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Premieres Wednesdays, May 7 - May 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sundays, May 11 - June 1 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.

Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

For one night only, step into a world where Japanese tradition meets modern culinary artistry. Matsu, Oceanside’s acclaimed fine dining destination, is teaming up with the legendary Kuheiji Brewery to bring an unforgettable evening of sake, storytelling, and elevated flavor. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=1166083&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=ded6587b-4c6f-47fc-b8f8-04b3dfefb881 Matsu on Instagram and Facebook Kuheiji Brewery on Instagram and Facebook

Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant "Starburst" meets Mendelssohn and Brahms in a grand finale that celebrates the festival’s theme—illuminating past triumphs and future horizons. JESSIE MONTGOMERY "Starburst" for String Orchestra SummerFest Chamber Orchestra MENDELSSOHN "Concerto" for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra Benjamin Beilman, solo violin; Inon Barnatan, solo piano; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra BRAHMS "Serenade" in D Major (Reconstructed for Nonet, 1858) Andrew Wan, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello; Samuel Hager, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill; Jay Shankar, clarinets; Peter Kolkay, bassoon; Mark Almond, horn Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/starburst/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Journey into the depths of late works and visionary masterpieces in which Ravel, Shostakovich, and Beethoven each crystallize profound personal journeys. RAVEL Introduction and Allegro Julie Smith Phillips, harp; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Owen Dalby, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello SHOSTAKOVICH Viola Sonata, Op. 147 Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt, viola; Inon Barnatan, piano BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 12, Op. 127 Benjamin Beilman, Andrew Wan, violins; Hsin-Yun Huang, viola; Kyril Zlotinkov, cello Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/profound-reflections/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

"I am deeply troubled by the false allegations regarding the management of the Kennedy Center," Deborah Rutter wrote in a statement.

Democrats have denounced the charges as politically motivated and an effort by the Trump administration to intimidate members of Congress and chill oversight.

Celebrate Earth Day with WorldBeat Center’s annual cultural and environmental festival themed “Together As One.” Enjoy live music from Big Mountain, Triston Palmer, Empress Akua, Rob Symeonn, and more. Experience multicultural performances including Japanese Taiko, Hip Hop dance, West African drumming, and a Native American blessing by Tim Red Bird. Explore the Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden with a seed swap, compost workshops, guided tours, tea tasting, and children’s activities. All-vegetarian food court, wellness vendors, and eco-education booths on site. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/33rd-annual-earth-day-celebration Balboa Park Cultural District on Instagram and Facebook

By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS "Cello Sonata No. 1" in E Minor, Op. 38 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano KOECHLIN "Quatre Petites Pièces" Erin Keefe, violin; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano GLAZUNOV "String Quintet" in A Major, Op. 39 Tessa Lark, Erin Keefe, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/looking-back-looking-forward/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Experience the synergy of composer-performers Montgomery, Ysaÿe, and Dvořák, each intimately bound to the strings they played as they forged new frontiers. Jessie Montgomery Concerto Grosso Stefan Jackiw, violin solo; Nicholas Daniel, oboe, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Jake Shim*, violins; Kyle Armbrust, viola; Nicolas Altstaedt, cello, Anthony Manzo, bass; Stephanie Tang*, piano YSAŸE Sonata for Two Violins Vilde Frang, Stephan Waarts, violins DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 Inon Barnatan, piano; Noah Bendix-Balgley, Stefan Jackiw, violins; Teng Li, viola, Alisa Weilerstein, cello Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/strung-together/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook