Arts and Entertainment

Summer of Space: Arizona PBS brings you the universe

This summer, Arizona PBS is featuring a celestial programming spectacle sure to excite any space enthusiast in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

‘Chasing the Moon’ celebrates the Space Age

Experience the thrilling era of the space race, from its earliest days to the 1969 moon landing on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Einstein’s theory of relativity comes alive in ‘Light Falls’

Take a theatrical journey with physicist Brian Greene to uncover how Albert Einstein developed his theory of relativity in “Light Falls,” airing Wednesday, May 29, at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

Witness the real-time awakening and rejuvenation of life with Nature’s ‘American Spring’

Spring is one of nature’s great “performances,” and this exhibition of transformation and rejuvenation comes to life in “American Spring Live” for three consecutive nights, beginning April 29 at 7 p.m., on Arizona PBS.

‘Breakthrough’ unravels the history of transcendent ideas

Take a mind-blowing journey through human history using six iconic objects that we often take for granted in “Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World” each Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

Relive the forgotten story of how our ozone layer was saved

Hear from the scientists and politicians who persuaded Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to take action and solve this planetary problem on “Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet.”

‘Independent Lens’ follows health care providers in rural Southwest

Thursday, April 4, 2019

“Independent Lens” returns Monday, April 8, at 9 p.m. with a new gripping, heart-wrenching documentary about one facet of America’s health care crisis.

March programming to help boost your physical, mental and financial well-being

Enjoy March programming on Arizona PBS that can help usher in spring and rejuvenate your life.

‘Beyond the Rim: The Next 100 Years of Grand Canyon National Park’

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019

Take a look at some of the people who have helped to make Grand Canyon National Park what it is today, and explore what the future may hold.

‘The Joy of Data’ reveals pioneers of our information age

Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

“The Joy of Data” is a witty and mind-expanding exploration with mathematician Dr. Hannah Fry on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 9:30 p.m.