Podcasts about sights sounds

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.

There's a huge exhibit at the deYoung Museum right now, called “The Art of Manga.” With more than 600 drawings, this is the first major exhibition in North America. Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere is a professor of Japanese art and culture and curated the exhibit. She spoke with KALW's Sights and Sounds Show host Jenee Darden about the history of the art form, and how it's been used in social and political movements.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," pole dancers Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

In the new film, “Fairyland,” a poet moves across the country to San Francisco, with his young daughter in the 1970's. In their new community, the father, Steve Abbott, lives openly as a gay man.  The film explores his relationship with his daughter, Alysia, as she tries to make sense of it all. “Fairyland” is based on the memoir Alysia wrote in 2013. KALW's Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden spoke with filmmaker Andrew Durham. Here's an excerpt from their conversation.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Caro De Robertis gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

"Noises Off," by English playwright Michael Frayn, debuted over 40 years ago, and is still cracking audiences up. And now, there's a new production of the play at San Francisco Playhouse. Actor Joe Ayers plays the arrogant, but clumsy leading actor Garry Lejeune.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor Joe Ayers gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

On today's show a British slapstick comedy that makes you laugh and think about the chaos of life. Then, secrets and lies in literature by women and non-binary writers. Also, a Berkeley artist reflects on her art and life lessons she learned from having cancer. We close with details about our pre-Halloween storytelling event "Creepy Tales."

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host Jeneé Darden and producer Porfirio Rangel talk about their horror event "Creepy Tales."

The sights, sounds, and next steps for the ‘No Kings' movement after an historic nationwide turnout; the long-term project in the courts to destroy the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Act; how the Trump administration's targeting of colleges and universities aims to subvert higher education Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, actress Kelly J. Seo from the hit play "Kim's Convenience." Then, a children's book that encourages kids to write stories. Later, a book of oral history of trans and gender-nonconforming elders of color. And, our upcoming, pre-Halloween creepy, storytelling event

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

Hedge funds have also led to the collapse of local newspapers as they acquire publications across the country. The new PBS Documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," explores the issue. It's directed by two-time Oscar-nominated documentarian, Rick Goldsmith. He spoke to Sights + Sounds host, Jenee Darden.

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

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," music conductor Donato Cabrera gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Gavin Shevlin is an international dance champion and Megan McGinley is an award-winning fiddle player. They're performing in the show “A Taste of Ireland,” that's currently making stops in Northern California during their U.S. tour. 

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Oakland singer and songwriter B. DeVeaux gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Transit Books founders Ashely Nelson Levy and Adam Levy give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Transit Books founders Ashely Nelson Levy and Adam Levy give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Naima, August Lee Stevens, and B DeVeaux, are the young singers and songwriters who make up the trio Oakland Rising. Their music lifts people's spirits, through their positive lyrics and beautiful voices. And they remind us of one of Oakland's precious treasures: its culture. 

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," educator and curator Trisha Lagaso Goldberg gives herg arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

San Francisco's Filipino community has a long history of leading and participating in social justice movements. Now, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is honoring this history in the exhibit "MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy." Trisha Lagaso Goldberg is the exhibit's co-curator. 

The Chase Center has been a fun spot this summer, and that's not just because of the Valkyries. Every Thursday there's been a music-fueled party happening outside of the arena. It's called “Thrive at Five.” Bay Area DJ Anthony Midas has been spinning records there all summer. He spoke with KALW's Jenee Darden about the weekly event and his love for R&B music. 

In the next episode of our annual What the Hell's summer book series, we are time traveling around the world with experimental archeologist, Sam Kean, who shares with us his latest science narrative novel, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Little Brown and […]

In the next episode of our annual What the Hell's summer book series, we are time traveling around the world with experimental archeologist, Sam Kean, who shares with us his latest science narrative novel, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Little Brown and […]

In the next episode of our annual What the Hell's summer book series, we are time traveling around the world with experimental archeologist, Sam Kean, who shares with us his latest science narrative novel, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Little Brown and Company, 2025). Sam took us on an adventure of the senses, back through the history of mankind and across the globe, from the Egyptian pyramids to the temples of Mexico. “Above all,” he writes, “I hope this book can reveal what unites us today with people from long ago, and help us understand that they were just people, no different than us.” WTH can we learn from living like those in the past? And WTH do caterpillars taste like? Sam Kean is the New York Times-bestselling author of seven books that combine history and science. His stories have appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Slate, among other places, and his work has been featured on NPR. His books The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist's Thumb were national bestsellers, and both were named an Amazon “Top 5” science books of the year. Find Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations here.Find the transcript here.

Oakland singer and songwriter. B. DeVeaux is a self-described “creative force.” She has performed with major artists such as Daveed Diggs, Patrice Rushen, and Kehlani. And she just dropped her debut, neo-soul album “Chrysalis.” The host of KALW's Sights and Sounds, Jenee Darden. She recently spoke to B. DeVeaux and asked how she began her journey to become a musician.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Oakland author Aaron Hundley gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," writer and Grateful Dead fan Dan Sullivan gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

San Francisco is proud to claim the iconic Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa as our own. She's known primarily for her wire sculptures, as well as her advocacy for arts education. Now, 300 pieces of her work are currently on display at SFMOMA. Janet Bishop is one of the curators of the retrospective. 

The late, iconic music photographer Jim Marshall captured much of the Grateful Dead's career and life. He took over 10,000 photos of the Grateful Dead. Hundreds of those photos are featured in the book “The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall.” It covers their formative years from 1966 to 1977. Photographer Amelia Davis is the co-author of the book. She was Jim Marshall's personal assistant who preserved his work. Lifelong Deadhead and writer Dan Sullivan  contributed an essay to the book.

Ready to feel all the Disney feels? In this highly-scent-sational episode of Disney Countdown with The Magical Millennial and The Dapper Danielle, we're wrapping up one of our most nostalgic countdowns yet — Top 10 Disney Parks Sights, Sounds & Smells – Part 2!

It's time to take a trip down memory lane—Disney style! This week on Disney Countdown with The Magical Millennial and The Dapper Danielle, we're diving nose-first (and ears- and eyes-first!) into a truly immersive countdown: Top 10 Disney Parks Sights, Sounds & Smells – Part 1!

Oakland actress and hip hop artist RyanNicole's latest EP is called “Yours Truly.” In it she gets real personal on her tracks, discussing her own experiences with motherhood and mental health, as well as her insecurities and desires. 

Have you ever tried to do something really important, but you hear that annoying, negative voice inside that tears you down? Award-winning filmmaker Masha Ellsworth captures that feeling of struggling with a tormenting, inner critic in her animated-short "Little t.”

RyanNicole is an actress and Grammy-nominated hip hop artist who co-wrote and co-stars in the musical “Co-Founders.” In it one young brilliant coder is trying to save her childhood home in West Oakland by succeeding in the tech world. 

Caregiving is one of the most important acts of love you can give someone. But we don't always get to choose when and how we take on the role. And while it can be intimate, and rewarding, it can also be tough. Chris Durrance tackles these themes in the PBS documentary "Caregiving." 

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier remembers a litany of story lines and happenings from the 2024-25 college basketball season before revealing the ‘OSP' Season Superlatives, complete with a few new categories and fan favorites like Bag Guy of the Year, Sister Jean of the Year, Quote of the Year, and many more. Villanova legend Kris Jenkins then stops by to finish out the awards and discuss his lawsuit vs. the NCAA. Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kris Jenkins Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices