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  • Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A unique look at three of the greatest builders of the African Savannah: weaver birds, aardvarks and termites. In their spectacular buildings they do not live alone! Many roommates from other species, from small insects, reptiles and birds to large mammals, not only live together — they also benefit from sharing the same roof.
  • Premieres Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Hosted by Chita Rivera with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, Cassadee Pope, Brandee Younger, members of The Washington Ballet, and more — joined by Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.
  • Saturday, Dec.18, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Enjoy the romantic crooner's biggest hits and best-loved ballads including "Moon River," "Love Story," "Dear Heart" and "Born Free." His hugely successful career bridged the generations, with repertoire ranging from classic standards to modern pop songs.
  • Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Host Bridget Lancaster makes Chicken Paprikash and Butter Spaetzle and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of Hungarian immigrants in Cleveland. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for wooden spoons and Ashley Moore makes weeknight-friendly Ground Beef Stroganoff.
  • Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Christopher Kimball makes Vietnamese Beef Stew with Star Anise and Lemon Grass, which beautifully marries local ingredients with French culinary technique. Josh Mamaclay prepares aromatic Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken, demonstrating a method for getting flavor from stalks of lemon grass.
  • Friday, Dec.17, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 26 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Enjoy American roots musical performances hosted by and starring Frank Waln with performances by Mauricio Martinez, Amber Merritt, Jacqueline Schwab, and Asako Tamura with Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra.
  • Premieres Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Under the baton of Ken-David Masur, with special guest pianist Aaron Diehl, the orchestra will perform works by Ellington, Gershwin and Stravinsky, along with a new piece by Eric Nathan commemorating the grand opening of the Center.
  • Premieres Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Poet Terrance Hayes and clarinetist Anthony McGill have been resolute in pursuit of their destinies.
  • Premieres Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Ring in the new year in Austria at the Musikverein with the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville in this annual concert of waltzes by Strauss and more under the baton of guest conductor Daniel Barenboim.
  • Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Watch now with the PBS App. Delicia Sonnenberg, founder of the Moxie Theatre in San Diego, discusses her unique path to following her passion of emotionally moving audiences with performances on the stage. Perez, head of an MFA program along with many other feathers in his cap, discusses the individual experiences of the effects of BIPOC performers onstage. Season 3 will premiere Thursday, April 6!

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