Here’s an excerpt of Essmaa Litim reading her poem “The Laundromat '' for our September Outspoken Saturday event. If you want to experience slam poetry like this in person, come down to the Boston Public Library today at 2pm for our January Outspoken Saturday, featuring a lineup of talented spoken word artists from all around the Boston area.
#slampoetry #spokenword #bostonarts #bostonartscene #bostonpubliclibrary #bostonpoetry #bostonevents
Arthur vs. D.W.
The rivalry of the century continues in a brand new Arthur YouTube short AND online game!
Pick your side and play "Arthur vs. D.W. – The Battle For The Universe And All Time" right here on PBS KIDS: https://to.pbs.org/3RLupSM
Watch the full short here: https://bit.ly/4aKi7T4
Help the Wombats throw a surprise party for Zeke's stuffy, Snout!
The first episode of the Work It Out Wombats Podcast is out now on PBS KIDS and wherever you get your podcasts!
#workitoutwombats #PBSKids #podcast #kidspodcast #pbs
On this day in 1999, Pablo, Zoe, Jared, Keiko, Alisa, David and Lynese brought back GBH’s ZOOM to PBS KIDS. Happy 25th anniversary to our favorite “by kids, for kids” show from the 02134! #TBT #ZOOM #PBSKids #90s #TV #nostalgia
Enjoy this clip of Zoomers trying to make the silliest faces they can — feel free to drop emojis that you think best reflect these faces in the comments.
You can find more clips on the GBH Archives and American Archive of Public Broadcasting
#Zoom #PBSKids #GBH
New Year's Police – Arthur
You better throw your old calendar away tonight — don't let the New Year's Police get ya! Or, at least, that's what Francine says. Happy New Year!
#HappyNewYear #Arthur #PBS
Binky's New Year
Who do you think will win the match this year? Our bet is on the baby.
If you want to find out who wins, tune in tonight at 7pm to PBS KIDS's New Year's Eve Countdown Family Night, airing special episodes from Arthur, Work It Out Wombats, and Molly of Denali – no better way to ring in the new year 🎉
NAACP What Matters To Me
We asked attendees at the NAACP National Convention in Boston: "what matters to you?" Their answers were touching and thought-provoking.
Say Brother Kwanzaa Special Clip
In this clip from Say Brother’s Kwanzaa Special, Brother Imara explains one of the seven principles celebrated during Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (meaning self-determination), observed on the second day of Kwanzaa. Today, being the first day of Kwanzaa, is a day celebrating Umoja, meaning “Unity” in Swahili.
The following principles are Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith). You can find more Kwanzaa-related clips from Say Brother in the GBH Open Vault archives: https://bit.ly/48wQFGx
Whether or not your celebration is as raucous as Muffy's, we're wishing a jolly Christmas celebration to all those observing.
You can watch "Arthur's Perfect Christmas" right here: https://to.pbs.org/3TB66cA
Oh to be a doggo watching All Creatures Great And Small, like this precious girl Sally 🐾
The ACGAS marathon starts on GBH 2 tonight at 8pm, make sure to tune in with your furry buddies
Julia Child Loves Apples
Julia is certainly the apple of our eye 🍎 – and she’s bringing you a feast this holiday season! Tune in right now on GBH 2 for a marathon of episodes from “Dishing with Julia Child” and “The French Chef,” covering a slate of savory recipes from cheese souffle to Queen of Sheba cake.
Christmastime with Mister Rogers
You have no idea how much you've given us just by being you, Fred.
(🎞️: Fred Rogers Productions)
The French Chef — "French Onion Soup"
Julia Child on how to properly cut onions.
These are tears of joy. We promise.
25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee — Lidia & Grandma
While the pandemic was isolating for many, it actually brought Lidia Bastianich and her 100-year-old mother Erminia closer together before her passing in 2021. Thinking of you forever and always, Grandma! 🙏
Celebrating a PBS culinary legend and the close-knit family that's been by her side through thick and thin, "25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee" is now streaming on the PBS App + PBS YouTube channel. Tutti a tavola a mangiare!
Did you know today is Bill of Rights day? On December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified.
Here’s a snippet provided by GBH Education from PBS Learning Media’s interactive lesson on The Bill of Rights, which is full of interesting facts, activities, and resources for educators and learners alike. You can find the link to that lesson (and tons of other U.S. history lessons) in the comments.
We're treating you all (and ourselves, tbh) to a few special marathons this holiday season! Here's the full list:
Around the World in 80 Days – 12/16 & 12/23 at 8pm on 2
ACGAS – 12/17 (9pm) & 12/24 (8pm) on 2
Julia Child 12/23 at 12pm on 2
Call the Midwife Holiday Specials are playing at various times on 12/24 and 12/25 (new special on 12/25 at 8pm) on 2
ACGAS again 12/30 at 3pm on 2
The Great American Recipe 12/31 at 12pm on 2
Great Performances at the Met operas 12/30 & 12/31 at 12pm on 44
#tvmarathon #callthemidwife #greatamericanrecipe #allcreaturesgreatandsmall #juliachild #juliachildrecipe #pbsshows #pbs #gbh #holidayspecial
NPR+ Promo
Podcast listeners rejoice! Support GBH through the brand new NPR+ program and you'll get podcast benefits including exclusive bonus episodes on select NPR shows like Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Planet Money, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and more.
Get NPR+ and support GBH here → plus.npr.org/wgbh
"25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee" — Walken's Bakery
Long before Christopher Walken became an Oscar-winning actor and Lidia Bastianich became an award-winning chef and public television host, 14-year-old Lidia worked at Walken's Bakery in Astoria, Queens. The two remain friends to this day.
With the help of her family and a few celebrity friends, "25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee” looks back at a quarter century of "Tutti a tavola a mangiare!" both on and off screen. The one-hour primetime special premieres Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. on GBH-2, the PBS App + PBS YouTube channel.
Something Extraordinary: Backstage with Lea Salonga
Filipino musician Felipe Padilla de Leon wrote "Payapang Daigdig" as a way to find peace and hope amidst the chaos and devastation that the city of Manila faced in the wake of World War II.
It's Tony Award-winning Disney and Broadway star Lea Salonga's favorite holiday song and one of the many magical moments from the 20th televised year of PBS's "Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir" special. Join her on a backstage tour of the beloved annual The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square production, now streaming on the PBS App.
Pepper the Pom Pom is ready for cozy szn #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall #Masterpiece #PBS #Pomeranian #Dog
Lidia & Julia (25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee)
Sometimes all it takes is home-cooked risotto, red wine and Italian music... After becoming a frequent guest at Felidia, Julia Child invited Lidia Bastianich to join her on an episode of PBS's Cooking with Master Chefs. Lidia accepted. The rest is public television history.
Watch the moment that birthed an iconic 25-year run (and counting!) on public television in "25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee," now streaming on the PBS App + the PBS YouTube channel.
Zoom Auditions Clip
The Zoomers talk about auditioning for Zoom, from the 1999 episode “The Making of Zoom.” Listening to Keiko and Zoe recall their experiences should remind you never to be afraid to reach for your goals, no matter what you may be nervous about – take the shot, you never know where you may end up!
Inside The Uvalde Response
Using official body cam and audio, FRONTLINE, Pro Publica, and The Texas Tribune have reconstructed the chaotic response to the tragedy at Robb Elementary. Tonight on PBS we delve into real-time accounts of the response, missteps, and trauma.
Nick Winton Additional Insight (Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir)
In the nine months leading up to World War II, English stockbroker Sir Nicholas Winton organized the rescue of 669 Czech children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. 20 years ago, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
His son joins guest narrator Sir David Suchet (+ The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square) to tell his incredible story of heroic service in this year's "Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir" holiday special, premiering Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on GBH-2 + the PBS App. pbs.org/tabernaclechoir
We need to have a word with Kate Flannery’s piano teacher's cousin ASAP. #TheOffice #ZOOM #PBS #PBSKids #television #boston
'90s Toys For Tots
It's the season of giving, which means it's time for an #ArchivesGiftExchange! We thought this snippet of a 1998 Toys For Tots drive from the GBH Archives would get us all in the generous spirit.
#ArchivesHashtagParty #HappyHolidays
Tamora Israel wants you to LISTEN.
You can now listen to Israel’s full poem and the poems of our other Outspoken Saturdays poets on YouTube! Our July poets are Tamora Israel, Essmaa Litim, Durane West, Anshu Gaur, Amanda Shea, Alli Tervo, and Joan Lange.
Find the playlist with all their poems in the comments.
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Help support trusted, fact-based journalism and the enlightening public media programming that you love for years to come. Give today! Link in comments.
Big Dig Archival Video
Do you love archival footage? Do you love #TheBigDig podcast from GBH News? If so, then you've got to check out the Big Dig special collection of archival footage put together by the GBH Archives. This snippet of video was taken from that collection! You can find it right here: https://bit.ly/3uFQM3R
