Fifty years ago, the Public Broadcasting Act brought together a dream of television and radio for curious citizens of all ages, classes, and locations. Signed on November 7, the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 established a platform for public television
PBS KIDS celebrates spooky Halloween fun on KVIE
Halloween has arrived on KVIE! Join in on the celebration with seasonal PBS KIDS programming and fun holiday activities. Check out these Halloween extended program highlights and tune in to KVIE all morning on October 31 for spooky themed episodes
Stories from the Road: A Conversation with Craig McNamara
When it comes to the Vietnam Way, Craig McNamara has a unique perspective and experience unlike any other in America – his father Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense during the war. At an early KVIE screening of The
Guest post: Dänna Wilberg on her KVIE VIP experience with Johnny Mathis
Dänna Wilberg reflects on her KVIE VIP concert experience with Johnny Mathis: From the moment Johnny Mathis walked on stage, until the last note was sung, the audience at Sacramento’s Community Center Theater remained enchanted by his stellar performance. At
Coming soon to KVIE – Fall programming
Fall has finally arrived and with it, new seasons of your favorite shows and outstanding new programs! Drama, science, documentaries, and more – there’s something for everyone. We’ve highlighted a few programs we think you’ll enjoy this season on KVIE.
Safety and the solar eclipse
On August 21, the moon will cross paths with the sun, prompting North America’s first total solar eclipse since 1979. We’ll see about 80% totality of the eclipse in our area, but you can experience 100% totality with a timely
Announcing the Juror Award Winners for 36th Annual KVIE Art Auction
In two months, the 36th Annual KVIE Art Auction will showcase more than 260 works of art by emerging, well-known, and world-renown Northern California artists. It’s a celebration of local art and bringing art into the home, and today, KVIE’s
Guest post: Peter Tateishi on the constancy of KVIE
I was never a night owl growing up. I tried desperately from the age of 12 on to stay up late to watch Saturday Night Live, but inevitably, I’d fall asleep well before the opening sketch. But Sunday nights were
Jury week for the KVIE Art Auction
It’s jury week for the 36th annual KVIE Art Auction. This week we welcomed our six jurors, each a master in their own right, as they reviewed the collection and determined the awards. The Juror Award winners will be announced
Introducing ViewFinder: Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older
Baby boomers, the first post-WWII generation, are getting older and moving into retirement. Yet what should be their golden years are turning into a time of stress, health issues, and increasing responsibilities. Our newest locally produced ViewFinder documentary is an