Television

Monday, August 17 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Tells the story of Carrie Chapman Catt, the women's suffrage movement, and the passing and ratification of the 19th amendment. Catt, raised in Charles City, IA, devoted most of her life to the expansion of women's rights around the world and is recognized as one of the key leaders of the American women's suffrage movement.

Monday, March 2 at 7 pm on KPJK, independent public television. In his 14^th national public television special, Dr. Amen teaches viewers six practical steps to help them feel happier, sharper and more in control of their own destinies. He gives viewers the most important lessons he has taught thousands of patients over the last 40 years.

Monday, August 12 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. The WCVE PBS Richmond documentary Charlottesville explores the events leading to the tragedies of August 11 and 12, 2017 and grapples with the difficult question of how such acts are possible in modern America. Through first-hand accounts, Charlottesville offers local insight and perspective on the events that garnered national and international attention, prompting us to ask questions about who we are as a people, what we can learn from this experience, and how we can come together as a country.

Thursday, July 9 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Explores the events leading to the tragedies of August 11 and 12, 2017, and grapples with the difficult question of how such acts are possible in modern America. Through first-hand accounts, Charlottesville offers local insight and perspective on the events that garnered national and international attention, prompting us to ask questions about who we are as a people, what we can learn from this experience, and how we can come together as a country.

Tuesday, December 25 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. For many people, the celebration of the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany season begins with the annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a century-old tradition at St. Olaf College. The first festival was a musical program for the college community, planned and directed by F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf Music Department. The festival continues as an expression of the College's rich musical heritage. Recorded on campus, Christmas at St. Olaf: Ris'n with Healing In His Wings features lively and festive music, including "Gloria" by Andre J. Thomas – a work arranged for massed choir, soloists, and a full orchestra in a gospel musical style. Other music includes familiar Christmas carols, beautiful and contemplative choral anthems, and rollicking orchestral flourishes.

Saturday, July 18 at 7 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay.Celebrate the father of rock ‘n’ roll with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more.

Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Michael Gambon stars as Winston Churchill in this dramatization of Churchill's life-threatening stroke in 1953 when he was prime minister. His illness was kept secret from the world.

Saturday, November 30 at 7:30 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Through the years, there's nothing more heart-warming than the familiar songs of the season at holiday time. Old-fashioned favorites celebrated through the generations are featured in A Classic Christmas (My Music). Hosted by Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat) and Marion Ross (Happy Days), this nostalgic special spotlights traditional carols (“Silent Night,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,”) as well as popular standards (“White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”), children's tunes (“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty The Snowman,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”), and romantic selections (“The Christmas Song,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Merry Christmas Darling”). Among the great artists featured are Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Judy Garland, The Carpenters, Andy Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Mathis, Gene Autry, The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee, Burl Ives, The Lennon Sisters, Eddy Arnold, Mitzi Gaynor, Mahalia Jackson, The Harry Simeone Chorale, Jimmy Boyd, Jose Feliciano, and Ronnie Spector. For the first-time ever, these iconic singers and timeless performances spanning the 1950s through the 2000s are brought together for families of all ages to share and enjoy.

Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm on KRCB in the North Bay. Enjoy the unforgettable hits which brought brother and sister duo Richard and Karen Carpenter worldwide fame: We've Only Just Begun, Top of the World, For All We Know, Superstar, Rainy Days & Mondays, Yesterday Once More, Close To You and many others.

Close To You presents the fascinating history of the top American music act of the 1970s, with rare performances and remembrances from Richard Carpenter who joins friends to remember his late sister Karen and her hauntingly beautiful voice.

Producer/Arranger/Composer/Pianist/Singer Richard Carpenter reflects on the legendary musical career he enjoyed with his late sister Karen with rare footage and performances of their greatest hits, joined by friends and colleagues including Herb Alpert and Burt Bacharach.

Kevin Lunny founded West Marin Compost after realizing the local need to recycle organic materials from the area into nutrient-rich and biologically active soil amendments which could be placed right back into the land in Marin County. Lunny's creation of the composting facility filled a void in the area's agricultural industry by providing organic compost to farmers, ranchers and vineyard managers. In addition to providing for the local farming community, West Marin Compost also provides itself as a research ground for UC Berkeley's Silver Lab which researches human impacts on climate change and potential mitigation solutions. West Marin Compost supplies researches with a controlled data point for study––compost––while researchers glean information on how it can aid carbon sequestration.

 

For more information, visit: https://westmarincompost.org/

 

Produced by Chelsea Wood & Tre Moreland

Wednesday, September 19 at 9 pm on KRCB in the North Bay. A documentary chronicling the 2016 tour of Cuba by Mexican American roots group Los Cenzontles. "Conexiones" captures a unique glimpse into Cuban cultural life during an historic time of openness between the United States and Cuba. Los Cenzontles were granted rare access to perform traditional Mexican music in four cities around Cuba where they engaged with Cuban musicians from a variety of walks of life. There they discovered the richness of Cuban culture and Cuba's deep affection for and fascination with Mexican culture. The film is a poignant statement on the importance of cultural exchange, identity and openness at a time of uncertainty in U.S. and Cuban relations.

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NorCal Public Media’s series of short videos Connect the Bay is your gateway to all things arts, culture, science, and environment around the Bay Area.  From the fine arts and dynamic performers, to changemakers embracing belonging and sustainability, we are sharing the stories of some of the amazing and talented people from our communities whose creativity and imagination make our home shine like none other.   And because we all are living in this epicenter of technology, self-expression, and cultural pride, there is no shortage of material to include. 

 

These 2-minute segments are broadcast on television and posted on social media to reach the widest audience possible.  Posts often include links for the curious to learn more. We hope audiences are as engaged and inspired as we are with the sheer awesomeness of our neighbors, and in this way, we hope to help to Connect the Bay!   

 

Sunday, September 15 at 5 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay and KPJK TV in the South Bay. Connect the Bay: Women Leaders Making a Difference focuses on the welcoming climate in the Bay Area for women leaders, despite the fact that gender inequity is a continuing problem here as elsewhere. The Bay Area’s politicians include the woman second in line for the presidency (Rep. Nancy Pelosi) as well as mayors of two of its biggest cities. With an eye on the centenary of women’s suffrage in 2020, we’ll talk with women in education, tech, nonprofits, and politics to learn what battles must still be fought.

 

We want you to be a part of the conversation. You can call and email us with your thoughts, as well as use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us.

 

 

 

Naheed Hasnat Senzai is a successful Bay Area author of Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. She specializes in writing stories that feature diverse characters with lives rooted in rich cultural heritages. Many confront challenges that newcomers to the U.S. often face. She believes, "You introduce kids to new communities, new cultures through books, and that hopefully increases understanding."

 

For more information visit: www.nhsenzai.com 

 

 

BAYMEC Community Foundation Executive Director Ken Yeager tours his recent exhibition "Coming Out: 50 Years of Queer Resistance and Resilience in Silicon Valley." Included are mementos and artifacts from decades of activism and celebration of the suburban LGBTQ+ community in the South Bay. An offshoot of BAYMEC (Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee), the Foundation partnered with History San Jose on the installation, in order to preserve a record of this significant past.

 

Special thanks to Bill Schroh

 

The show continues online at www.queersiliconvalley.org

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

With a name that means "Tribute," Parangal Dance Company’s mission is to honor Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire, music, and dance through research, workshops, and performances. They serve as a bridge connecting Filipino Americans to their roots to give them a sense of pride and identity, while educating diverse communities to foster awareness and appreciation of Philippine culture.

 

For more information visit http://www.parangal.org 

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

Taiko, or Japanese drum performance, is thrilling contemporary entertainment rooted in deep cultural traditions.  Founded in San Jose's Japantown in 1973, San Jose Taiko has grown to become one of the premiere taiko ensembles in the world.  Artistic Director Franco Imperial describes what it is like to be a part of this unique local treasure, and reflects on its greater role increasing visibility and understanding of Asian American cultures.

 

For more information, visit: https://taiko.org/

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

Matthaus Lam is an accomplished young artist with a playful sense of humor that pours out of his amazing sculptures. Lam's creativity sparked early–he has created works of art since he was just five years old. He specializes in animals and likes to share them with adults and kids alike. Lam told us, "I hope they learn about protecting animals and conserving wildlife." Matthaus Lam is autistic and is a participant in AbilityPath's Phil Egan Art Program.

 

For more information visit: https://abilitypath.org

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

A Bay Area treasure since the Sixties, TrainTown brings the art of model railroading to a new level. Passengers on this scaled-down train take a 30-minute journey through tunnels and across bridges to visit a miniature town. All have been carefully designed to delight the senses and spark the imagination.  Engineer Bob says that a landscape architecture technique called "forced perspective" was used in construction, and he shares his deep appreciation for the craftsmanship of the precision scale modeling that has gone into building the locomotives and rolling stock. But another word for it all might be: "magic." 

 

For more information, visit: https://www.traintown.com 

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

The San Francisco Chapter of the Swedish Women's Educational Association holds a festive Christmas Fair every year, this season in Palo Alto. It is the place to find all things Swedish: from crafts, to decorations, to food and music. A highpoint is the traditional Sankta Lucia procession of youth in white gowns singing seasonal Swedish songs. SWEA says it is the largest organization outside Sweden promoting Swedish language, culture and tradition.  

 

For more information:  https://swea.org 

 

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard was beaten, tortured, and left to die. Twenty years later his legacy is remembered in a unique production that uses music, poetry, and interviews to explore a pivotal time in our history. When a hate crime is committed, what does it mean to be a victim, a parent, a community member, a perpetrator? How do we learn to be compassionate and find hope in hopeless situations? As a response to this hate crime, Matthew's story is placed into the context of a passion story presented as a three-part oratorio, bringing new depth to a harrowing story of loss and highlighting the role of art and how we react to tragedy.

 

NorCal Public Media is following the latest developments on Coronavirus news in the Bay Area.

 

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Tenemos varias guías de recursos de COVID disponibles en español. We have a number of resource guides available. 

 

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Wednesday, August 29 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. TV crime correspondent Cathal Mac Iarnain prides himself on pursuing the story behind the story, but is too busy to notice that the world of crime is coming closer to home every day.

 

 

 

 

Monday, October 7 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. See how what was first called "hillbilly music" reaches new audiences through phonographs and radio, and launches the careers of country music's first big stars: the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.

Monday, October 21 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Cover/Age follows the story of two undocumented immigrant leaders (one a caregiver, the other a policy advocate) who are confronting the healthcare exclusion of elderly undocumented immigrants in California.

Wednesday, October 30 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Cover/Age follows the story of two undocumented immigrant leaders (one a caregiver, the other a policy advocate) who are confronting the healthcare exclusion of elderly undocumented immigrants in California.

Friday, February 15 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. While Schotty is going about his work in the home of an old widow, he discovers evidence which contradicts her version of events. Confronting her with this evidence, Schotty is faced with a moral dilemma – and an offer too good to refuse.

Sunday, May 26 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Tells the remarkable story of the U.S. Army's 2nd Ranger battalion, led by Lt. Col. James Earl Rudder, which scaled the 100-foot cliffs of Pointe-du-Hoc in Normandy on June 6, 1944 to destroy six German cannons thought to be located there. The 155mm guns, situated halfway between Omaha and Utah Beaches and within firing range of the planned allied assault, needed to be taken out for Operation Overlord to succeed. Many believed it was a suicidal mission for the men involved. Narrated by actor David McCallum and featuring interviews with surviving veterans from the Pointe-Du-Hoc assault, the documentary chronicles the dangerous and daring mission, including what happened after the Rangers fought through machine gun fire, cut rope ladders, and lobbed grenades to find that the six artillery guns had been moved from the Pointe in the days prior. What followed was two days of fighting where the outnumbered Rangers held off German troops and prevented them from retaking the strategic oceanside position.

Thursday, October 3 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Joanne Froggatt, who stole the hearts of millions of viewers as Anna, the loving and resilient lady's maid on Downton Abbey, stars in a totally different role in a spine-tingling two-part drama on Masterpiece. Dispensing death from the spout of a warm teapot, Froggatt plays the notorious poisoner Mary Ann Cotton.

