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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

Miracle Babies is holding a Diaper Distribution on Saturday, September 17. The event is free to the public and registration is open through Friday 9/16/22 at 12:00 P.M. or while supplies last. Along with diapers, there will be feminine hygiene products, baby carriers, wet wipes, and sanitizer distributed. There will also be car seat safety inspections available on a limited basis, courtesy of American Medical Response (AMR) Miracle Babies is a nonprofit that aims to provide help to many families in San Diego to overcome obstacles for their babies. It provides direct and supportive services so families can be with their critically ill babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Whole House Transformation Explore your neighbor’s home transformation. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look of this Willow Glen whole house remodel currently in construction. Before we close up the walls, we’d like to share the inspiration and the process for this custom remodel that will include a new kitchen and a completely reconfigured floor plan. Meet the design team, see what we have planned for the finished design, and learn more about our streamlined process for designing and building custom remodels. You’ll leave with everything you need to know before embarking on a remodeling project. There will be light refreshments and door prizes! The exact home location will be shared once you are registered online at our website, 24 hours prior to the event. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Kelly Fremon Craig's terrific adaptation of Blume's 1970 novel doesn't pretend to have all the answers. But by the end, the awkward preteen at its center has achieved her own state of grace.

The family of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich received a handwritten letter from him on Friday — the first direct contact with them since his arrest in the end of March.

Two courts issued separate prison sentences to a man who attacked two people with a samurai sword, fatally shot a former classmate, kidnapped a woman and led police on a six-day manhunt in 2020.

The Associated Press won two awards for its Ukraine coverage, including the prestigious Public Service award. The prize for fiction went to two books: Demon Copperhead and Trust.

KPBS Roundtable wants to hear from you for an upcoming show. What do you think about Fletcher's resignation? What additional questions do you have?

From the organizers: Celebrating ballet masterworks from the 20th century by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Peter Martins. 'Rubies' In 1967, the great Russian-born choreographer, George Balanchine, created his world famous ballet Jewels for the New York City Ballet. The three act ballets all have a different composer and motif. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is the second act of the ballet and truly captures the sexy energy and athleticism of our country. The ballet is packed with adventure, fun and playfulness, and the dazzling bejeweled costumes will take your breath away. 'Divertimento' from 'Le Baiser De La Fée' Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée (the Fairy’s Kiss) was created for the New York City Ballet for the 1972 Stravinsky Festival. The New York Times dance critic has described the ballet as one of George Balanchine’s greatest and most unusual works. The choreography is deeply poetic and has always moved audiences by its light and shade, creating an experience you will never forget. 'Ash' With accelerated tempi to the exciting music by Michael Torke, Peter Martins, former artistic director of New York City Ballet, launches 10 dancers on a non-stop series of thrilling solos, duets, and ensemble dances that leaves audiences amazed and thrilled. Performances: Sat, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00pm Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, Downtown San Diego Thur, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido City Ballet of San Diego on social media: Facebook + Instagram

The program is available to low-income seniors.