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San Jose's 9th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival

Saturday, October 20, 11am-8pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose

Día San Jose's got music, art, food and culture that will rock the dead, rattle your bones and shake your soul. Join over 25 local fine artists in the festival's signature Artist Colony of contemporary and traditional artists who have masterfully captured the spirit of Día de los Muertos. And don't forget to bring the family to experience the Calavera Camp for kids, hosted by KQED; the first 200 kids will receive a free T-shirt that they can color with fabric ink.

This is a public event with a general admission fee of $5.00. Children ages twelve and under get free admission.

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Political Breakdown Presents Ballot and Brews

Tuesday, October 30, 7-9pm
MACLA, San Jose

Election Day is nearly here — do you know what's at stake with this year's propositions? Join Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos, hosts of KQED's popular weekly radio program and podcast Political Breakdown, for the final Ballots and Brews voter party! Participate in an election pub quiz, take part in lively conversations with fellow citizens and get familiar with KQED's 2018 Voter Guide. Did we mention there'll be snacks?

Join Leslie Sbrocco for a Special Wine Tasting & Pairing

Thursday, November 1, 6-8pm
Total Wine & More, Daly City

You're in luck, foodies. Check, Please! Bay Area's Leslie Sbrocco will be at the Total Wine & More store in Daly City to present wines to pair with three Check, Please! Bay Area restaurants:

Best of all, it's free! Just bring your appetites.

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See Clifford the Big Red Dog

Saturday, November 3, 11am-2pm
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Meet us at the Mart for a fun-filled day featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog hosting a reading in Copperfield's, the new bookstore at the Mart. Bring the whole family for a day of activities, treats and live music. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required.

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Calling Youth to Power

Saturday, November 3, 1-2:30pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, San Francisco

This year's YBCA 100 Summit kickstarts by turning over the stage to youth. Presented in collaboration with Youth Speaks, KQED and YBCA invite educators and students to the first annual CALLING YOUTH TO POWER. The event provides a platform and safe space for youth to connect with peers and the local community to tackle the issues that are affecting them today. This event is free and tailored to youth under 24.

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Crissy Field Next

Join Crissy Field Next for a FREE celebration with live music, family‐friendly activities and the chance to share your ideas and learn more about the next chapter of Crissy Field as a park for all. RSVP today for the chance to win a special prize!

An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas, Starring Evan Tyrone Martin

November 27-December 1
Showcase Theatre, San Rafael; Hammer Theatre, San Jose

Evan Tyrone Martin warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of Nat King Cole on a festive cocktail of hits including "L-O-V-E," "Mona Lisa," "The Christmas Song" and "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth." Don't miss these holiday hits, presented by Artists Lounge Live. Use promo code KQED to take advantage of half price tickets to any of the performances.

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Santa Rosa Strong

On Tuesday, October 9, Forum on the Road travelled to Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center for the Arts for a special live broadcast on the one-year anniversary of the North Bay fires. In the first hour, host Michael Krasny caught up with Santa Rosa mayor Chris Coursey and other officials to discuss the rebuilding efforts and the challenges of developing more affording housing. In the second hour KQED reporter Sukey Lewis, Santa Rosa fire chief Tony Gossner and others explore communications failures that undermined some of the fire rescue efforts and what has been done since to address those in the event of future disasters.

Support for Forum on the Road comes from Tipping Point Community, working to break the cycle of poverty by identifying and investing in the most promising interventions in the Bay Area. Visit www.tippingpoint.org to see a short film on their involvement in the North Bay fire recovery effort.

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Thanks for coming out!

	Looks like the kids had a great time meeting Curious George at Marin Country Mart's Back to School Backyard BBQ last month! Next month: Clifford.

	A big thank you to everyone who attended Forum on the Road: Santa Rosa, where we heard from local officials and residents about how they're coping, the state of rebuilding efforts, the housing shortage and the local economy.

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