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What would you do if someone offered you more money than you've ever seen to do something worse than anything you've ever done? It all starts when a man named Charlie wanders into the quiet midwestern town of Hope Springs one clear autumn day. Some believe Charlie is an angel but he sure stirs up one devil of a mess. Who is Charlie and what is he up to? This Christmas, travel back to 1940’s America, the Swing Era. Presented by the award-winning North County Players, "Hope Springs, Eternal" uses the music, sets, and costumes of the time, along with humor, drama, and twists you won't see coming, to tell a story not only of deceit and corruption, but also of redemption and the meaning of Christmas itself. "Hope Springs, Eternal" is written by master storyteller and nationally published playwright Charles Carr ("Passage Into Fear;" "Old Dogs, Dirty Tricks;" "All the Time in the World"). Carr’s shows, which feature modern plotting and pacing, have been produced all over the country. "Hope Springs, Eternal" is told in the familiar style of beloved classics like "A Christmas Carol," "Miracle on 34th Street," and "It's a Wonderful Life." Shows take place in our intimate 100-seat Studio 1 Theatre. With great seats as low as $20, tickets are priced more like a movie than traditional theater, to enable as many as possible to experience the special wonder that is live theater. "Hope Springs, Eternal" is just the ticket to get you and your whole family into the holiday spirit! Visit: https://artcenter.org/ California Center of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

The letter, written by first-class passenger Archibald Gracie, sold for five times its expected price at auction. It was written aboard the ship five days before it sank.

Like any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo, a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur, a Tijuana actress who has dedicated much of her professional life to bringing to life La Faraona. You won't want to miss this episode where we demystify this iconic legend from the city of Tijuana Special thanks to Prof. Jose de Jesus Barajas, owner of Bungalow 21 and curator of the Museum of La Faraona. If you are interested in visiting the museum and taking a tour please contact Ursula Mansur through this link. Sources: Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuanavideo by Tijuana en el Tiempo. (Activate Subtitles) Cover art: Portrait of Ursuala Mansur as La Faraona by Carlos Varela Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the 1960 premiere are featured in a new work and an album this season.

Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.

The O'Arts Festival celebrates the Oceanside California Cultural District, featuring musical performances, visual artists, community and youth groups, local action sports and tattoo culture, and authentic local food and drink. Noon - 5 p.m. Special Edition of Oceanside Art Walk @ Artist Alley and Civic Plaza - Oceanside Friends of the Arts presents Oceanside Art Walk with over 40 artists and creatives in Artist Alley and on the Civic Plaza 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Community Stage - Join us for speakers and music, theatrical and dance performances celebrating arts organizations in Oceanside @ Civic Plaza through 11 p.m. Venues and businesses around the district with have events and specials to celebrate everything that is Oceanside COMMUNITY STAGEAll day: DJ Jocelín 1:00 p.m. - Introduction by Mayor Esther Sanchez 1:05 p.m. - Festival Welcome by Lou Niles 1:10 p.m. - Shane Hall 1:30 p.m. - Spiritual Wind 1:45 p.m. - Oceanside International Film Festival 1:50 p.m. - Oceanside Theater Company’s Improv at the Brooks 2:10 p.m. - North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Max Disposti 2:15 p.m. - Natal1e 2:30 p.m. - Fil–Am Cultural Organization 3:00 p.m. - Star Theatre Company’s Music Man preview 3:15 p.m. - Coastal Music Studios

Tied to the powerful "Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo" exhibit on display at Mingei International Museum, this colorful concert features the playful music of Xavier Foley and Paul Wiancko, alongside the angular and rhythmically charged String Quartet No.1 by Alberto Ginastera, performed by HAWK Quartet musicians Wes Precourt, Kate Hatmaker, Hanah Stuart and Alex Greenbaum. 6 p.m. | Complimentary Pre-concert Champagne Reception and Gallery Viewing 7 p.m. | Concert

In honor of All Saints Weekend, enjoy an art exhibition by artist Gracie Morbitzer who paints modern day depictions of saints. She combines the character, correct age, ethnicity, and modern style to show just how human the saints were – just like us. The art will be accompanied by music from First United Methodist Church of San Diego's Jubilee Singers, Chamber Choir, and youth ensembles. The choral concert will include hymns and anthems conducted by Brian Lustig and Dana Zimbric. Come enjoy the art, music, and light a candle for the saints in your life. This is a free event and all are invited to join us. Learn more about this concert and the other events planned for All Saints Day weekend Visit: https://www.themodernsaints.com/

Grammy-winning American soprano Susan Narucki joins with superb pianist and frequent collaborator Donald Berman in a recital of music by women composers which includes the world premiere of "The Intelligence of Flowers" by Marti Epstein. The piece utilizes texts of Maurice Maeterlinck to weave a magical experience of tenderness and discovery. These artists are legendary for the elegance and deeply soulful interpretations of repertoire both familiar and new, ranging from the 19th through 21st centuries. Treat yourself to a very special evening!

A celebrated instrumental supergroup from Bogotá, Los Pirañas brings together three of Colombia’s most visionary musicians: Eblis Álvarez (Meridian Brothers, Chúpame el Dedo), Mario Galeano (Frente Cumbiero, Ondatrópica), and Pedro Ojeda (Romperayo, Chúpame el Dedo). Fusing the rich tapestry of South American rhythms—cumbia, champeta, tropicalia, salsa, and more—with avant-psych rock, dub minimalism, and spiked jazz, they embody retro-futurism at its boldest. Shapeshifting, absurdist, rooted, and prescient, Los Pirañas are a transmission from the outer zones. Their journey began as high school friends in Bogotá, driven by a love of riffs, heavy beats, and raw guitar noise. Decades later, with international acclaim and projects spanning continents, they reunite to channel that youthful energy through the prism of mastery and time. Their latest album, "Historia Natural", captures this balance: innocence meets experience, primal spirit meets sophisticated sound, and tradition meets experimental freedom. Spacehall Sound Machine is a psychedelic dance band based in San Diego, CA. Their sound is a combination of explosive rhythms from West Africa & Latin America, dub, driving post-punk bass lines, psychedelic rock, funk breakbeats, and haunting melodies from the Middle East. Creating hypnotic instrumental grooves, Spacehall Sound Machine is designed to move bodies on the dance floor and take adventurous minds on an interstellar journey. The ensemble is the brainchild of Matt Bozzone, a drummer who has spent the past 12+ years touring the U.S. with a variety of artists in the global groove scene, including Nigerian Afro-Beat masters Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. Visit: https://www.badvibesgoodfriends.com/events/aenaz2pmvbkw522861c9djurm4k3c9