By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer September 5, 2025 La Jolla Playhouse has a habit of birthing the kind of musicals that grow up to win Tony Awards. That alone is why […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: Popcorn Reef
By Beth Accomando September 3, 2025 This week I am not reviewing a new film that is opening but rather highlighting a programmer with a passion for bringing unique film […]
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THE BUZZ: Visionary Leadership Continues: David Bennett’s Tenure Extended at San Diego Opera
by Lina De La Torre August 28, 2025 San Diego Opera’s Board of Directors recently announced the extension of David Bennett’s contract as Joann Clark General Director and CEO for […]
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THE BUZZ: Globally, the creative sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
by John M. Eger August 27, 2025 Globally, the creative sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. This growth is not just measured in economic statistics—it is […]
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THE BUZZ: From Earthy Meadows to Movie Sets: Three Must-See Shows at Bread & Salt
by Cornelia Feye August 26, 2025 This summer Bread & Salt Gallery in Barrio Logan is brimming with activity with a trifecta of unique exhibitions on view: Prometheus II in […]
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THE BUZZ: From Pixar to Palm Trees: Giacchino Reimagines His Scores with Island Vibe
by Mario Sanguinet August 25, 2025 To the casual observer, the name Michael Giacchino might not mean much. They might not even be able to pronounce the last name, (juh-KEE-no, […]
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THE BUZZ: Saved by the Bard: The Comedy of Errors Gets a 90s Remix
by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer August 20, 2025 If the sitcom Friends and William Shakespeare had a baby, and that child was raised on Surge, slap bracelets, and mistaken identity, you’d […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: Wong Kar-Wai’s Lustrous Legacy on the Big Screen
by Beth Accomando August 20, 2025 I know I have a cold, hard heart that finds most modern romance films insufferable. However, there is one filmmaker who consistently explores love […]
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THE BUZZ: DJbeats, Film, and Community: Born in East L.A. Comes to Chicano Park
by Rebecca Romani August 19, 2025 Sometimes satire cuts close, while being the only way to address the situation. Cinema en el parque continues to observe Chicano Heritage Month with […]
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THE BUZZ: Karl Denson Returns to So Cal, Waxes Poetic on Stones, Kravitz & Chicken‑N‑Waffles
By Cory-LaNeave Jones August 18, 2025 The first thing you notice about Karl Denson is not the horn, or the flute — though they sit near him like tamed animals […]
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OPINION: Beyond STEAM: Preparing Students for a Future Already Here
by John M. Eger August 17, 2025 Generation STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), a new 501(c)(3) organization, will launch a life sciences program in September called FutureReady. The program […]
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OPINION: The Power of Art, Culture, and Youth: Building a More Creative and Connected World
by John M. Eger August 12, 2025 Art isn’t just about painting or performing—it’s about seeing the world differently, telling stories that matter, and building bridges between people. Culture gives […]
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