This midweek e-newsletter connects readers to all that’s going on at Arizona PBS. Looking beyond primetime programming highlights, ‘CONNECT’ is the best way to stay engaged with YOUR public media station.
Visit Us at First Friday and WIN!
Friday, June 7, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Booth located next to the main stage near 2nd and Roosevelt
Come down and say hello and for the chance to win tickets to “Sesame Street Live!” At the top of each hour (7, 8, 9, and 10 p.m.) Arizona PBS will give away a family pack of four tickets to the June 22, 2024 show.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Explore Arizona PBS Early Screenings ‘Grantchester’ Season Nine
Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. Majestic Neighborhood Cinema and Grill 4955 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85248
Don’t miss it! Next week, we venture to Chandler to bring you an early screening of “Grantchester” Season Nine. Doors open at 6 p.m., and registration is FREE. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
‘Arizona Horizon’ Highlight The Restaurant Industry in Arizona is Booming
During the COVID years, the Arizona restaurant industry suffered due to mandated closures, ensuing labor and supply shortages, and inventory price hikes. But now, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) reports that dining out is back and more in demand than ever. Arizona is said to make $23 billion in restaurant sales by the end of 2024. Steve Chucri, President and CEO of Arizona Restaurant Association, chats with “Arizona Horizon” about this exciting growth.
Listen to “PBS NewsHour’s” latest medical news, analysis, and reporting on the “Health” podcast. Featuring episodes covering everything from new COVID variants to Lyme Disease to mental health in the aging, the podcast brings listeners complete coverage of current health and medical insights.
Summer is here! What’s your favorite grilling story? Have a winning recipe? A special memory? Bragging rights? Share your story or recipe with us, and we could feature your submission in a future “Connect” newsletter!
Anxiously waiting for the Summer of Mystery to begin? Fans of the series “Annika” and “Guilt” know Scotland is a uniquely atmospheric setting for crimes, detectives, and murder—so much so that it has inspired its own literary genre, Tartan Noir.
From the cliffs of the Shetlands to the back streets of Glasgow, if you’re searching for some gritty and gripping Scottish crime books that embody the moody mystery of the country, here are a few detective series to get you started.
Explore Cooking Competitions Re-visit Past Seasons of ‘The Great American Recipe’
Season Three Arrives June 17! Hungry for the summer cooking competition from PBS to start? Re-discover the past two seasons of “The Great American Recipe,” check in with host Alejandra Ramos, and learn more about judges Tiffany Derry, Tim Hollingsworth, and Francis Lam as they bring their professional insights and deep culinary knowledge to encourage and support brand new contestants as they vie for a chance to win.
If you are spending the summer thinking about college readiness and preparation, look no further than WeGrad — Arizona State University’s premier family education and engagement program dedicated to enhancing academic success.
WeGrad Digital is now available in English and Spanish and educates parents on equipping their students for college and beyond in under 60 minutes. Delivered straight to your phone via text or WhatsApp Messaging. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity!
Arizona PBS KIDS Family Night hopes to inspire weekly family viewing time to enjoy the best of PBS KIDS. Every Saturday and Sunday from 7 – 9 p.m., PBS KIDS features themed programming and AZPBSkids LEARN! offers activities, recipes, and craft suggestions to complement the evening.
Create an immersive experience all at home, and see your kids learn and grow along with their favorite PBS characters.
Elinor Takes Over Family Night!
This week, enjoy Family Night with “Elinor Wonders Why!” This weekend (June 8 and 9 from 7 – 9 p.m.), Elinor has a curious and fun adventure with her friends when they go camping with Ranger Rabbit at Hidden Lake, a place in the forest that they have never been to before. And then — surprise! Enjoy a full hour of brand-new episodes!
This summer, learn how to make your own fudgesicles! While most popsicles are considered desserts, these cashew chocolate fudgesicles are healthier. The cashew butter gives them a nutty undertone, and the cocoa powder makes them chocolatey. Yum!
Spend some time out of the heat getting creative! Make a cardboard mini library using supplies from home and invite friends from the neighborhood to share books throughout the summer.
Encouraging questions! In the United States, there are a lot of grocery stores that sell certain produce all year round. However, not all produce can be grown, imported, or always purchased. It’s helpful for kids to understand where their food comes from. In this article, learn how to explore how changing seasons affect what food is available and impact how the food tastes, too!
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