Six-week series to guide K-5 students in continued learning with teacher-led lessons, PBS KIDS programming, free printed learning activities, statewide partners
Arkansas PBS shines a light on sculptors, subjects of statues headed to U.S. Capitol; nationally-recognized sculptor Benjamin Victor in Little Rock April 25-29
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Department of Education join forces for summer learning program to reinforce, retain academic learning targets for students challenged during pandemic
Arkansas voices needed for national program
Arkansas PBS, The Yarn shine a light on personal experiences for national storytelling project ‘PBS American Portrait’
Posted 14 Aug 2020 6:48pm
‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ Explores the Outdoors
‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ explores the outdoorsin new episode Friday on Arkansas PBSArkansas State Parks, Faulkner County Library, Chuck Dovishamong statewide partners.
Posted 04 Aug 2020 12:28am
‘Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Special features meaningful picture of families in America today.
PBS NewsHour series ‘Beyond the CANVAS’ to premiere Sunday on Arkansas PBS. Four-episode series highlights the best arts reporting from cross-platform initiative.
Arkansas PBS honors life of John Lewis in special programming including memorial footage, ‘Barnes and …,’ ‘Get in the Way,’ ‘Arthur’ scheduled beginning Wednesday.
Arkansas PBS awarded $5.18 million by CARES Act Steering Committee. Funds will help network achieve near universal public television broadcast coverage in Arkansas.
Arkansas PBS examines race relations in Arkansas
Arkansas PBS examines race relations in Arkansas in live program Thursday at 7 p.m. Gov. Hutchinson to make appearance; viewer comments, questions encouraged.
Posted 10 Jun 2020 4:22pm
Arkansas PBS launches summer learning campaign to help combat ‘summer slide’ Building
on the success of “Arkansas AMI,” Arkansas PBS is working to keep
families learning all summer long with Camp AR PBS, a collection of
free, fun online resources, programming, newsletters and more to help
prevent the “summer slide,” where kids can lose two to three months of
learning progress between school years.
Posted 09 Jun 2020 9:31am
Arkansas PBS addresses race relations, protests in upcoming programs
Arkansas PBS is addressing race relations and protests in the state and
beyond in special programming beginning Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m.
with the network’s flagship public affairs program, “Arkansas Week.”
Posted 05 Jun 2020 12:10pm
Special episode of ‘Arkansas Week’ to address Census 2020, mental health impact of COVID-19 in the state
In a special one-hour episode of “Arkansas Week” Friday, April 17, at
7:30 p.m., Arkansas PBS will address the impact of
the COVID-19 crisis on two things that have to be accomplished during
the pandemic: coping mentally and emotionally, as well as physically;
and the counting of Americans, including Arkansans, in the 2020 Census.
Posted 16 Apr 2020 7:35pm
Arkansas PBS reaches halfway point of 100-day new member challenge, champions needed Arkansas
PBS is nearly halfway through a 100-day new member challenge in
conjunction with the Susan Howarth Foundation
to gain 3,000 new members. If the challenge is met by June 7, Arkansas
PBS will receive $20,000 for programming expenses. Anyone interested in
becoming a member should visit
myarkansaspbs.org/donate
or call 800-662-2386.
Posted 16 Apr 2020 12:36pm
Special episode of ‘Arkansas Week’ to address the impact of COVID-19 on education in the state In
a special one-hour episode of “Arkansas Week” Friday, April 10, at 7:30
p.m., Arkansas PBS will address the impact of
the COVID-19 crisis on education in the state following Gov. Asa
Hutchinson’s announcement this week that schools would remain closed for
on-site instruction through the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Posted 09 Apr 2020 8:09am
Arkansas PBS to broadcast Arkansas AMI beginning Monday in partnership with Arkansas Department of Education Beginning Monday, March 30, Arkansas PBS will broadcast “Arkansas AMI” – streamlined, curriculum-based programming for
the state’s pre-K through 8th grade students – in partnership with the Arkansas Department of
Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
in response to mandatory school closures due to COVID-19.
Posted 30 Mar 2020 12:59pm
Arkansas PBS will livestream the Special Legislative Session of the 92nd General Assembly live from the Jack
Stephens Arena on the UA Little Rock campus beginning at 1 p.m. today on the Arkansas Citizens Access Network (AR-CAN),
myarkansaspbs.org/arcan.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson called for an Extraordinary Session of the 92nd General Assembly to convene to ask legislators to
cover the projected loss in state revenue due to the impact of COVID-19 in the state.
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 4
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet
Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in studio C of the network headquarters,
350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 20 Feb 2020 7:38am
AETN Now Live on YouTube TV
YouTube TV Subscribers Now Have Access to Educational and Inspiring Content from AETN
Posted 19 Dec 2019 12:11pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers exclusive tickets to Jesse Cook concert in Conway Jan. 11
Juno Award-winning Canadian guitarist, composer and producer Jesse Cook will bring his "Beyond Borders" tour to the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert are available exclusively from the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
Posted 19 Dec 2019 11:55am
Boozman to Appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 27
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will appear on "Arkansas Week" Friday, Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 19 Dec 2019 8:14am
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at the A-State Cooper Alumni Center, 2626 Alumni Blvd., Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Posted 09 Dec 2019 12:01pm
AETN original productions win Emmy Awards
'A Final Run: The 1969-70 Carver Cobras' wins for sports program feature, 'Ain't Dead Yet' for news program feature
Posted 15 Oct 2019 1:13pm
AETN Executive Director Pledger elected to PBS Board of Directors
Courtney Pledger, executive director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network, has been elected to the PBS Board of Directors for a three-year term as a professional director. Professional directors are station leaders from the public television system.
Posted 30 Sep 2019 11:31am
AETN Commission to meet Sept. 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 03 Sep 2019 8:11am
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 10 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via emergency conference call Monday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Information is available by calling Ryan Harmon, AETN public information specialist, at 800-662-238.
Posted 05 Aug 2019 8:00am
AETN Commission elects new officers
The Arkansas PBS Commission elected new officers during its June 20 meeting at the network headquarters in Conway.
Posted 25 Jul 2019 2:42pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 20
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 17 Jun 2019 12:07pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet June 17
The executive committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet to discuss agency goals for FY 2020 on Monday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Clarksville.
Posted 13 Jun 2019 5:48pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Friday, May 10 (Updated)
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m. in a classroom at Robson Library, University of Ozarks, 415 N College Avenue, Clarksville.
Posted 07 May 2019 11:07am
AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 10 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via emergency conference call Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Information is available by calling Tiffany Head, AETN public relations manager, at 800-662-2386.
Posted 22 Apr 2019 8:07am
AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 27
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas PBS Saturday, April 27, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2019."
Posted 17 Apr 2019 8:42am
High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on AETN beginning March 7
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will broadcast the 2019 1A-6A high school basketball state finals live from the Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena beginning Thursday, March 7, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association.
Posted 27 Feb 2019 1:27pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at 501 Woodlane, Suite 600, Little Rock, Arkansas.This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and the public is invited.
Posted 21 Feb 2019 8:36am
REVISED FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission committee to meet Jan. 28
A committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Posted 25 Jan 2019 8:27pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission committee to meet Jan. 28
A committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Posted 14 Jan 2019 2:30pm
Cotton to appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Jan. 4
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., will be the guest on "Arkansas Week" airing Friday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2018 8:41am
Boozman to guest on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 28
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will guest on "Arkansas Week" Friday, Dec. 28, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2018 8:39am
Dixon recognized as Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit
The award is presented to individuals who work within the fields of nonprofit, education or government. These individuals embody a high standard of excellence, dedication, leadership and accomplishment to her field.
