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Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned the Kennedy Center as an "artistic mecca." President Trump recently told reporters he'd never seen a show there.

Vinyl Syndicate live at Mr. Peabody's! Encinitas, get ready to rock! Join Vinyl Syndicate for a high-energy night of live music at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill on Friday, April 12, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight! Venue: Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill – 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Time: 8:30 p.m. - midnight 21+ Event Come enjoy: - Live rock spanning the 60s through the 2010s. - Great drinks & happy hour specials. - Delicious food, including prime rib, burgers & more. - A fun, local vibe with an awesome crowd! Tag your friends, mark your calendars, and let’s make this a night to remember! Mr. Peabody’s is the perfect spot for live music, great eats, and good times. Don’t miss it! Follow us at @vinylsyndicate.band & check out @mrpeabodys for venue details!

Encore Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political thinkers of the 20th century, who transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into daring insights about totalitarianism which continue to resonate today.

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is to focus on picture books.

Premieres Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport / Streaming on Amazon Prime on the PBS Documentaries channel. When Jack Tuller, a man with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years, decides to end his life, his family and friends struggle to accept his decision. Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man, culminating in a permanent going-away party.

The accusations from a veteran government lawyer add to broader concern about the Trump administration's repeated clashes with the judiciary.

For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.

Bells are jingling, snow is twinkling, and the smell of hot cocoa is in the air! Our art bazaar for the Holiday Treasures promises to get you into the festive spirit faster than you can say, "Is it too early for Christmas music?" From whimsical art to glittering ornaments, holiday raffles, we will leave you feeling merry and bright in no time on December 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready to be inspired by the season of giving, joy, and creativity. Our artists have poured their holiday spirit into every brushstroke, capturing the magic of this special time of year. Whether it's a cozy winter scene or a whimsical depiction of Santa's sleigh, you'll find yourself feeling the warmth of the season in every piece as our artists dazzle you by a winter wonderland of art, and treasurer’s where art and merriment collide. Hosted by the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort and the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort (above the Daily News Café). Visit: Holiday Bazaar: Holiday Art Treasurer’s Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League on Instagram and Facebook

Internationally renowned cellist and pedagogue, Amit Peled, returns to the series. His previous concert left the audience spellbound, and this evening promises to be no different. Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng. *All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change. Visit: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/93070002/select-race?error=login_required&state=f98623a6-9d79-4441-8d0f-a0732ba558ab&_p=05190145599020379&e4q=6c3a15db-f88e-4720-b8a2-5227466e5cc7&e4p=b3f96f79-9497-43c5-b9fb-7d971d97937c&e4ts=1731013423&e4c=active&e4e=snawe00000000&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=adc74d26ebe838020b62267df2363188&_p=7116189456619628 City of Encinitas on Instagram and Facebook

Returning with their award-winning Americana folk fusion, The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble is bringing a new and exciting show this year, featuring diamonds in the rough and hidden gems from some of the best songwriters in the world. With tunes by Steve Earle, John Prine, Linda Thompson, Gillian Welch, John Lennon, and many others, this show promises to be a powerful experience in songs of heartbreak and revelation. Country classics from Dolly Parton and the band’s own originals from songwriter Rob Carlson will round out this truly eclectic sound. Named the BEST NEW FOLK artist by LA Weekly in May of 2019! Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze, mandolinist Steve Rankin, fiddler Mark Indictor, and bassist Fred Sanders are The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble, the newest version of the acclaimed Los Angeles-based new folk Americana fusion band, presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze. “If there were a word to describe this fine band, it would be sophisticated. They draw influences from disparate sources to meld their sound. The level of musicianship is exemplary.… display a great range of prowess and work as a tight unit.” – Bluegrass Unlimited “…one of the finest and most original Americana groups in California (or in the country for that matter).” – No Depression Augmenting their sound is the lush, Celtic sounds of Rankin’s bouzouki, the mountain sounds of Susie’s Appalachian dulcimer and traditional autoharp, with Mark Indictor’s virtuoso fiddling, and Fred Sanders’ remarkable bass work rounding out the orchestral nature of this amazing quartet. Susie Glaze has been honored to be included on the newly-released Compass Records tribute album, Dear Jean – Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie, alongside such artists as Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Tim O’Brien, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, and many more. Visit: www.susieglaze.com