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With clear, concise prose that delves into harsh topics without losing its sense of humor, Danticat once again proves that she is one of contemporary literature's strongest, most graceful voices.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + YouTube. Rick explores how new technologies and social progress spawned a variety of artistic styles during the 1800s: freedom-loving and soul-stirring romanticism, the gauzy art of the prosperous Belle Epoque, light-chasing impressionism, and sensuous art nouveau. Then, Rick careens through Europe’s tumultuous 20th century, with rule-breaking art as exciting as the times.

The event and its dance party atmosphere lowered the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans. Paris raised the bar high for future host cities, including Los Angeles in 2028.

This event was started by Hank Deutschendorf who started West Coast Martial Arts Academy. We are officially renaming it this year in his honor not only because he loved the event but also to bring awareness to mental health struggles. All proceeds from this event will go directly to SOSL. Dress code: Please have kids wear their costumes! ~ Event Highlights ~ Haunted House Maze~ Over 20 actors will be inside the maze to scare kids as they go through. We have created walls that create the illusion of an endless hallway with no escape. Bounce Houses ~ We will have bounce houses in the back for kids to play on who are either too afraid to enter the haunted house or just want to stick around and play Located at our martial arts school! More about SOSL: Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) reaches out to and supports people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Our goal is to give survivors a place where they can comfortably express themselves, find support, comfort, resources and hope in a judgment-free environment. SOSL also focuses its efforts on promoting suicide awareness and prevention. Survivors of Suicide Loss - San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

No need for a central focal point, sometimes filling in the blanks should be left to the viewer as Helen Frankenthaler and Jules Olitski did. Come and paint the “edges” in this workshop. Join Robin Douglas for appetizers and drinks before creating your own masterpiece.

The Apollo Chamber Players in Houston, Texas, create concerts in response to book banning, the refugee crisis, the war in Gaza and other world events. Thousands of people attend their performances.

San Diego Students from across the county will compete for the State Finals for Poetry Out Loud. Come support your local students and hear an evening full of beautiful poetry. FREE ADMISSION Seating is first-come, first-served. Coordinated by Write Out Loud in association with the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & X

Premieres Wednesdays, June 19 - July 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: Farmed fish has a PR problem rooted in a legacy of pollution and environmental disaster. But innovative technologies and a reconsideration of ancient practices may hold the secrets to sustainably feeding our growing population. In the second episode, multi-talented entrepreneur, tastemaker, author, and conservationist Martha Stewart learns the ropes at a scallop farm off the coast of Maine.

In this two-hour workshop honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, participants will explore craft and folklore by creating an Alebrije-inspired piñata. The workshop will cover assembling a cardboard structure and traditional tissue paper decorating techniques used in piñatas. En este taller de dos horas en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los participantes explorarán la artesanía y el folclore al crear una piñata inspirada en los Alebrijes. El taller incluirá el montaje de una estructura de cartón y las técnicas tradicionales de decoración con papel de seda utilizadas en las piñatas. Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect her experiences growing up as Latinx in the Mexican-American militarized border. Her work is characterized by introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas such as media and gadgets. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

No.1-ranked Sinner, of Italy, prevented Taylor Fritz from ending the American major tennis title drought, less than three weeks after word emerged of Sinner's two positive drug tests.