Posted 11 Dec 2018 3:12pm
'Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii' to premiere on AETN Nov. 24
"Engelbert Humperdinck In Hawaii (My Music)" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. Recorded at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu, this all-new concert features Engelbert Humperdinck – "The King of Romance" – crooning more than five decades of his international hits.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 3:08pm
'Donny Osmond: One Night Only' to premiere on AETN Nov. 24
"Donny Osmond: One Night Only," filmed during a sold-out United Kingdom arena tour during 2017, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, Nov. 24, at 9 p.m.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 2:57pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 4
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in studio A of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 1:56pm
AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature boxing cutman Ray Rodgers Nov. 12
This installment of "Men & Women of Distinction" tells the story of Arkansas Sports Hall of Famer Ray Rodgers who has dedicated more than 70 years of his life to boxing, from amateur boxer to coach to the top leadership posts in the sport. His skills as a "cutman" are legendary, and he's worked in the corners of some of professional boxing's greatest champions.
Posted 01 Nov 2018 12:33pm
Final episode of AETN's 'Student Selects' to air Sept. 28
The final episode of "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," featuring must-see films made by students from across Arkansas, will air on the Arkansas PBS Friday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 24 Sep 2018 10:09am
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 18
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 18 Sep 2018 10:50am
AETN announces evening schedule changes
Public affairs programming expands to keep Arkansans better informed; 'Exploring Arkansas' to air five nights a week.
Posted 06 Sep 2018 1:11pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives $100,000 grant from Windgate Charitable Foundation
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation for successfully meeting the Foundation's challenge to acquire 7,500 new members during fiscal year 2018.
Posted 05 Sep 2018 1:23pm
'Betty White: First Lady of Television' to premiere on AETN Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
"Betty White: First Lady of Television" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. Filmed over the course of five years by the team behind the acclaimed "Pioneers Of Television" series, "Betty White: First Lady of Television" is a warm look at the life and career of the beloved television and film legend who celebrates 80 years in show business this year – officially the longest career in the history of TV.
Posted 13 Aug 2018 12:23pm
AETN announces 2018 debates
Democrat, Libertarian, Republican candidates to participate in debates
Posted 08 Aug 2018 4:00pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet June 1
The executive committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Friday, June 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 30 May 2018 3:53pm
CPB Awards $25,000 to AETN for 'Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works' project
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced a grant of $25,000 to the Arkansas PBS for "Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works," a digital-first content and engagement project. AETN will focus on successful examples of veterans "finding what works" as they transition to civilian life: advancing their education, furthering their careers and contributing to their communities.
Posted 04 May 2018 3:41pm
2018 Quiz Bowl champions announced
The 2018 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway April 28.
Posted 30 Apr 2018 4:24pm
AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 28
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 28, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2018."
Posted 19 Apr 2018 10:08am
Media Invited to AETN Studios for Premiere of "Make Room For Pie."
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will premiere the new film "Make Room for Pie: A Delicious Slice of The Natural State" Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. in a live special. The media is invited to attend.
Posted 07 Mar 2018 1:30pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 20
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in room 207 of the Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Little Rock.
Posted 13 Feb 2018 12:51pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet Jan. 12
The executive committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Friday, Jan. 12, at 10:45 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 09 Jan 2018 2:50pm
Cotton to appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 29
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., will be the guest on "Arkansas Week," airing Friday, Dec. 29, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 19 Dec 2017 10:39am
Boozman to guest on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 22
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will guest on "Arkansas Week," airing Friday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2017 4:32pm
AETN Commission to meet Dec. 13
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 04 Dec 2017 3:24pm
Kirkpatrick to visit AETN studios for 'The New Rules of Food' Dec. 4
Kristin Kirkpatrick, a licensed, registered dietitian and a nutritionist, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios for the broadcast of her program "The New Rules of Food with Kristin Kirkpatrick" Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.
Posted 17 Nov 2017 11:16am
'Up Among The Hills: The Story of Fayetteville' to air on AETN Nov. 30
"Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville," a documentary telling the story of the character and characters of Fayetteville from the 1800s to present, will air on the Arkansas PBS Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 14 Nov 2017 4:02pm
AETN plans special programming for Veterans Day weekend
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will celebrate and honor veterans with special programming Sunday, Nov. 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Posted 08 Nov 2017 4:03pm
'Outdoor Hotline' to air on AETN Oct. 23
Call-in special to address hunting regulations, chronic wasting disease, green tree reservoirs
Posted 18 Oct 2017 12:57pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Oct. 23
Members of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Monday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. to discuss current projects and activities.
Posted 16 Oct 2017 4:09pm
'Soundbreaking' to premiere on AETN Nov. 14
Eight-part series features more than 150 artists sharing behind-the-scenes stories in a music-driven celebration of the art of recording
Posted 15 Nov 2016 9:56am
ArkansasIDEAS celebrates 10th anniversary
Online professional development system has awarded nearly 1.5 million credit hours to Arkansas educators
Posted 20 Sep 2016 11:24am
AETN Family Day 2016 set for Saturday
Daylong event to feature 'Sesame Street' walkaround characters, educational activities, community service drives
Posted 20 Sep 2016 11:15am
'Big Blue Live' to premiere on AETN Aug. 31
PBS, BBC co-production brings majestic sea life of the California coast to viewers in three-part television event
Posted 31 Aug 2015 1:49pm
AETN hosts 30th annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 25
High school students will showcase their intellect in the 30th annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 25, in 'Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2015.'
Posted 20 Apr 2015 10:15am
Dr. William Davis discusses 'Wheat Belly Total Health' on AETN March 11
Cardiologist and author Dr. William Davis will discuss his new special 'Wheat Belly Total Health' live on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2015 1:59pm
'EARTH A New Wild' to premiere on AETN Feb. 4
Series host, leading conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan featured guest on 'Barnes and…A Conversation With'
Posted 21 Jan 2015 10:43am
AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local, national prizes The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is now accepting entries for the PBS KIDS Writers Contest through Friday, April 10.
Posted 20 Jan 2015 9:34am
AETN announces Healthy, Wealthy & Wise weekend marathon
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has planned a Healthy, Wealthy & Wise weekend marathon Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17 and 18, to help viewers kick off the new year with favorite health, wellness and financial planning programming.
Posted 12 Jan 2015 11:16am
'22 Straight' to air on AETN Jan. 1
Documentary celebrates 50th anniversary of Razorbacks 1964 national championship football win
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:25pm
'EARTH A New Wild' to premiere on AETN Feb. 4
Series host, leading conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan to lead panel discussion at free screening in Little Rock Jan. 21
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:10pm
Haylie Pomroy to discuss 'The Fast Metabolism Revolution' live on AETN
New York Times bestselling author and nutritionist Haylie Pomroy will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Fast Metabolism Revolution With Haylie Pomroy."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 4:00pm
Tom Hegna brings 'Don't Worry, Retire Happy' to AETN
Economist and bestselling author Tom Hegna will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. to discuss his new program, "Don't Worry, Retire Happy With Tom Hegna."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 3:58pm
JJ Virgin to discuss 'The Sugar Impact Secret' live in AETN studios
JJ Virgin, CNF, CHFS, a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Sugar Impact Secret.
Posted 26 Nov 2014 1:56pm
Joy Bauer to visit AETN with 'Food Remedies' television special
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, nutrition and health expert for NBC's "TODAY" show, will be live in the Arkansas PBS (AETN) studios Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "Food Remedies."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 1:12pm
Brenda Watson brings ‘Skinny Gut Vibrant You' to AETN
Brenda Watson, C.N.C., best-selling author and digestive care expert, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "Skinny Gut Vibrant You With Brenda Watson."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 10:02am
Beene accepts position as chair of Arkansas PBS Foundaion Board of Directors
Dr. Linda L. Beene, senior vice president of Martin-Wilbourn Partners, has accepted the position of chair of the Arkansas PBS Foundaion Board of Directors. Beene previously served as vice chair of the board.
Posted 07 Oct 2014 12:50pm
MEDIA INVITED TO 'ELECTION 2014: AETN DEBATES'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has invited candidates in nine races to participate in "Election 2014: AETN Debates." New this year: debates will be streamed live during taping at aetn.org/elections.
Posted 19 Sep 2014 11:52am
Mabel Wise chosen as finalist in national PBS KIDS Writers Contest Story featured on PBSKIDS.org
Mabel Wise of Rogers has been chosen as a finalist in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Wise’s original story “Cloudy and the Busy Street” placed first among third grade entries in Arkansas in the local contest hosted by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 08 Aug 2014 11:30am
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in the Hampton Board Room of the Evans Student Center at Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita Street, Arkadelphia.
Posted 03 Jun 2014 10:24am
2014 Quiz Bowl champions announced
The 2014 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals, held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) in Conway April 26.
Posted 29 Apr 2014 4:35pm
AETN Commission to meet Sept. 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. in the conference room of AETN’s headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
Posted 09 Sep 2013 3:05pm
AETN accepting recipes for new 'Cooking on the Wild Side' cookbook
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is currently accepting recipe submissions for possible publication in a new cookbook to accompany the network's "Cooking on the Wild Side" series.
Posted 05 Sep 2013 1:54pm
‘Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii’ to air on AETN Aug. 5
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) – “Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii” will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:20am
Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Tommy Emmanuel to Conway
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation is currently offering exclusive tickets to Tommy Emmanuel’s performance Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:19am
Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers Don McLean tickets
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Tickets to Don McLean’s performance Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively from the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:18am
Riley Sellers of Conway places first in AETN PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Riley Sellers of Conway placed first among kindergarten entries in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest with “The Adventures of Joe.” Sellers was one of 150 students across Arkansas who participated in this year’s contest, and all 12 winning stories can be viewed at aetn.org/writerscontest.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:15am
Isaac Alexander to perform free concert at AETN
Isaac Alexander will perform a free concert in the Arkansas PBS studios Tuesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row.”
Posted 22 Jul 2013 8:12am
AETN seeking participants for AETN Youth Academy
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will host AETN Youth Academy: Reading and Writing Camp July 22-26 for children ages 7-10.
Posted 12 Jul 2013 5:00pm
Bayou Bartholomew, a one-hour documentary hosted by Chuck Dovish, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 06 Mar 2013 3:29pm
AETN digital subchannels restored in Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) completed repairs today to restore AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel in Northwest Arkansas on the KAFT transmitter.
Posted 06 Mar 2013 3:27pm
AETN digital subchannels temporarily off air in Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) announced today that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel are temporarily unavailable in Northwest Arkansas on the KAFT transmitter.
Posted 05 Mar 2013 2:15pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Celtic Thunder: Mythology to Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will welcome members of Celtic Thunder to the AETN studios Sunday, March 3, and Thursday, March 7, in conjunction with the broadcast of the groups latest special, Mythology.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:44pm
MAKERS: Women Who Make America to air on AETN Feb. 26
MAKERS: Women Who Make America will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. The film tells the story of how women in pursuit of their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity and personal autonomy have helped shape America over the last 50 years through one of the most sweeping social revolutions in the countrys history.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:42pm
AETN to air special After Newtown programming Feb. 18-22
In an effort to continue the national discussion surrounding the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air After Newtown, a series of specials offering insight into how communities can be better protected and served in the face of catastrophe. These specials will highlight issues including public conversation on gun laws, mental illness, the science of detecting violent impulses, community recovery and school security affecting all Americans.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:40pm
Dinosaur Train: Submarine Adventure, a brand new science special from The Jim Henson Company, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m. and repeat at 1 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:38pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 20
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. in room 309 of the Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane Avenue, Little Rock.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:37pm
Community Cinema offers free advance screening of The Powerbroker in Fayetteville Feb. 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening The Powerbroker: Whitney Youngs Fight for Civil Rights as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:36pm
In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, throughout February the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will recognize the contributions African-Americans have made to the national fabric.
As part of a special on-air lineup, AETN will explore the role African-Americans have played in music, the military and civil rights providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that have shaped American history.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:34pm
Community Cinema offers free advance screening of The Powerbroker in North Little Rock Feb. 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of The Powerbroker: Whitney Youngs Fight for Civil Rights as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:32pm
Arkansas Champion Trees exhibit to open at AETN Feb. 18
Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artists Journey, featuring drawings by Linda Williams Palmer of Hot Springs, will open in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) atrium Monday, Feb. 18. A reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1-4 p.m. with a gallery talk by Palmer and preview of the new AETN documentary Champion Trees.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:30pm
AETN special addresses grade-level reading, student achievement
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) has partnered with the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families to present the one-hour program Raising Arkansas's Readers: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:28pm
Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs Arkansans Ask Jan. 24
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions about the economy, education, health care and other issues in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:26pm
PBS special After Newtown furthers national conversation about recent tragedies, related issues
As the country comes together to grieve the loss of life in Newtown, a national conversation has begun about how to better protect and serve communities in the face of catastrophe. Continuing PBS participation in this vital discussion, After Newtown, an hour-long special from WNET, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:15pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion recognizes volunteers in annual banquet
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation recently held their annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Dinner to recognize those who assist with fundraising for public service media throughout the year.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:14pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion to host Downton Abbey reception, screening
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation will host a special reception honoring the award-winning Masterpiece series Downton Abbey Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. at Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main Street, North Little Rock. The reception will be followed by a screening of the first hour of Downton Abbey: Series 3.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:12pm
Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville to air on AETN Dec. 2
Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville, a documentary narrated by former President Bill Clinton that tells the story of the character and characters of Fayetteville from the 1800s to present, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 p.m. The film will rebroadcast Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:07pm
AETNs On the Same Page to feature Rick Steves Nov. 30
Travel expert Rick Steves will be featured on AETN Presents: On the Same Page Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) as part of AETN Arts Fridays. The program repeats Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:05pm
Hermans Hermits: Listen People 1964-1969 to air on AETN Nov. 29
Hermans Hermits: Listen People 1964-1969 sets the record straight on one of the most underrated bands of the 1960s Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Monday, Dec. 3, at 10 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:04pm
Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago, 1981, a recording of an impromptu collaboration between the legendary bluesman and Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame band, will air Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:02pm
Downton Abbey Revisited to air Sunday on AETN
The Academy Award-winning series Downton Abbey provides viewers with a special behind-the-scenes episode, Downton Abbey Revisited, Sunday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. on the Arkansas PBS (AETN). The program will repeat at 9:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 5:58pm
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas to air Nov. 21 as part of AETN kids lineup
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air a special block of holiday programming Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. featuring the all new The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas, as well as Arthurs Perfect Christmas and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. These special programs will also air throughout Thanksgiving weekend and in December.
