Programs

On June 1, 2009, Flight AF447, an Air France Airbus A330 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean, taking with it all 228 lives on board. How could a state-of-the-art airliner with elaborate electronic safety and navigation features and a faultless safety record simply vanish without a trace? NOVA assembles a team of seasoned pilots, engineers and safety experts to examine the evidence that emerged in the weeks following this disaster. What led Flight 447’s crew to fly straight into a towering thunderstorm? KAKM: Wednesday, 6/13 at 8:00pm

In 1983, my husband, Randy, and his family traveled to Alaska, near the town of Circle Hot springs, to try their luck at gold mining. At that time, gold prices were at all time highs. Read more.

My dad gave me two pieces of advice which have stood the test of time: 1. Take the stairs whenever you can, and take them two-at-a-time. 2. Eat as much fried food as you can when you’re young, because at some point you won’t be able to. Clam fritters are so easy, I’m not sure why I don’t make them more often. Read more.

In 2004, journalist Dave Iverson received the same news that had been delivered to his father and older brother years earlier: He had Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects about one million Americans. KAKM: Tuesday, 6/12 at 9:00pm

German Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Peter Ammon was recorded speaking on “Challenges for German Foreign Policy in 2012" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

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.