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In 2020 American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton extends touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of the Open Road. The Wall Street Journal and CMT premiered tracks from the album that since garnered much critical acclaim. "Outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul-marinated voice." -Rollingstone Syracuse native Sexton got his start singing in the streets and subways of Boston in the early 90's. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex and in numerous films, though it's his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for more. Come see Martin Sexton perform at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Follow Martin Sexton on Instagram + Facebook

Two men who falsely claimed to be tribal members sold counterfeit Native American art at galleries in downtown Seattle, officials said. Both are separately facing federal charges.

Mark Englehart plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

2021 SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 11-12 MOVES TO NEW NORTH SAN DIEGO LOCATION The popular San Diego Tradition to Showcase the Regions Top Selling Artists in this Annual Juried Art Show San Diego, Calif. (February 12, 2021) – The 2021 San Diego Festival of the Arts (www.sdfestivalarts.org) will celebrate its 35th show by relocating to the San Diego Surf Park in North San Diego, formerly the Del Mar polo fields, on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12. The new location is ideally situated with easy freeway access and with plenty of available parking. This prestigious juried festival will showcase stunning works of painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, and mixed media from nearly 175 world-renowned artists. Ticket sales (starting at $12), a silent auction, and a wine and beer garden all benefit adults and children with disabilities. The San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., through this primary fundraiser, has raised more than $2.6 million for this cause since 1987. Beyond the incredible selection of art on display available for purchase, guests will once again enjoy world-class live music and entertainment both days, a selection of outdoor lawn games, and a variety of cuisine options for every palate, from gourmet wood-fired pizza to BBQ and more. SDFA is owned by the San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501c (3) organization, in partnership with San Diego Magazine. For more information, visit www.sdfestivalofthearts.org or follow us on Facebook.

Ride a bike. Learn the guitar. Continue studying. All of this came to a violent end for 16-year-old Marzia Mohammadi. Her diary lays bare the struggles of Afghan girls since the Taliban takeover.

Students entering grades 2- 6 are invited to join us for a fabulous NEW Music Art and Drama Summer Day Camp at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church. The children will learn basic acting skills, complete art projects and experience instrumental music instruction (drums and rhythm instruments). For more info, visit our homepage.

“Louder Than Words”, San Diego Women's Chorus' annual Pride concert, will take place on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego. Led by Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen, the chorus will perform an eclectic slate of songs that showcases the diversity, strength, and creativity of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies—a perfect musical mix to mark the 35th anniversary of SDWC’s founding. Tickets start at $25 for general admission, $20 for youth, senior, disabled patrons, and military. Same day tickets will be available at the door: starting at $30 for general admission and $25 for youth/senior/disabled/military. San Diego Women's Chorus: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Dwayne Johnson certainly looks the part of the DC Universe's most powerful anti-hero, but he buries his movie-star charisma under a dour ponderousness.

We explore the art of having civil conversations with those you passionately disagree with.

Three Chicanx poets and authors from San Diego and Los Angeles from FlowerSong Press are reading this Saturday, July 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble Carmel Mountain . Collectively, these poets and writers have performed their poetry around the world, sold over a thousand copies of their books, had their work published in dozens of literary journals and newspapers, performed at nearly a hundred colleges and universities, have been taught at a handful of colleges and universities and have engaged in powerful work to uplift and transform their communities. The FlowerSong poets and authors who will be reading: • Sonia Gutiérrez, "Dreaming with Mariposas" • Briana Muñoz, "Everything is Returned to the Soil/Todo vuelve a la tierra" • David A. Romero, "My Name Is Romero"