EXCITING TIMES AT AZPM
posted by Laura McKee
As we move into fall, many exciting opportunities are coming to AZPM. Up first is the premiere of the new children’s television series called The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, starting Monday, September 6th on both PBS-HD Channel 6 and PBS KIDS. Yes, this is the beloved character from Dr. Seuss that we all grew up adoring, and that we hope will inspire a new generation of children to keep learning. Rumor has it that Mrs. Seuss reported that Dr. Seuss was very specific that he would only allow PBS to make his books into a television series because he trusted the quality of PBS. The programs will focus on science education and is voiced by award-winning actor, Martin Short. Catch it weekdays at 7:30 a.m. on PBS-HD Channel 6, and again at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS.
You’ll also want to see some of the amazing program specials from Sept. 4-12 during the second part of our Hot Summer Nights membership campaign on PBS-HD Channel 6, especially Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air and Landscapes of Enchantment, the latter of which highlights interpretations by ten of the most important landscape painters in New Mexico. And my personal favorite, Carole King and James Taylor Live at the Troubadour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Los Angeles club in 2007. For the most current program times, visit our schedules page here.
And if you weren’t able to make it out to some of the great classical music community concerts in recent months, no worries. You can have a front row seat right from your living room or in your car on Classical KUAT-FM 90.5. as follows:
Sunday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. – “Vive la France!" concert; an all-French composer program with the Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Cockrell conducting, with The Arizona Choir and The University of Arizona Symphonic Choir under the direction of Elizabeth Schauer; recorded May 2, 2010 at Centennial Hall.
Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. - "Due West and Other Directions," Arizona Repertory Singers with director Jeffry Jahn; recorded April 25, 2010 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church.
Sunday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. - "Basically Baroque" University Community Chorus & Orchestra, conducted by Elizabeth Schauer and Heather Zosel; recorded April 25, 2010 at Crowder Hall.
Finally, as you may have read in the newspaper recently, AZPM and the City of Tucson are discussing a possible merger between AZPM and Channel 12, the cable television station currently operated by the City, which would incorporate Tucson12 into AZPM. Both entities feature a staff of Emmy-Award winning producers and are designed to provide public services. AZPM approached the City to consider this opportunity as a way to achieve significant cost savings and improved distribution for Tucson12 and to potentially increase local program offerings for the benefit of our combined viewers and listeners. Stay tuned!
Jack Gibson
