Before you see Arkansan Adam Riley and Canadian Matty Clarke set out to row 2,200 miles of the Northwest Passage in handmade boats in our new documentary, “Passage,” airing Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., let’s dive into its history and the travelers who came before.
The Halve Maen, captained by Henry Hudson in the 1600s.
When we produced Season 1 of “Arkansas Treasures” – a program that invites our audience to meet with professional appraisers to learn more about their most treasured heirlooms and collectibles – we were fortunate to collaborate with Amory LeCuyer, an appraiser and estate sales expert from Virginia who has worked on similar shows for public television stations in Maryland and Arizona.
By Janie Lee
Senior Marketing Student at the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas PBS intern
By Guest Blogger Janie Lee
The small town of Wilmar, located in southeast Arkansas, holds one of the longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in Arkansas history and has been celebrated since the late 1800s. Arkansas PBS captured the history and relationships that draw people back to Wilmar year after year in a new documentary short, “Wilmar June Dinner,” produced as part of the Arkansas PBS series "Celebrating Arkansas."
In support of National Autism Acceptance Month, Arkansas PBS will present “Autism Amplified: Acceptance Through Communication,” a special designed to inform and raise awareness about autism, Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., and livestreaming at myarpbs.org/watch or in the PBS App.
The solar eclipse was TOTALly amazing! Arkansas PBS Passport gives you a chance to relive that moment, as well as take informed journeys through space. Go back in time with Apollo 11; learn the history of the rocket; and discover the secrets of space with Arkansas PBS Passport.
HOW TO WATCH
Did you know April 7 is National Public Television Day? We’re proud to celebrate with all of you! YOU are the reason for the work we do to serve Arkansas - and the reason that 350 other public television stations across America do the same. You are the support system that keeps us going each day.
For our history buffs and PBS super fans, we thought we’d share a bit about how public television started, and some little known or new facts about Arkansas PBS. And don’t miss the end where we give you a sneak peek at what’s coming up!
ABOUT PUBLIC TV
We are beyond excited for the total solar eclipse headed over Arkansas on April 8. We’ve all heard about it, but what is it about?
We’ve put together a little bit of background information for you, and a run-down of how you can make the most out of this monumental event with a special broadcast and livestream from four strategic Arkansas locations.
See more of your favorite fifth-grade detectives this Spring Break with encores of all 20 episodes of “Mystery League.”
Follow the adventures of Millie, Mike and Marta as they attempt to solve the never-ending mysteries of the fictional small Arkansas town of Mulberry Springs. Episodes will air through the next seven days on Arkansas PBS, giving you another chance to catch these detectives in action.
Learning from Children
“Why are we doing this?”
I sometimes heard the question “Why are we doing this?” from students when I taught in the classroom. And it’s a valid question. Sometimes, learning takes place when we don’t even know it.
What does learning look like to you? As a teacher, I tried to engage my students in learning by designing relevant content, creating interactive learning experiences and making real-world connections. It worked most of the time, but my students were most engaged when I listened and learned from them.
