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A music-discovery podcast from KPBS with in-depth artist interviews and stories behind the songs. The KPBS Summer Music Series features encore presentations of our best in-studio performances and interviews, celebrating San Diego's diverse music scene and beyond. The podcast is hosted and produced by Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh, and Jade Hindmon. Megan Burke is Senior Producer.

This is our opportunity to share with you and the San Diego community our research, scholarship, and artistic practices. Open Studios will feature over 30 MFA & PhD artists' open studios, exhibitions, screenings, and publications produced in the Department of Visual Arts. The artists will be present in their studios throughout the afternoon and excited to talk about and share their work with you. Open Studios coincides with the opening of ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO NEW ERA, a faculty show at the new Mandeville Art Gallery!

Southwest airlines flight cancellations in San Diego are expected to continue today, but good news may be on the horizon. The airline now says it hopes to resume its full schedule of flights tomorrow. Then, the county has appointed its first Chief Geriatric Officer to help San Diego’s growing senior population prepare for the challenges and expand the opportunities of aging. Also, the San Diego Black Arts & Culture District in the Encanto neighborhood is taking form, and KPBS speaks to locals at what the designation means for the city and its often overlooked Black communities. Plus, an exhibition on display now at the Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates the work of artists who are also military veterans. And, a new documentary is introducing legendary Chicano musician and activist Chunky Sanchez and his music to a wider audience. Finally, local rapper Ric Scales is featured in KPBS’s “Influential” series.

Georgia is changing the way students are taught to read. This year a new law requires schools to adopt what's known as Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.

Visualization and positive thinking are important tools that activate the part of our mind that has the power to create our future appearances and our experience of the present moment. Learn how to let go of ordinary limitations and transcend negative states of mind, and ripen our true potential, our Buddha nature. Led by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lhadron. For more information visit: meditateinsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook

This screening is made possible with the support of the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and is part of the Kino! Germany Now! Film Series. Director: Andreas Dresen | Runtime: 119 minutes | Year: 2022 | Rating: Unrated | Country: Germany / France | Languages: German, Turkish w/ English subtitles, English| Fiction Genre: Fiction About the film: October 2001. Bremen, Germany. For Rabie Kurnaz (Kaptan), a loving wife and mother, her close-knit Turkish-German immigrant family is the center of her world. Shortly after her oldest son Murat (Öztürk) goes missing, the Kurnaz’ learn that he has been arrested in Pakistan, detained without trial and sent to the Guauntanomo Bay Detention Camp as a suspected terrorist. Rabiye immediately springs into action, but soon finds herself alone and out of her depth. Things change for the dedicated, albeit impulsive and impatient Rabiye, when she finds Bernhard Docke (Scheer), a level-headed human rights lawyer, who takes on her case. Together, the two find themselves enmeshed in global politics as they battle for the release of her son, all the way to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Veteran filmmaker Andreas Dresen skillfully directs Kaptan’s award-winning blend of drama and humor in her portrayal of the real Rabiye Kurnaz. Laila Stieler’s award-winning screenplay captures Kurnaz’ determination and dedication to her family and justice.

Honky tonk through the eras of country music! Hear iconic songs played in chronological order, from the 40s and 50s to current day and everything in between. Live music fans love country music in San Diego. Join Cody Carter and Ramblin Fever with ZB Savoy and The Red Headed Strangers as they turn the iconic Belly Up into a Honky Tonk on Sunday, February 25th. Special guests include Trey Hill and Ash Easton. Hear music from Hank, Willie and Waylon to Alan Jackson, George Strait and Chris Stapleton. Get your tickets today to take part in a night of country music you won't forget in San Diego.

Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.

Join us on our patio every Saturday night from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for Seaside Sounds at Sally’s, featuring Proximo Spirits. Enjoy ocean breezes, live music from local San Diego artists, Amanda Portella and Emmy Jones, and hand-crafted cocktails. For more information visit: sallyssandiego.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram