Arts and Entertainment
Travel back to 1969 with rock music icon John Fogerty
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fogerty’s iconic songbook, which was written, recorded and released in 1969, and see the original Acme guitar and amp used at the band’s Woodstock performance. Featuring a montage of vintage photography, the program also includes stories from the band’s set at the festival and anecdotes from Fogerty’s musical journey over the past five decades.
‘The Ornament of the World’ explores the world of medieval Spain
Discover a story from the past that is especially relevant today: a remarkable time in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences.
“Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory” tells the inspirational story of former slaves
Following the Civil War, a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tenn., set out to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Throughout the North and in venues across Europe, they introduced audiences to the power of spirituals.
Arizona PBS honors Veterans Day
As we salute our veterans and members of the military, four Arizonans reflect on their service and how we can honor veterans in our community.
American Masters: N. Scott Momaday
Delve into the mind of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday on “American Masters,” Monday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m.
A quirky family’s true story: ‘What the Durrells Did Next’
In the final season the Durrells’ idyllic island life is cut short by the outbreak of World War II – but is that really where the story ends? Viewers will find out in the one-hour documentary “What the Durrells Did Next,” A “Masterpiece” Special airing Sunday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m.
‘The Directors’ celebrates the lives of three legendary filmmakers
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
“The Directors,” details the lives of three iconic filmmakers on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Discover how these artists had to survive war and poverty before getting their chance in Hollywood.
Celebrate the healing power of music in ‘Songwriting with Soldiers’
Celebrate the power of music to salve the wounds of war for returning veterans and their families in “Songwriting with Soldiers,” a unique collaborative of professional artists working with veterans to tell their stories of war and the return home through song.
‘American Masters: Rothko’ paints intimate portrait of legendary artist
One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Mark Rothko’s signature style helped define Abstract Expressionism, the movement that shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York. “American Masters — Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous” premieres Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. on Arizona PBS.
Arizona PBS celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed on the second Monday in October, honoring Native American peoples and celebrating their histories and cultures.