Public Media News August 2018
Public Media News August 2018
AETN PBS KIDS Channel
Friday Family Nights on AETN KIDS
There's lots of fun lined up for your family every Friday in August starting at 6 p.m. on the AETN PBS KIDS 24/7 channel (AETN 3). Tune in for one-hour specials followed by back-to-back episodes of favorite programs with "Arthur" Aug. 3, "Splash and Bubbles" Aug. 10, "Wild Kratts" Aug. 17 and "WordGirl" Aug. 27.
Learn more about AETN PBS KIDS (AETN 3) at aetn.org/channelinformation
Outdoors
"Exploring Arkansas"
This month on "Exploring Arkansas" join host Chuck Dovish as he visits the Nature Conservancy's Bluffton Preserve near Clinton, a secret hideaway at Pogue Springs along North Sylamore Creek, Historic Cane Hill - which is home to 16 structures on the National Register of Historic Places - in Northwest Arkansas, and the Susie Q Malt Shop Drive-In in Rogers.
Tune in Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Special Programming
"Betty White: First Lady of Television"
Beloved television and film legend Betty White - who celebrates 80 years in show business this year - officially boasts the longest career in the history of TV. Explore her roles both on-camera and as an industry pioneer in "First Lady of Television."
Tune in Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m.
AETN in Your Community
Back-to-School/Teacher Appreciation Night With the Travelers
AETN and the Arkansas Department of Education are proud to partner with the Arkansas Travelers to host a special night at Dickey-Stephens Park Thursday, Aug. 23. All educators who present their school ID will receive $3 off admission and a 10-percent gift shop discount.
Join us Thursday, Aug. 23, at Dickey-Stephens Park starting at 7:10 p.m.
Special Programming
"Maigret"
Legendary detective Jules Maigret returns in a second season of the popular mystery series. Sifting through false identities, bizarre links and complicated histories, Maigret works to bring murderers to justice in "Maigret's Night at the Crossroads" and "Maigret in Montmartre."
Tune in Saturdays Aug. 18 and Aug. 25 at 8 each night.
AETN Passport Exclusive
"Frankie Drake Mysteries"
Set in 1920s Toronto, historical whodunit "Frankie Drake Mysteries" follows the fleet-footed adventure of Frankie Drake as she forms the city's first female detective agency. New episodes of the AETN Passport-exclusive program will be introduced weekly starting Monday, Aug. 20.
Learn more at aetnfoundation.org/passport.
Arts and Culture
"Reel South" Documentary Marathons
The American South's culture, landscape, people and history are captivating, yet complicated. In the cherished tradition of Southern storytelling, the "Reel South" documentary series delves into its heritage through diverse voices and perspectives in two special marathons.
Watch with us Sundays, Aug. 5 and 12, starting at 12:30 p.m. each day.
Get Involved
Join "The Great American Read" Book Club on Facebook
Counting down to the return of "The Great American Read" on Tuesday, Sept. 11? Don't miss a companion book discussion group on Facebook where readers across the country are sharing their thoughts, experiences recommendations and more!
Check it out: facebook.com/groups/greatreadbookclub.