Posted 20 Nov 2012 1:54pm
AETN digital subchannels restored ahead of schedule
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is pleased to announce that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel returned to their normal broadcasts Thursday, Nov. 8. AETN staff and crews finished relocating equipment used to send programming signals from the network headquarters in Conway to transmitters around the state ahead of their projected schedule because of clear weather.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:49pm
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour to Air Nov. 16
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) As part of the fall 2012 season of AETN Presents: On the Front Row, the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), will air a special thirty-minute broadcast of folksinger Michael Jonathans WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour March 2012 visit to the University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall. AETN Presents: On the Front Row With WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour will air Friday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. and repeat Sunday, Nov. 18, at 1 a.m. following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:47pm
The Dust Bowl to premiere on AETN Nov. 18, 19
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Dust Bowl, a new two-part, four-hour documentary by Ken Burns, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday and Monday, Nov. 18-19, at 7 each night. The film chronicles the environmental catastrophe that destroyed the farmlands of the Great Plains, turned prairies into deserts and unleashed a pattern of massive, deadly dust storms in the 1930s the worst manmade ecological disaster in American history.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:46pm
Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs Arkansans Ask Nov. 15
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:44pm
AETN Presents features Runaway Planet Nov. 9
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Runaway Planet will air Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program will repeat Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1 a.m. following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:43pm
Locally produced film details creation of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Art of Crystal Bridges, a film detailing the story behind the creation and opening of the first museum in half-a-century dedicated exclusively to American Art, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:42pm
AETN digital subchannels to be off air temporarily in early November
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) announced today that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel will be temporarily unavailable beginning the week of Nov. 5. AETN is working quickly to assure that any broadcast interruptions are minimal. The station must interrupt broadcasts to relocate equipment used to send programming signals from the network headquarters in Conway to transmitters around the state.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:41pm
AETN provides statewide update on HIV/AIDS
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will present its annual program HIV/AIDS in Arkansas: An Update Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. AETN has been covering this subject for Arkansans each year since 1989.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:39pm
On the Front Row With Dont Stop Please kicks off new season of AETN Presents Friday, Nov. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Dont Stop Please debuts a new season of AETN Presents Friday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 a.m., following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:38pm
Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Celtic Thunder
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Tickets to Celtic Thunders performance Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:37pm
Community Cinema offers free advance screening of Solar Mamas in North Little Rock Oct. 30
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of Solar Mamas as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be held in room 126 of the library.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:34pm
AETNs Minority Matters discusses 2012 election cycle Oct. 28
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore local and national 2012 elections in the next episode, Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:32pm
Community Cinema offers free screening of Solar Mamas in Fayetteville Oct. 28
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening of Solar Mamas as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. in the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:31pm
New season of AETN Presents kicks off Nov. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) delivers a new season of AETN Presents beginning Friday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:29pm
Union Pacific Foundation donates $10,000 to Arkansas PBS Foundaion to support local programs
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Union Pacific Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation to help support research, development and broadcast of locally focused programming in the state. This is the 17th year that the Union Pacific Foundation has provided a grant to public television in Arkansas.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:27pm
AETN to host Portfolio Day 2012 - High school students invited to showcase artwork to more than 18 colleges from three states
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Educators, will host Portfolio Day 2012 Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. The event is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in an art-related degree program.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:26pm
MEDIA INVITED TO AETNS ELECTION 2012: THE DEBATES
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has invited candidates in four races to participate in Election 2012: The Debates, which will tape and air Oct. 23 and 25.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:24pm
Community Cinema offers free screening of As Goes Janesville in Fayetteville Oct. 14
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening of As Goes Janesville as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:18pm
AETN to host four debates in Election 2012
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Candidates in four races have agreed to participate in Election 2012: The Debates, which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 23-25. All debates will be held at the AETN studios, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Seating is limited, and seats may be reserved by calling 800-662-2386. Doors will open one hour prior to taping times.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:17pm
AETNs Clean Lines, Open Spaces wins three Emmys
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), received three Emmys in the 2012 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:10pm
AETNs Minority Matters discusses womens issues Sept. 30
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will focus on womens changing roles and perspectives in the next episode, Sunday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m.
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, a special television event that uses in-the-moment investigations and emotionally explosive storytelling to confront the moral challenge of the oppression of women and girls around the world, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1-2, at 8 each night.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:52am
Community Cinema offers free advance screening of As Goes Janesville in North Little Rock Oct. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of As Goes Janesville as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Screenings will be held in the librarys auditorium.
Be Healthy With Medicare to air on AETN Sept. 26
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will discuss preventive services available to Medicare beneficiaries with a panel of experts in Be Healthy With Medicare, airing Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:42am
AETN, Fayetteville Public Library, KUAF 91.3FM partner to bring Community Cinema to Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM have partnered to bring Community Cinema, a free monthly screening and discussion series, to Northwest Arkansas beginning Sept. 23. Screenings will be held at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. A community discussion will follow each screening.
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas PBS (AETN), 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
Posted 12 Sep 2012 4:05pm
Call the Midwife to premiere on AETN Sept. 30
Call the Midwife, the highest-rated drama debut in BBC history, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. The first season will air Sundays, Sept. 30-Nov. 4, at 7 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:04pm
AETNs Student Selects 2012 to air Sept. 21, 28
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2012 airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Fridays, Sept. 21 and 28, at 9 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:02pm
Death and the Civil War to air on AETN Sept. 18
Death and the Civil War will premiere on American Experience on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam to this day the single bloodiest day in American history.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:00pm
Conlon Nancarrow: Virtuoso of the Player Piano, a film exploring the extraordinary life and unique musical gifts of the eponymous Texarkana native, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:58pm
Sept. 10 episode of Exploring Arkansas celebrates Buffalo National Rivers 40th Anniversary
Exploring Arkansas, with host Chuck Dovish, will feature three segments highlighting the natural wonders and activities available at the Buffalo National River in a special episode Monday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:55pm
Three-part series Broadway or Bust premieres Sept. 9 on AETN
Broadway or Bust, a three-part series following Americas top high school musical theater performers as they arrive in New York City, documents an intensive week of theatrical boot camp as students vie for a chance at stardom in the National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA). The series will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. and continues on Sundays, Sept. 16 and 23, at 7 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:54pm
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free advance screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the programs new venue, William F. Laman Public Library in North Little Rock.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will host the 51st annual "Young Arkansas Artists" traveling exhibition Sept. 3-21.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:43pm
AETN celebrates 10th broadcast anniversary of El Latino
The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) premiere Spanish language program, El Latino, celebrated its 10th broadcast anniversary Aug. 14 by taping a new episode, which will air Sunday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:40pm
AETNs Minority Matters addresses education issues Aug. 26
The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) new monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore minority education issues in the next episode, Sunday, Aug. 26, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:34pm
Daniel Tigers Neighborhood debuts on AETN Sept. 3
A new generation of preschool neighbors will get to experience the Neighborhood of Make-Believe when Daniel Tigers Neighborhood premieres Monday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:31pm
Members of retro vocal group Under the Streetlamp to make AETN on-air appearance Aug. 19
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Two members of Under the Streetlamp, Americas hottest new vocal group who performs electrifying classic hits from the American radio songbook, will make a special appearance in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios for a live broadcast Sunday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 11:04am
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the THEA Foundation have announced winners in the Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase scholarship competition for high school seniors.
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Quilts of Valor, a film that documents the efforts of the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), a grassroots community service organization that has awarded nearly 65,000 quilts to Americas wounded veterans since 2003, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7 a.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:55am
Exploring Arkansas features contest winners Aug. 6
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Exploring Arkansas, with host Chuck Dovish will feature three new segments, including winners of the family outing contest this spring, in a new episode Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN.)
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:53am
LinkAsia to premiere Aug. 4 on AETN Plus
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) welcomes LinkAsia, a compelling television and digital news magazine produced by independent network Link TV, to its third digital channel AETN Plus (AETN-3) Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 4.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:47am
Exploring Arkansas features contest winners Aug. 6
"Exploring Arkansas," with host Chuck Dovish will feature three new segments, including winners of the family outing contest this spring, in a new episode Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN.)
Posted 27 Jul 2012 1:20pm
AETNs Minority Matters addresses health concerns July 29
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) new monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore minority health concerns in the next episode Sunday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:17pm
The Grainger Foundation supports AETN through the AETN Foundation
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Grainger Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation in support of educational programming on AETN.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:09pm
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Southern Utopia: The Rise and Fall of Commonwealth College, a film exploring the creation and destruction of a small socialist college in Mena, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:06pm
LinkAsia to premiere Aug. 4 on AETN Plus
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) welcomes LinkAsia, a compelling television and digital news magazine produced by independent network Link TV, to its third digital channel AETN Plus (AETN-3) Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 4.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:03pm
Burns' "The War" to be rebroadcast on AETN beginning July 31
Ken Burns' acclaimed documentary series "The War," winner of three Primetime Emmys, will be rebroadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network beginning Tuesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. "Their Journey: A Veterans' Tribute Tour" follows Aug.5 episode.
Posted 20 Jul 2012 12:59pm
Grand Serenade to perform free concert at AETN
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Heber Springs band Grand Serenade will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 12 Jul 2012 1:52pm
AETN invites questions about the future of Medicare, Social Security CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) invites viewer questions for the live, call-in program Youve Earned a Say on Medicare and Social Security, airing Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 10 Jul 2012 3:03pm
AETN invites questions about the future of Medicare, Social Security
The Arkansas Educational Television Network
(AETN) invites viewer questions for the live, call-in program Youve Earned a
Say on Medicare and Social Security, airing Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 05 Jul 2012 3:06pm
PBS Arts Summer Festival premieres June 29
The
PBS Arts Summer Festival will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television
Network (AETN) as part of AETN Arts Fridays June 29. AETN Arts Fridays provides
Arkansans with world-class arts and culture programming, including the locally
produced series "AETN Presents" at 6:30 p.m. and the PBS Arts Summer Festival
at 9 p.m.
Posted 28 Jun 2012 2:20pm
Dont Stop Please to perform free concert at AETN
Conway
band Dont Stop Please will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational
Television Network studios Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode
of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 15 Jun 2012 2:10pm
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 13
The
Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, June 13,
at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), 350 South
Donaghey, Conway.
Posted 07 Jun 2012 2:07pm
New AETN series Minority Matters premieres June 24
The
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere "Minority
Matters," a new series that provides a dedicated forum for discussion and
exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, Sunday,
June 24, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 06 Jun 2012 2:06pm
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) congratulates the more than 500 students across Arkansas who participated in this years PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. Stories such as The Horse That has Talent and The Dingo and the Sparrow were two of 12 stories named first, second or third place in the K-3 contest. All 12 winning stories can be viewed online at aetn.org/kids/writerscontest.
Posted 29 May 2012 3:34pm
AETN brings Arkansas Boomers Next Avenue website
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has launched
Next Avenue, an extensive PBS system website designed to meet the needs
and the potential of the states 50-plus population.
Posted 24 May 2012 4:08pm
AETN's "Student Selects" to be screened at Little Rock Film Festival
AETN sponsors YOUTH! workshops, screenings. The debut screenings of winning entries in the 2012 Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), and announcements of the 2012 THEA Foundation Young Filmmaker Scholarship recipients will be part of the Little Rock Film Festival YOUTH! program June 2-3.
Posted 23 May 2012 1:44pm
AETN named Ambassador in Governors Work-Life Balance Awards
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governors Work-Life Balance Awards as a Work-Life Ambassador and a Mature Worker Ambassador.
Posted 16 May 2012 4:26pm
Runaway Planet to perform free concert at AETN
Little Rock bluegrass band Runaway Planet will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 16 May 2012 4:23pm
AETN hosts annual Quiz Bowl state finals Saturday, April 28, 2012
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 28, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2012."
Posted 24 Apr 2012 12:29pm
'American Experience' profiles 42nd president in 'Clinton' airing on AETN Feb. 20,21
Clinton, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed and successful collection of presidential biographies by American Experience, explores the story of an American president who rose from a turbulent childhood in Arkansas to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history and one of the most complex and conflicted characters ever to stride across the public stage. Clinton airs on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in two parts Monday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.
Posted 01 Feb 2012 12:14pm
AETN examines dropout rates, resources in Arkansas as part of national American Graduate initiative
Approximately 20 percent of Arkansas ninth graders do not obtain a high school diploma, with an even higher dropout rate for black and Latino students, according to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) addresses this problem in Staying Power: Helping Students Reach Graduation, airing Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m.
Posted 23 Jan 2012 4:22pm
Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs first 'Arkansans Ask' of 2012
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions, in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.
Posted 23 Jan 2012 8:57am
AETN Public Media Center to open in New Museum of Discovery Saturday
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the all new Museum of Discovery in Little Rock to open the AETN Public Media Center, an interactive resource room highlighting the best in public broadcasting with a science and nature focus. The museums official reopening is Saturday, Jan. 14.
Posted 12 Jan 2012 8:54am
The Arkansas Educational Television Network looks at the life of world-renowned composer Francis McBeth in Men and Women of Distinction airing Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. McBeth died Friday, Jan. 6, at the age of 78.
Downton Abbey, winner of six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominated for four Golden Globes will premiere its second season on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. and air Sundays through Feb. 19 at 9 each night.
A new series of Arkansas Week: Special Edition, the Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Lioness as part of Community Cinema Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the AETN Foundation, has been re-elected to serve as Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors Professional Vice Chairman. He is serving his second term as an elected member of the Board.
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery Trucking will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
In recognition of World AIDS Day, a panel of experts will look at HIV and AIDS in Arkansas during HIV/AIDS in Arkansas, airing Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With the Smittle Band Featuring Stephanie Smittle will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Friday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will feature the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George movie, which will air as part of the Curious George Holiday Spectacular, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) in partnership with the University of Central Arkansas Confucius Institute will open China Wind: The ECNU Exhibit in the AETN atrium Monday, Nov. 14.
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Kevin Kerby + Battery will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere Monday, Nov. 14, at 9 p.m. on AETN.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Educators, will host Portfolio Day 2011 Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. The event is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in an art-related degree program.
Posted 31 Oct 2011 10:32am
'Adama' to air on AETN Plus Nov. 6
Adama, the story of a young Muslim girl being held as a potential suicide bomber, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) third digital channel, AETN Plus, Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1 and 8 p.m.
Posted 27 Oct 2011 10:18am
Mark Spitzer shares stories of his great gar hunt in AETN's 'On the Same Page' Oct. 28
Author Mark Spitzer will discuss his newest book, Season of the Gar: Adventures in Pursuit of Americas most Misunderstood Fish, as part of AETN Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Oct 2011 11:56am
AETN collects food, sweaters in fall public service drives
The Arkansas Educational Television Network's (AETN) public service campaigns to benefit those in need in Central Arkansas will continue through Friday, Nov. 4. AETN kicked off a Growing Hope Against Hunger food drive and a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive on Sept. 17.
Posted 21 Oct 2011 10:33am
Hendrix College students can learn more about the arts, culture, history, and natural wonders of Arkansas thanks to a new partnership with the Arkansas PBS (AETN). Beginning in November 2011, students can watch programs produced by AETN during the week in the technology clusters located throughout the Student Life and Technology Center. AETN will provide Hendrix with more than 50 free original educational programs.
