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From the KPBS weekend arts preview: Gesture, fashion and emotion were the first things I noticed in Lani Emanuel's exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art. "Beside Herself" is a series of large figurative paintings that chronicle the formative years of a girl's life, and the swings from joy to grief to annoyance to awkwardness is so palpable. Emanuel paints with a minimal backdrop, so the focus is on the light and movement in the image. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the artist: "Beside Herself is a journey of personal exploration concerning a difficult childhood and adolescence. My paintings are all in some way autobiographical, but additionally, they embody comparisons between my personal and contemporary young women’s issues concerning identity development, emotionality, connection and communication, introspection, family dynamics, and female relationships. They address these issues through the specifics of contemporary young women’s body language, gestures, gaze, interaction, and clothing choices. My series of shoe paintings represent the playful style choices of young women. I portray these young women as individuals and place them in minimalistic interior environments or exterior non-environments. I show a specific quality and direction of light to emphasize the mood of each painting. My figurative paintings are painted in oil on canvas or linen and are primarily created using the Zorn limited palette. I occasionally include an object or signifier such as an orange power cord, partially opened double doors, a tin foil star wand, or chandelier print wallpaper to invite an open-ended interpretation for the viewer. I depict the young women in my figurative paintings life-sized in the hopes that they will command attention, versus being easily ignored." –Lani Emanuel Learn more about the exhibition here. Related events: Exhibition celebration, Oct. 29, 2022 Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Midday Edition uplifts voices in San Diego with fearless conversations about intriguing issues. Host, Jade Hindmon, cuts through the noise with questions that give listeners a deeper understanding of themselves, people and the community they live in. Guests share diverse perspectives from their expertise and lived experience. In a city and world that's rapidly changing, Jade’s interviews inspire, inform and make you think. Midday Edition is live Monday - Thursday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. and re-airs from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. You can also catch the show anytime on all podcast apps.

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While supporting some of the state's most restrictive LGBTQ laws, Tenn. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally admitted to regularly commenting on nearly naked online photos of a gay man with heart and fire emojis.

Join Alliant International University for a presentation honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month, where Dr. Oliva M. Espín, Professor emerita at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, discusses her memoir about her childhood in Cuba in the 40s and 50s. She’ll examine Cuba’s fraught history and political instability, interweaving all with memories of life at that time. The book is a narrative of her struggle for identity and independence against the backdrop of a country in turmoil and the experience of migration, loss, and perseverance. The book and presentation touch on cultural-historical specificity, psychological analysis, and insight into the complexity of relationships that influence the development of the human psyche, providing a perspective on lifelong development. This presentation is part of the One Book, One Alliant series, in collaboration with the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University and its Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. Social Media: Facebook & Instagram

On average, youth in foster care move four times within the span of three years. Our volunteers help provide much needed consistency and support to ensure they have what they need to thrive during this difficult time. To help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every youth that needs one, we need your help! With just 10-15 hours a month, you can become a CASA and make a positive impact on a foster youth. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – click here to sign up for a volunteer information session: https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/ Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Cities like San Diego and El Paso have been under close watch as Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that turned away millions of migrants, ended Thursday.

Come join us at our 40th Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival event with real German meals from Tip Top Meats, kids and adult activities, live German music, and of course a Bier Garten! The Bier Garten will feature an assortment of beers on tap including an Oktoberfest varietal and various wines. Proceeds from the event go to the Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad and to charities in the Carlsbad area. Come out to support your local community and get your Oktoberfest on! Additional Activities Petting Zoo by Carlsbad Strawberry Company Kids Zone provided by the Meigs Family Foundation Fun Photo Opportunities Magic and Science Performances Corn Hole and High Striker A “Do it Yourself Magic Table” Face Painting and Balloon Animal Station Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The school environment, teaching methods, and students’ ability to learn have been turned upside down in the last two years. For kids who already struggled with learning, these challenges likely made learning even more difficult. Many parents are seeing this impact their child’s ability to succeed this school year. Join us for this free live webinar and dive into WHY children may struggle with learning and how strengthening brain connectivity can help them make breakthroughs, not just cope with the symptoms. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

70,000 inspections yielded more than 2,100 findings of mold. Now, the Army has begun a service-wide initiative to detect and clean it up sooner.

Premieres Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen."