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Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Noon on KPBS TV / On demand. Samantha learns the history of the Abbey of the Genesee and the popular Monks’ Bread that the Trappist monks make. She visits chef Melanie Alvarez Santiago, to sample authentic Puerto Rican dishes. Samantha explores the "Grand Canyon of the East" and takes in the sights of Letchworth State Park then joins a community paint day and crafts a bucket at the Genesee Country Village & Museum.

The artist's life-size images explode with color and are inspired by iconic black and white photos. Her work is on display at Chicago's Art Institute through Sept. 6

A career retrospective for the Oakland-based Chinese-American painter, who died on Aug. 7, opens at the National Portrait Gallery on August 27.

He may have five Grammy nominations this year, including album of the year, but his recent clash with Grammys host Trevor Noah and other "concerning online behavior" will keep him off the stage.

You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! TASTE: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) CACAO! We will be serving a hot cup of drinking cacao, along with fresh baked bread and herbed butter Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread!

Over the past decade, jazz pianist and Origin Records recording artist Danny Green has earned recognition as a bandleader and as a composer with a gift for spinning absorbing narratives. Green’s growing portfolio of vibrant sounds – an enchanting mix of jazz, classical, and Brazilian rhythms – has captured the attention of critics around the world. Green has earned two San Diego Music awards for Best Jazz Album and an additional award for Best Jazz Artist. His long-time trio includes bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Julien Cantelm, noteworthy musicians in their own right, and together they have developed a nearly psychic connection as they perform Green’s original compositions and jazz standards. Join the jazz trio for April's First Sunday Concert at Encinitas Library on Sunday, April 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the First Sunday Concert site or call (760) 753-7376.

The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces.

A new museum celebrating the history of Broadway is now in New York's theater district.

Bella Lux, an adult dance group, will be taking the Belly Up stage on Sunday, April 17 at 8 p.m. to present Le Cirque du Lux, a unique and immersive dance theater performance. For one night only, audiences will get swept away into the dark underbelly of Le Cirque, as their story unfolds through dance, music, and mystique. Bella Lux – co-founded by Elease Sgarbossa and Beth Guerrette – was born from a fiery collective of dancers and performance artists in San Diego with talents ranging from burlesque, heels, hip hop, hoop, fire dancing, jazz, and more. “With a genuine love of music, dance, costumes, and nostalgia, we bring the creativity, personality and entertainment to all of our shows,” said Sgarbossa. “Whether channeling the 80s, Beyonce, or swinging back to the roaring 20s, our passion is to entertain, enchant, inspire, and mystify.” Bella Lux is made up of more than 30 women, who range in age from 20-60 years old. They are doctors, lawyers, scientists, moms, and more – all coming together for the passion of dance. They rehearse year-long out of MBDY +be in Encinitas. Bella Lux performs 2-4 times a year at Belly Up in Solana Beach. The all-women group incorporates dance, movement, theatrics, and props into their routine to provide countless entertainment to sold-out crowds. Tickets for Le Cirque du Lux are $20 (advance), $23 (day-of show) and $35 (reserved loft seating) and can be purchased at https://bellyupsolanabeach.frontgatetickets.com. This is a 21+ only event, with doors opening at 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.thebellalux.com + Facebook

The Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, presents A Taste of Greatness, a performance including Schubert’s Great Symphony in C, and selections from Rossini’s "Barber of Seville," Bizet’s "Carmen" and Mascagni’s "Cavalleria Rusticana" with soloist Mary Boles Allen, mezzo-soprano. All members of the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra have been fully vaccinated and boosted. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and patio seating. Masks are encouraged. Admission to the concert is free with tax-deductible donations accepted at the door. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/a-taste-of-greatness/ for program updates and further inquiry.