Celebrate the beginning of summer with a series of compelling documentaries, captivating musical performances, and empowering therapeutic specials on Rhode Island PBS. Tune in for the following pledge programs in the coming weeks:
100 Years from Home – June 2 at 8 p.m.
On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, one woman ventures back to Armenia and Turkey in search of her great-grandparents' long-lost house. Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2019 Arpa International Film Festival, 100 Years from Home explores themes of family, loss, and survival through a deeply personal lens.
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 – June 2 at 9 p.m.
Join Eric Clapton, one of the world's greatest guitarists, and a legendary cast of six-string heroes for the star-studded festival in Dallas. Performers include Jeff Beck, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Los Lobos, John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt, and more.
Feel Better with Pressure Point Therapy – June 3 at 8 p.m.
In his first-ever special on pressure point therapy, Dr. Michael Pinkus (D.C.) empowers viewers to take pain relief into their own hands. Comparing Eastern acupuncture practices with Western nerve charts, Dr. Pinkus has made pressure point therapy easy and accessible for everyday life.
Tina Turner: One Last Time Live in Concert – June 5 at 8:30 p.m., June 10 at 9:30 p.m.
Join one of the best-selling artists of all time in this unforgettable concert, filmed live at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2000. Blasting out hit after hit, Tina Turner delivers a powerhouse performance at the height of her four-decade career.
Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry – June 7 at 8 p.m.
Commemorating Dolly's fiftieth year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, this special captures the country music legend’s biggest hits on one of the most iconic stages in the world. Featuring exclusive interviews with Dolly herself, the program also includes guest performances from some of her superstar friends, including Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Margo Price, Hank Williams, Jr., and more.
Tower of Power: 50 Years of Funk and Soul – June 8 at p.m.
Groove to the signature sounds of the iconic soul-funk-R&B band, still playing to sold-out crowds as they tour the world. From their 1970 record East Bay Grease to today, five decades later, the band has provided the soundtrack for generations.
Benise: Strings of Hope – June 10 at 8 p.m.
Benise, ‘The Prince of Spanish Guitar,’ debuts seven new songs filmed in the ‘Ruins of the Sacred Church,’ along with seven fan-favorites that showcase the Emmy Award-winning artist’s talent and flair.
WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits over the air in high definition on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD in MA; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36. Live stream the full broadcast schedule at watch.ripbs.org/livestream.
