By Cory-LaNeave Jones February 18, 2025 Michael Jackson wrote a song back in 1991 called “Black or White” that rippled through the media in the good old tabloid days of […]
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THE BUZZ: Cygnet Theatre’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ Resonates Deeper in 2025 Revival
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer February 11, 2025 Cygnet Theatre’s 2025 version of a 2004 story proves Artistic Director Sean Murray’s expertise in timing. Other Desert Cities was celebrated off and […]
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THE BUZZ: San Diego’s Creative Vision: How Art and Innovation Are Shaping the City’s Future
by John Eger February 10, 2025 Jonathon Glus, Director of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs wants the City “to capture the power of our many traditions, ecologies, and creative capital […]
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BOLD BITES: Aushak with Tomato Duxelles — A Taste of the Silk Road
by Michael A. Gardiner February 5, 2025 Aushak is the national dish of Afghanistan. I first encountered Aushak at the marvelous Afghani restaurants of Madison, Wisconsin restauranteur Ghafoor Zafari. His […]
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THE BUZZ: Unveiling Madame Curie: A Story of Strength, Science, and Sisterhood at New Village Arts
By Cory-LaNeave Jones February 4, 2025 You may think that a world-renowned physicist would have a plain two-dimensional chalk-on-blackboard type of life. The truth is that the life of Madame […]
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THE BUZZ: Peek into the Cygnet’s New Nest
January 25, 2025 By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer The Joan & Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) will officially open September 10, 2025. It will be the only freestanding live […]
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THE BUZZ: Assemblages of Memory: The Art of Ana María Herrera
by Cornelia Feye January 21, 2025 Ana Maria Herrera is a striking woman. In a crème silk blouse and black wrap skirt she meets me at Café Provecho! in Bread […]
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THE BUZZ: Exploring the Intersection of Futurism, Technology, and Human Connection at UCSD’s Mandeville Art Gallery
January 21, 2025 By Cory Jones UCSD’s masters in fine arts program is well known for having great artists in its program and is held in high esteem for its […]
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THE BUZZ: Fire Shut Up in My Bones: An Opera Suite in Concert at La Jolla’s Conrad
By Mimi Sells January 16, 2025 When the Opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered in 2021 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, it broke new ground in […]
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THE BUZZ: Top 8 San Diego Plays to get excited about in 2025
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer January 15, 2025 The roaring fires in neighboring Los Angeles have me doom-scrolling: artistic landmarks lost, local church relief efforts and secular relief funds, and this […]
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THE BUZZ: The Art of Silence in The Heart Sellers
January 14, 2025 by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers is a real-time conversation between two lonely women. This play neglects conventional plot arcs and the expected ‘strong […]
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THE BUZZ: Girls Just Wanna Make Great Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse
From female directors, composers and writers to women-centered themes, the upcoming productions at the La Jolla Playhouse (LJP) are a fitting tribute to Joan Jacobs, the San Diego philanthropist in whose honor the 2025/26 season is dedicated.
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ART SEEN | Daniel Jones | Filmmaker
Delve into the inspiring story of Daniel Jones, a visionary filmmaker whose latest project, Picardy, is making waves in the world of interactive animated films.
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THE BUZZ: Behind the Scenes: Exploring the San Diego International Film Festival
Explore the San Diego International Film Festival's evolution and offerings in this insightful article by Cory Jones, featuring an interview with CEO Tonya Mantooth.
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THE BUZZ: San Diego’s Holiday Magic: Top Shows to Brighten Your Winter Season
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer November 24, 2024 ‘Tis the season for gathering in homes and theaters. Here’s my personal (and thus theatre-heavy) round-up of the city’s best holiday options. Spoilers […]
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