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The Sights + Sounds Show w/ Jeneé Darden - WEDNESDAY 4PMSights + Sounds Picks - THURSDAY 7:44AM & 2:44PMThe Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden invites listeners into deep, rich conversations with local Bay Area artists, and creators visiting the Bay. Sights + Sounds Picks is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through local artists. Every week, host Jeneé Darden speaks with a different artist about upcoming events in the Bay Area.
Episodes
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FULL SHOW: 'Creepy Tales' 2025 // Horror novelist Cynthia Gómez's latest book 'Muñeca'
On today’s show, we look back at our live event “Creepy Tales,” featuring eerie stories from award-winning writer Thaddeus Howze, KALW’s Hana Baba and…
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FULL SHOW: La Catrina de Oakland // 'The Yellow Áo Dài' kid's book // 'Every Saturday Night' musical
On today's show, a majestic statue from Mexico is putting smiles on people’s faces in the Fruitvale neighborhood, and sending a message about immigration…
Sights + SoundsLa Catrina sculpture welcomes everyone and brings joy to the Fruitvale community
A majestic statue from Mexico is putting smiles on people’s faces in the Fruitvale neighborhood, and sending a message about immigration.
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'The Yellow Áo Dài' children's book captures joy, innocence and Vietnamese culture
A children’s book about a Vietnamese-American girl who accidentally tears a family heirloom. We hear from the author and illustrator of this sweet story.
Sights + Sounds'Every Saturday Night' musical honors the Fillmore's history and addresses gentrification
A jazzy, soulful musical takes audiences to the Fillmore in the 1950s and present day.
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Heartwarming play 'Our Loving Companions' looks at love and grief when it comes to pets
The Marsh Theatre's upcoming play is about how we handle grief when our pets die.
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Oakland Public Conservatory of Music celebrates 20 years and founding Director Angela Wellman's retirement
The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Their founding Director Angela Wellman talks about the conservatory's legacy and…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: KALW 'Crosscurrents' Host Hana Baba
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," 'Crosscurrents' Host Hana Baba and 'Sights + Sounds' Host Jeneé Darden about their Lit Crawl special guests…
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FULL SHOW: The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music's 20th anniversary // 'Our Loving Companions' play on grieving pets
On today's show, the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Their founding director Angela Wellman talks about that and why…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Ashley Smiley, Program Coordinator for the African American Art and Culture Complex
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," African American Art and Culture Complex Program Coordinator Ashley Smiley talks about three events that…
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FULL SHOW: The San Francisco Symphony's new season // Jasmine Guillory's YA novel 'It's Only Dancing' // Oakland Style Week and jewelry designer Dorian Webb
On today’s show, romance writer Jasmine Guillory talks about venturing into YA for her 10th book. Then two cello players from The San Francisco Symphony tell…
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Fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb on Oakland Style Week and history inspiring her creativity
We’re strutting into Oakland Style Week with local jewelry designer Dorian Webb, whose pieces have been worn by major celebrities.
Sights + SoundsRomance writer Jasmine Guillory debuts her first YA novel 'It's Only Dancing'
Romance writer Jasmine Guillory talks about her 10th novel, but this one is for teens.
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The San Francisco Symphony has fun shows and beautiful music planned for their 2026/2027 season
Cello players Davis You and Sarah Chong of The San Francisco Symphony tell us about how being from the Bay Area inspired their musical paths and what the…
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FULL SHOW: Revolution Plantation // California Symphony's 10th anniversary season // Fantastic Negrito's new album 'Alive'
On today’s show, it’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “Last Days of…
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Fantastic Negrito marks decade-long career with 'Alive' album
It’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “The Last Days of Oakland.” Host…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Litquake's Executive Director Norah Piehl
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Litquake's Executive Director Norah Piehl talks about three Litquake events that you should have on your…
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FULL SHOW: Deesha Philyaw and 'The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman' // Litquake 2026 // The 52nd World Fantasy Convention Comes to Oakland
On today's show, award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her long-awaited debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.” Then, the Bay Area…
Sights + SoundsDeesha Philyaw address issues in the Black church with her debut novel 'The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman'
Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her highly-anticipated debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.”
