Arts and Entertainment

Ring in the New Year with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center in New York, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

“Pioneers of Television” and “Actors on Actors” chronicle legends of present and past television each Friday in January on Arizona PBS.

“Christmas at St. Olaf: Ris’n with healing in his wings” is a century-old tradition at St. Olaf College in Minnesota and coming to Arizona PBS on Dec. 25 at 9:30 p.m.

Followers of the “Call the Midwife” series are sure to love the holiday special coming Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. to Arizona PBS.

Meet Lily, an optimistic 7-year old Muppet who’s experienced homelessness. Lily is the star of a new initiative launching today on Sesame Street in Communities.

Join Grammy-winning host Sheryl Crow and nearly 700 student musicians as they celebrate the Christmas season on Friday, Dec. 21, at 9 p.m.

Join Emmy and James Beard Award-winning chef Lidia Bastianich as she travels to the heartland of America Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m., immersing herself in diverse cultures that provide inspiration for the holidays.

“Looking for Fred Astaire” explores the life of the dancing legend and Hollywood star, whose work with Hollywood’s biggest starlets sometimes left him frustrated and depressed.

Encore presentations of “Little Women,” an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic, are coming to Arizona PBS Sundays at 7 p.m. beginning Dec. 16.

Re-watch Season 2 of the hit “Masterpiece” drama before Season 3 premieres in January.