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Events and Happenings from WKAR Public Broadcasting at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Home to WKAR-TV, 90.5 FM, AM 870, WKAR Classical, WKAR Jazz and WKAR Folk Alley.

David Hollister Honored at WKAR Event
David Hollister was honored for his contributions to Lansing by WKAR and Michigan State University at WKAR's annual Fall Preview event, held Tuesday, August 31. | Sep 1, 2010

'South Pacific' - WKAR Night at Michigan Theatre
Join WKAR in Jackson for a big-screen presentation of the Tony Award-winning production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. | Aug 15, 2010

Great Performances at the Met
This week, Simony Keenlyside and Marlis Peterson star in "Hamlet." | Aug 9, 2010

Great Lakes Folk Festival and WKAR
Look for Bob Blackman and other WKAR personalities at the festival as you enjoy music from throughout the world. Aug. 13-15 | Aug 2, 2010

Paul McCartney In Performance at the White House
Sir Paul and a roster of guests perform for the Obamas at a White House gala celebrating McCartney's Gershwin Prize. | Jul 26, 2010

Tell Us Why You Love WKAR!
We'd like to feature you on our home page! Send us your quote and photo! | Jul 19, 2010

Carol Burnett, Neil Young on "American Masters"
Biography series returns for a summer runs, Wednesdays and late-night Saturdays. | Jul 1, 2010

WKAR Tower and Antenna Project
A new project to enhance reception of WKAR TV and 90.5 signals includes construction of a replacement tower and installation of a new broadcast antenna | Jun 30, 2010

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival June 18-20
WKAR's Dan Bayer, Mark Bashore, and Brad Walker host the event stage at the free Summer Solstice Jazz Festival in East Lansing. | Jun 8, 2010

MSU Commencement Address on WKAR Services
Joseph P. Kennedy II address available on WKAR.org, WMSU.org, WKAR World and IVS Channel 4. | Apr 28, 2010

WKAR Create Marathons for April
Saturday marathons offer visits to some of America's biggest and most exciting cities. | Apr 5, 2010

When Families Grieve: Resources
Free resource kit with Sesame Street DVD, and links to area organizations offering support for grieving families. | Apr 1, 2010

Awards for WKAR Newsroom
WKAR's Kevin Lavery, Rob South garner honors from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. | Apr 1, 2010

Elkins to Lead New WKAR Unit
Susi Elkins will oversee Content and Community Engagement at WKAR, combining radio news, television, education, communications and online. | Mar 30, 2010

Female Pilots of WWII Recognized on "Morning Edition"
Susan Stamberg tells their story. March 9. | Mar 8, 2010

Monday, Tuesday TV Specials
New concerts, old favorites highlight early week television specials. | Mar 8, 2010

Jazz show features Esperanza Spalding
"Jazz 'til Midnight" features new releases from Esperanza Spalding and more! | Feb 24, 2010

Profile of Dolley Madison Kicks off Women's History Month
Madison defined the role of First Lady and may be best known for rescuing the George Washington portrait from the White House during the War of 1812. | Feb 24, 2010

"Masterpiece" Offers New Version of "The 39 Steps"
New adaptation restores the liberties taken with John Buchan's thriller, including moving it to its original time period, on the eve of World War I. | Feb 24, 2010

Celebrating Black History Month
This week: American Masters: Zora Neale Hurston, Behind the Rainbow, Faces of America, Before Rosa, and more.
| Feb 21, 2010

"BackStage Pass" Features Salsa Group
Orquesta Ritmo brings their salsa sounds to "BackStage Pass" on Thursday, February 18, at 10 p.m. | Feb 17, 2010

WKAR Celebrates Black History Month
Programs airing from February 17 through the end of the month. | Feb 17, 2010

Jody Knol Hosts Preview Conversation at Symphony
Jody Knol hosts preview concert at the February 20 Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra concert.These conversations now have a new location at Wharton Center and will begin at 7:15. | Feb 17, 2010

PBS KIDS Go! Contest Deadline Nears
Less than two weeks remain for entry submissions in PBS KIDS GO! Contest. | Feb 17, 2010

WKAR Celebrates Black History Month
Programs airing this month, beginning February 10. | Feb 10, 2010

In Performance at the White House
8 p.m. Thursday. All-star cast includes hosts Queen Latifah and Morgan Freeman, Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, Motown's Smokey Robinson, John Mellencamp and more | Feb 10, 2010

"Frontline" Presents "The Warning"
9 p.m. Tuesday. Veteran Frontline producer Michael Kirk unearths the hidden history of the nation’s worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. | Feb 10, 2010

Independent Lens: Mine / Home
| Feb 10, 2010

Jazz 'til Midnight
Doug Collar features more Jazz at the Philharmonic this week. | Feb 10, 2010

More Jane Austen in Store!
February, the month of love, is a great time for the romance and wit of Jane Austen novels. "Masterpiece Classic" features two this month, "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion." | Feb 10, 2010

A Community Conversation
Feb. 9, 6-8p The role of work force evolution and job creation in shaping mid-Michigan's economic future. Registration for this event is now FULL. | Feb 8, 2010

WKAR at Michigan Theatre
WKAR's Ongoing Big-Screen Video Series | Feb 5, 2010

WKAR and Kresge Present "A Night at the Museum"
6-8 p.m Wednesday - Join us for exclusive showing of Kresge Art Museum’s winter 2010 Masterwork Exhibition.
| Feb 5, 2010

"Jazz 'til Midnight" Offers Jazz at the Philharmonic
Doug Collar features Jazz at the Philharmonic, from 1946 and 1959, on the February 6 edition of "Jazz 'til Midnight." | Feb 3, 2010

Faces of America
Mario Batali, Stephen Colbert, Malcolm Gladwell, Eva Longoria, Yo-Yo Ma, Mike Nichols, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Meryl Streep, Kristi Yamaguchi and others trace their family history.
| Feb 3, 2010

"Frontline" Focuses on "Flying Cheap"
Program investigates if outsourcing flights to regional carriers is responsible for any flight accidents. | Feb 3, 2010

Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City
How Detroit may come to represent the future of transportation and progress in America. Now available for online viewing. | Feb 3, 2010

Documentary Revisits the Bombing of Germany
"American Experience" looks at the defining moments of the offensive that led the U.S. across a moral divide in World War II. | Feb 3, 2010

Your Super Bowl Sunday TV Alternative!
Sunday beginning at noon. WKAR-TV offers rock and roll classics, '50s pop, a lesson in financial planning and a look at the future of brain science. | Feb 3, 2010

Jazz 'til Midnight Offers New Releases
Jazz from the Concertgebouw is among featured recordings. | Jan 27, 2010

State of the State Address
Wednesday 7 p.m. Governor Granholm delivers her eighth and final address before a joint convention of the State House of Representatives and Senate from the House Chambers at the State Capitol. | Jan 27, 2010

WKAR Celebrates Black History Month
Programs airing from February 24 through the end of the month. | Jan 26, 2010

PBS KIDS GO! Writing Contest
WKAR-TV partners with schools, libraries and literacy organizations to implement the contest in mid-Michigan. Children in K-3 can enter for national prizes. Entries due March 1. | Jan 25, 2010

VIDEO: 2009 WKAR Writer/Illustrator Contest Winners
| Jan 25, 2010

Joshua Bell and Friends Perform at the Penthouse
You can also see "Live From Lincoln Center" special on the Michigan Theatre's big screen. | Jan 20, 2010

"Masterpiece Classic" Offers New Production of "Emma"
Jane Austen classic gets new television treatment. | Jan 20, 2010

"American Experience" Profiles Wyatt Earp
Special focuses on legendary lawman. | Jan 20, 2010

"Frontline" Focuses on Fall of Lehman Brothers
A look at missed warning signs -- and their consequences. | Jan 20, 2010

Natalie Cole Featured on "Jazz 'til Midnight"
Also included: highlights of the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival | Jan 20, 2010

"Great Performances" Presents Spike Lee Film.
"Passing Strange" receives television premiere on WKAR. | Jan 13, 2010

Alan Alda Hosts "The Human Spark."
Program looks at what we share with simians. | Jan 13, 2010

"Brittas Empire" Joins Britcom Line-Up
Comedy beats out other Britcoms to win place in WKAR's line-up! | Jan 6, 2010

"Masterpiece" Offers "Cranford" Sequel
"Return to Cranford" continues the story. | Jan 6, 2010

"Independent Lens" Presents "Young at Heart"
Program focuses on New England senior citizens chorus. | Jan 6, 2010

WKAR Launches EverGreen Partners Support Group
New program allows supporters opportunity to never receive another renewal notice! | Jan 6, 2010

HD Radio from WKAR
WKAR has been transmitting HD Radio since 2005. In November, WKAR FM added a new HD2 channel. | Dec 31, 2009

New Year's From Vienna on Radio with Prime Time TV Play
| Dec 30, 2009

"BackStage Pass" Gets Preview at Michigan Theatre Jackson
Free preview includes talkback with producer Tim Zeko. | Dec 29, 2009

WKAR Service Projects Help Days Be "Merry and Bright"
Food bank, military donation included in WKAR holiday service efforts. | Dec 29, 2009

New Year's Day Concert From Vienna
Listen to Vienna Philharmonic live on 90.5 at 11 a.m. and watch on WKAR-HD/23 at 9:30 p.m. | Dec 28, 2009

New Year's Day TV Alternatives to Football
Sullivan, '50s Pop and "A Tale of Two Cities" from Broadway offer a musical diversion to gridiron action! Noon-6 p.m. on WKAR-HD/23 | Dec 28, 2009

Great Performances, Michigan Theatre offer "La Boheme"
See it on the big -- or small -- screen! | Dec 23, 2009

Christmas Eve Specials on WKAR-HD/23, WKAR Radio
Holiday music abounds on both WKAR-TV and WKAR Radio. | Dec 23, 2009

