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Leatherworking Workshop: Craft Your Own Leather Masterpiece! Discover the craft of leatherworking in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for ages 8 to 108! Over the course of two hours, you’ll learn the basics of leather crafting and create your very own handmade item to take home. What to Expect: Hour 1: Watch and learn as we demonstrate how to shape, form, and work with leather. Then, roll up your sleeves and try it for yourself! Hour 2: Enjoy a fun and creative leather stamping activity where everyone will design and craft their own personalized keychain. This workshop is all about having fun, getting creative, and discovering a timeless craft. Whether you're 8 or 108, no experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide the rest! By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a finished leather keychain and a deeper appreciation for this traditional craft. About the Artist: Kerianne Quick is a nationally recognized craftsperson, Associate Professor of Jewelry and Metalwork at SDSU, and co-founder of Secret Identity Projects and Craft Desert. Highlights from their exhibition record include Craft in America Gallery, the Museum of Art and Design (NYC), Museo Franz Mayer (CDMX), the National Museum for Women in the Arts (D.C.), and Salon del Mobile (Milan). Their work is included in the collections of the LACMA, MFA Houston, and the Netherlands Design Museum (Stedelijk). They have received numerous grants, including a Kinley Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Arts Grant. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1306184?day=2025-03-29&view=cal&source=activity-schedule

A 33-mile trip from one protest in Annapolis, Md., to the parade grandstand in front of the White House was like a journey between two different countries.

Celebrate the return of Art Alive with an impressive display of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum’s collection and four days of sensational events from April 24-27, 2025. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs. Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Join us April 24-27, 2025, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. Visit: Art Alive The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Charleston, S.C., reflects on 10 years since a racially motivated attack on the historic Emanuel AME church. A white supremacist killed 9 Black worshippers in 2015 in hopes of starting a race war.

Premieres Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Investigating the Assad regime's arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad's reign.

Panic and confusion gripped Iran's capital, Tehran, as Israel warned civilians to evacuate or face more potential strikes as conflict between the two countries spilled into its fifth day.

Join us at The Prado at Balboa Park on Friday April 11, 2025 at 9am for a special Producers Club reception with Nan Sterman, the host of the KPBS show A Growing Passion and all-around garden expert. Nan recently took on a lead botanical role in the Botanical Building at Balboa Park renovations, where she designed the planters for the new building. Join us as Nan speaks about the process behind the renovation and how plants and gardens can transform a space. After the reception with Nan, you are welcome to a self-guided tour of the Botanical Building. Admission to this event includes a reception with a continental breakfast at The Prado, a presentation from Nan and the opportunity to explore the newly renovated Botanical Building with fellow KPBS Producers Club members. **This event if exclusive to Producers Club members. To learn more about the Producers Club and how to join, please visit kpbs.org/pc**

The CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council says removing construction laborers who don't have legal status would put homebuilding projects and critical infrastructure at risk.

ICE detentions have surged, but deportations have not. In the past month, NPR spoke to dozens of detainees, families and lawyers who spoke of overcrowded centers in Florida lacking food and medicine.