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a film by Ken Burns
The American Revolution
Watch this trailer for “The American Revolution,” a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, then join us for a six-night event starting Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The film examines how thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
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The Tucson Presidio: As Old as the American Revolution
Did you know Tucson, Arizona, is older than the United States? Built on the northern frontier of New Spain, the fort founded in 1775 connected the region to larger struggles shaping North America. In this episode of “What Happened in AZ?,” explore why the fort was founded, what life was like here and what it’s purpose was.
Nov 1 – Nov 30
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Join Arizona PBS as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Discover the rich cultures and traditions of our nation’s First People through stories that connect us.
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Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers
In the fall of 2023, the team at Central Sound followed Native American Composer Apprentice Project’s (NACAP) resident quartet throughout the Navajo Nation to schools involved in the project, capturing the process as well as interviewing students, performers and composers.
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Check, Please! Arizona
Little Miss BBQ: Central Texas barbecue
April 17
Little Miss BBQ serves up the rich and smoky flavors of Central Texas at its two Valley locations with an emphasis on great flavors.
Arizona Restaurants
Restaurants with a great view featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’
Looking for dinner with a view? Look no further than these Arizona restaurants featured on our original show, “Check, Please! Arizona.” From soaring mountains to the desert foliage, we’ve got some beautiful scenery to accompany your next night out.
Trail Mix’d
Hidden Gems: Arizona Hiking Trails Off the Beaten Path
Jan. 16
As we explore Arizona hiking trails, we travel to Flagstaff and Pinetop to hike from deep underground to the top of a fire watch station.
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Celebrate 65 Years of Arizona PBS
Dec. 18
Arizona PBS invites you to its annual luncheon at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort, where food, media and community come together in a celebration of public television. Join us at the iconic
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Our Tower Supporters Challenge is on!
Because of the generosity of Bill and Susan Ahearn, Spencer Brown, and Barb and Tom Leard, we are able to host a Tower Supporters Challenge! Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $105,000!
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Contested Eden
Nov. 18
This week’s program explores our connection to the earth, with music inspired by nature’s cycles, resilience, and the human spirit to protect it. Listen for music by Antonio Vivaldi and Alan Hovahness, and living composers Gabriela Lena Frank and Christopher Tin, among others
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Latvian Independence Day
Nov. 19
We’re celebrating this year’s Latvian Independence Day by learning about composer Jāzeps Vītols who played a vital role in nurturing the musical culture of the newly independent country in the early 20th century.
