07 Dec 2020

Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines Team Up for a Virtual Family Event

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 7, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines virtually on Saturday, December 19, 10:30AM, for a special family-friendly experience featuring Peter and the Wolf. After the 30 minute pre-recorded performance, a musician from The Belin Quartet and a ballet dancer from Ballet Des Moines will join the event live for an experience for the whole family.

03 Dec 2020

Iowa PBS Presents "It's a Wonderful Life The Radio Play"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 3, 2020) — Iowa PBS will present an exclusive live broadcast of It's a Wonderful Life The Radio Play, produced through a partnership with the Iowa Stage Theater Company. The program will premiere live on December 19, 7PM, on statewide Iowa PBS, with repeat broadcasts on December 20, 2PM, and December 24, 8PM.

01 Dec 2020

Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines Present "Acts of Resilience"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — In a time where in-person performing arts are nearly impossible, Iowa PBS is collaborating with Ballet Des Moines to bring inspiration to audiences across Iowa and beyond. The ballet company's 2020 season will include three programs, collectively called Acts of Resilience | Courage | Vision | Spirit.

30 Nov 2020

Iowa PBS Presents "Home for Christmas with Jim McDonough"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 30, 2020) — Iowa PBS is bringing holiday cheer from Jim McDonough's home to yours. The Iowan and International Steinway Artist performs beloved Christmas songs during Home for Christmas with Jim McDonough. This Christmas concert premieres on-air and online Tuesday, December 15, 8PM, and repeats Thursday, December 24, 7PM.

16 Nov 2020

Iowa PBS Receives Four Upper Midwest Emmy(r) Awards

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 16, 2020) — The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter recently honored Iowa PBS staff with four Regional Emmy(r) Awards.

12 Nov 2020

Iowa PBS Hosts Retro Night Trivia

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 12, 2020) — Did you know that the trolley in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood traveled five thousand miles every year? Or that Bob Ross painted each piece featured on The Joy of Painting a total of three times?

22 Oct 2020

Girls State Volleyball Championships on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 22, 2020) — As Iowa girls battle for a ticket to the state volleyball tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing to provide live coverage of the championship action, heartache, and victories.

21 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Seeks Stories of Rural Iowa

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 21, 2020) — Iowa PBS has launched a new initiative intended to celebrate the people, culture, and stories of rural America by showcasing the diversity, traditions, and richness of small town and rural life in Iowa.

14 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Presents an Early Screening of "Great Performances: Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 14, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Tuesday, November 10 at 7PM for a VIP Watch Party featuring Great Performances: Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles.

06 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Gets Spooky with a Virtual PBS KIDS Halloween Party

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 6, 2020) — It's possible fall activities and holidays like Halloween may look a little different for your family this year, or maybe you're just looking for some fun ideas to add to the mix! Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, October 24, 10AM, for our PBS KIDS Halloween Party.

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