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Premieres Saturdays, Dec. 31, 2022 - Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with the PBS Video app. Host and co-creator Diane Kochilas guides viewers on a robust and inviting exploration of the Greek landscape, including its people, food, history, traditions, and culture. Diane explores the rich world of Greek wines, informing viewers of the country's ancient vinicultural traditions and introducing them to the flavors and varieties that are uniquely Greek.

COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in San Diego County, as are hospitalizations. Plus, this past weekend was still one of the busiest for flight travel, but it was met with trip cancellations as the coronavirus spread among flight crews. And, we revisit reporting by KPBS that showed that CalFresh regularly pushes out people who are still eligible for the extra money to help them buy food. Then, the director of UCLA’s Bedari Kindness Institute speaks about kindness and the impulse to be kind. Later, former North County Times journalist Brian Gushue discusses his new book about achieving his goal of attending 500 NFL games across the country. Also, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando spoke with Chad Patton, managing director of Material Things, which created the “NUNO: The Language of Textiles” exhibit at the Japanese Friendship Garden's Inamori Pavilion.

The Timken Museum’s painting of the early Christian hermit, St. Anthony the Great, by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo (c. 1515-20) attracts more than the passing attention of some visitors, many of whom take time to assess the artist’s message. Savoldo’s portrayal of the hermit running from a world of darkness and evil toward a peaceful world of goodness and beauty is especially intriguing because the hermit is not just escaping the evil darkness; he is also looking back at it. With regret? Was he possibly reneging on his choice to escape evil’s clutches? This famous 4th century hermit, later considered the founder of monasticism, has inspired paintings by many artists. This docent-led talk will survey some of those portrayals and the commentary they have inspired. Speaker: Florence Gillman, Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies, USD Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the organizers: Memphis-bred, Grammy-nominated bassist/composer Stephan Crump is an active bandleader with fifteen critically-acclaimed album releases and numerous film scoring contributions. An exercise in profound vulnerability, Stephan’s solo performance explores his unique musical language through an expansive range of sonorities on the acoustic bass. It is a culmination of decades of work as a bassist, composer, and improviser. From his home studio in Brooklyn, Crump released monthly solo recordings from 2020 into 2021 for a fan-supported series via his Bandcamp page. The new album, "Rocket Love", is curated from this body of work. Known for transforming his instrument into a speaking entity of magnetic pull, Crump's focus on creative instrumental music has led to collaborations with many of the leading lights of his generation, most notably Vijay Iyer, in whose trio and sextet he played a dynamic, founding role. Stephan can also be heard as long-standing member of Jen Chapin Trio, Ches Smith Trio, Rez Abbasi Acoustic Quartet, Liberty Ellman Sextet, Secret Keeper (duo with Mary Halvorson), his own Rosetta Trio (with Jamie Fox, Liberty Ellman), his Rhombal quartet (with Ellery Eskelin, Adam O’Farrill, Tyshawn Sorey), Borderlands Trio (with Kris Davis, Eric McPherson) as well as co-led ensembles with Ingrid Laubrock, Cory Smythe, Mat Maneri, and Okkyung Lee. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Explore the meaning, techniques, and history of the color blue throughout the world by engaging with extraordinary works of art from The San Diego Museum of Art’s collection. Hosted by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council. Date | Sunday, January 30 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here! All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place. Space is limited. For more information, please visit sdmart.org/event/virtual-tour-blue-global-artistic-visions-of-this-extraordinary-hue or call (619) 232-7931.

The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, will hold its third annual Spotlight benefit event, Beyond Brilliance, on April 10, at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037). The event begins at 4 p.m. with a prelude VIP reception with a cocktail and champagne toast at the JAI, followed by a 5 p.m. welcome reception, complete with cocktails, bountiful fare and pop-up performances in the courtyard. At 6 p.m., a production featuring musical and theatrical performances by highly gifted SDUSD student artists at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall and at 7 p.m., the much-anticipated dolce & divertimenti of lively jazz, sweets and treats galore, prepared by SDUSD culinary arts students mentored by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. Creative, colorful attire is encouraged. The first of its kind event, co-chaired by Doreen Schonbrun and Phyllis Epstein, will honor Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor of the University of California San Diego and VAPA’S leading sponsor. Khosla will be honored for his support and partnership on many levels, including providing services to teachers in curriculum and instruction, professional development, and community collaboration. Tickets start at $100 for Friends which comes with an overture reception and spotlight performance, $200 for supporters including Dolci and divertimenti, and $350 for VIP provides a champagne reception and valet parking. For registration visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 For more information, to purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 Visit VAPA Foundation on Facebook + Instagram

Be among the first to experience the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Flagship location in La Jolla. Join us today to receive a special invitation to our Members’ Reopening Celebration! Gather with us and discover new ways to engage at MCASD! On the eve of the official reopening, you are exclusively invited to join fellow Members, artists, community leaders, movers, and shakers as we celebrate the highly anticipated new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building at MCASD. Tour the collection galleries, view the West Coast premiere of Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s, enjoy a cocktail, and take in the sunset over the Pacific from the new oceanview terraces. Become a member today! Click here. Date | Friday, April 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location | Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Plan your visit here! For more information, please visit mcasd.org/events/members-reopening-celebration or call (858) 454-3541.

A dreamy woman in white painted by James McNeill Whistler is the center of a new show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

This wellness expo features psychics, healers, vendors and speakers. Get free access to the lecture hall. Experience readings and healings for yourself and/or buy gift certificates for your loved ones - astrology readings, tarot readings, energy healing. Shop crystals and gemstone jewelry. This is a psychic fair & health fair. Experience a psychic reading, tarot reading, astrology reading, energy healing, chakra healing... * RSVP to get your FREE Admission Ticket * Otherwise, Admission is $10 at the door * Ages 12 and under are FREE * Admission includes access to the exhibit hall & all speakers. Date: Sunday, Jan. 30,2022 at 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Location: Marina Village Conference Center - Captain's Room Cost: Free with registration For more information on this event and ticket reservations please visit HERE! or call Dean Price at 831-239-6835.

Join us for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM)! Date | Saturday, July 23 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location | San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Purchase tickets here! Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: -Paper chromatography -Toy engineering -The solar system with NASA Solar System Ambassadors -Snap circuits Plus, you won't want to miss our featured activities! -Escondido Fire Department's Fire Truck -Dr. Bronner's Magic Foam Experience Conducting science experiments is hard work! Be sure to enjoy Indian-fusion cuisine from Krishna's Kitchens Food Truck and a sweet treat from The Baked Bear! For further information on this event please visit: https://www.sdcdm.org/sciencenight