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Over several decades, Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) transformed the course of American musical theater with innovation and intelligence, creating beloved shows like "Sweeney Todd", "Company", "A Little Night Music", "Into the Woods" and many others. The San Diego Symphony is presenting a tribute to this genius, featuring essential Broadway singers admired by Sondheim, whose lives and careers have been transformed by performing his work. From the joyous and silly to the rapturous and heartfelt, this special performance, assembled and led by Broadway veteran Rob Fisher, will showcase Sondheim's phenomenal ability to musicalize the deepest human emotions.

Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, are well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo", and the ballad "Un Amor". Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families. Note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Maybe I've been working in local arts for too long, but if you gave me two seconds to name whatever jazz trumpeters first came to mind, I'd say Miles Davis and Gilbert Castellanos, our own local icon. If you're anything like that, then this concert is made for you. Castellanos will perform at the Rady Shell with his band to celebrate Davis' "Kind of Blue," which was released 65 years ago to the date of this concert. 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17. $18-$70. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Join Gilbert Castellanos and friends as they celebrate Miles Davis and his all-star band at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. One of the greatest albums of all time and the best-selling jazz album ever, Miles Davis' masterpiece "Kind of Blue" is as relevant and revered today as when it was recorded in 1959. Talented student musicians of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory perform a pre-concert set.

Do you love Elephant and Piggie? Have you made sure the Pigeon never drives the Bus? Did you lose (and find) Knuffle Bunny? If you know these book references (or even if you don’t), we invite you to celebrate kids’ author/illustrator Mo Willems during our Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Party! We’ll have crafts and games, face-painting, and a visit from Elephant and Piggie! Recommended for ages 3+. No registration required. Special thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: Recommended for ages 3-1

Wireless gear shifting is a better way to change gears and it’s also a way for hackers to sabotage riders in competitive cycling.

DoorDash has completed 45,000 grocery deliveries in San Diego County paid for with food stamps.

President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to reassure people that help is on the way. Making good on that promise is a critical test in this election year.

The San Diego City Council says the campgrounds are far from ideal, but they're still better than encampments on sidewalks or in canyons and riverbeds.

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday , Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Experience the unique and harmonious blend of pop and classical music from this vibrant orchestra, led by violin soloist and composer Guido Dieteren and featuring his wife, singer Wendy Kokkelkoren.

Across Eastern Tennessee, people are connecting on social media to help clear out ruined furniture, scrub off mud, and deliver jugs of water so people can flush toilets.