Arts and Entertainment
Pay tribute to the greatest soul performers from the 1970s and ’80s
“Soul Legends” features classics by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Bill Withers, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Minnie Riperton and more.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ takes over the Desert Botanical Garden
Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
After more than 20 years of filming in convention centers across the U.S., Antiques Roadshow now collaborates with historic and scenic sites.
Country music in Arizona
Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
As we began looking forward to Ken Burns’ “Country Music,” we wanted to know where Arizona fit into the larger picture. Arizona PBS Magazine talked to John Dixon, longtime DJ […]
Sesame Street in Communities brings Cookie Monster to Arizona
Cookie Monster was able to meet his young friends in these smaller Arizona cities as part of a day of family resource fairs organized by Arizona PBS. Funded by First Things First La Paz/Mohave Council, organizations like local PTAs, parks and recreation services and schools participated to help families connect with local resources. Kids enjoyed a variety of activities and games, and, of course, spending time with Cookie Monster.
‘Legacy List’ finds treasured history in old homes
As Baby Boomers downsize their own homes or settle the estates of family members, they will discover the most important museum in the world – their family’s basement.
Learn about the world of legendary musician Miles Davis
Dive deep into the world of a beloved musical giant. “American Masters — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” premieres on Arizona PBS on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. in honor of Black History Month.
Arizona PBS celebrates Black History Month
As we pay tribute to African American history and heritage this month, Arizona PBS shares thematic programming and special reflections on the black experience from members of our community.
Delve into the history of British romance with Lucy Worsley
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Lucy Worsley as she delves into the steamy and seductive history of British romance, uncovering the social, political and cultural forces that shaped ideals of romantic love during the Georgian and Victorian eras — ideals that surprisingly continue to resonate today.
Watch ‘Art in the 48’ every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020
A community needs art to truly feel alive. Join host Alberto Rios to meet Arizona artists and hear their stories firsthand, trace the impact of living artists on their communities and see how art is all around us. From across the art spectrum, see where life meets art.
Investigate one of the greatest moral dilemmas of the 20th century
In April 1944, Jewish prisoners Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler miraculously escaped from the Auschwitz concentration camp and fled through Nazi-occupied Poland to find refuge in Žilina, Slovakia, where they connected with the Jewish Underground. Once safe, they recounted what they left behind. Their harrowing testimony revealed the true horror of the Holocaust to the outside world, describing in forensic detail the gas chambers and the full extent of the Nazi extermination program.