Search results for

KPBS' "Cinema Junkie" has been on a quarantine break, but returns July 14 with new features.

Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Travel back to 2007 for updated appraisals on magnificent Maryland finds including Plains & Prairie American Indian art, a presentation sword with a Lincoln-signed appointment and an 1885 Opening Day baseball program. One is $130,000-$200,000.

An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.

"African Victorian," a series of unconventional portraits by Zimbabwean photographer Tamary Kudita, combines Victorian fashion with her country's culture to examine the impact of the colonial era.

The original source code for the World Wide Web, written by British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is being auctioned as a non-fungible token.

Nancy and Ronald Reagan's legacy on HIV/AIDS and the stamp's unveiling during Pride month have led members of the LGBTQ+ community to criticize the Biden administration and the Postal Service.

From 5 Plays To See In San Diego In October (KPBS feature): Is there anything more wholesome than Arnold Lobel's delightfully unlikely though unconditionally devoted friends, Frog and Toad? This Willie Reale adaptation of the beloved children's books is a musical journey through the seasons, and marks Junior Theatre's return to their usual intensive youth performances. In a way, there's no better choice than Frog and Toad to hold our hands as we face an ever-changing world full of seemingly insurmountable differences. Directed by SDJT's artistic director Desha Crownover. COVID information: Pod-based seating. Proof of vaccination or proof of negative PCR test within 72 hours. Children under 12 are welcome while seated with vaccinated adults in a pod. Masks required indoors. --Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the theater: Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books, "A Year with Frog and Toad" is a musical tale of two unlikely friends: the cheerful Frog, and curmudgeonly Toad. Frog and Toad take a musical journey through four colorful seasons along with their friends Snail, Turtle, and the Birds, as they enact many adventures, from rushing down a hill in a runaway sled in the winter to taking a picnic and a quiet moment in the summer. Frog and Toad discover that the differences that make them unique are also what makes their friendship so special. Oct. 29, 2021 – Nov. 14, 2021

Classics in Concert is a true ballet lovers’ program, titled, a showcase of the choreographic diversity and talent of Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich. Her staging of Marius Petipa’s classical tutu ballet "Paquita" maintains the Spanish flavored ballet that remains one of the most popular and beloved classics in the ballet world. Her ‘Gottshalk Festival’ with its inventive choreography captures the excitement and energy of Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s stirring score. The program includes "Elegies", inspired by Francis Poulenc’s dramatic organ concerto with its complex and emotional choreography. This ballet is a perfect example of why Elizabeth Wistrich is an award-winning choreographer. This production challenges the dancers and allows the audience to witness the exceptional artists they are. Dates | Friday, October 1 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 3 at 2:30 p.m. Location | Joan B. Kroc Theatre Get tickets here! Director’s Circle tickets: $94 - $99 Section A tickets: $81 - $86 Section B tickets: $68 - $73 Section C tickets: $54 - $59 Section D tickets: $27 - $32 Post-Concet Reception: $20 For more information, please visit cityballet.org or call (858) 274-6058.

In this episode, Parker reveals his love for cinema and talks about how it has played an important role in his life since childhood. #CinemaFile. Music credits: • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - "illy" • DJ GarGar - ‘Slingshot’ • GeneFlo - ‘Untitled’ • Mobley - ‘Mate’ Guests: • Ben Johnson (director) • Bill Perrine (director) • Milky Wayne milkywayne.bandcamp.com • Antoinette Genevieve • King Dice (rap artist) KingDiceSays.com Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)

Three works of art damaged in the Mesa College drive-thru art exhibition feature images or text related to law enforcement.