This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Peter Mui, the founder of Fixit Clinic, community-based educational workshops where coaches teach people how to fix their broken items. The goal is to transfer critical thinking, disassembly, and troubleshooting skills to the community, so that they can restore their household items without sending them to a landfill. Peter shares how the clinics work and talks about some of the unique items he’s seen people bring in to get repaired. Then, it's the story of two iconic women in music for Women's History Month. For more information about Fixit Clinic, visit fixitclinic.blogspot.com To hear Lillian's interview with Rita Coolidge, visit www.kvcrnews.org/post/august-30-lifestyles-lillian-vasquez

Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

March 11: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with producer, director, radio host, and music aficionado TJ Lubinsky. TJ is the producer and creator behind many PBS music specials, featuring hits from the Doo Wop era, the 60s, Motown, and more. TJ talks about his early career, the artists he’s worked with over the past 25 years, and what goes into creating these nostalgic music specials. KVCR-TV has aired many of TJ’s music specials and during the month of March, you can see another one of TJ’s concerts- My Music Presents: It’s What’s Happening Baby on Sat, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., March 11 at 5:00 p.m., and March 12 at 10:00 p.m. You can watch Lillian’s interview with TJ Lubinsky on KVCR-TV Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m., followed by another My Music special, The Carpenters: Close To You . You can learn more about TJ Lubinsky on his Facebook page .

March 4: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Al Arguello, Inland Empire Market President for Bank of America, to learn about the Neighborhood Builders Grant program and how they invest in local non-profits. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with Clemente Mojica, CEO of Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, one of the non-profits that received a Neighborhood Builders award for 2020. Clemente shares what Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services is and how they’re creating housing solutions for families in need of assistance. To learn more about the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, visit nphsinc.org or call (909) 988 - 5979 To learn more about Bank of America and the Neighborhood Builders Program, click here

February 25: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Karen Riley, Executive Director of the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, a children’s art and environmental conservation museum in the Coachella Valley. The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery uses donated discarded materials to teach kids about conservation through hands-on exploration and creativity. Karen shares how the gallery acquires materials, how they’re creating art virtually, and talks about The Quest for Truth and Justice exhibit, which honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Also on the show, to celebrate Black History Month, it's the story of Dinah Washington, a soulful African American singer known as the “Queen of the Blues”. For more information about the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, visit www.scrapgallery.org

February 18: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez speaks with writer, poet, and Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at UC Riverside, Allison Hedge Coke. Allison is the director of UCR's 44th Writers Week, the longest-running free literary event in California, featuring both new and established authors. Allison shares information about the event which kicks off February 13 and gives advice to writers. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with David Perez and his son Cyrus Perez, an 11-year-old artist with autism. Cyrus raffled off his drawing of a giraffe to raise money for the Autism Society Inland Empire. He shares why he likes to draw animals and why he decided to help out a local non-profit. Then, to celebrate Black History Month, it's a tribute to the late Cicely Tyson, an iconic actress whose career spans over 70 decades. For more information about UCR Writers Week, visit writersweek.ucr.edu

February 11: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with football player and singer Sami Grisafe. Sami was the first female football player at Redlands High School, right here in the Inland Empire. She went on to play professional football with the woman’s football team Chicago Force. She also played for Team USA, winning three gold medals. Sami’s journey is the subject of the documentary Open Field . Sami shares more about the documentary, being a female football player in the 90s, and what she’s doing today to add to her many accomplishments. For more information about Sami Grisafe visit samigrisafe.com For information about the documentary Open Field , visit Openfieldmovie.com

February 4: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with Paul Greive, a farmer in the Inland Empire. Paul is an ex-Marine who shares how his health set him on a new path raising chickens and more at his farm in Murrieta, and the work he’s doing to make a difference. Paul has been featured on Farmers for America , a documentary that can be seen on KVCR-TV.

January 28: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This edition of KVC-Arts has Lillian Vasquez in conversation with Matt Newton. He WAS an actor, became an acting coach, and is now an author as well. He wrote “Ten Steps to Breaking Into Acting,” and recently, “The No BS Guide to the Acting Biz.” Lillian also finds out more about a recent art project… and contest… wherein the city of Yucaipa called out to the community, asking for a representation of their favorite place IN Yucaipa. We’ll have conversation with the community services coordinator for the city of Yucaipa, Margot Mullen. We’ll also hear from Sage Foy, a student at Parkview middle school, and the winner of the contest. Her work is on display in the the Winter/Spring edition “Your Yucaipa Community Services Guide .

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This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Dania Gutierrez, Southern California Program Manager with the National Forest Foundation. Dania talks about why supporting our local forest is important and shares ways the community can do their part. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Erinn Carlson, Fundraising Manager with Junior League. Erinn shares about one of the Junior League’s great causes here in the Inland Empire- their Diaper Bank Project. For more information about Wildfire Safety, visit For more information about Junior League and Diaper Bank, visit http://www.juniorleagueriverside.org/communityimpact/diaper-bank

January 21: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with journalist, podcast and public radio host Meghna Chakrabarti. Meghna is the host of On Point , a National Public Radio show that covers important and timely topics. On Point airs Monday through Friday at 9 am on 91.9 KVCR. Meghna talks about her background in journalism, her family, and the experience of hosting a live show. For more information about Meghna Chakrabarti, visit www.wbur.org/inside/staff/meghna-chakrabarti

January 14: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with longtime journalist and former co-host of NPR’s Morning Edition, host David Greene. David talks about some memorable interviews he’s done, his NY Times best-selling book Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia , and his plans for the future. To learn more about David Greene, visit www.npr.org/people/4510160/david-greene You can now find Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez on Facebook! Visit us at facebook.com/919Lifestyles

January 7: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with actor and comedian Jon Lovitz. Jon shares how he got into comedy, some early influences, and a behind the scenes look at Saturday Night Live and other projects he's been a part of. To learn more about Jon Lovitz, visit https://twitter.com/realjonlovitz?lang=en

December 31: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, we reach into the archives for Lillian's conversation with writer, illustrator, and snowman expert Bob Eckstein. He’s the author of The Illustrated History of the Snowman and talks about his journey uncovering the snowman’s origins. Also on the show, Lillian shares her holiday traditions. Happy Holidays! To learn more about Bob Eckstein, visit http://bobeckstein.com/

December 24: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with music historian and author Tim English. Tim talks about his newest book, John Lennon: 1980 Playlist , which examines the musical influences that led to John Lennon’s most productive and creative year. For more information about Tim English and John Lennon: 1980 Playlist , visit www.amazon.com/John-Lennon-Playlist-Tim-English/dp/B08JLHQM38/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AFV2TXH89P2J&dchild=1&key

December 17: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Jessica Muñoz, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Riverside County. Voices for Children offers a CASA program- Court Appointed Special Advocates who work closely with foster children to ensure their needs are met. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Adam Monahan, a longtime producer of the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow , which airs on KVCR-TV Fridays at 8pm. Adam is also the host of the new podcast DETOURS , a project which takes a slight detour from Antiques Roadshow . To learn more about Voices for Children and the CASA program, visit www.speakupnow.org To learn more about DETOURS , visit www.wgbh.org/podcast/detours

December 10: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

Lifestyles takes a fresh look at arts, culture and issues across our unique region. If it’s interesting and it’s here in the Inland Empire, it’s Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez on KVCR.