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) is now accepting entries for Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, which highlights the creativity and talent of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students, through Friday, April 6, 2012.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Deaf Jam as part of Community Cinema Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Author Darcy Pattison will discuss her latest childrens book, Prairie Storms as part of AETN Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
American Masters: Pearl Jam Twenty, a new film by Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m. as part of AETN Arts Fridays.
Poet C.D. Wright, a native of Mountain Home, will discuss her latest
book, One With Others: [a little book of her days], as part of AETN
Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television
Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m.
The Smittle Band will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened at the Arkansas Arts Center Tuesday, Oct. 4.
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened across the state beginning Sunday at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Tickets are still available for Tommy Emmanuels performance Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Tickets are available exclusively through the AETN Foundation.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will debut AETN Arts Fridays beginning Friday, Oct. 14, to provide Arkansans with world class arts and culture programming, including the locally produced series AETN Presents at 6:30 p.m. and the PBS Arts Fall Festival at 9 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address Arkansas's recent severe weather conditions in "Extreme Weather" airing Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell as part of Community Cinema Monday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a new documentary produced by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened across the state beginning in October.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will host Family Day Conway 2011 Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the statewide network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. This years theme is Find Your Inner Superhero.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will team up with The Salvation Army of Conway to conduct a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive as a tribute to the late Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The drive will kick off as part of AETN Family Day Conway 2011 Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will kick off a public service campaign to benefit the hungry in central Arkansas as part of AETN Family Day Conway 2011, Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food items to the event to benefit the Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA).
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has announced Family Day Conway 2011 a free public event to encourage community spirit through family-friendly fun and entertainment, educational activities and community service campaigns to be held Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the statewide network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. This years theme is Find Your Inner Superhero.
A new series of "Arkansas Week: Special Edition," the Arkansas Educational Television Network's (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Friday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2011" airing on the Arkansas PBS Mondays, Sept. 5 and 12, at 9 each night.
To foster classroom innovation and engagement, the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has launched AETN/PBS LearningMedia (aetn.pbslearningmedia.org), a free service for all teachers, students and families in Arkansas, created in collaboration with PBS and WGBH, and their producing partners WNET and KET.
"Mentoring Youth," a live call-in program about the importance of providing positive role models for youth in Arkansas communities, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) production department has been honored with three Communicator Awards and two Videographer Awards in the 2011 competitions.
Giuseppe Verdis Rigoletto recorded in high definition in the Renaissance splendor of Mantua, Italy, in the actual places and hours of the day specified in the libretto comes to Great Performances on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, July 17, at 1 p.m.
Arkansas first lady Ginger Beebe visited the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday to discuss healthy habits and active lifestyles with the 41 children, ages 6 to 10, participating in the 2011 AETN GO Camp.
"Zen," starring Rufus Sewell, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, July 17, at 9 p.m. as part of "Masterpiece Mystery!" and air in three parts June 17,24 and 31 at 9 each night.
Miss Marple Series VI, starring British actress Julia McKenzie, will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Sunday, July 10, at 9 p.m. as part of Masterpiece Mystery!
To foster classroom innovation and engagement, the Arkansas PBS (AETN) today partnered with PBS to launch AETN/PBS LearningMedia (pbslearningmedia.org), a free service for all teachers, students and families in Arkansas, created in collaboration with PBS and WGBH, and their producing partners WNET and KET.
Gov. Mike Beebe answers 2011 Governor's School student questions in "Young Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe," airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards for medium companies for the fourth consecutive year.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Two Spirits as part of Community Cinema Monday, June 27, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address homelessness in Hidden in Plain Sight: Homeless in Arkansas airing Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library invite the public to a free screening of Two Spirits as part of Community Cinema Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) located at 350 S. Donaghey in Conway.
Hercule Poirot Series XI, starring David Suchet, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, June 19, at 9 p.m. as part of Masterpiece Mystery! and airs in three parts June 19, 26, and July 3 at 9 p.m.
Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), scholarships will be awarded, student film selections will be screened and workshops will be held at this years Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF) to celebrate and support young filmmakers talent.
Great Performances: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 3 will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, June 7, at 9 p.m.
Nixon in China, an opera based on President Richard Nixons visit to China in 1972, will air as part of Great Performances: At the Metropolitan Opera on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Sunday, June 19, at 12:30 p.m.
The 2011 National Memorial Day Concert, featuring a special commemoration of 9/11, will air Sunday, May 29, at 7 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and repeat at 8:30 p.m.
A new series of Barnes and…A Conversation With, the Arkansas PBSs (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Friday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.
The next episode of Outdoor Hotline, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m., will address the states fishing forecast.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library invite the public to a free screening of Welcome to Shelbyville as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
From award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson comes Freedom Riders, the powerful, harrowing and inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever. The film will premiere as part of the American Experience series Monday, May 16, at 9 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 30, in Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2011.
U.N.I.T.Y, a 60-minute documentary featuring a group of gang-affiliated inmates in an Arkansas maximum security prison reinventing themselves to reach beyond prison walls to keep teens from following the path to incarceration, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Thirty Dinosaur Train fans, along with one guardian per child, will be randomly chosen to embark on a three-hour, 70-mile roundtrip, train ride hosted by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) and the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad on Saturday, May 21.
Black in Latin America, the third of the trilogy Wonders of the African World and hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, April 19, at 8 p.m. and air in four parts April 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and May 3 and 10 at 7 p.m.
Samantha Williams of Bryant, a junior political science major at the University of Arkansas, is one of 40 college students in the United States who has been selected for the American Experience 2011 Student Freedom Ride, an experiential learning opportunity for college students in conjunction with the broadcast of Freedom Riders and the 50th anniversary of the original May 1961 Freedom Rides. Anyone interested in following Williams experience on the Student Freedom Ride is encouraged to visit www.aetn.org/engage to read her blog posts and see photos.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Bhutto as part of Community Cinema Monday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Bhutto as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 300 West Second Street, Pine Bluff.
Tickets to "Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart Tour" Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation.
"Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate," a film in which acclaimed writer, producer and director Helen Whitney explores the timely applications and limitations of the concept and practice of forgiveness through a compelling range of stories, will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in two 90-minute parts on Sundays, April 17 and 24, at 10 each night.
FRONTLINE investigates the new face of high school football by following the Shiloh Christian High School team in Football High, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, April 12, at 9 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services will host the Veterans Job Readiness Seminar Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arkansas Workforce Center, 5401 South University, Little Rock.
THE CIVIL WAR, the award-winning film produced and directed by Ken Burns that first aired in September 1990, will be rebroadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) over five consecutive nights beginning Sunday, April 3, to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War.
Upstairs Downstairs, the acclaimed saga featuring the beloved 165 Eaton Place, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) on Sunday, April 10, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts April 10, 17 and 24 at 9 each night.
U.N.I.T.Y, a 60-minute documentary featuring a group of gang-affiliated inmates in an Arkansas maximum security prison reinventing themselves to reach beyond prison walls to keep teens from following the path to incarceration, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Pushing the Elephant as part of Community Cinema Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Pushing the Elephant as part of Community Cinema Monday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) brings its award-winning AETN Family Day to the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Tuesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kevin Kerby + Battery will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere the latest program from Celtic Thunder, "Heritage," on Friday, March 11, at 8:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive acoustic performance by Keith Harkin in the AETN studios.
Brenda Watson, N.D., best-selling author and digestive care expert, will be live in the Arkansas PBS (AETN) studios Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Road to Perfect Health with Brenda Watson."
