back to the cause. Throughout the weekend, the celebration continues with the Keep the Party Going cup promotion, live music, and festive pop-up moments. Guests can enjoy donation-based ice cream carts, family-friendly activity stations, 5 p.m. rooftop cheers with complimentary margaritas, blender bike competitions, and more. Benefit Concert Highlights: Live performances by local artists (donation based) Silent auction featuring local experiences and travel items 50% of rooftop food & beverage revenue donated to the San Diego Music Foundation Interactive activations such as photo booth, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos (donation based), and a Keep the Party Going photo activation Family-friendly, open to the public Weekend-Wide Fundraising Initiatives: Keep the Party Room Package: $5 per night donated from each qualifying stay Cocktail for a Cause: will donate $1 from each signature cocktail served in a commemorative cup Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds from August 29 benefit event auction donated All Margaritaville communities, properties, resorts, restaurants, destinations, hotels, and cruises are conducting a brand-wide Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day, August 29, and the following Labor Day Weekend. This initiative is to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived, dedicated to supporting others and uplifting his community, by supporting organizations around the world. When: August 29, 2025 | 4 – 8 p.m. Where: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Rooftop, 616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

Librarian on the Go is turning one! One! I would like to thank you all for the support by throwing you a party, librarian-style. Please join me on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Balboa Park Ballroom. You can enjoy a professional hula performance, reading surprises, and snacks and refreshments. Wear your librarian luau best. I will reveal what the most common reference request of the year has been and share a bit about the LOTG journey as well. Free and family friendly. Please bring your friends! RSVP via the events page at www.librarianonthego.com