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This illuminating essay uses film scenes to tell of the forced cultural appropriation of a world-famous landscape. Monument Valley is one of the most recognizable landscapes in the world. Its iconographic use in American Westerns has had a lasting influence on stock photography, advertising, and tourism. The valley has been given mythical significance as an image of a “primitive West” firmly in the hands of white people and meant to be protected from intruders. The fact that Monument Valley is traditional Navajo territory has been obscured in the process. A radical examination of Monument Valley’s representation in cinema and advertising since John Ford’s Stagecoach (1939), The Taking scrutinizes how a site located on sovereign Navajo land came to embody the fantasy of the “Old West,” replete with self-perpetuating falsehoods, and why it continues to hold mythic significance in the global psyche.

Nic McVicker is a news editor at KPBS where he has worked since 2011. He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego, where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As an editor, he is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.

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.

This presentation is part of Dissecting Visions of Identity and Care in the Future, a 4 part-film series made possible by the Sloan Foundation’s Science on Screen initiative. Each film will be paired with a guest speaker. Dissecting Visions of Identity and Care in the Future will evaluate how cinema’s interpretation of the future frames humankind within intersections of surveillance, race, healthcare, identity, and A.I. advancements. We are particularly interested in how the technological advancements presented in these films have implications for present day systemic injustices. Director: Shalini Kantayya | Runtime: 85 minutes | Year: 2020 | Rating: UR | Country: USA | Language: English | Documenary Genre: Documentary, AI Tagline: Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against? When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that many facial recognition technologies do not accurately detect darker-skinned faces or classify the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected. Speaker: Professor Amy Alexander, Computing in the Arts, UC San Diego Visual Arts Theme: Algorithms, Bias, and Us: Fighting Back and Moving Forward (Fighting for equality and regulation of algorithmic and facial recognition technologies) Critic Quotes: “Coded Bias is not interested in wallowing in despair for the future, like many tech-infused documentaries like to do. Kantayya wants to inform and inspire change.” - Austin Chronicle

The state law requiring people to put their food waste in green bins now includes some businesses.

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.

Vibrant and sensational! Featuring the music of some of the greatest female music icons of our time including Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan and more, The Deca Dames brings the power of women in music to the Brooks Theater stage! This sensational ensemble of San Diego’s finest female performers, including Whitney Shay, Cassie Bowerman, and Tanya Mackenna, is reminiscent of a Vegas show with dazzling costume changes, great lighting and sound in a 198-seat venue.

The Elizabeth Hospice is offering Introduction to Grief and Loss, a four-week workshop for people in the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past year. Sessions will take place every Thursday from June 8 through June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. There is no cost to attend. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP by June 2 to griefinfo@ehospice.org or 833.349.2054. “One of life’s greatest challenges is coping with the death of someone you love. Adjusting to the fact that you will never again spend time with your loved one takes time and can be painful,” said Michelle Brown, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with The Elizabeth Hospice. “This workshop is designed to educate people about grief and loss, help them gain an understanding of different grieving styles, and learn coping skills and self-care methods.” This educational program will be offered every month. For information on dates and times for future sessions, call 833.349.2054.

Celebrate this annual favorite with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and the music of arguably the greatest composer of all time. Led by Johann Stuckenbruck, enjoy this summer evening on the Bay with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with soloist Eric Lu, Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and the Overture to Fidelio.

On Jan. 1, cursive writing became a state requirement for all California public school students in first through sixth grades.