Updates from Rhode Island PBS

Happy (almost) August! We've had quite a rainy summer, but we hope you've been able to squeeze in some beach days. On top of filming new episodes and seasons for our original series, Rhode Island PBS is looking to update the look and feel of our monthly newsletter. To help us in our goal of sending engaging, curated content, please take a moment to fill out this survey. We greatly appreciate the feedback!

Thank you,

Faythann Fallon (she/her/hers)

Newsletter and Outreach Editor

What to Watch in August

Grantchester

Season 8

Exploring faith, forgiveness, and redemption, Grantchester Season 8 tests Will and Geordie to the limit.

Season 8 premieres Friday, August 11 at 10 p.m.

Bob Dylan:

Shadow Kingdom

Join Bob Dylan in an intimate setting as he performs songs from his body of work in 2021.

Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom airs Thursday, August 24 at 8 p.m.

Katy Perry:

Prismatic World Tour

Experience the sensory explosion of Katy’s eye-popping theatrics and infectious pop songs.

Katy Perry: Prismatic World Tour airs Saturday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

 From the Heart:

A Tribute to Lawrence Welk 

Join host Barbara Mandrell to celebrate the bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular.

From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk airs Sunday, August 27 at 5 p.m.

Rhode Island PBS Original Series

Enjoy full episodes and individual segments from ART inc., Generation Rising, Ocean State Sessions, and Rhode Island PBS Weekly. For more information, click the image(s) below.

ART inc.



Join the ART inc. team and Newport Sea Salt to learn about the process of crafting 'Reef-to-Table' sea salt.

Generation Rising

Ray Rickman joins Dr. Kiara Butler to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.

Ocean State Sessions

The Dust Ruffles and Cannibal Ramblers perform at Big Nice Studios in Lincoln, RI. Stream Season 3 of Ocean State Sessions Sundays at 10 p.m.

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Explore Rhode Island’s relationship with R&B and the efforts to make it the state’s official music.

Rhode Island PBS Podcast Collaborations

Future of XYZ

Is there a role for teaching empathy in a world that is becoming more and more divided? Dr. Terri Givens, Professor of Political Science at McGill University, says yes.

Hear Dr. Terri Givens share her thoughts on radical empathy on the Future of XYZ.

Dinosaurs Among Us 🦖 - When you join or renew your Rhode Island PBS membership, you'll receive (2) passes to this Roger Williams Park Zoo attraction!

Click here to learn more.

We're thrilled to let you know about upcoming local, live concerts and performances - some with celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities! It's our way to thank you for your donation to Rhode Island PBS. For more details on these performances, click the link(s) below.

Pavlo in Concert 🎶 - Saturday, October 21, Historic Park Theatre

Joe Bonamassa: Tales of Time 🎶 - Wednesday, November 22, PPAC

Plus, check out our Rhode Island PBS MemberCard, and receive two-for-one savings at local restaurants and discounts at area attractions. 💳