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The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Don’t miss our first Creative Journaling session of the year! Local artist, Stephanie Tourial, will share easy ways to document your life and add art, photos, writings and more to express yourself in your journal and help create a journaling practice that works for you. Be a Friend, Tell a Friend: Bring a guest and you both get a special gift! Please register here to attend.

Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease.

Step back 2000 years into the enchanting yet gritty world of Mary Magdalene when Genesis Opera Theatre’s production of “Magdalene: The Musical” graces the stage on April 6 and 7, 2024, at the STAR Repertory Theatre, 329 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. Mary Magdalene was one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. This hidden gem written by Sal Ponti was first produced in 1983 and enjoyed a two-year run in Los Angeles. It is a musical story of the confident, colorful harlot adored by everyone around her. Men wanted to be with her. Women wanted to BE her. Guided by the visionary direction of Cynthia Leigh and the harmonious musical direction of Abraham Fabella, "Magdalene: The Musical" has been lovingly recreated by Genesis Opera Theatre and is a musical with a heart of gold that promises to be an unforgettable experience. The story is riveting. The music is unforgettable. “Magdalene: The Musical” is not to be missed. For its first production in nearly 40 years, director Cynthia Leigh has put together a stellar cast with talent from all over Southern California. The characters from Magdalene’s world represent men and women from all walks of life, and how they’re impacted by the life-changing world events surrounding them. Genesis Opera Theatre, committed to making opera and musical theatre accessible to people of all ages at an affordable price, aims to kindle the love for this art form in young minds, nurturing future enthusiasts and artists. Performance Dates and Times| Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance to witness this unique musical. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on sdartstix.com. For additional information, reach out to genesisoperatheatre@gmail.com. Follow them on Facebook!

Palestinian citizens of Israel say they live in an atmosphere of fear, facing a backlash from Israeli society and arrests by authorities since the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel last year.

A day of spring will be celebrated at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo shops in Old Town with a tribute to beloved artist, Laurel Burch, and a curated selection of jewelry, fashion and décor at the free “Spring Pop-up, Curated by Bazaar del Mundo,” Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bazaar del Mundo Shop courtyard. Laurel Burch’s unique images and designs became wildly popular in the '60s with her vividly colored feline images. While she passed away in 2007, her longtime fans continue to flock to the Bazaar del Mundo Shops which still feature her whimsical designs. Her daughter Aarin Burch will make an appearance to celebrate her mother’s 50th anniversary of the brand and showcase special anniversary items. Artists who typically make “art-to-wear” jewelry, accessories and home décor, will also be featured to show and sell their one-of-a-kind work. Learn more at www.bazaardelmundo.com Bazaar del Mundo on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: a major exhibition of Caribbean art; Disco Riot artists-in-residence and more arts and culture this weekend.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Grammy Award-winners Snarky Puppy, Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall honoring Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca’s music.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Master Plan for Career Education” seeks to help the more than 7 million adults in California who lack college degrees by giving them college credit for their work experience and by changing the requirements on some state jobs.

California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect.