This upcoming June, celebrate live musical performances, historical landmarks, and the beauty of the natural world on WSBE Rhode Island PBS. The following pledge programs will air in the coming weeks:
Benise: Strings of Hope - June 2 at 8 p.m., June 15 at 8 p.m.
Showcasing a deeply personal selection of music, Benise (“The Prince of Spanish Guitar”) debuts seven new songs filmed in the ‘Ruins of the Sacred Church’ and seven fan favorites that showcase the Emmy Award-winning stage production over the last 20 years.
When you donate to Rhode Island PBS, receive tickets to the Benise 20th Anniversary Tour as our thank you. Click here to learn more.
Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration - June 5 at 4:30 p.m., June 11 at 2 p.m., June 26 at 4:30 p.m., June 29 at 8 p.m.
Straight No Chaser, an internationally famous male acapella group of nine vocalists, can walk onstage anywhere in the world and immediately bring audiences to their feet. In 2019, Straight No Chaser celebrated their 25th anniversary with a concert filmed at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis. Their performance features classics like "Proud Mary," "Lean on Me," and "Twistin," as well as contemporary classics like "I'm Yours," "Shut Up and Dance," and "All About that Bass.”
When you donate to Rhode Island PBS, receive tickets to Straight No Chaser as our thank you. Click here to learn more.
The Queen's Garden - June 6 at 1 p.m., June 7 at 9 p.m., June 12 at 2 p.m., June 27 at 12:30 p.m.
With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in the Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the background of this remarkable hidden royal treasure. Learn about the unique history and biodiversity of this urban oasis in the heart of London.
NATURE: American Horses - June 6 at 8 p.m.
Discover the origin story of American horses, which can be traced all the way back to the 50-million-year-old fossil beds of Polecat Bench, Wyoming. In this episode of NATURE, follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people continuing the long tradition of caring for them.
WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36. Rhode Island PBS is now available to subscribers of YouTubeTV. The full schedule is available to live stream for free within the broadcast viewing area at watch.ripbs.org/livestream. An expansive catalog of PBS series, documentaries, and specials is available to Rhode Island PBS members through Rhode Island PBS Passport.