Meet the Woman Behind "Little Women"
New biography focuses on Alcott's free-thinking life. | Dec 23, 2009

Include WKAR in Year-End Giving Plans
Your tax-deductible gift will help WKAR bring another year of terrific music, inspiring documentaries, national and local news, and much more to the mid-Michigan community | Dec 17, 2009

WKAR Presents MSU Children's Choir in Holiday Concert
Special features holiday selections by Grammy Award-winning group. | Dec 16, 2009

Songs for the Season
| Dec 16, 2009

"Cranford" Returns to WKAR
Series one encores lead into new episodes in January. | Dec 16, 2009

Nutcracker
| Dec 16, 2009

Great Michigan Music in "A BackStage Pass Christmas"
Holiday special features sneak peek of upcoming season performers! | Dec 14, 2009

Program Change on December 13
| Dec 9, 2009

"Jazz 'til Midnight"Features Sarah Vaughan
Charlie Parker, Stan Getz also on bill. | Dec 9, 2009

Best of
| Dec 9, 2009

"MSU Today" Visits Children's Choir, More
New monthly series focuses on Michigan State University | Dec 9, 2009

WKAR Radio Offers Holiday Music
Listen for Apollo's Fire - Handel's Messiah, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and special folk and classical holiday offerings on 90.5 WKAR. | Dec 8, 2009

Your Support Brings Quality TV to mid-Michigan
Sinatra, Bocelli and Foster, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live and much more! The TV fundraising campaign continues through Sunday. | Dec 7, 2009

Carl Kasell on "Talk of the Nation"
Celebrate Kasell's 30-year career on AM 870 Monday at 3pm during Talk of the Nation. | Dec 4, 2009

Your Support Brings Quality TV to mid-Michigan!
Straight No Chaser, Brain Fitness, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live, a Britcom marathon and more! The TV fundraising campaign continues. | Nov 30, 2009

Your Support Brings Quality TV to mid-Michigan!
TV fundraising campaign brings special programming November 27 through December 13. | Nov 27, 2009

WKAR Modifies TV Schedule on Tuesday, December 1, to Feature Obama Address
Regularly scheduled programs will air immediately following presidential address. | Nov 27, 2009

WKAR Offers Special Thank You Gifts for "National Parks" Pledge Program
Autographed books from Ken Burns featured for certain pledge levels. | Nov 27, 2009

WKAR and the Greater Lansing Food Bank
Join WKAR's 2009 collection effort for the Greater Lansing Food Bank. The annual drive runs November 1-December 15. | Nov 25, 2009

Pete Seeger Featured on "The Thistle & Shamrock"
90.6 Celtic series highlights America's social troubadour. | Nov 25, 2009

Celebrate Family with a National Day of Listening
Record conversations, honor family, with NPR | Nov 25, 2009

"Fortunate Wilderness" Visits Isle Royale
Michigan's national park featured in documentary focusing on wolves, moose. | Nov 25, 2009

"Great Performances" Offers Winter Songs by Sting
Thanksgiving Evening features songs to move us toward the winter season. | Nov 25, 2009

Woody Guthrie Profile Featured on "American Masters"
A Q & A with documentary director. | Nov 25, 2009

"NOVA" Asks for Video Submissions
Science program seeking "life stories" that combine science and creativity. | Nov 25, 2009

Cruise Into the Weekend with Doug Collar
Mellow Saturday night music includes vocals, flashbacks and new releases. | Nov 25, 2009

WKAR Offers Programs About Himalayan Kingdom on Wednesday
Back-to-back specials focus on kingdom of Mustang. | Nov 18, 2009

WKAR's "Jazz 'til Midnight" Offers Dinah Washington Vocals
Doug Collar's show airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. | Nov 18, 2009

A Holiday Experience! Make Your Own Glass Paperweight
UPDATE: All reservations have been filled. Please call if you would like to be on a waiting list in the event of cancellations | Nov 18, 2009

"Frontline" on WKAR Focuses on Credit Cards and Consumer Loans
Investigative journalist Lowell Bergman is on the case. | Nov 18, 2009

Lakshmi Singh -- Covering the News for NPR
Get to know one of NPR's ace newscaster/reporters. | Nov 18, 2009

"Jazz 'til Midnight" Features West Coast Bop
Saturday at 8, with Doug Collar. | Nov 11, 2009

Garrison Keillor Offers Woebegon Romance
"Pilgrims" is "Prairie Home Companion" host's new book. | Nov 11, 2009

Veterans Day Programming Includes "The War: Michigan Voices"
Back-to-back documentaries on November 11 feature Michigan WWII veterans. | Nov 11, 2009

Ever Wonder "How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin"?
Find out Monday, November 9, at 10 p.m. in new special of how one rock group punctured the Iron Curtain. | Nov 4, 2009

Morning Edition Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Program celebrates throughout November, mornings at 5 a.m. | Nov 4, 2009

Bill Cosby: Mark Twain Prize -- Highights online now
If you missed the broadcast, or want to watch and laugh again, you can view highlights now at video.wkar.org | Nov 4, 2009