Posted by Donna Walker at Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Set in New York during the Jazz Age, this new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel tells the tragic tale of self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby. Consumed with desire for his former lover, Daisy Buchanan, Gatsby draws new neighbor Nick Carraway into his desperate pursuit to win her back — and into their world of lavish wealth, wild parties and free-flowing liquor. Also starring Sarah Drew as "Daisy Buchanan" and Nate Corddry as "Nick Carraway."
Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A special fund drive edition of "Pacifica Performance Showcase" and "Arts in Review." Comedian Fritz Coleman joins host Julio Martinez to talk about his show "Unassisted Residency" continuing at the El Portal Theatre. In the second half, Director Barbara Miller joins host Donna Walker to discuss her enlightening documentary on the Dalai Lama, "Wisdom of Happiness" (Executive produced by Richard Gere) with insights and step-by-step ways for us to individually and collectively cope with stress and the modern world in these challenging times. Tune in and pledge for arts and culture on KPFK.
Posted by Donna Walker at Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A special combined fund drive edition of Pacifica Performance Showcase and Arts in Review. Joining hosts Donna Walker and Julio Martinez are actress CASSIDY SLEDGE starring in "DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: TWENTY-FIVE SIDED TAVERN”, where gaming, theatre, and improv meet, currently playing at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre; Actress/singer/comedienne Jane Lynch ("Glee"," "Best in Show," "Mighty Wind") on her upcoming show at Broadstage, Dec 17th “A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS" also starring Kate Flannery ("The Office"); and Filmmaker MOHAMMADREZA AYNI on his powerful documentary (co-directed with Sarah Khaki) “CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS," centering around Sara Shahverdi, the first elected female council member of her very conserative village. a remarkable, fearless motorcycle-riding, pants-wearing woman challenging the patriarchy and power structure to empower young girls and women.
Posted by Donna Walker at Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Phil and Ted welcome comedian/broadcaster/political commentator John Fugelsang to talk about his NY Times best selling book, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible - From Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. How do we fight hypocritical Right wing political factions seeking to use Christianity to impose their own oppressive policies on Americans?
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Giving indigenous peoples a voice about the continuous struggles against Colonialism and Imperialism
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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11:00pm - Midnight