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Flor Y Canto, translates to “flower and song.” This weekend San Francisco's Mission District will be home again to the weekend-long literary festival known as Flor Y Canto. The streets of the City's Latino Cultural District will be filled with vibrant events, decorations, and music. All centered around the works by Latine writers, with readings happening all throughout the neighborhood. KALW's Jenee Darden spoke with two organizers of the festival for “The Sights + Sounds Show," poets Lourdes Figueroa and Josiah Luis Alderete, host of KALW's “Bay Poets.” Here's an excerpt of their interview.

In the novel, “The Curse of Hester Gardens” a Black mother lives in a Michigan housing project with her teen sons. She's raising them alone while her husband serves time in prison. Hester Gardens is haunted and cursed.. But not just by ghosts. Injustices like systemic oppression, poverty, and gun violence have also become monsters in the residents' lives. Tamika Thompson is the author of  “The Curse of Hester Gardens.” She is from Detroit and now lives in the East Bay. She talked with KALW's Jeneé Darden, host of the Sights and Sounds show. In this excerpt from their conversations, she reflects on how her personal experience witnessing gun violence growing up in Detroit inspired her book.

If you've made media art in the Bay Area sometime in the last fifty years… you probably know the Bay Area Video Coalition: BAVC. Around 2,500 students and media makers of various ages take classes at BAVC every year. And BAVC artists have received Oscar nominations, and won Emmys!One of their students was KALW's Jeneé Darden, who is now the host of the Sights and Sounds show. To mark their 50th anniversary, she recently spoke to BAVC executive director, Paula Smith Arrigoni, and Caron Creighton, an instructor at BAVC. In this excerpt from their conversation they talk about how quickly the media landscape is changing, and what media training and education look like today, looking to the future.

The “Sights + Sounds” team met several of the young poets from the anthology during a literary festival at La Escuelita Elementary School in Oakland.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," horror author Tamika Thompson gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Late on a summer night in 1966, a cop put his hands on a customer at a popular gathering space for trans women and drag queens. Coffee was thrown in his face, and a riot erupted right there at Compton's Cafeteria in the Tenderloin. This moment was one of the first documented acts of LGBTQ+ resistance in the country. For the past year, an immersive play called The Compton's Cafeteria Riot has been bringing audiences into the historic event as diners inside the cafeteria. The play is produced by the Tenderloin Museum. One of its co-writers, Donna Persona, is a trans rights activist, and Mary Vice is an actor turned drag queen in the play. They spoke to KALW's Jeneé Darden, host of the Sights and Sounds show. Here's an excerpt from their conversation. 

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.

The Bay Area Book Festival returns to Downtown Berkeley this weekend. There will be many things to learn and experience for book literature lovers of all ages. J.K. Fowler is the executive director of the Festival. He sat down with KALW's Jenee Darden for “The Sights + Sounds Show.” They spoke about why Fowler sees this year's theme of “Writing the Future” to be important for these times.

William Shakespeare is possibly the most widely recognized writer in western literature… but did he actually write every single thing he gets credit for? It's a controversial question that many have explored over the years. Including playwright and Oakland native Ted Lange.His new play “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” is a production of the San Francisco Based African-American Shakespeare Company. KALW's Jenee Darden spoke with Ted Lange for “The Sights + Sounds Show.” Here's an excerpt of their conversation.

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.

The Oakland-based singer, Miko Marks, first came onto the music scene as a country artist. But Miko's powerful vocal range is wide, and so is her creativity. Now she identifies as an Americana and roots singer. She currently has a residency at Yoshi's in Oakland that's running now throughout the summer. Her next show is Thursday, May 21st. And her special guest is jazz legend Faye Carol. Miko sat down with KALW's Jenee Darden on “The Sights + Sounds Show.” They spoke about Miko's growth as an artist. Here's an excerpt of that interview.

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 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," 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 this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," comedian Helen Chu gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Last year, the musical “Co-Founders” combined hip hop, art and Bay Area culture in its technologically ground breaking show. “Co-Founders” is the story of two unlikely partners chasing impossible entrepreneurial dreams. And the show went on to sell out of tickets during their run in San Francisco, and now the creators are back — with a real life version of their musical! It's called The “All People Powered Concert & Pitch Competition.” And it's a mix of live music performances and aspiring tech entrepreneurs in a competition of ideas.  And it is happening this Saturday at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland. KALW's Jeneé Darden, of The Sights and Sounds show, spoke with Ryan and the other creator of the show "Co-Founders," Beau Lewis about their new pitch competition. Here's an excerpt of that interview.

In the new novel “Off the Books,” a young, Chinese-American woman works an underground job in The Town. She chauffeurs mysterious people to their destinations. No questions asked. But she has a lot of questions for her handsome new client. He needs a ride across the country to transport a huge, black suitcase. What's in the bag is a mystery. “Off the Books” is the debut novel by Soma Mei Sheng Frazier. Soma is the former San Francisco Library Laureate and she's now a creative writing professor at SUNY (State University of New York) at Oswego. KALW's Jenee Darden spoke with Soma about themes of family, grief and romance on “The Sights + Sounds Show.” Here's an excerpt of that interview. 

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.

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.

The Cinequest film festival is happening now through March 22nd. One film showing at the fest is ‘Comedy Family Style'. Now, many people would be mortified by the idea of performing stand up with their parents, or their kids for that matter. "Comedy Family Style" is a documentary that tells the story of a San Francisco mother and son duo doing just that. Helen Chu and her 10 year-old son Evan Ho are both stand-up comedians. KALW's Jenee Darden spoke to Helen about her and Evan's act, and their new film, for The Sights and Sounds Show. 

“Andre is an Idiot” is a documentary film about André Ricciardi, a San Francisco man who's dying from colon cancer. It's also a comedy. After he was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer, Andre asked his friend and director Tony Benna to document his wild end-of-life journey. “Andre is an Idiot” is Tony's first feature film, and it's also a Sundance-award winning film. KALW's Jenee Darden spoke with Tony Benna for “The Sights + Sounds Show.” Here's an excerpt from their conversation.

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Carolina Ixta gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Reading a Toni Morrison novel is an experience. Her words challenge readers intellectually and emotionally. Morrison died in 2019. Today her body of work is a national treasure and she is a writer students encounter and critically examine as part of their journey in understanding American identity.Harvard English Professor Namwali Serpell breaks down much of the late author's work in her book, “On Morrison.” It also explores Morrison's politics, thoughts on race, her experiences with the media. She spoke to Jenee Darden, host of KALW's sights and Sounds Show, about her book and why she avoided meeting Toni Morrison in person. Here's an excerpt from their conversation

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.

For nearly 50 years, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has been a community anchor in San Francisco's Mission district. In January, the center shut down indefinitely because of financial troubles. Activists and community members have been rallying to reopen it. The city owns the 37,000-square-foot building that's now under the control of the San Francisco Arts Commission. Paul S. Flores is a poet and educator. He serves on a programming committee to help save the center. Jenee Darden is the host of KALW's Sights and Sounds Show. She spoke with Paul to get an update and clarity on what's happening with the center. 

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.

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.

A six-and-a-half inch, green, animated creature has captured the hearts of children and adults. He's known as the Tiny Chef.  He's also beloved for the way he talks. It's an unknown language, but it teaches kids to have patience and compassion for those with speech impediments. Nickelodeon recently canceled “The Tiny Chef Show.” But, he's not gone.... Actually he's right here in San Francisco at the California Academy of Sciences! He has an exhibit and film in the planetarium about how we can save our planet in small acts. It's called “Tiny Chef, Big Impact,” Jenee Darden is the host of KALW's Sights and Sounds show. She spoke with Tiny Chef co-creator Rachel Larsen, and Matt Hutchinson who voices the Tiny Chef. Here's an excerpt of that interview.

The indie film "Still Life" takes viewers back to teen life in 1999: corded phones, reading profiles of Claire Danes in Seventeen magazine and Y2K hysteria. For Dafne, the main 15-year-old character, this is around the time of her life when her mother dies from leukemia. "Still Life" was shot in the Bay Area, and was inspired by screenwriter and director Lauren Shapiro's experiences growing up here. Jenee Darden is the host of KALW's Sights and Sounds show. She spoke to Shapiro about the film, and how she let her heart bleed into her art. 

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 this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Kevin Dublin gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Violinist Alexi Kenney is curating the San Francisco Symphony event called “SoundBox: Dream Awake.” It's not your typical classical concert. It actually takes place backstage at Davies Symphony Hall. Jenee Darden is the host of KALW's Sights and Sounds show. She sat down with Alexi to talk about "SoundBox" and his music. Here's an excerpt from that interview.“SoundBox: Dream Awake” is at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, this Friday and Saturday. Find links, and hear the full interview and more from Sights and Sounds here.

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.

The late, great author and illustrator Edward Gorey was the creator of eerie and magical stories. Stories that revolved around goth and monster elements. And his tales inspired San Francisco's annual Edwardian Ball. What started off as a small party more than 25 years ago, has turned into a subculture festival drawing thousands of people from the Bay Area and Beyond. In this interview from 2022, KALW's Jenee Darden spoke with Edwardian Ball producers Justin Katz and Mike Gaines on the event's roots and its evolution.

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.

Jazz and funk musician Brian Culbertson first made waves in the smooth jazz scene when he was just a college student. Twenty-nine albums and 41 Billboard chart-topping songs later, he's still creating music on his piano and keyboard that make fans groove and chill.His latest album is "Day Trip" and it features artists such as Marcus Miller and the Bay Area's own Shelia E. And this summer, Brian is hosting his 13th annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway.

Comedian Luenell has been keeping audiences laughing for decades. She's originally from Oakland but now lives in Las Vegas, where she has a residency at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club on the strip. You can see Luenell on screen with Tracy Morgan in the Paramount+ sitcom “Crutch.” Host of KALW's Sights and Sounds, Jenee Darden caught up with Luenell to talk about her latest projects. Here's a part of that conversation

West Oakland artist Nia Cephas came up with a word that encompasses her cultures, spirituality, and connection with people: Cosmicpolitan. That's also the name of her debut album. Nia's music reflects both her African American and Afro-Brazilian roots. Her songs range from being a testament of survival to an invitation to just feel free. KALW's Sights and Sounds Show host, Jenee Darden, spoke with Nia about the life experiences that inspired “Cosmicpolitan.” Here's an excerpt of that interview.

When you hear the words “dark” and “darkness” what comes to mind?  Many of us may associate the words with mostly negative connotations. In the Black Diaspora, and among other communities of color, there's an ongoing conversation about why that is… and how to change it. Mia Pixley is a Black cellist, singer, and psychologist based in Oakland. Her new album, “Love. Dark. Bloom”  is a blend of classical, jazz, folk and the blues. Jenee Darden, the host of KALW's The Sights and Sounds Show, spoke with Mia about how her album explores the beauty of darkness. Hear the full interview here.

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 this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," singer Nia Cephas gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

OASIS is an iconic San Francisco nightclub. The Drag show and cabaret venue opened on New Years Day, 2015. In a bittersweet bookend, they'll host their grand finale party on New Years Eve, later this month. The host of KALW's Sights and Sounds show, Jenee Darden, recently went down to the club in San Francisco's SOMA District to meet with OASIS owner, D'Arcy Drollinger. Here's an excerpt from their conversation.

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.

Author Stephanie Wildman's children's books have centered around three characters Flor, Roberto and Luis who are adventurous siblings. But her latest book Story Power is different- she  co-wrote it with her nine-year-old grandson Simon Wildman Chung.

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