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  • In the decades before World War I, French artists began painting scenes of ordinary life — on the street, at work, at home, in the clubs and cafes. An exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum is dedicated to this <em>Belle Époque</em> or beautiful era. Above, Pierre Bonnard's 1900 oil on cardboard triptych <em>The Place Clichy, Paris.</em>
    Get A Glimpse Of Labor, Leisure And Everyday Life In Paris' Belle Époque
    In the decades before World War I, French artists began painting scenes of ordinary life — on the street, at work, at home, in clubs and cafes. Their work elevated common acts into fine art.
  • Here's How We Cope When We're Stressed: Ideas From NPR's Arts Desk
    A Norwegian knitting marathon. America's Next Top Model. British crime dramas. Real-time strategy games. Peanut soup. These are some things that help us feel better — maybe they'll work for you, too?
  • In ARABIA WITH LEVISON WOOD, the military-trained writer and photographer embarks on a rarely ventured route through the challenging environments and remote corners of a little-understood land — Arabia. In the process, he immerses himself in the region's cultures, revealing unique and powerful insights.
    ARABIA WITH LEVISON WOOD
    Thursdays, March 31 - April 28, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The military-trained writer and photographer embarks on a rarely ventured route through the challenging environments and remote corners of a little-understood land — Arabia. In the process, he immerses himself in the region's cultures, revealing unique and powerful insights.
  • Sophia Adajar as Cindy-Lou Who and Edward Watts as The Grinch with the cast of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" From 2019 stage production.
    How 'The Grinch' Moved To Radio
    The Globe's holiday favorite can't be SEEN this year but it can be HEARD
  • James Herriot (played by Nicholas Ralph).
    ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL On MASTERPIECE
    Encore Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Seasons 1-3 now with KPBS Passport! Season 4 premieres January 7! James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. Exciting newcomer Nicholas Ralph will make his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.
  • Across New Orleans, thousands of homes like this one — the "Queen of Bounce House" — are decorated for Mardi Gras. People drive from house-to-house because the city canceled parades due to COVID.
    In A Year Without Parades, Mardi Gras In New Orleans Is All About House Floats
    New Orleans officials canceled all the Mardi Gras parades this year. But that didn't stop some residents from getting into the spirit anyway. They decorated their houses for drive-through parades.
  • Legendary actresses Marisa Paredes and Virna Lisi star in the Italian comedy "Latin Lover," the San Diego Italian Film Festival's first pick of the week for its online discussion.
    San Diego Italian Film Festival Faces Online Challenge
    Festival finds new ways to show films and foster discussion
  • The legendary Gladys Knight with the Pips performs her classic "Neither One of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye”) in "Soul Legends" (MY MUSIC) on PBS.
    Soul Legends (MY MUSIC)
    Encore Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join host Pam Grier in a tribute to the greatest soul hits and performers from the 1970s and 80s. Features classics by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Bill Withers, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Minnie Riperton and more.
  • Psychologist Gaurav Suri says public health officials need to tailor their messages to appeal to a wide range of people.
    Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy
    Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.
  • Artist Ekene Ijeoma on the set of "Deconstructed Anthems" at Houston's Day For Night Festival in 2017.
    This Audio Portrait Of The 2020 Census Asks: Whose Voices Really Count?
    Nigerian American artist Ekene Ijeoma is an MIT professor who draws on sound and data to explore representations of social justice. He's working on a "voice portrait" of the census called A Counting.
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