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Recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, brisket, a French Canadian pork pie and homemade pasta accompany stories both heartwarming and hilarious from the NPR audience.

Unlike Germany, which after World War II underwent a rigorous de-Nazification effort, pride, rather than shame, is the emotion many Italians feel for the symbols of the country's fascist past.

The Taliban has ordered all beauty shops in Kabul to close by the end of July. These businesses are one of the last places where women can work and congregate as restrictions on women are mounting..

Join the PHES Gallery for an Artist talk by Nicolee McMahon about Zen Perspective on Impermanence. How is impermanence a primary truth of life? And how does impermanence connect us to joy and peace? We’ll explore these questions through Zen stories, direct experience and personal anecdotes. Nicolee McMahon, Roshi, received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi Roshi in 1995. She is a co-founder of Three Treasures Zen Community (TTZC). She and her husband, Barry McMahon Roshi are retiring and closing TTZC in 2022. She has 7 successors. Nicolee originated the Practice of Immediacy in the Arts® (PIA) an innovative means to access creative abilities. PIA does this by opening to our present moment-by-moment experience. Her book Arte of Now: Practice of Immediacy in the Arts is about this process. She is a retired marriage, family child therapist. She is married, and has two children, a stepson, and four grandchildren. Date: Jan. 12, 2022 Time: 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location: PHES Gallery Cost: Free For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Stephen Sondheim’s darkly humorous mashup of beloved fairy tales follows a baker and his wife as they set out on a mission to break a witch’s curse. The couple’s journey takes them into the woods where they encounter Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and his beanstalk, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and two lovesick princes. But while wishes may come true, the ever after may not always be so happy. The Tony Award-winning musical features enchanting and touching songs and a modern twist on the storybook classics. Cast: Crash Cast: January 20, 22, 28 Boom Cast: January 21, 27, 29 Interested in being a sponsor or getting involved? Click here! Ovation Theatre is a nonprofit in Encinitas that promotes professional quality youth and adult theatre within the community.

Mosaic Bee Bath Welcome bees to your garden and make them a bee bath! A smaller, shallower version of a birdbath, bees can land on the little stones and drink water safely. Instructor and artist Amber J Pierce will take your creation and personally grout the pieces so you have a stunning mosaic piece for pickup the following week at your convenience. Date | Friday, April 15th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location | The Water Conservation Garden Purchase tickets here! Members $44 / Non-members $48 Workshop is outdoors in the Habitat Garden for inspiration. All materials included, plus a brief Mosaics tour of The Garden art with Volunteer Docent Artists. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://thegarden.org/product/mosaic-bee-bath/ The Water Conservation Garden Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Octavia Butler's novel Parable of the Sower — depicting a dystopian U.S. in 2024 — was published 30 years ago. Toshi Reagon's new musical retelling explores the web of past, present and future.

The former Sesame Street writer is working with the NYPD to create a small pilot program on gun violence at an elementary school in East Harlem.

Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties.

From KPBS: "I think a lot of time classical music is known as difficult, and I wanted to make a point to people that it's just everyday experience — it's nothing different," Jeeyoon Kim said. Kim joined Midday Edition to share selections and insights from her upcoming concert. From the organizer: Join us for an unforgettable musical experience by award-winning classical pianist, Jeeyoon Kim, for her newest project, /si-úm/ which blends classical piano with poetry and black and white photography. 시음 pronounced as /si-úm/ is a made-up word meaning poetry and music in Korean. Kim delights audiences with innovative concert experiences imbued with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. A native of South Korea, Kim has inspired a dedicated and passionate fan base by defying conventional wisdom and expanding on the traditional classical concert experience. She is an art activist, educator, podcaster, award-winning performer, and author of her new book “Whenever You’re Ready”. Location - The Baker Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Visit Jeeyoon Kim on Facebook + Instagram Visit La Jolla Music Society on Facebook + Instagram