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The celebrated South African playwright was known for Blood Knot, The Road to Mecca and "Master Harold"...and the Boys. He said his job was to make "leaps out of my reality and into other realities."

Copley Library at the University of San Diego is pleased to unveil its most recent acquisition, "In Blue Time," followed by a talk given by artist Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. About the Artist: Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio is a Mexican artist whose work includes oil painting, drawing, muralism and installation. Her current work focuses on the concept of time, disability, and the transitions of change through the perspectives of her individual narrative, astro-physics, philosophy and memory. She received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art and her BA in Art History and Visual Arts at the University of San Diego. Ortiz-Rubio has exhibited her artwork internationally in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States, in such places as the Timken Museum of Art, Centro Cultural Tijuana, Oceanside Museum, Quint Gallery, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Instituto Cultural Cabañas in Guadalajara, and Bread&Salt Gallery among others. Her permanent public murals can be seen through out the city of San Diego and has work in the San Diego Civic Art Collection as well as the University of the Claustro de Sor Juana in Mexico City and now in the University of San Diego. Ortiz-Rubio partnered with the State of California for the Action Saves Lives campaign to create a mural to commemorate COVID victims and raise awareness. In addition, she was an Artist in Residence at the Timken Museum of Art, Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic, and at Bread&Salt Gallery in San Diego. She currently teaches drawing and painting at the University of San Diego.

Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.

Ruby Marichalar couldn’t get an in-person meeting after California’s crime victim compensation fund denied her claim. She wasn’t the only one.

Create beautiful patterns and designs through the processes of creating “canes” with colorful polymer clay. Working on a smaller scale, this process teaches pattern and design sculpturally that can be achieved through cutting and slicing. Perfect for making small items and jewelry. Visit: Polymer Clay Beads & Mini Sculptures ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Agustin Barrios was born and raised in rural Paraguay, far from the world's artistic capitals, and brought up on folk music. He identified more strongly with the Guarani Indians of his home than the European culture of Spain's former colonies, and faced many rejections, personal and professional. Yet through hundreds of concerts and innovative new compositions, he captured the soul of Latin America to become the most important guitar composer of the 20th century.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose steep tariffs on foreign products and deport millions of undocumented immigrants, policies he says will put Americans first. Many U.S. voters reelected Trump on the back of his economic agenda, how will his plan affect workers and consumers? Economist Oren Cass makes the case for Trump’s tariff policies.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. “The ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level.” - Eric Clapton After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a GRAMMY in 2002 for his contribution on 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown'. He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. “A brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable - often emulated, never equalled.” - Emmylou Harris Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/albert-lee-2025 Albert Lee on Instagram and Facebook