Programs

How do American hosts entertain a monarch who has visited nearly every country on earth and dined with 10 U.S. presidents over the course of her 55-year reign? “The State Visit” follows the elaborate preparations as four localities get ready for a visit from the queen. KAKM: Monday, 6/11 at 8:00pm

The ultimate love story continues in LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding follow-up musical to the phenomenal Phantom of the Opera. From one of musical theatre’s most captivating composers, based on the book by Ben Elton, and featuring the highly acclaimed new Australian production filmed in Melbourne, this dazzling production takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance. Ben Lewis as the Phantom and Anna O’Byrne as Christine star. KAKM: Sunday, 6/10 at 6:00pm

"Superstars Of Seventies Soul Live" is a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of legends — all original performers singing their greatest jammin’ hits. Soul diva Patti LaBelle hosts the historic reunion of classic recording artists of the decade, including the Commodores, original lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman,Heatwave, Earl Young’s Trammps, the Emotions and the Manhattans. KAKM: Saturday, 6/9 at 8:00pm

Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution visited Sitka recently. The group works at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. The collection includes countless items from Alaska. Staff members at the museum are well acquainted with those items. But they don’t often get to see where the items began. To do that, they turned to Sitka resident and renowned Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar.

Taped before a live audience on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS soundstage, this new PBS special showcases Chris Isaak’s most beloved hits and his personal tribute to the glory days of the legendary Memphis Sun Studio and the music created by his heroes in that famous room. KAKM: Friday, 6/8 at 9:30pm

On June 5, 2012, Fairbanks artist Kes Woodward was named the Rasmuson Foundation 2012 Distinguished Artist, the ninth Alaskan to receive the award. Juneau-based filmmaker Pat Race created this mini-doc about the artist for the occasion. Click for a larger view.

Join us tonight - Monday, July 23 - for an evening with Carl Kasell.

7:00 PM - UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium - Tickets available at the door. For more information call 550-8400.

In October 2011, Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) gave away video cameras to qualifying BBNC shareholders in the region who agreed to use them to take part in a region-wide, interactive, multimedia initiative. The camera giveaway was part of “Day in Our Bay,” a community video event combining digital tools, training and a powerful platform to provide Bristol Bay’s rural populations an innovative way to share their voices, views and values with the world. KAKM: Thursday, 6/7 at 10:30pm

This Sunday I am embarking on a new challenge; I am taking a stab at escaping from Alcatraz. After months of training and six Ironman Triathlons in my pocket, I am heading to California to take my chances with what even I call a crazy race. Read more.

Joint pain is the major complaint of millions of individuals who suffer from arthritis, who’ve injured themselves or who perform jobs that require some form of repetitive action. All joint pain sufferers share a common observation: the real pain of joint pain is that it is unrelenting. According to yoga expert Peggy Cappy, yoga can be a great first line of defense. In this new program, she demonstrates how yoga can increase flexibility, reduce joint and muscular aches and pains and even combat fatigue. KAKM: Wednesday, 6/6 at 10:00pm

The band members of Superfrequency are often seen backing many other musicians throughout Alaska. In this concert and interview taped at Tap Root in Anchorage, Superfrequency brings home the electro-funk jams that started it all. KAKM: Tuesday, 6/5 at 7:00pm

He went to college to study chemistry and never dreamed of being an artist. Today, artist Kes Woodward of Fairbanks was awarded the 2012 Rasmuson Distinguished Artist Award, which recognizes artists with stature and a history of creative excellence and accomplishments in the arts. Read more.