KQED Events: Ken Burns in Conversation and Preview Screening of Country Music

Summer of Space, Inside PBS, and the role of public media If you are having trouble reading this email, [read the online version](. [KQED Events Logo]( Ken Burns in Conversation and Preview Screening of Country Music Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 6:00pm Ticketed VIP Meet-and-Greet 7:30pm Screening and Conversation Palace Of Fine Arts Theater Join us for a special preview screening of Ken Burns's new documentary Country Music, an eight-part, 16-hour look at the history of this truly American art form premiering on September 15 on PBS stations nationwide. The film follows the evolution of country music over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become "America's music." At the film's hear are the stories and unforgettable songs of the trailblazing artists who created and shaped the genre — from the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and many more — as well as the times in which they lived. Following the screening, KQED's [Mina Kim]( moderates a conversation with Ken Burns and his longtime collaborators, writer and co-producer Dayton Duncan and co-producer Julie Dunfey, about making the film and telling the story of this vibrant music and the people who gave it life. Tickets are available for a VIP Reception and Meet-and-Greet with Ken Burns from 6:00-7:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm, with program beginning at 7:30PM. [Tickets]( Summer of Space June 30 | 2pm at Lawrence Hall of Science July 5 | 6-10pm at Chabot Space & Science Center Kick off the [PBS Summer of Space]( and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landing with special KQED partner events, featuring special preview screenings of the new PBS series [Chasing the Moon!]( KQED Members get two-for-one admission at the Lawrence Hall of Science for the preview screening on June 30 (and for visits throughout July) and explore the Hall’s fascinating exhibits! Get an up-close view of the moon and other celestial bodies with Science on a Sphere®, featuring three-dimensional visual projections on a six-foot globe based on actual scientific data. Enter code KQEDSummer19 when purchasing tickets. [Tickets]( Visit the Chabot Space & Science Center on the evening of July 5 for a special [Lunar First Friday]( and catch a glimpse of their new moon rock and planetarium show Lunaverse. Then enjoy the screening and chat with Astronomer and KQED Science Researcher, Ben Burress after the show! Local support for Summer of Space provided by [Oakland International Airport.]( [Tickets]( # Inside PBS & KQED: The Role and Future of Public Media Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | 6:30 – 7:30pm The Commonwealth Club More than 50 years after the establishment of the Public Broadcasting Act, which set the foundation for PBS and NPR, the media landscape has changed in ways that advocates for these services never could have imagined. Yet their vision for a noncommercial broadcasting system that takes risks and addresses the needs of the public has endured. Paula Kerger, PBS CEO and president, joins Michael Isip, KQED president and CEO, and John Boland, KQED president emeritus, to discuss the future of public media amidst great technological, political and environmental upheaval. With much of the traditional local news space shrinking and with trust in news at an all-time low, how are PBS and public media affiliates such as KQED adapting to serve communities? How can stations and audiences respond to attacks on the free press? And how are these organizations changing with their audiences and the ways they consume media? KQED Members can use code SpecialPBS for $10 off tickets! [Tickets]( SPONSORED BY Macao Tourism Only 40 minutes from Hong Kong and with a rich Portuguese history, Macao is filled with unique culture, art, and food. More information can be found at [visitmacaochina.com.]( What Makes A Classic Country Song Wednesday, August 21 | 7:00pm SFJAZZ Center What makes a classic country song? Is it tears, twang, and rhinestones? How did country music emerge over the 20th Century out of the tangled traditions of ballads and bluegrass, blues and rockabilly, hymns and honkytonks, and Western swings? What role did California play in shaping the country sound? Join KQED for a live concert storytelling event that explores the essence and evolution of country music. Song by song, Host KQED Senior Arts Editor [Gabe Meline]( and the band [Red Meat]( break down the musical elements, tall tales, and true histories behind some of the most iconic country songs and the singers who put their stamp on this uniquely American sound. Featuring exclusive preview footage from the new PBS documentary film series [Country Music by Ken Burns]( which premieres September 15 on KQED. [Tickets]( San Francisco Jewish Film Festival July 18 - August 4 San Francisco, the East Bay, Palo Alto, and San Rafael The Jewish Film Institute proudly presents the 39th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), returning July 18 through August 4 at venues in San Francisco, the East Bay, Palo Alto, and San Rafael. SFJFF celebrates excellence in Jewish and independent cinema with 18 days of groundbreaking films, memorable guests, engaging content, and exciting special events! KQED members can use code KQED39 — through July 19 — to receive a 15 percent discount on tickets to any regularly priced screening. [Tickets]( Summer Nights Outdoor Music returns to the Marin JCC July 13 - August 3 Bring your picnic or appetite, blanket and dancing shoes for these Saturday evening concerts from July 13 through August 3 featuring Midtown Social, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. Danny Click & The Hell Years and Pacific Mambo Orchestra. KQED members save $5 use code KQED. [Tickets]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [donate]( [Manage Subscription]( | [Privacy Policy]( KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Copyright © 2019 [KQED](. All Rights Reserved.