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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet and literature Prof. Adrienne Danyelle Oliver talks about three other poets who are reading at our “When We Exhale” live event.
On today's show, an anthology where Black women writers share their thoughts on rest, grief and intimacy. Then, Sheila E. talks about her early days as an artist and her upcoming show in East Palo Alto.
Americana and roots artist Miko Marks talks about her residency at Yoshi's and a new blues album she has in the works. Then, playwright and actor Ted Lange asks if Shakespeare is the true author of his iconic plays and poetry.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," award-winning visual artist Anna Sidana gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show a muralist for the Warriors encourages us to dream big. Then, we visit the West Oakland studio of a painter who created pieces for the Valkyries. And, an artist tells a touching story about a MUNI driver who changed his life.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," the new music director of the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Caroline McCaskey gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show, activist Ericka Huggins talks about women's prominence in the Black Panther Party. Then, we meet Caroline McCaskey, the new music director of the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. And "The Compton's Cafeteria Riot" play transports audiences back to the 1966 uprising of transwomen and drag queens in the Tenderloin against police violence.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," the new music director of the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Caroline McCaskey gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," artist Bianca Levan gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," TheatreWorks' Founder Robert Kelley gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show, two Filipino nurses who were wrongly convicted of lethal crimes in the 1970s inspire a dance production about generational trauma and racism in the justice system. Then, a local band brings their own special indie rock/electronica sound, and the lead singer is Host Jeneé Darden's KALW co-worker! Finally, a musical about travelers stranded in a special Canadian town following the tragedies 9/11, and the kindness of strangers.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," comedian Helen Chu gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show, a dramatic play about a girls high school basketball team in the Deep South. Then an artist who creates beautiful work by cutting paper. A literary festival is roaring back into Downtown Oakland.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Host Jeneé Darden and Producer Porfirio Rangel give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
Playwright Eisa Davis talks about her new play that tells a story of four teenage girls in a prestigious, East Bay, music program. Then, the Bay Area Book Festival's new theme inspires guests to write and re-imagine a better future. And, an immersive show in a San Francisco Victorian takes people back to the era of the 1906 earthquake.
We're celebrating our one-year anniversary! We'll hear from the co-writers of the hit musical "Co-Founders" about their big show coming up soon in Oakland. Then, we'll revisit Host Jeneé Darden's interview with Tony Award-winning actor Francis Jue. And we'll look back at some our favorite and funny moments from the past year.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor Don Reed gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
Author Soma Mei Sheng Frazier talks about her debut novel “Off The Books." It's about a young Oakland woman who works as an underground chauffeur. Then, Oakland author Carolina Ixta, takes us to Southern California in her new novel "Few Blue Skies." In it a high school student is fighting environmental injustice in her community, and falling in love with her classmate.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Carolina Ixta gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show, a documentary about a man who laughed his way through colon cancer. Then, a film about a mother and son who are stand-up comedians. And author Meena Harris talks about her new children's book "Maya's Big Question" and advocating for Black women after her aunt Kamala Harris' 2024 run for the presidency.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Paul S. Flores tell us about three female artists who are featured in Paseo Artístico.
On today's show, a book that analyzes the works of Toni Morrison. Then, Dave Eggers' novel about an introspective dog has been adapted into a play. And a jazz vocalist who leads her Indigenous and Native American big band.
Bay Area hip-hop icon Lyrics Born talks about his new song and upcoming concert. Then, we get an update on the fate of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. And a young Oakland singer is gearing up for his first SFJazz Show.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Soma Mei Sheng Frazier gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
Oakland poet James Cagney talks about his latest book "Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive," with KALW's Jeneé Darden at Books Inc. Alameda. In these poems, James let's readers see life in the inner city through his poetic lens. Then, we re-air an interview where James discusses Black manhood and loneliness.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Kevin Dublin gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show poet Kevin Dublin talks about love and his upcoming performance at KALW's "Sights + Sounds After Dark." Then, we hear about what's coming up at the Black Choreographers Festival. And a Valentine's Day block party in the Mission.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Kevin Dublin gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show, the animated character Tiny Chef has an exhibit and film at the California Academy of Sciences. We'll hear from one of the co-creators of "The Tiny Chef Show" and the voice actor behind the character. Then, actor Don Reed is here to talk about his event "Redwood Nights—Storytelling Under the Stars." And a 2024 throwback performance of poet Nazelah Jamison at "Sights + Sounds After Dark."
On today's show, the San Francisco Symphony's "SoundBox" show is about dreams. Then, a coming-of-age film about a Bay Area teenager who's trying to balance school, her social life and concern for her dying mother. Then, one of the featured poets from the upcoming "Sights + Sounds" event about love.
On today's show, San Francisco Symphony Principal Trumpet Mark Inouye has an exciting show coming up. Then, a throwback interview with poet James Cagney. And, harpist Destiny Muhammad talks about her latest album.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host Jeneé Darden gives you three reasons why you should attend our event with James Cagney at Books Inc. in Alameda.
On today's show the director of a comedy improv show for adults, but with puppets! Then, one of the top manga artists from Japan is coming to the de Young museum. And, a prodigy comes back home to the Bay Area to perform with the California Symphony.
On today's show jazz and funk pianist Brian Culbertson talks about his upcoming jazz festival in Napa and the business of being an independent artist. Then, host Jeneé Darden catches up with actress and comedian Luenell about co-starring in the new sit-com "Crutch" with Tracy Morgan.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Lyz Luke, the Executive Director of Living Jazz, tell us about three artists who will be performing at "In the Name of Love."
On today's show: we're having a roundtable discussion of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
On today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," singer Nia Cephas gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show a muralist for the Warriors encourages us to dream big. Then, we visit the West Oakland studio of a painter who created pieces for the Valkyries. And, an artist tells a touching story about a MUNI driver who changed his life.
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," children's author Stephanie Wildman gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
On today's show singer and cellist Mia Pixley has a new album that challenges long-held beliefs about darkness. Then, West Oakland-based guitarist and singer Nia Cephas talks about her debut album. And, former "X-Factor" contestant Jason Brock is planning a jolly, good time for his upcoming holiday show.
On today's show we say goodbye to the queer nightclub and cabaret venue Oasis. Then, we talk to the new San Francisco drag laureate about the 10th anniversary of Drag Story Hour. And, get ready to laugh because "The Golden Girls LIVE" drag parody is back for the holidays.
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