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NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ukrainian writer and poet Victoria Amelina, who was among those killed in a Russian strike at a pizza restaurant last month.

The 90-year-old Californian's long absence and current condition raise questions about the institution's ability to deal with its internal issues of aging or disability.

Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / No longer available to stream on demand. Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like "Hair," "A Chorus Line" and for colored girls, created a "theater of inclusion" based on the belief that great art is for everyone.

The saxophonist and composer resisted his Japanese American heritage for decades. He now funnels that painful and triumphant personal history into a string of vital records.

The Peruvian musician gives an intimate El Tiny performance befitting her status as a curator of folklore and culture of the highest order.

Every year, dozens of Venezuelan migrants arrive in Colombia seeking to deconstruct their way of conceiving breaking.

Among the many attractions at this family-oriented festival, presented by The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, are a wide range of musical performers booked by the famed Belly Up Tavern, an eclectic array of arts and crafts exhibits, merchant booths, children’s activities, an international-themed food court, an adults-only beer and a wine beverage garden. For more information and the music line-up visit https://fiestadelsol.net/ Annual Beachside Music Festival | Fletcher Cove Park | Solana Beach, CA Saturday, May 21st - Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 HOURS | SATURDAY 9AM - 10PM & SUNDAY 9AM - 8PM Southern California’s BEST free festival!

Join us for our first ever Holiday Cookies & Crafts Workshop our guest instructor, Jen Pillado, an awesome local cookie artist and owner of Rx: cookies. It's the season for special gatherings and this is one you do not want to miss! This is an interactive 3-hour workshop and is $89 per guest. This event will start with a DIY workshop to make an entertaining staple: your choice of one 12" Round Pedestal Tray, 12" Round Wood Tray, or a 6x16 Mini Wood Tray. Customize your Lazy Susan or Pedestal Tray with your choice of (non-toxic!) stain and designer paint colors. Then you will have a cookie decorating lesson from Jennifer of Rx: cookies. Learn techniques, tips, and tricks from our local cookie artist. Take home your DIY project, 6 decorated cookies, and some sweet knowledge on this tasty skill! Registration fee includes your DIY project and cookie decorating instructions. Due to the custom nature of this event and product preparation needed, registration will close 3 days prior to the workshop.

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.

U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions.