It’s never too early or too late to get your kids interested in reading, but sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. What kind of books will they like? What kind of stories will interest them? Do they need to be entertained or inspired? Public Media Connect and PBS Kids have put together a special Read-Along Collection that features a wide variety […]
Sometimes you’re just not sure what to watch. You need something different, something new, something interesting. Maybe you want to learn about animals, or food, or even language itself! Well, here are ten digital series that we’re watching…and we really think you should, too! Deep Look Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Bugs, birds, barnacles…oh my! […]
A new month means a new set of hidden gems, courtesy of Jim Wiener, our Chief Programming Officer, for you to check out and enjoy for yourselves! Three Days in June: The Story of the D-Day Forecast Thursday, March 16, at 9pm on ThinkTV16 For those who saw the war movie ‘The Longest Day’, there is a scene where the generals meet to debate the […]
Our Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener gets asked a LOT of questions, not just by us, but by all of you as well. Once in a while, he likes to sit down and pick a few particularly special questions and answer them for everyone to see. Here is Jim’s latest Q&A with you, the viewers. I went to watch the movie The King’s Speech last […]
Change is inevitable and, starting in 2023, a big change is coming to how we do our Action Auction. For the last three years, we’ve been testing the waters with having online bidding alongside our on-air showcase of items because we couldn’t have enough volunteers in the studio to answer the phones. That gave us the opportunity to find the right system, get the experience […]
We’ve got another exciting Pledge Drive starting on Saturday, February 25, with a lot of exciting programs and special gifts available for all of you. This time, our Pledge Drive programs are all centered on some truly excellent musical performances from some of the biggest stars in the world! John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic title track from Denver’s […]
Wait too long for a reservation at your favorite restaurant? Over the crowds and overpriced dinners anyway? We’re all for celebrating with a date-night with some of our favorite recipes. So trade in that little black dress for your softest pajama pants and check these out: Bread Art Focaccia: If you want that romantic “cooking together” feeling, you have to try this recipe. It’s tasty […]
Our Chief Programming Officer, Jim Wiener, has the pulse on what’s airing on our stations each month. While lots of people are watching All Creatures Great and Small or Antiques Roadshow, there are some great programs that might fly under your radar. Here’s what Jim will be watching and what he has to say: What She Said: The Art of Pauline KaelSaturday, February 4, at […]
When viewers write in their programming questions, they’re usually answered by Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener. Here are a few of the questions he received in January along with his replies: -Jim Wiener, Programmer Do you know why Amy Walter and Tamara Keith are no longer on the PBS NewsHour on Monday night? The Politics Monday segment has not been on the NewsHour since the […]
The world of music was forever changed when a new and unique art form made its way into the forefront: Hip Hop. This year we’re excited to kick off Black History Month with a four-part series called Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World from January 31 thru February 21 on CET and ThinkTV16. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World […]
