Our Challenge
Arkansas PBS has been issued a challenge to gain 2,500 new members by June 30 in order to receive a challenge fund of $45,000 provided by current donors from the network’s Ambassadors Circle. With only a few days remaining, the network is still 600 new members short of the goal.
Wilmar June Dinner: A Juneteenth Celebration
10 Jun 2024 inWilmar June Dinner: A Juneteenth Celebration
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."
Toad Suck Daze at a Glance
03 May 2024 inToad Suck Daze at a Glance
By Hailey Decker
Come join Arkansas PBS on May 3 through May 5 for the annual Toad Suck Daze festival in downtown Conway. This yearly celebration is a way to bring people together to commemorate the heritage of Conway and enjoy the community of central Arkansas. Whether you are seeking delicious food, live entertainment or interactive activities, Toad Suck Daze has something for everyone.
National Public TV Day
03 Apr 2024 inDid 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
Totality: The Great Arkansas Eclipse
19 Mar 2024 inWe 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.
"Antiques Roadshow" Tickets
15 Feb 2024 in"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Tuesday, May 14, for an appraisal event in which you can take part.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
24 Oct 2023 inWon’t you help a neighbor? Join us in the annual Mister Rogers Sweater Drive to support Arkansans in need! From Nov. 5 to Nov. 20, you’ll have the chance to donate new or gently used sweaters at libraries that are partnering with Arkansas PBS.
“Real strength has to do with helping others.”
32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
04 Oct 2023 inThe 32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) runs Oct. 6 through 14 at the Arlington Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, and Arkansas PBS is involved in a number of ways.
HSDFF Filmmaker Forum
Monday, Oct. 9th and Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 9 a.m.
Arkansas Live Annie Leibovitz at Work
12 Sep 2023 inAs part of its Arkansas Live initiative, Arkansas PBS is proud to livestream Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s sold-out Exhibition Opening Lecture: “Annie Leibovitz at Work” Friday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at youtube.com/arkansaspbs.
Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
17 Aug 2023 inJoin us Thursday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. for an event celebrating notable women of Arkansas! The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame is welcoming seven new inductees in Little Rock at the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center, and Arkansas PBS will host a livestream of the event at myarkansaspbs.org/arkansaslive.
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