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A new play written by Tony Award® nominated artist Charlayne Woodard gets its world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse. Co-directed by Patricia McGregor and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg A Co-Production with Baltimore Center Stage Written by the Tony Award® nominated artist Charlayne Woodard, this moving world-premiere play explores the complex relationship between two “alpha” women: Claire Rose, an elderly Black woman, and her middle-aged daughter, Cassandra. After not speaking to each other for the past three years, Cassandra shows up unexpectedly at her mother’s garden gate, attempting to reconcile old wounds. Both women give as good as they get, taking us on a rollercoaster ride unearthing conflicts and secrets of the past, and creating magic in the process. Production Sponsors: La Cuisine Custom Catering The Paula Marie Black Endowment for Women’s Voices in the Art of Theatre September 21 – October 17, 2021 Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre COVID-19 safety information can be found here. As of Aug. 18, 2021, LJPH requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of your performance, and that masks be worn for all patrons inside the theater. ACCESS Performance (ASL interpretation): Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ACCESS Performance (audio description): Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Some scientists are now saying the only way to achieve a limit to global temperature rise is to pair emission reduction efforts with a massive investment in carbon capture technology. Plus, with a guilty verdict handed down to Derek Chauvin on all counts in the death of George Floyd, legal experts now are now analyzing what the conviction will mean for the former Minneapolis police officer's sentence. And the Tijuana River Valley is frequently swamped with sewage-tainted water, but those cross-border flows also carry trash into an ecologically sensitive region. Then in Southeast San Diego, community art spaces are few and far between. One resident is looking to remedy that with the opening of a new center in Chollas View. Finally, the Old Globe brings the politics, family sagas, ghosts and that epic sword fight in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to radio audiences.

Neal Adams revolutionized the comic book industry with his hyper-realistic style for characters such as Batman, Superman, the Green Lantern and the X-Men.

A man who was apparently disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa.

The third and final Magic Mike movie isn't nearly as sexy or entertaining as its predecessors. Mike (Channing Tatum) is now bartending and is seduced by a London socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault).

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Christmas at Belmont 2021 features Belmont University students performing holiday favorites in the new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. This celebration of the season includes holiday favorites and classic songs.

Microscopya is a new free downloadable app that teaches kids about the body's cells with puzzles, pictures and music.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s "THE LION KING", making its triumphant return to San Diego! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Cryptologists found and decoded over 50 long-lost letters that Mary, Queen of Scots wrote during her time in captivity. A historian calls them the most important new findings about her in 100 years.

To win the Golden Globe Race, sailors compete solo using celestial navigation to find their way, and they are forced to battle high winds and rough seas without the use of any electronic equipment.