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Litquake shakes up the Bay Area book scene in its 27th year
The Bay Area book scene is about to tremble and rumble because Litquake is his preparing to host their 27th literary festival.
Sights + SoundsThe 52nd World Fantasy Convention is soaring into Oakland
Writers and readers from around the world are coming to Oakland for the 52nd World Fantasy Convention.
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Oakland artist Fantastic Negrito brings people together on his farm Revolution Plantation
Host Jeneé Darden hangs out with Oakland singer Fantastic Negrito at his Oakland farm.
Sights + SoundsThe California Symphony celebrate their 40th season
California Symphony Conductor Donato Cabrera talks about the symphony's upcoming 40th season.
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What KALW's Music Team has planned for music fans at our new studio
KALW Music Director Tshego Letsoalo and KALW DJ Wonway Possibul talk with Host Jeneé Darden about upcoming events at KALW's new studio, Wonway opening for Al…
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Cartoonists Stephan Pastis and Will Henry join forces for book series 'The Adventures of He-Man & Porter'
New York Times bestselling author Stephan Pastis has joined forces with illustrator and award-winning cartoonist Will Henry, on the middle-grade book “Skeletor…
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FULL SHOW: 'Looking Up' kids novel // Cartoonists Stephan Pastis and Will Henry on new "He-Man" book // KALW Music Events
On today's show, Bay Area cartoonist and author Stephan Pastis, along with illustrator Will Henry talk about their new “He-Man” novel for kids. We revisit an…
Sights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: Storyteller and author Ben Tucker
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," storyteller and author Ben Tucker gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
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'Star Trek's' 60th Anniversary // How an Oakland couple saved 'Star Trek' // Roundtable Discussion with Bay Area Artists/Trekkies
On today’s show, “Star Trek” has turned 60. We’re boldly going where no public radio show has gone before and talk about how a couple who lived in Oakland, are…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Marin Theatre Executive Artistic Director Lance Gardner
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Marin Theatre Executive Artistic Director Lance Gardner gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in…
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FULL SHOW: Isabel Allende's memoir 'Story Telling: A Writing Life' // Horror novelist Cynthia Gomez latest book 'Muñeca'
On today’s show, international bestselling author Isabel Allende chats with Host Jeneé Darden about her latest book “Story Telling: A Writing Life,” her…
Sights + SoundsIsabel Allende shares her writing journey and advice for writers in her new book 'Story Telling'
International bestselling author Isabel Allende chats with Host Jeneé Darden about her latest book “Story Telling: A Writing Life,” as well as her writing…
Sights + SoundsCynthia Gómez's horror novel 'Muñeca' is a gothic, Latiné tale with lesbian romance and witchcraft
Oakland horror author Cynthia Gómez transports readers back to 1968 in this story about an Oakland Latina witch, whose caretaking for a rich, Orinda woman that…
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FULL SHOW: 'The White Chip' play // The life of an Oakland Ballers announcer // 'Crushing' love show
On today’s show, a play that uses comedy and compassion to address alcoholism is coming the Marin Theatre. Then, Host Jeneé Darden attended her first Oakland…
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'The White Chip' play uses humor to address alcoholism and recovery
A play that uses comedy and compassion to address alcoholism is coming to the Marin Theater.
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What's it like being an Oakland Ballers announcer
Host Jeneé Darden attended her first Oakland Ballers game because KALW colleague Tarik Ansari is an announcer for the team.
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'Crushing' takes real, pretty and messy stories about love to the A.C.T. stage
A theatre show where writers keep it real about their experiences with love.
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Horror Author Cynthia Gómez
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," horror author Cynthia Gómez gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Cape & Cowl Comics Owner Eitan Manhoff
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Cape & Cowl Comics Owner Eitan Manhoff gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
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Poet James Cagney on his book 'Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive'
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…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Berkeley Poetry Festival Executive Director MK Chavez
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Berkeley Poetry Festival Executive Director MK Chavez talk about three of the artists who are reading at…
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FULL SHOW: Mildred Howard's exhibition 'Poetics of Memory' // 'Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements' exhibition
On today’s show, Host Jeneé Darden visits the home of the legendary Bay Area artist Mildred Howard to talk about her exhibition at the Oakland Museum. Then…
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'Poetics of Memory' exhibition showcases the legacy of legendary Bay Area artist Mildred Howard
Host Jeneé Darden visits the West Oakland home of the legendary Bay Area artist Mildred Howard to talk about her exhibition at the Oakland Museum.
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'Conjuring Power' art exhibition celebrates LGBTQ+ history of resistance and the future
Artwork that honors and celebrates past queer and trans movements.
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts CEO Terri Trotter
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts CEO Terri Trotter gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in…
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BATS Improv co-founder William Hall on the theater turning 40 and how we do improv in our daily lives
BATS Improv co-founder William Hall on the theater company celebrating its 40th anniversary and how we use improv in our daily lives.
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Artist Bill Fontana lets visitors experience what still objects hear at Grace Cathedral
Host Jeneé Darden chats with sound sculptor Bill Fontana on how he is using sound technology to create a beautiful audio experience at Grace Cathedral.
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FULL SHOW: Bill Fontana's sound sculpture at Grace Cathedral // BATS Improv's 40th anniversary
On today’s show, a creative who is using sound technology to create a beautiful audio experience at Grace Cathedral. Then, BATS Improv celebrates its 40th…
Sights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: Electric Ex lead singer Tarik Ansari
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Electric Ex lead singer Tarik Ansari gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
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FULL SHOW: 'Sights + Sounds After Dark: The Love Factor 2024' // Electric Ex album 'Analog Therapy'
On today's show, a throwback to our first "Sights + Sounds After Dark" live event featuring love stories and poems by Nazelah Jamison, Norma Smith and Sumiko…
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Sights + Sounds Picks: African American Art and Culture Complex Program Coordinator Ashley Smiley
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," African American Art and Culture Complex Program Coordinator Ashley Smiley gives her arts and culture…
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BART celebrated their first ever prom
Recently, two journalists from our station made Bay Area history by becoming– royalty. Reporter Wendy Reyes and and “Sights + Sounds” Producer Porfirio Rangel…
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The future of the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts after being closed for two decades
After 20 years, the Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts is back! We’ll hear from the venue’s CEO about what’s to come.
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Music Legend Melissa Etheridge // The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopened // BART Prom
On today’s show, Host Jeneé Darden catches up with Grammy-award winning singer and musician Melissa Etheridge. They talk about touring with Wynonna Judd and…
Sights + SoundsMelissa Etheridge on Bay Area tour stop with Wynonna Judd and funding opioid-addiction research after losing her son
Singer Melissa Etheridge talks about touring with Wynonna Judd and the inspiration behind her new album “Rise.”
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FULL SHOW: 'When We Exhale' live poetry event about rest, grief and intimacy from the voices of Black women
On today’s show, an entire hour of poetry about rest, grief and intimacy from the voices of Black women. Hear a live recording of our moving event “When We…
Sights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: Filmmaker Anthony Lucero
On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Anthony Lucero talks about three of his favorite restaurants to check out in the Bay Area.
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Andrew Durham's film 'Fairyland' is a tender, true story about a San Francisco father and daughter during early years of the AIDS epidemic
“Fairyland” is an adaptation of a true story about a complicated, loving relationship between a father and daughter that takes place in San Francisco during…
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'Wood Street' documentary shows community bonding and resistance in the former, large West Oakland homeless encampment
“Wood Street” is a documentary about the West Oakland encampment that humanizes the residents by showing how residents built community and fought eviction
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FULL SHOW: 'Wood Street' documentary // 'Fairyland' film
On today’s show, the documentary “Wood Street,” which is about the largest homeless encampment in Oakland that the city shut down. Then, we revisit Host Jeneé…