Miami, FL – South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and the Health Channel) announces its April lineup of premieres, celebrating Earth Month with environmental programming, documentaries, music, immersive experiences, and family-friendly content. Highlights include The Everglades: A Symphony of Life, featuring music by the New World Symphony, alongside Shared Planet – Cities, Our New World: The Pulse of Change, and Our New World: A Wild Revival, exploring sustainability and wildlife across the globe.
Music remains central this month with Four Seasons for the Five Senses, featuring the Nu Deco Ensemble, plus Sweet Dillard, International Jazz Day from Abu Dhabi, and Great Performances – Now Hear This. In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, programming includes The U.S. and the Holocaust, a film by Ken Burns,Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, and Simon Schama: 80 Years on the Holocaust. There is something for every viewer this April.
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Celebrating Earth Month
In honor of Earth Month, audiences can experience:
• Our New World – The Pulse of Change
April 1 at 10:00 PM on WPBT; April 5 at 10:00 PM on WXEL
• Nature: Becoming Elephant – The Orphans of Reteti
April 15 at 8:00 PM on WPBT; April 12 at 8:00 PM on WXEL
• Nature: Legendary Tigers Of India
April 22 at 8PM on WPBT; Sunday, April 26 at 8PM on WXEL
• The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
Friday, April 10 at 10PM on WPBT; Sunday, April 12 at 1PM on WXEL
• Shared Planet – Cities, Our New World
Wednesday, April 29 at 10PM on WPBT
DIGITAL CONTENT SPOTLIGHT:
South Florida PBS continues to expand its digital footprint with engaging online content, including KidVision’s “Adventures in Space” series on YouTube, offering new educational experiences each month for young learners. Audiences can also explore additional streaming content and exclusive features across South Florida PBS digital platforms.
DOCUMENTARIES & APRIL PREMIERES:
April brings a dynamic mix of cultural, historical, and environmental storytelling:
• Henry David Thoreau: Several More Lives to Live
April 2 at 8:00 PM on WXEL; April 5 at 12:00 PM on WPBT
• Antiques Roadshow – Castle Farms
April 3 at 10:00 PM on WXEL; April 6 at 8:00 PM on WPBT
• Independent Lens – The Tallest Dwarf
Monday, April 6 at 11PM on WPBT; Sunday, April 12 at 11:30PM on WXEL
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS:
April celebrates the power of music and performance with a diverse lineup:
• Four Seasons for the Five Senses
April 17 at 10:00 PM on WPBT; April 19 at 1:00 PM on WXEL
• Additional specials includingSweet Dillard, International Jazz Day from Abu Dhabi, and Great Performances – Now Hear This
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES:
Last Chance: Egyptian Pharaohs: Cheops to Ramses II Immersive Experience
Don’t miss the final opportunity to experience this visually stunning exhibition, bringing ancient Egypt to life through cutting-edge technology and storytelling. Open through April 26th at South Florida PBS studios.
KIDS & EDUCATION:
South Florida PBS continues to support young learners with engaging, interactive programming and events:
• KidVision Mission
Premieres April 25 at 9:30 AM on WPBT; April 26 at 9:30 AM on WXEL
• KidVision Pre-K Party: Out of This World Live Taping
April 6 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bailey Center
• Dance Time – Encouraging movement and creativity for young audiences
• KidVision “Adventures in Space” – New episodes available monthly on YouTube
For more content, visit KidVisionPreK.org.
BINGE-WORTHY ON PBS PASSPORT:
With PBS Passport, viewers can enjoy extended access to a wide range of on-demand programming, including fan-favorite series such as Mademoiselle Holmes – Season 2 and The Mountain Detective.
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY:
Special programming includes:
• The U.S. and the Holocaust
Saturdays at 9:00 PM on WPBT; Thursdays at 9:00 PM on WXEL
• Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War
April 25 at 9:00 PM on WPBT; April 30 at 9:00 PM on WXEL
• Simon Schama: 80 Years on the Holocaust
April 25 at 10:30 PM on WPBT; April 30 at 8:00 PM on WXEL
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
• Around the World KidVison Live Taping
April 13 at the Cornelia T. Bailey Center - Boynton Beach Campus
• Amerigo Screening and Community Conversation
April 15 at Miami Dade College – West Campus
• KidVision at the 8th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten
April 25 at Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale
For more information about South Florida PBS events, visit: SouthFloridaPBS.org/events
HEALTH CHANNEL HIGHLIGHTS:
The Health Channel continues to inform and empower viewers with:
• Resilient Brain
April 22 at 9:00 PM on Health Channel
Take charge of your brain health and well-being. VisitAllHealthTV.com to learn more.
ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA PBS
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement. For more information, visitSouthFloridaPBS.org.
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