Arts & Entertainment

A&E Highlights


By David Germain, Associated Press
Review: Where would Hollywood be without that old standby, the vampire-werewolf-schoolgirl love triangle? "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" couldn't exist without it.


By Maryann Castronovo, SDNN
Getting hooked on the "Twilight" series provided this adult an escape from everyday life and a refresher on high school love.


By Sandy Cohen, Associated Press
The "Twilight" series may have changed the lives of fans worldwide, but perhaps no one has been more affected by its success than the three stars of the film.


By Valerie Scher, SDNN
Curious about cultural events? Take some tips from SDNN Arts & Entertainment editor Valerie Scher, host of XLNC1's "On The Town."


By Scott Marks, SDNN
Woody Harrelson has drawn attention as both an actor and an activist. His interview with SDNN shows why.


By Valerie Scher, SDNN
Review: A French pianist playing French music is a winning combination at the San Diego Symphony.

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Artist of the Month


By Brian Schaefer, SDNN
Meet Deven P. Brawley, the founder/director of d'shire dance collective, Southern California's first all-male dance company. And find out why he and Keely Campbell launched DK Dance.


By Valerie Scher, SDNN
He's the master of his musical domain, the baton-wielding boss of the San Diego Symphony. Now a candid interview lets you find out more about Jahja Ling.

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SDNN Music


By Kiley Lyons, SDNN
Stuffed animals, balloons and lots of sippy-cups, not to mention, kids melting down. It was very much like a preschool rock concert.


By Mikel Toombs, SDNN
The winner of a San Diego Music Award this year, Sara Petite is poised to make a big whoop with her brand-new third album "Doghouse Rose."

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SDNN Arts Photos

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David Elliott on Movies


By David Elliott, SDNN
Reviews: "The Messenger" delivers brilliantly, "Precious" packs a wallop, "Blind Side" loves football and "The Maid" dusts off a life


By David Elliott, SDNN
Reviews: "2012" is disastrous, "Pirate Radio" really rocks, Malkovich suffers "Disgrace," and Nazi zombies are loose in "Dead Snow."

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Pat Launer on Theater


By Pat Launer, SDNN
Reviews: Learn about everything from Steve Martin's brainy comedy to an inspired UCSD production. And keep up with arts news.


By Pat Launer, SDNN
Reviews: What's sizzling hot on San Diego stages? SDNN theater critic Pat Launer recommends her top choices for the week.

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By Valerie Scher, SDNN
Review: A 22-year-old, Beijing-born pianist was the big surprise in the Shanghai Symphony's downtown performance.


By Valerie Scher, SDNN
No need to be intimidated by classical music or ballet. A new show at a trendy club wants to make the experience oh so luscious.


By Joseph Peña, SDNN
The Broadway adaptation -- which kicked off its national tour last year in San Diego at the Balboa Theatre -- is simultaneously energetic and emotionally-charged. Just like adolescence.


By Valerie Scher, SDNN
San Diego Opera announces a $1 million donation from local philanthropists Erna and Andrew Viterbi. The timing could hardly be better. It's "National Opera Week."

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San Diego Symphony: Barber, Mahler starting Nov 20, 2009 8:00pm at 750 B St., San Diego, Ca., 92101 Orchestra Nova San Diego: Haydn Seek starting Nov 20, 2009 7:30pm at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, Ca. 92103 Musica ad Rhenum starting Nov 20, 2009 8:00pm at St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla, Ca. 92037

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