| Ken Burns Takes on ‘The Greatest of All Time’ | | |
| | Did you know Muhammad Ali was a three-time heavyweight champion AND an Olympic gold medalist? In a new eight-hour docuseries, explore the life and career of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Six years in the making, filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon bring to life arguably the most consequential athlete of the twentieth century and a cultural icon who inspired millions of people worldwide. The series is broken into four segments, or “rounds,” with part one premiering Sunday, September 19, at 8pm on KQED 9. Prepare for a K.O.
Support for KQED and Ken Burns' Muhammad Ali comes from Genentech, Cal Performances, Kraw Law and Stanford Health Care. | | |
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| ‘Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!’ Spotlights the Bay Area's Best Dishes | | |
| | | Host Leslie Sbrocco is back this fall to feed your foodie soul with a new spin-off from Check, Please! Bay Area. With You Gotta Try This!, Sbrocco and guests dig into the most delectable dishes across the Bay Area — from tasty appetizers and entrees to sinful desserts. These are the foods locals love so much they’ll willingly stand in even the longest lines to savor. Check, Please! You Gotta Try This! premieres Thursday, September 2, at 7:30pm on KQED 9. You can also stream it on the PBS Video App. | | |
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| Stay Informed. Stay Golden. ‘KQED Newsroom’ Is Back | | |
| | | Our powerhouse weekly current events show, KQED Newsroom, returns September 10 with a new look. Hosted by Priya David Clemens, the Emmy® Award-winning program rounds up the latest news from the Golden State, alongside analysis and insight from newsmakers, political experts, environmental reporters and well-known columnists. KQED Newsroom returns Friday, September 10, at 7pm on KQED 9. | | |
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| | | SFJAZZ | 2021-22 SFJAZZ Season, featuring more than 300 concerts, begins September 23rd and goes through May 29th. Highlights include Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Chris Botti; Dianne Reeves; Cécile McLorin Salvant; Pat Metheny; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Joshua Redman; Ravi Coltrane; Pink Martini; Rosanne Cash and others.
Visit sfjazz.org/2122season for more info. | |
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