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Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / No longer available in the PBS App. Charles Perrault's 1698 fairy tale, the classic telling of the Cinderella story, is an excellent source for an opera-providing color, romance, and relatable themes for audiences of all ages. The work includes many moments in which Massenet is at his best and most widely accessible, from the pageantry and glowing musical nostalgia for the French baroque in the court scenes to the otherworldliness of the love music to the wit and humor that permeate the work as a whole.

This weekend's art and culture top picks: Tarrah Aroonsakool, San Diego Theatre Month, Las Migas, Daniel Hicks, classical music for kids and much more.

The 2020 death of Riley Gale, the thrash metal outfit's captivating frontman, left his community shocked and grieving. Four years later, the band is finding catharsis in a familiar place.

Villeneuve remembers watching the 1984 movie version of Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi novel Dune and thinking, "Someday, someone else will do it again" — not realizing he would be that filmmaker.

Carrie Preston revives her eccentric Good Wife character in a new CBS series featuring delightful guest stars and clever mysteries that are resolved at the end of each episode.

The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.

Jam Master Jay, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002 over a cocaine deal gone bad. A jury found two men guilty of the murder, including his godson.

Wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing at least the temporary shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of San Diego's vibrant arts scene as we shine a spotlight on musical organizations that make our city a culturally rich community. The free California Festival Family & Community Day will showcase performances by the San Diego Youth Symphony, San Diego Master Chorale and Art of Elan. Don't miss out – RSVP now and create cherished memories at the California Festival Family & Community Day. See you there! This event begins at 12noon and lasts until 6pm. This is a FREE event for the whole family. Food, beverages (no alcohol), chairs and blankets may be brought in. Food and drink will also be available for purchase onsite. SCHEDULE: 12 p.m.: San Diego Symphony 1:30 p.m.: San Diego Youth Symphony 3 p.m.: San Diego Master Chorale 4:30 p.m.: Art of Elan Artists and Repertoires: Salk Institute Professor Greg Lemke, California Festival Family and Community Day MC Rafael Payare, conductor David Castillo, narrator Members of the San Diego Symphony San Diego Suzuki School of Music William STARR: “Twinkle” from Variations on Suzuki Melodies San Diego Suzuki School of Music Carlos SIMON: Journey Leopold MOZART: Kindersymphonie (“Toy Symphony”) Jessie MONTGOMERY: Strum Sergei PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf Sameer Patel, conductor San Diego Youth Symphony Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances No. 1 in G minor Anna CLYNE: Restless Oceans Andrea CASARRUBIOS: Anthem for Strings Michael-Thomas FOUMAI: "The Happiest Color" from The Telling Rooms Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 & 6 (Arr. A. Parlow) San Diego Master Chorale Dr. John K. Russell, music director Jean BERGER: Movement 4 from Vision of Peace Jennifer Lucy COOK: “They are Mother” Saunder CHOI: “The New Colossus” Jocelyn HAGEN: “Where All Are Welcome” and “Sanctus” from amass arr. Matthew BROWN: "True Colors" arr. Zanaida ROBLES: "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing" Art of Elan Michael OESTERLE: Selections from Parlour Games double father whilst spade run Juhi BANSAL: Trail of Stars Paul WIANCKO: Cities of Air Carlos SIMON: Between Worlds Nahre SOL: Crossroads (World Premiere) Erberk ERYILMAZ: Raki Havasi This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook California Festival: website | Instagram | Facebook

A full 77% of top-grossing films released in 2023 featured more male than female characters in speaking roles, according to a report from Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.