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Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app. As a groundbreaking female photographer pursues her artistic vision, she struggles to navigate diverging roles as mother and artist. The film explores Tenneson’s life as she fights to express her voice while suffering the fallout of a 45-year-old secret. In watching the film, audiences must contemplate the compromises that are inevitably made in seeking to live a full creative life.

But the department's internal watchdog found no evidence of political motivation by federal prosecutors.

Let Them: BLOOM This work, to sprout emerging voices that lead, inspire, direct, shift, and agitate to success…how do we make sure this energy births agents of change?! We let them, BLOOM! Youth voices bloom as they shape and share their values and narratives about themselves and the world around them through dance, poetry, live music, visual art, and film. transcenDANCE’s annual CREATE production brings forward themes around identity and voice, dignity and human rights, civic engagement and activism. A cast of 70 young performers, ages 9 – 19 years, have collaborated with professional artists to co-create this original work. For more information visit: tdarts.org/bloom Stay Connected on Instagram

This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of 2024.

Once again, the Dutch community in San Diego County takes on the orange to celebrate King’s Day, a Dutch national heritage, celebrating the Dutch King’s birthday. Each year, Dutch and Indo Dutch people in the Netherlands and abroad commemorate the birthday of King Willem Alexander with a full day of music, food, and fun. No wooden shoes required, but visitors are welcome to take on the orange. This year San Dieguito Park will turn orange for this family event. Visitors can expect: - A Dutch DJ, spinning music from Dutch traditionals to modern favorites - A variety of traditional foods including bitterballen (rolled croquettes), frietjes (French fries with sauces) and Indonesian food. - Beverages including Heineken beer and Bernardus wine. - Fun activities for the kids like arts & crafts, Dutch party games hosted by the Dutch School of Southern California, face painting and a balloon artist. - A silent auction to benefit the Dutch School When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014 Free entrance, get your tickets here https://tea3foundation.ejoinme.org/KingsDay The event is open to all Dutch, Indo-Dutch and (Indo) Dutch minded people or those who are interested in celebrating Dutch culture and heritage. For information and to register for free tickets, please see https://sdkingsday.com Contact: sdkingsday@gmail.com www.sdkingsday.com San Diego King’s day on Facebook / Instagram Event sponsors include ASML and Philips.

The company behind the scam-baiting granny said the AI technology can keep scammers on the phone for 40 minutes at a time, keeping them away from real people.

Luigi Mangione, the man facing charges in the New York City shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was denied bail in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center is brimming with talent this January, promising a month of music you simply can’t afford to miss! From doubting her abilities for years to now owning the stage with her band by her side, Mercedes Moore reshaped her destiny through sheer determination. Singing professionally for over ten years, she's become a musical powerhouse with her discography spanning blues, gospel, R&B, and classic rock. On Tuesday, January 30, you’ll not only get to see Mercedes Moore & Band perform, but you’ll also get the chance to learn a few steps from the one and only! On top of a live performance, Mercedes Moore will be instructing a swing dance lesson starting at 6 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels, Mercedes invites you to dance the night away with others in the community. Mercedes Moore Band on Facebook / Instagram Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Illume/Warwick’s: An Evening with Anna Quindlen The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Anna Quindlen as she discusses her new novel, "After Annie" New York Times Bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist at The New York Times, is the author of many novels including Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake; A Short Guide to a Happy Life and Object Lessons. Her latest novel, After Annie, is a story that ends with hope, a beautiful novel about family, friendship and the ties that bind us. When Annie Brown dies suddenly, her husband, her children, and her closest friend are left to find a way forward without the woman who has been the lynchpin of all their lives. At the center of this novel is the power of love to transcend loss and triumph over adversity. Quindlen will be in discussion with Jillian Tullis, PhD, professor of communications. This is a ticketed event that includes a copy of the book After Annie. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to warwicks.com/event/quindlen-2024. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. For information on parking, visit sandiego.edu For more information visit: warwicks.com

Sirocco is a celebration of folk traditions from around the world, led by the inimitable Abel Selaocoe, a musician described as “a star in the making,” (The Arts Desk) and UK-based Manchester Collective for a program that weaves between original settings of African music, Danish folk songs, and classical music like you’ve never heard it before. When this program toured across the UK and Europe, critics described it as a “deeply moving” and “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook