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As chief marketing officer, Heather Milne Barger is responsible for the strategic coordination of information to staff, the public, and press about all things KPBS. She oversees a team of 22 that covers marketing strategy, events, social media, branding and messaging, graphic design, digital content and technology, advertising, media and public relations, data analysis, and government affairs. She has worked in public media for eight years and has never once been bored.

Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy, and for many people, embarking on a legal process to seek a divorce or child support is intimidating, but a nonprofit in Vista is helping men and women every step of the way. In other news, San Diegans with Medi-Cal haven’t had to renew their coverage during the pandemic, but that’s changing soon. Plus, KPBS’s Theatre Corner kicks off its third season tonight. The interview series is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the theater industry.

The songwriting genius of three trailblazing female singer/songwriters comes to life through three extraordinary vocalists. Conductor Ted Sperling, Andréa Burns, Morgan James, Capathia Jenkins and the San Diego Symphony perform songs such as “You’re So Vain,” “Both Sides, Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Natural Woman,” “Nightingale,” “Haven’t Got Time for The Pain” and so many more. Ace Parking has provided a dedicated parking purchase page for this event. *Please note: neither Joni Mitchell, Carole King nor Carly Simon will be appearing on this program.

The 2022 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) presented by the Blue Water Institute is set for its third year from June 2 - June 5. Held each year in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day, BWFF will screen eighteen feature films, fifteen short films and two animated films--35 films in all, one world premiere; 12 int’l premiere and the remaining California premieres. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 2 at Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park with a cocktail reception, world premiere of "Inside Antarctica: Machine Learning & Microplastics," followed by a Q&A discussion with the Director, Mike Libecki. The majority of films will screen in-person at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas and at The Museum of Photography (MOPA) in Balboa Park; Media Arts Center San Diego; and streamed virtually at Blue Water+. A special outdoor screening of "Whale Wisdom" will be held Saturday, June 4 a Freedom Yacht Club followed by an after party celebration on the water. Jane Goodall will receive the festival’s Global Citizen Award, which is presented to an industry leader whose contributions to the innovation of marine science and entertainment have changed the industry—and the world—for the better. The award will be presented on Sunday, June 5 at closing night at La Paloma Theatre. BWFF is setup as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more at bluewaterfilmfestival.org. Blue Water Film Festival is on Facebook + Instagram

Menopause is relevant to about half the people on the planet, so why don't we talk about it? Plus, we answer listener questions about symptoms, treatments and more.

Sin Bandera has announced their upcoming "FRECUENTA US TOUR 2023" across different cities in the United States, which promises to be an unforgettable experience for the band's fans, featuring a show full of energy, emotion, and musical quality at each performance. The long-awaited Sin Bandera tour promises to be an exciting and emotionally charged experience for all attendees. With their romantic pop style, the band will take their audience on a journey full of hits and unforgettable songs that will make them sing and dance non-stop. At each of their concerts, a high-quality show will be offered, with a careful selection of songs, impressive lighting and scenography design, and emotive and impactful staging. In addition, the production includes a wide variety of technical resources, such as state-of-the-art sound systems, LED screens, special effects, and pyrotechnics, among others, to create an unforgettable experience for their fans. All of this, combined with the talent and energy of the band's members, has been key to keeping Sin Bandera at the top of the music industry. Connect with Sin Bandera on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On Friday, June 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences will be holding a FREE Community Seminar hosted by leading experts Dr. Antoni Duleba, Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, and Dr. Charlotte Pickett on Endometriosis, Infertility, and Pain followed by an open Question and Answer panel discussion. RSVP here Location: on campus at the UC San Diego MET: Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, Lower Auditorium. Parking is convenient at the Gilman Parking Structure: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA Please register, and we hope to see you soon for our seminar about endometriosis, infertility, and pain conditions and up-to-date treatment approaches.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This episode features Robert Downey Jr. (THE SYMPATHIZER) with Jodie Foster (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY), Anthony Mackie (TWISTED METAL) with Tyler James Williams (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY) and Emma Corrin (A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD) with Elizabeth Debicki (THE CROWN).

The stabbing of a 16-year-old Black girl in Lakeside earlier this month highlighted frustration around unchecked racism in East County. And change is coming to California’s rooftop solar market, but when it arrives and what it will look like is a closely guarded secret. Plus, for our weekend arts preview, we have a new Broadway-bound musical, botanical designs at the San Diego Museum of Art and plenty of live music.

"Into The Breeches!" Oct. 19 – Nov. 13, 2022 A San Diego Premiere By George Brant Directed by Diana Van Fossen That time-honored adage, “The Show Must Go On,” takes on new meaning in this endearing and moving comedy set at a small American playhouse in 1942. With the actors and director off at war, a group of passionate women face the daunting challenge of preserving the theatre’s reputation for mounting outstanding Shakespearean productions. Crammed with laughs and an abundance of visual humor, their fierce determination and unbridled enthusiasm will have audiences cheering as they prove that art and community triumph, even in times of peril. "Entertainingly captures the true meaning of being an American. Delightful and thoroughly engaging." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch “A gem of a play, one of the sweetest nights of theater you’re likely to see this season.” -The Providence Journal Tickets: $54 - $65 Visit Northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055