Independent Lens: Helvetica
More than half a century old, this ubiquitous typeface spells out everything from IRS tax forms to the corporate logos of Target, Crate & Barrel and Fendi. Independent Lens, UA Channel, Sundays at 9:00 p.m.
Dancing in the Streets
Luis Carrion brings us an update on the "Dancing in the Streets," a southside dance company trying to break down cultural barriers through dance. Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. on "Arizona Illustrated" on KUAT6.
INDEPENDENT LENS Helvetica
How the World’s Most Ubiquitous Typeface Changed Global Visual Culture. Watch INDEPENDENT LENS Helvetica Tuesday 11:00 p.m. PBS-HD
INDEPENDENT LENS Helvetica
Born in 1957 of Swiss origin, Helvetica was a typeface for the modern age. Sleek, streamlined and simple, it became the font that launched a thousand corporate logos. Sunday January 11th, 11 a.m. on PBS World
THE STORY OF INDIA
Michael Wood’s fascinating journey through the history of the Indian subcontinent chronicles the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. Mondays, January 12-19th 9:00-11:00 p.m. PBS-HD
Soundstage: Counting Crows
In Saturday’s Soundstage set, Counting Crows play the majority of their fifth studio release, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings. Soundstage is featured on the UA Channel, Saturdays at 9:00 p.m.
Books and Authors
You are invited to our new home for people who love to read and love to share their passion for reading.
MASTERPIECE Tess Of The D'Urbervilles
A new adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s heartbreaking novel about a woman violated by one man and forsaken by another. Gemma Arterton stars as Tess. Sunday, January 11th 8:00 p.m. PBS-HD
Welcome to Books
A place for people who love to read and love to share their passion for reading.
NOVA Is There Life on Mars?
The latest scientific results from the Mars rovers and Phoenix probe, which are poised to reveal provocative new clues in the tantalizing search for water and life on the Red Planet. Thursday, January 1st 11:00 pm PBS-World
New Year's Eve Celebration
KUAZ presents the annual New Year's Eve jazz celebration from coast to coast: Toast of the Nation 2008 starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31st.
NATURE Unforgettable Elephants
Wildlife cameraman and elephant expert Martyn Colbeck shares his spectacular footage and unique insights about unforgettable elephants. Saturday, January 3rd noon, 6:00, 10 p.m. PBS-World
NOVA "Is There Life on Mars?"
The latest scientific results from the Mars rovers and Phoenix probe, which are poised to reveal provocative new clues in the tantalizing search for water and life on the Red Planet. Tuesday, December 30th 9:00 pm PBS-HD
NATURE Unforgettable Elephants
Wildlife cameraman and elephant expert Martyn Colbeck shares his spectacular footage and unique insights about unforgettable elephants. Sunday, December 28th 7:00 p.m. PBS-HD
The Best of Public Radio 2008
Join KUAZ 89.1FM and 1550AM for a look back at 2008’s most memorable moments on Saturday, December 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
