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Premieres Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Monday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We are honored to welcome back to THEATER CORNER the esteemed Sheldon Epps. A visionary director and former Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, Mr. Epps has been a trailblazer in American theater. We also welcome Steve Breen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist, who discusses his career and current work.

The Los Angeles Basketry Guild and Misti Washington Gourd & Basket Guild proudly present Special classes with Lissa-Jane de Sailles. Four 1-day, 8-hour workshops with 12 students maximum. Lissa-Jane de Sailles lives and works on Jerrinja/Wandi Wandian Land on the south east coast of New South Wales, Australia. Lissa-Jane teaches fiber art locally and internationally and works with basketry techniques to create sculptural forms and installations with locally foraged natural fibers and textiles. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn from an Australian basketry artist! Two classes in Los Angeles area are September 21 & 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Two classes in San Diego area (El Cajon) are September 28 & 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classes are for all levels of experience and cost for each is $95 (price covers class fee, materials and teacher preparation and expenses). Tools to bring vary for each class and a list will be available for download on the LABG and MWGBG. Make check payable to MWGBG. When mailing your check, include a note with your name, email address, phone number, and class choice(s) and mail to: MWGBG, c/o Willie Ziegler, 1120 Pepper Drive, Spc. 159, El Cajon, CA, 92021. Email Willie Ziegler (wznvrhpn@aol.com) and let her know you’ve mailed a check, what classes you want to register for and if you have any questions. Exact location of classes will be shared after registration is confirmed. Registration deadline: Sept. 18, 2024. $25.00 fee for cancellations before Sept. 14 and no refunds after Sept. 14, 2024. For more information contact wznvrhpn@aol.com or go to baskets-gourds.com

Pantone isn't the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it's become the industry standard.

Prolific musician Jesse Colin Young, best known for being the voice of the '60s folk-rock anthem "Get Together," died on Sunday at age 83.

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

🌟 Join us for the Grand Opening of Pako Pablos' revolutionary Interactive Art Gallery, in partnership with The California Center for the Arts, Escondido and North County Mall! Explore immersive art installations, engage with cutting-edge technology, and experience the fusion of art and innovation. 📸 Plus, don't miss the pop-up shop featuring Pako's popular brand, offering exclusive merchandise and collectibles! Enjoy drinks and food from 2-4 p.m., 🤩 courtesy of Black Angus and Red Robin and pop up shop and giveaways for the rest of the day! ✨ Meet the artist, mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and be a part of this unforgettable event!

The San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is hosting its annual native plant sale at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido this year! Come explore the historic Sikes Adobe Farmhouse and its surrounding native gardens to inspire plant purchases for your home, yard, balcony, or restorative, water saving, & fire resilient landscape. Browse an extensive selection of California native shade trees, water-wise shrubs, seasonal flowers, bunch grasses, ground covers, and succulents sourced from CNPS and Southern California native plant nurseries: SAN DIEGO COUNTY Moosa Creek Nursery - moosacreeknursery.com Native West - nativewest.com Neel’s Nursery - neelsnursery.com ORANGE COUNTY Tree of Life - californianativeplants.com LOS ANGELES COUNTY El Nativo Nursery - elnativogrowers.com Theodore Payne - theodorepayne.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Native Sons Nursery - nativeson.com Las Pilitas Nursery - laspilitas.com In addition to live native plants, the open-air garden market will include vendor booths offering seeds, bulbs, books, wildlife arts and crafts, and expert advice from seasoned landscape professionals. Food trucks will be available to provide refreshments as supplies last. Partner organizations will provide information on local programs and share some secrets of the wild! Make friends with great folk and learn about these amazing organizations and how they protect, restore, and enhance our open spaces and conservation areas. Learn about ReWilding efforts, water savings programs, and upcoming events great for families of all ages! Check out the native gardens of the historic adobe and the efforts of the San Dieguito River Park volunteers and Rangers to rebuild and preserve this cultural gem at Lake Hodges on the banks of the San Dieguito River where the newest cross county ‘Coast to Crest Trail’ is now being pieced together. Discover this hiking and biking paradise and share connecting moments with friends and family. Create new wildlife habitat around your home and join a peaceful celebration of life with those who share your love of plants and wildlife in San Diego. For more information, please visit the CNPS San Diego website: https://www.cnpssd.org/fall-plant-sale-2024 California Native Plant Society on Instagram and Facebook

Starting March 21, 2025, KPBS Radio 89.5 FM will have a new program schedule throughout the week, including adding three new shows on the weekend: “This Old House Radio Hour,” “The Sam Sanders Show” and “Climate One.”

A FREE spooktacular celebration with live entertainment, delicious food, games and a costume contest. A frightfully fun time for all! Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events. San Diego's premier Halloween event, featuring a selection of seasonal food and drink items, an array of bewitching goods and crafts plus enchanting products and services. 100+ Vendors Live DJs Seasonal Eats Lots of Treats Costume Contests Games Family-Friendly Free Parking Attendees will enjoy a full day of entertainment with festive music and art, spooktacular activities plus a costume contest with prizes. An immersive experience presented by Fright for Future will include fun games and haunting interactive displays. Located on the lawn at Ski Beach Park, within Mission Bay Park on Vacation Isle, this lush and expansive venue features picnic areas and stunning views of Mission Bay. PARKING: There are two large, free parking lots located near Ski Beach Park. This is a zero-waste event. Through our partnership with Sustainability is Sexy and the help of our dedicated volunteers, we will divert the majority of organic waste generated by this event from San Diego landfills to composting centers. Visit: http://boobythebay.com/ About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com

Charles C. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon in 1970. But a profile of the Vietnam War veteran was caught in an "auto removal process," the Defense Department says.