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Earlier this spring, Southern Oregon PBS hosted free screenings of the Independent Lens documentary "The Librarians" at local libraries from Grants Pass to Yreka. We also talked to two local librarians about the film.

More Context. More Questions. More Listening. With all the noise, there's one source you can trust. PBS News. Become an SOPBS Member today at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson perform their hits in this 1990 concert at the Nassau Coliseum; songs include "Big River," "Me & Bobby McGee." Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

MONDAY NIGHT at 8pm on SOPBS: What's the Story, Wishbone? The creation and cultural impact of the "Wishbone" children's PBS KIDS series that brought classic literature to life, featuring cast, creators and behind-the-scenes stories. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

Dive into Drama This Summer on SOPBS and the SOPBS App.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Barbra Streisand: Timeless: Live in Concert The Grammy award-winning superstar performs pop hits and Broadway favorites at her final concert in Las Vegas. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

Join us for a free, 90-min Estate Planning Workshop led by local attorneys. No sales pitches, no fundraising, just practical, plain-English guidance to help you protect yourself, your family, and what you've built. Presenter: David Seulean Mon, Jun 15, 12:30 to 2p Ashland Library; 410 Siskiyou Blvd

You turn to Southern Oregon PBS for commercial free, intelligent entertainment and trusted information. And as we wrap up our first fiscal year after losing federal funding, we turn to you to help ensure public media for the year to come. Join us at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate Thank you!

COMING JUNE 9th on SOPBS...

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TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Great Performances: An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger performs Broadway favorites and pop hits including songs from "Sunset Boulevard" at Royal Albert Hall.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: American Masters: W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause A new documentary on the prolific scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. DuBois — narrated by Viola Davis and featuring readings by Common, Courtney B. Vance, and Jeffrey Wright.

TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Independent Lens: Light of the Setting Sun Filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family's mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949.

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TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Top Hat Based on the 1935 movie musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, "Top Hat" features dazzling choreography and period sets, with an Irving Berlin score featuring "Cheek to Cheek," "Let's Face the Music and Dance" and "Puttin' on the Ritz."

FRIDAY NIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Top Hat Based on the 1935 movie musical starring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, features dazzling choreography and period sets, with an Irving Berlin score featuring "Cheek to Cheek," "Let's Face the Music and Dance" & "Puttin' on the Ritz."

TONIGHT at 10 on INDEPENDENT LENS: NATCHEZ The town of Natchez, Mississippi confronts the tension between preservation and truth as it wrestles with race, memory and identity.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW EPISODE of Antiques Roadshow: Grant's Farm Hour 3 A Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti clutch circa 1925; a Carl Kauba cowboy bronze circa 1900; a Sumerian cuneiform tablet.

Coming June 8 on SOPBS...

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Now Hear This Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century. Rick Benjamin’s Paragon Ragtime Orchestra takes Scott Yoo back in time to experience the music, movies and style of that era.

If you are an artist or photographer who depicts the natural beauty of our area, submit your work to Southern Oregon PBS to be considered for "Visions of Southern Oregon." Email hi-res files to artwork@sopbs.org, with your name, email address, and a description of what is depicted.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: NOVA: Return to the Moon A half-century after American astronauts walked on the Moon, NASA and its international partners are taking the dream of Apollo a giant step further.

TOMORROW at 9 on SOPBS: NOVA: Return to the Moon 50 years after American astronauts walked on the Moon, NASA & its partners are taking the dream of Apollo a giant step further. In the coming years, the Artemis missions aim to bring astronauts back to the Moon & establish a lunar space station.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution Exploring how the American Revolution affected Britain, with sabotage, espionage and political unrest reshaping the empire.

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TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Our New World Five ecosystems are reshaped by climate change as ice fields and underwater forests vanish and become replaced by new ecosystems.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature Following the journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa.

THURSDAY at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW Episode of ALL ACROSS OREGON We begin the day at the oldest operating lighthouse on the Coast. From there, we head out on a whale watching tour, then a local roasting hotspot, a taste of the best hot dog in the world, a stop at a prehistoric garden, and pizza.

Recently, a federal judge found the termination of Public Media funding from federal agencies was unconstitutional and cannot be implemented or enforced. The court’s ruling is encouraging, but it does not restore our federal funding.

TONIGHT at 10pm on SOPBS: Our New World Four people on four continents face environmental change driven by climate change; as resources grow scarce, they witness shifts in wildlife behavior.

WEDNESDAY at 10pm on SOPBS: Our New World Four people on four continents face environmental change driven by climate change; as resources grow scarce, they witness shifts in wildlife behavior.

THURSDAY at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW Episode of ALL ACROSS OREGON The day unfolds along the working waterfront in Port Orford, where ocean traditions and innovation live side by side.

TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT on SOPBS: Henry David Thoreau From Ken Burns and Don Henley: Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time Following the Graham dancers from rehearsal to premiere as they carry Martha Graham's legacy forward with a new work.

SUNDAY NIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: THE FORSYTES Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of the sumptuous costume drama, The Forsytes.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW Episode of ALL ACROSS OREGON Travel to the coastal town of Port Orford, where small-town charm meets dramatic ocean scenery.

Can words change the world? For more than 150 years, Henry David Thoreau’s writing has inspired revolutions, social movements, and environmental action. Explore the relentless search for truth behind the words in Henry David Thoreau. Premieres Mon, March 30 & Tues, March 31 on SOPBS. #ThoreauPBS

THURSDAY at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW Episode of ALL ACROSS OREGON Travel to the coastal town of Port Orford, where small-town charm meets dramatic ocean scenery.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: BREAKING the DEADLOCK Moderator Aaron Tang guides panelists through scenarios to explore dilemmas around online sports gambling, and its impact on young men.

Can words change the world? For more than 150 years, Henry David Thoreau’s writing has inspired revolutions, social movements, and environmental action. Explore the relentless search for truth behind the words in Henry David Thoreau. Premieres March 30 and 31 on SOPBS. #ThoreauPBS

WARNING: ADULT CONTENT TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Independent Lens: Keep Quiet and Forgive A child sexual assault survivor challenges Amish traditions that silence abuse in their communities, helping others seek justice.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: A NEW SEASON of All Across Oregon PREMIERES! In Roseburg, outdoor adventure, rich history, and unforgettable flavors come together. Watch the first four seasons at www.pbs.org/show/all-acr...

SUNDAY NIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: The Series Premiere of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO An epic new TV adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ iconic French novel, one of the greatest revenge stories ever told.

Can words change the world? For more than 150 years, Henry David Thoreau’s writing has inspired revolutions, social movements, and environmental action. Explore the relentless search for truth behind the words in Henry David Thoreau. Premieres March 30 and 31 on SOPBS. #ThoreauPBS

FRIDAY at 9pm on SOPBS: Great Performances at the Met Look for Puccinis most beloved opera, “La Bohème” and the spectacular Zeffirelli staging that's become the most performed production in the entire history of the Met.

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SUNDAY NIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: The Making of the American Revolution A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

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TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show The reinvention of "Riverdance" immerses viewers into the energy and passion of Irish music and dance. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World A tribute concert filmed at Italy’s Arena di Verona, to celebrate what would have been the acclaimed tenor’s 90th birthday. Featuring Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras & trio Il Volo. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

Coming March 22nd on SOPBS: A New Season of CALL THE MIDWIFE.

This March, SOPBS has great new dramas that you'll treasure. Become an SOPBS Member at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Live at the Sydney Opera House SOPBS Members who contribute at certain levels can choose tickets to Tommy's performance in Grants Pass in April 2026. Make your contribution online at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate

COMING MARCH 20th on SOPBS...

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: Parenthood: Jungles Animal parents become masters of their environment in order to raise their young in the complex jungle; an orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living; a crab creates the perfect home for her crablets.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: American Experience: American Coup: Wilmington 1898 The race massacre and insurrection that occurred in Wilmington, NC in 1898, which saw the murder of dozens of Black residents.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Patsy Cline Experience the music of the legendary Patsy Cline a star-studded tribute concert from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Wynonna, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Ashley McBryde and many more.

The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association (SOCCA) is getting ready to usher in the Lunar New Year with a celebration that will honor multiple Asian cultures. When: Sat, February 21 Time: 10a to 3p Where: Jacksonville’s New City Hall, Community Center, Library, & Art Presence Art Center

TONIGHT at 9 & 10pm on SOPBS: Black and Jewish America PART 3 of 4 at 9pm: Tracing the "Grand Alliance" of Black and Jewish communities in the fight for civil rights. PART 4 of 4 at 10pm: Examining the Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s onward.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: Parenthood: Freshwater How animal parents deal with freshwater's constant changes as they raise the next generation; a frog dad scales giant trees with his tadpoles on his back; an elephant mom must choose between safety and the quest for food and water.

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: NOVA: Mammal Origins Exploring the origins of mammals, long before the age of dinosaurs, and how early ancestors survived global catastrophes and defied extinction to evolve into the vast array of mammals we know today.

TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Independent Lens: The Librarians Librarians, parents and students navigate debates over representation, education and censorship with regard to library collection standards in the U.S.

The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association (SOCCA) is getting ready to usher in the Lunar New Year with an unforgettable celebration! When: Sat, 2/21 Time: 10am to 3pm Where: Jacksonville’s New City Hall, Community Center, Library, and Art Presence Art Center

TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: The American Revolution EPISODE 5: The Soul of All America The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.

TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: Parenthood: Grasslands In this NEW five-part natural history series, animal parents balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands; wild dogs must control their teen pups for survival; an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting.