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Pop Culture | Apr 16, 2013
Bigger, Better, Snazzier: The Exploratorium Reopens
The new Exploratorium opens Thursday, April 17, 2013 at Pier 15 along the Embarcadero. Familiar exhibits combine with a new focus on the science of the Bay, with plenty of touching, tinkering, and interactive investigating for curious visitors of any age. By Erika Milvy
Pop Culture | Mar 03, 2013
3D-Printed Sculptures Inspired by Your Facebook Friends
As 3D printing becomes more widely accessible, special applications emerge. By Kristin Farr
NPR Culture | Feb 25, 2013
What You Didn't See At The Academy Awards
NPR's Sam Sanders and Mandalit del Barco were backstage in the press room during the Oscars. Here's a roundup of what they saw that you didn't see, in senior superlative form. By Mandalit del Barco
Pop Culture | Feb 25, 2013
'The Lizzie Bennet Diaries': A Modern Take on Austen's Classic
Pride and Prejudice is reinterpreted as a video blog, with 24-year-old grad student Lizzie Bennet at the helm. This beautiful and well-constructed remake is true to its source material, but still relevant in today's world. By Emily Eifler
TV | Feb 19, 2013
Downton Abbey Recap: Bizarro Downton and the City of Angels
SPOILER ALERT: This is the recap of the final episode of Downton Abbey Season Three. Read and be hilariously informed at your own peril! By Lizzy Acker
TV | Feb 11, 2013
Downton Abbey Recap: On One Condition, We All Play Cricket
SPOILER ALERT: If you don't want to know what happened in all TWO HOURS of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Six, read no further! By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Feb 09, 2013
The Podcasts of Comedy
Nerdist podcasts prove the popularity of all things nerdy, both on air and the SF Sketchfest stage. By Emily Eifler
TV | Feb 04, 2013
Downton Abbey Recap: Ladies' Night
SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to remain in the dark about the juicy details of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Five, read no further! By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Jan 28, 2013
Heartbreak and Photo Sharing
Making the best of a bad situation, two friends help each other post break-up with a list of daily assignments designed to distract and heal. By Kristin Farr
TV | Jan 28, 2013
Downton Abbey Recap: Good News For People Who Like Bad News
SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to remain in the dark about the details of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Four, please avoid this post. By Lizzy Acker
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China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal
In 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed.
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'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media
Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.
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The Starfleet Divide: The 'Star Trek' Universe Revisits One Of Its Great Debates
J.J. Abrams isn't the first guy to bait Star Trek fans by messing with the brand.
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At L.A.'s UnCabaret, 25 Years Of Letting It All Hang Out
Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.
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KQED Art Event Picks
- Wed, May 22, 2013 - China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy
- Wed, May 22, 2013 - Reverse Rehearsals at Southern Exposure
- Wed, May 22, 2013 - San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
- Thu, May 23, 2013 - Auerbach World Premiere
- Thu, May 23, 2013 - The Beauty Queen of Leenane at Marin Theatre Company
- Thu, May 30, 2013 - Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA
- Thu, May 30, 2013 - Behind-the-Scenes of Joe Goode Performance Group's Hush
- Sat, June 1, 2013 - CityCamp Palo Alto: National Day of Civic Hacking
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