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Ann Morton is pushing back against political polarization by asking Americans to contribute textiles that are equal parts red and blue.

The Washington, D.C., gallery turns 100 this year. Susan Stamberg has fond memories of visiting back in the '60s: "It was like visiting a really rich uncle with fabulous taste and a collector's eye."

Ann Morton is pushing back against political polarization by asking Americans to contribute textiles that are equal parts red and blue.

Encore Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV (no longer available to stream). Separated by decades and starkly different circumstances two women rebound from incarceration. They each overcome their years of addiction and abuse to pursue the promise of higher education. These aspiring scholars navigate parole, raising young children, and self-healing to find acceptance, sisterhood, and hope for a new life.

Ukraine lost territory to Russia in the southern Kherson region early in the war. Residents fleeing rural villages there describe their desperation under Russian military control.

Russian missiles hit industrial facilities at a strategic city in southern Ukraine Sunday as Moscow continued efforts to expand its gains in the country's east.

Paint, create, and illustrate this Winter! This December we are inviting budding scientists and artists to experiment and create with us during Little Explorers Winter Camp. Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the winter exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends. Grab your scientist thinking cap to complete icy winter experiments during Week 1: December 20th through the 23rd from 9:00 am-2:00 pm Week 2: December 27th through the 30th from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

The veteran actor was known for his wide variety of roles — from sci-fi tv shows such as Quantum Leap and Battlestar Galactica, to arthouse classics like Paris, Texas and Blue Velvet.

The sixth annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll, presented by Cutwater Spirits, will take place on Saturday, November 27, from 2 – 5 p.m., as part of the nation-wide Small Business Saturday. Spirit strollers will be able to sip a dozen holiday themed cocktail tastes and six sweet treats from 18 independently owned retail shops along Adams Avenue, from University Heights through Normal Heights and into Kensington. This festive small business celebration is limited to adults 21 & up (ID required). Retail participants include: Artistic Florals, Back from Tomboctou Gallery & Imports, BENCH Home, Blackmarket Bakery, Divine Bubble, Earthwell Refill, Eclipse Naturals, Heights Optometry, Incredible Cheesecake Company, Kiko and Sven, Liquid Eden Holistic Center, Maya Moon, MRH Interiors, Paleo Treats, Rose Reggae, Uptown Bicycles, Wild Island Collective, and Zac’s Attic. Cocktail tastes will be created and served by Adams Avenue’s top mixologists representing the area’s leading bars and restaurants. This year’s spirit participants will represent; AC Lounge, Cantina Mayahuel, El Zarape Restaurant, Et Voila! French Bistro, Kensington Club, the Ould Sod, Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant, the Rabbit Hole, SKA Bar, Sycamore Den, and Wormwood. In addition, there will be a complimentary trolley carrying attendees up and down the avenue during the event. Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll tickets are $25, and are available for purchase online at: http://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/event-info/adams-avenue-spirit-stroll/ Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is presented by the Adams Avenue Business Association, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote and increase commercial activity within the Adams Avenue Business District.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment. From their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the fabric on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large.