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Our roundup of art and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up first: "Border Craft," Matt Devine, "All the Places We Belong," Picnic at the Park, "We Are Continuous," "Places We Love" and the San Diego Bird Festival.
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Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s, was known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You. She was killed in a road collision in Alabama on Saturday. -
Johansen, a pioneer in punk music who found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday. His family announced last month that he had been in treatment for advanced stage cancer.
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Cinema Junkie presents a special Midday Movies honoring Black women on screen and behind the camera. -
KPBS Midday EditionCarver's latest book, "Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want" dives into the importance of rest and self-care. Plus, our Midday Movies critics highlight Black women on the screen and behind the camera. And finally, your Weekend Arts Preview.
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Anora's Sean Baker also took home Oscars for best directing, editing and original screenplay. Star Mikey Madison won best lead actress. -
The 2025 Oscars start at 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PST Sunday on ABC and Hulu. Conan O'Brien is hosting the show.
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The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum features a dizzying array of engines, dollhouses and much more — all in miniature. -
This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.
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"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture. -
It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night. -
Anora won five Academy Awards, including best picture. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actress and actor. Flow and No Other Land won best animated feature film and best documentary.
Editor's Events Picks
Marshall Toomey: 'Black Americana'
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 13, 2025
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Oceanside Museum of Art
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'Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo'
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 16, 2025
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
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