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Me Facing Life: Cyntoias Story as part of Community Cinema Monday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
"Arkansas's National Wildlife Refuges," a special edition of "Exploring Arkansas," will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Sunday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), and ASCD, the internationally renowned producer of books, video, audio and onsite professional development for educators and leadership, have partnered to enhance professional development opportunities for Arkansas educators through the Arkansas IDEAS (Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools) professional development website.
"Ask This Old House" kicked off a new season in the fall by traveling from coast to coast tackling home improvement projects and offering practical tips and instruction to help homeowners with projects around the home. The crew stopped in Little Rock in October, taping two segments that will air Sunday, Feb. 12 and 19, at 1 p.m.
The next episode of Outdoor Hotline, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., will address the 2011-2012 hunting regulations in the state.
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and the opening of the 2011 legislative session, as well as answer viewer questions, in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
The AETN Foundation and Celebrity Attractions will present internationally renowned violinist David Garrett live in concert, Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of For Once in My Life as part of Community Cinema Monday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
A new season of "Barnes and...," public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) on Friday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is now accepting entries for "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," which highlights the creativity and talent of the state's kindergarten through 12th grade students.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of For Once in My Life as part of Community Cinema Thursday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
NOVA: Making Stuff, a four-part series examining the innovations that are ushering in a new generation of scientific breakthroughs, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. and air in four parts on Wednesdays, Jan. 19, 26, and Feb. 2 and 9, at 8 each night.
"Pioneers of Television," a four-part series examining the inception and influence of some of the most popular genres in film and television, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. and air in four parts on Tuesdays, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and Feb. 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will broadcast Gov. Mike Beebe's State of the State address on AETN-1 Tuesday, Jan. 11, at approximately 10:30 a.m., following the swearing in of new representatives.
Gregory named 2010 AETN Employee of the Year
Ryan Gregory of Maumelle, program manager for the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in Conway, has been named the 2010 AETN Employee of the Year, as chosen by the AETN staff.
Posted 29 Dec 2010 12:04pm
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air AETN Presents: On the Same Page With Norris Church Mailer in memory of Mailer Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of "The Calling" as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at The Center of Bryant in Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road, Bryant.
This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and the public is invited.
"American Experience" is currently accepting applications for the Student Freedom Ride, an all expenses paid trip retracing the original 1961 Freedom Rides from Washington, D.C., to Jackson, Miss., May 6-17, 2011.
"LENNONYC," a documentary about John Lennon's years in New York City with Yoko Ono and their son Sean, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.
"Silent Storytellers," a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), received three Emmy awards in the 2010 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Deep Down as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), The University of Arkansas J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Department of English and University of Arkansas Press invite the public to a free advance screening of Men & Women of Distinction: Miller Williams and poetry reading with the famed poet Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville.
Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp are featured in an exclusive concert in the next episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row, premiering Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) delivers a new season of arts and cultural programming beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. and will repeat immediately following Austin City Limits on Saturdays at midnight.
Still on the Hill will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas PBS Foundaion, has been elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors.
"Circus," a six-hour series examining the life of big-top performers, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts Wednesdays Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, at 9 each night.
Robin Becker will discuss her debut book, "Brains: A Zombie Memoir," as part of "AETN Presents: On the Same Page," on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Nearly one in four women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. This alarming statistic prompted the Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Verizon to partner to address domestic violence in Arkansas through special programming and events.
Candidates in nine races have agreed to participate in "Election 2010: The Debates," which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 11-15.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College will launch the second season of Community Cinema in Conway with a free advance screening of "Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian" Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrix's campus in Conway.
"God in America," a six-hour documentary about the history of religion in America, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Oct. 11, at 9 p.m., and will air in three parts Oct. 11-13 at 9 each night.
Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the state by businesses that cannot locate the owners. "The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt," airing Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, will attempt to reunite people with their lost property.
"Wallander II," a series based on the bestselling mystery novels by Henning Mankell, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts Oct. 3, 10 and 17 at 9 each night.
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas PBS Foundaion, has been re-elected to serve a second three-year term on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation invites the public to a special 85th birthday tribute luncheon to honor Jane Krutz, longtime volunteer and public broadcasting advocate, at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) treats baseball fans in September with the premiere of Ken Burns's "The Tenth Inning" and a baseball trivia contest with prizes from Burns, the Arkansas Travelers and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.Thousands of bats, three home run records and one curse have been broken since Burns last explored the history of Americas national pastime with his landmark 1994 PBS series Baseball. Now Burns and co-director Lynn Novick bring the series to the present with "The Tenth Inning," a four-hour, two-part documentary series airing Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 28-29, at 7 each night on AETN.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That!, a new series that will support science and learning for preschoolers, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 a.m.
The Arkansas PBSs Silent Storytellers and Men & Women of Distinction: Dr. Joycelyn Elders have received Emmy nominations in the 2010 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2010 airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Mondays, Sept. 6 and 13, at 9 each night.
Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery Trucking will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation invites the public to a special 85th birthday tribute luncheon to honor Jane Krutz, longtime volunteer and public broadcasting advocate, at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m.
Go Fast will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Wednesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me) artist, Arkansas natives bring top hits to AETN. Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is making resources available statewide for people suffering from or affected by mood disorders, specifically depression.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been awarded $219,841 in grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to improve digital coverage in Fayetteville and Arkadelphia.
Silent Storytellers and Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, productions of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), have been chosen for screening as part of the Little Rock Film Festival.
William Michael Sharp, a Fayetteville High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for editing Outside the Lines as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Landry Parks Harlan, a Fayetteville High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for directing Outside the Lines as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Sean Cannon, a Searcy High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for cinematography in Small Town as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Tanner Smith, a Manila High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for screenwriting Specter as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the THEA Foundation have announced winners in the Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase scholarship competition for high school seniors.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has begun work at the KEMV DT transmitter site near Mountain View to increase the broadcast coverage area of AETN in North Central Arkansas.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) invites the public to a free screening of A Village Called Versailles as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at the network studios, 350 South Donaghey, Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governors Work-Life Balance Awards for medium companies for the third consecutive year.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library will host a free advance screening of The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression Saturday, May 15, beginning at 6 p.m. at the library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway.
Damn Bullets will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address prescription drug use among adolescents and provide information about prevention, treatment and other issues in Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes. airing Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
Students are again preparing to showcase their intellect in the silver anniversary of the Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 24, in Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2010.
Tickets to Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart Tour Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Egret Room of DeGray Lodge, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of The Horse Boy as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will work the phone bank during the Arkansas PBS Foundaion membership campaign Friday, March 12, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and convene via conference call Monday, March 15, at 4 p.m.
Fourteen Arkansas high school choirs will perform with nationally acclaimed composer Tim Janis in his new Celebrate America musical special on AETN Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas Week, the Arkansas Educational Television Networks weekly news analysis program, will introduce a new program format during a special live broadcast Friday, March 12, at 8 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation has granted a Sony HDCAM studio editing recorder to the AETN Commission to assist AETN in providing High Definition (HD) programs to the state of Arkansas.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas School for the Blind invite the public to a free screening of The Eyes of Me as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, March. 9, at 6 p.m. at the schools auditorium in Little Rock.
Silent Storytellers, an original documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), will premiere on AETN Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), the Clinton School for Public Service and the Arkansas Film Commission, a division of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, invite the press to an advance screening of Silent Storytellers, Friday, March 5, at 6 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Garbage Dreams as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is now accepting entries for Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, which highlights the creativity and talent of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students.
Student Selects is an annual event that grants these future filmmakers the opportunity to submit their film and video handiwork for possible broadcast on AETN, streaming on www.aetn.org and screening at the Little Rock Film Festival.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is broadcasting the Arkansas House of Representatives special session live on AETN-2 beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for the next four to six weeks.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock.
