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  • Every year, we ask NPR staff and contributors to tell us about their favorite books. From a list of 167 books so far this year, here are the 14 that the most people chose as their top pick.
  • Our weekend culture picks include new work by Jonny Alexander and musician Salami Rose Joe Louis, a mini video from the Symphony, Manny Farber at Quint ONE and the Athenaeum's livestreamed jazz.
  • Old Globe's former artistic director Jack O'Brien talks about adapting "Hairspray" from screen to musical theater.
  • “Kamchatka: Expedition Grizzly River” Encore Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS Passport! Backshall and his team of experts dive with sharks in Mexico’s Eastern Pacific, search for apes in Africa’s unexplored jungles, paddle into the heart of brown bear territory in the Far East, explore the uncharted volcanic underworld of Saudi Arabia’s ancient deserts, and climb the Djangart mountains of Kyrgyzstan in search of endangered snow leopards.
  • Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.
  • Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Ming cooks with James Beard Award winning chef Karen Akunowicz. Karen makes a flavorful Carchiofi alla Guidea – deep fried artichokes – among the best-known dishes of Roman Jewish cuisine. Ming follows it up with Shrimp and Jerusalem Artichoke Toast with a Watercress Salad.
  • Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in main stream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever. Another artist is joining them on tour! Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations—her résumé as a musician includes performances at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, co-compositions for 100-voice choir, performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and top-200 entries on the Billboard charts. On the stage and on the page, Dessa’s style is defined by ferocity, wit, tenderness, and candor. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Monday, December 13 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $79 advanced / $84 day of show / $139 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)
  • Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in main stream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever. Another artist is joining them on tour! Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations—her résumé as a musician includes performances at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, co-compositions for 100-voice choir, performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and top-200 entries on the Billboard charts. On the stage and on the page, Dessa’s style is defined by ferocity, wit, tenderness, and candor. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, December 14 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $79 advanced / $84 day of show / $139 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)
  • The federal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, former companion of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began in earnest this week. She's accused of grooming girls on Epstein's behalf.
  • From the San Diego Symphony: Bring your kids and grandkids for this special daytime performance of Peter and the Wolf. Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in this classic "symphonic fairy tale" by Serge Prokofiev, which will be narrated by celebrated spoken word artist Gill Sotu. Please note: this concert will not have an intermission. Gates will open at 10:30am for this 11:30am concert. Artists and repertoire: Rafael Payare, conductor Gill Sotu, narrator San Diego Symphony Orchestra Program: RAVEL: Suite from Mother Goose PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf ("A Symphonic Fairy Tale for Children") Pre-paid parking: Ace Parking has provided a dedicated parking purchase page for this event. Tickets: $20-50 for adults and children three years of age and older. Children under the age of 2 who will be held by an adult and do not require a seat are free. Related links: San Diego Symphony on Facebook San Diego Symphony on Instagram Gill Sotu on Instagram
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