Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

California’s Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday discusses the California Volunteers, which launched the nation’s first statewide Climate Action Corps, College Corps, and Youth Jobs Corps.

Dr. Jess Block Nerren discusses The Cog, or Cognitive Collective, a sensory hub on the campus of Cal State University San Bernardino that advocates for neurodiversity. And Organizer Greg Russell talks about the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, April 19 at Riverside City College.

Shawn Prokopec, Chief Executive Officer of Anthesis, discusses the non-profit's dedication to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide job readiness training.

Vanessa Perez, Executive Director with Time for Change Foundation, shares the non-profit's mission to provide programs and housing to help women and children reach self-sufficiency.

Rene Reyes, Vice President of Programming and Festivals for the Paley Center for Media, talks about the Paley Center and Paleyfest 2024, a television festival bringing fans together with the stars.

Fred Clarke, General Manager of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, talks about their ranunculus blooms this spring season. Lincoln Shrine Memorial Curator Nathan Gonzalez & Special Collections Manager Maria Carrillo talk about the important items in the Civil War era museum, located in Redlands.

Award-winning actor, filmmaker, musician, and author Jon Lindstrom discusses his first novel, Hollywood Hustle.

Dennis Anderson discusses Ramona, presented by the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, the nation’s longest-running outdoor drama. Student Filmmaker Brian Navarro talks about her full-length film, A Man's Due.

Music Director and Conductor Anthony Parnther talks about the San Bernardino Symphony's 2024 Season.

As part of Black History Month, award-winning producer and filmmaker Lawrence Hott discusses his newest film The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights.

Singer Pia Toscano talks about her experience competing on American Idol, her musical influences, and shares some of the songs she enjoys performing. Pia will be in concert with Daniel Emmet, March 6 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage.

Guitarist, jazz vocalist, and songwriter Allan Harris discusses his music and his upcoming performance of Cross That River, which tells the story of Blue, a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys.

Singer/songwriter Daniel Emmet talk about his time on America’s Got Talent and his new PBS Special Simply the Best with Pia Toscano. Daniel will be performing in Rancho Mirage on March 6 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa with the Desert Symphony. KVCR has tickets: kvcr.org/events

Roman Stollenwerk, Assistant Curator for the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, discusses their newest exhibit, Seeing the Unseen: Math and Art, open to the public now through March 9. Then Debra Scacco, Guest Curator for the Ontario Museum of History and Art, talks about their newest art exhibit Conduit, inspired by the recently opened Built on Water exhibit. Conduit is open February 15 – May 19, 2024.

New York Times bestselling novelist, TV show creator and producer, and author Brad Meltzer returns to Lifestyles to talk about his latest books in the Ordinary People Change the World series: I Am Mister Rogers and I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Actor & Comedian Jon Lovitz talks about his roles and his stand up comedy.

Lillian speaks with author, producer, director, writer, and actor Mike Farrell, best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series M*A*S*H.

Actor, author, and activist Ed Begley Jr. discusses his roles in television and his sobriety as detailed in his memoir, To The Temple of Tranquility and Step On It.

Dr. Adriane Lamar Snyder, CEO of the Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, talks about services and advocacy support for survivors and families affected by all forms of sexual violence.

Zaylin Cano, Executive and Artistic Director of Inland Pacific Ballet, talks about the history of the dance academy and The Nutcracker, with performances in Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, and Riverside this month.