The Buffalo Flows, a one-hour documentary showcasing Americas first national river, is now available as an online Arkansas history professional development course made possible by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Young@Heart as part of Community Cinema Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Overcoming great adversity to become a respected physician and the first black U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Joycelyn Elders discusses her life in Men and Women of Distinction, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Monday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. in room 410 of the University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 East Center Street, Fayetteville. The Commission will meet in executive session from 10-11 a.m.
AETN Presents: On the Tamale Trail featuring three Arkansans in search of the best tamales will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free advanced screening of Between the Folds as part of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.
Sesame Street, the longest running childrens program on television, will kick-off its 40th season on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Arkansans can vote for their favorite Sesame Street episode over the years by visiting www.aetn.org.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free advanced screening of Copyright Criminals as part of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been notified by Sen. Mark Pryors office that the network has been selected to receive a grant of $749,417 under the USDA Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program, administered by the Rural Utilities Service.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will address adult mental health issues and provide information about diagnosis, treatment and other issues in Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes. airing Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to the launch of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Executive Director Allen Weatherly of Conway has agreed to be a panelist for the Corporation for Public Broadcastings (CPB) Community Service Grant (CSG) Review.
The Union Pacific Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation to help support public broadcasting efforts in the state. On hand for the presentation were (from left): AETN Major Giving Coordinator Karen Cooper and Union Pacific Foundation Director of Public Affairs Drew Tessier.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation hosted its annual volunteer appreciation dinner last Friday night to honor volunteers who believe in and support Arkansass public television network.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Department of Health will answer questions concerning H1N1 and seasonal flu with Seasonal Flu and H1N1: The Facts on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the state by businesses that cannot locate the owners. The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, airing Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, will attempt to reunite people with their lost property.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) wraps up its Arkansas State & National Parks Amateur Photo Contest at midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock.
The Arkansas PBS Foundaion will present violinist David Garrett live in concert, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Fort Smith National Historic Site invite the public to the fifth of six Meet Me in the Park events being held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
The Giants Wore White Gloves and The Lost Year, two one-hour documentaries by filmmaker Sandra Hubbard, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, Sept. 6, beginning at 1 p.m.
AETN Presents: Front Row will be hosting a free concert by the Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio, featuring Ted Ludwig on seven-string guitar, Brian Brown on drums and Joe Cripps on bass. The concert will be held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.
3 Penny Acre will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: Front Row.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Buffalo National River invite the public to the fourth of six Meet Me in the Park events that will be held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
Sammie Benjamin, public school media specialist for the Centerpoint School District, of Glenwood has been chosen to serve as chairman of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission.
Nicholas Smith, known for his role as Mr. Rumbold" on the popular British comedy Are You Being Served?, will be in Conway at the AETN studios on Saturday, Aug. 22. Smith will be featured during a special Are You Being Served? marathon airing on AETN that evening from 7 to 10:30.
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Little Rock Central High National Historic Site invite the public to the third of six Meet Me in the Park events that will be held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will address all terrain vehicle safety training in A Trip Unplanned: An ATV Safety Story airing Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m. at the AETN headquarters,
350 South Donaghey Avenue, in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network recently opened a contemporary Native American artwork exhibit in conjunction with the PBS/WGBH blockbuster documentary series "We Shall Remain" and AETN's "Arkansas's First People" Native American Initiative for Arkansas Educators. A free gallery talk and public reception will be held Saturday, June 13, from 2-4 p.m. at AETN, 350 South Donaghey, Conway.
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Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in “2009 AETN Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers’ Showcase” airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m.
Shannon Boshears will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of “AETN Presents: Front Row.”
Taking a leadership role in the move to incorporate mobile technology into the world of philanthropy, the AETN Foundation announced it will launch a new program designed to capture donations via text message. To power its mobile platform, the AETN Foundation has partnered with Denver-based Mobile Accord, Inc., the premier provider of mobile technology to the nonprofit sector. The mobile giving channel is supported by AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and US Cellular representing the vast majority of
U.S. mobile users.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Club Room of the Red Apple Inn, 100 Club Road, Heber Springs.
From television's most watched history series, "American Experience,"comes the groundbreaking Native history series, "We Shall Remain." The Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component "Arkansas's First People," Saturday, April 25, in Magnolia.
The executive committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The entire commission will convene via conference call Monday, April 20, at 4 p.m.
Students are again preparing to showcase their intellect in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 18, in “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2009.”
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas PBS and the
Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Saturday, April 18, in Bryant.
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the
Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Tuesday, April 21, in Conway.
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the
Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Sunday, April 19, in Jonesboro.
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Wednesday, April 15, in Fort Smith.
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas PBS will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “ Arkansas’s First People,” Thursday, April 2, in Pocahontas.
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of "Arkansans Ask," airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation, the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit fundraising arm of the states only public television broadcaster and statewide network, is entering the final weekend of its March Membership Campaign almost 50 percent behind projections due to the recession and the loss of two transmitters.
El Dorados 12th annual community concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network brings its award-winning AETN Family Day to the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS is now accepting entries for "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," which highlights the creative video works of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students
"The Buffalo Flows," a one-hour documentary showcasing America's first national river, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, March 8, at 5 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS expects to resume over-the-air broadcasts for KETS Channel 2/Little Rock and KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado no later than Saturday, June 13, 2009, when the nation completes the digital transition.
For the sixth consecutive year, a GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media poll shows Americans consider PBS the nations most trusted institution among nationally known organizations and the best choice in childrens programming for ages 2-8. PBS remains #1 in public trust, with 49% trusting PBS a great deal. Second in trust are courts of law, which are trusted a great deal by 27%. Among those polled, 18% found PBS to be an excellent use of tax dollars, second only to military defense, which garnered 23%.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will turn off the KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado transmitter in Huttig on Thursday, Feb. 5. The shutdown is necessary for final preparations for the digital transition, and KETZ will be available again on Feb. 18, 2009, following the nations conversion to DTV.
New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris, who resides in southern Arkansas, discusses the genre-bending Southern Vampire series with veteran journalist Steve Barnes on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Friday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will turn off the KETS Channel 2/Little Rock transmitter in Redfield at midnight on Sunday, Jan. 25. The shutdown is necessary for final preparations for the digital transition, and KETS will be available again on Feb. 18, 2009, following the nations conversion to DTV.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network anticipates the temporary shut down of KETS Channel 2/Little Rock transmitter in Redfield to occur within the next week, weather permitting. The KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado transmitter in Huttig will also be off air later this month when a tower crew becomes available.
In Their Words, AETNs oral history project for Arkansass World War II veterans, and the documentary Delta Dreams took three first place honors at the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) awards ceremony on Jan. 15.
Veteran journalist Steve Barnes discusses climate change and international efforts to affect environmental issues with paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
To help viewers prepare for the upcoming digital transition, the Arkansas Educational Television Network, in partnership with the Arkansas Broadcasters Association and many Arkansas commercial television broadcasters, will conduct a shutdown test of the analog broadcast signal on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 and 10 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels have partnered to deliver the 2008 Electoral College proceedings live via Web streaming Monday, Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
Arkansas PBS will present nine debates featuring 24 candidates in “Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates.” Debates will be broadcast live and will livestream at youtube.com/arkansaspbs. Press conferences for candidates who choose to participate will directly follow each debate and will also livestream at youtube.com/arkansaspbs.
Members of the media are required to preregister at myarpbs.org/presspass at least 24 hours prior to each debate.
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