Monday, October 15 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Rolf Lassgård (Wallander) stars as Lars Martin Johansson, leader of a new investigation into the notorious 1986 murder of the Swedish prime minister. Based on the novels by Leif GW Persson. In Swedish with English Subtitles. (Repeats at 9 pm)

Monday, October 22 at 6 pm on KPJK in the South Bay.Bäckström's tip may lead the team to the missing murder weapon.

Friday, May 14 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay and Saturday, May 15 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Documentary filmmakers open the door for us to look and learn beyond ourselves. Their lens can bring deep truths to light, and be a powerful tool in recognizing our common humanity. Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival presents the finest independent documentary filmmakers from today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Northern California Public Media takes pleasure in bringing forward these works beyond their festival screenings.

Monday, November 30 at 8:30 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Become happier, more joyful, and energetic with a simple three-step process that unlocks the secrets of moving beyond our limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. Includes interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Martha Beck, and more.

Sunday, October 21 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. A one-hour documentary that focuses on cutting-edge biomedical and health research efforts, and the many threads that connect cancer patients to doctors, researchers and innovators across the country and around the world.

Wednesday, March 18 at 9 pm on KPJK, independent public television. When Cornish chef Gina discovers her ex-husband's secret life, her world turns upside down. Loyalties among Gina's friends are questioned as she revaluates her relationships, and further drama, love, heartbreak and deception are brought to light within the community.

Tuesday, November 3 starting at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Democracy Now!will cover results from the presidential election to congressional and state races as well as ballot initiatives. 

Democracy Now!'s election night special will feature interviews and perspectives that you won't hear anywhere else. We’ll include the voices of activists, analysts, and grassroots leaders discussing how the movements on the ground will go forward following this historic election.

Thursdays at 9 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay.Set in Bologna, Italy, during Benito Mussolini's dictatorship, this four-part crime series follows an investigator who has an affinity for women and an uncompromising character that helps him solve cases.

Sunday, September 23 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Detective Montalbano investigates a series of bizarre kidnappings, the arson of an antiques store and the disappearance of its playboy owner.

Sunday, September 30 at 6 pm on KPJK in the South Bay. The disappearance of beautiful Michela Prestia leaves Detective Montalbano stumped. She'd escaped a tragic past and rebuilt her life with a man she loved. Murder, betrayal, office politics, and temptation... it's all in a day's work for Detective Salvo Montalbano. With intuition and a cadre of police officers, Montalbano solves crimes in the fictional small city of Vigata. This work brings him across the paths of unforgettable characters who could only come from Sicily. In Italian with English subtitles.

Wednesday, January 30 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Philippe's childhood friend reaches out to him for help with her mother, who seems to be under the influence of a 25-year-old man.

Wednesday, January 6 at 9 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. For the defense lawyers who represent terror suspects, upholding justice feels like the embodiment of their civil duties, even as vocal naysayers lambast them as unpatriotic traitors. These attorneys in New York and elsewhere face public outcries – and even death threats – to provide their clients with the fair trials that our U.S. Constitution aims to ensure. Upholding the law and remaining true to their ideals can take a personal toll.

Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. This landmark documentary tells the inside story of the tumultuous and unprecedented week that followed the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, exploring how she came to have such an extraordinary effect on the nation and people around the world. The film features in-depth interviews with her sons, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, speaking in detail about that week's events from the moment they heard the news of their mother's death to the day of the funeral itself, as well as reflecting more broadly on her life and what she meant to them both then and now.

Monday, July 27 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy brings ordinary citizens together to wrestle with the complex issues that divide our nation. Breaking out of partisan echo chambers to listen to one another, the participants – equal numbers of whom strongly approve and disapprove of President Donald Trump – explore what it means to be an American, what constitutes a "more perfect union," and what can be done to bridge the gaps between them.

Sunday, June 7 at 7 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay.Celebrate 20 years of greatest hit songs from the '50s to the '70s featuring legendary performers The Kingston Trio, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Engelbert Humperdinck, Judy Collins, Davy Jones, Mel Carter, Patti Page, and more.

Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Join the band as they return to New York City's Beacon Theatre for the first time in 25 years. Recorded before a live audience, the concert features hits and fan favorites from two landmark albums: Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me.