Walking the Bible
Part adventure, part archaeological detective work and part spiritual exploration, this series follows storyteller Bruce Feiler as he searches for traces of the great biblical heroes. UA Channel, December 30th at 8:00 p.m.
The University of Arizona's 139th Commencement Ceremony
UA President Robert N. Shelton conferred degrees upon 1,893 undergraduate, 784 master's/specialist and 347 doctoral students. Sunday, December 21st 1:00 p.m. UA Channel
FAITH HILL, JOY TO THE WORLD: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT
Faith Hill, backed by an orchestra led by esteemed conductor David Campbell, sings favorites from her upcoming holiday album, Joy to the World, a collection of standards. Wednesday, December 24th 9 p.m. PBS-HD
A Holly Jolly Pops Holiday
Get into the spirit with the sounds of the Boston Pops Orchestra in A Holly Jolly Pops Holiday with the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. On the UA Channel, Thursday, December 25th at 8:00 p.m.
WONDERS ARE MANY: The Making Of Doctor Atomic
Acclaimed filmmaker Jon Else achieves the impossible by combining two of his epic fascinations—nuclear weapons and opera—in one film. Monday, December 29th 9:00 p.m. PBS-HD
Kitka and Davka In Concert: New and Old World Jewish Music
A concert of old and new world Jewish music features Kitka, Oakland, California's female cappella ensemble and Davka, the instrumental Jewish music quartet. On the UA Channel, Tuesday, December 23rd at 8:00 p.m.
Arizona Illustrated: Thursday
Get a close-up look at what some people consider to be one of Tucson's most interesting murals. Airs Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on KUAT6/HD and at 9:30 p.m. on the UA Channel.
RICHARD TUCKER GALA: AN OPERA CELEBRATION
The Richard Tucker Opera Gala concert from New York's Lincoln Center features celebrated stars singing popular pieces by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Wagner and Bernstein. Monday, December 15th 9:00 p.m. PBS-HD
Classical Holiday Programs 2008
Special holiday programs to air on KUAT-FM
Holiday Programs 2008
Holiday Specials to air on KUAZ
Holiday Card to Tucson
Christmas Concert airs December 24th at 8:00 p.m. and December 25th at noon on KUAT-FM
Leroy Anderson Christmas
2008 is the Centenary year of Leroy Anderson, the composer of Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival. Thursday, December 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles
Narrated by Edward James Olmos, this documentary tells the story of generations of young Mexican-Americans who proudly expressed their identity through music. Saturday, December 20th at 9:00 p.m.
Second Opinion: Hypothyroidism
Candid, honest and often heated, Second Opinion lets you discover, first hand, how doctors navigate their way through tough medical decisions. On the UA Channel, Wednesday, December 17th at 9:00 pm.
e2 New Orleans: The Water Line
This story profiles community leaders of the Lower 9th Ward fighting to rebuild their neighborhood sustainably. Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m.
