PBS NC Spring Fundraiser

Join us for PBS NC's Grow Together spring fundraiser, February 24 — March 12, for thoughtfully curated new specials and viewer favorites. Discover engaging, motivational and illuminating programs, from a deeper dive into Black American history, to nostalgic performances by favorite artists, and the latest tips for strengthening your body, brain and spirit.

The Magic of Spirituals | Great Performances

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb and more.

Watch The Magic of Spirituals Friday, 2/24 at 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App.

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.

Watch Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom Wednesday, 3/1 at 12 AM on PBS NC & streaming now on the PBS App.

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.

Watch Becoming Frederick Douglass Tuesday, 3/7 at 8 PM on PBS NC & streaming now on the PBS App.

Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan

Grab a front-row seat to this 1984 Tokyo concert, one of Nelson’s live legendary performances. Filmed at Budokan, the famous martial arts hall, the show features an amazing collection of Nelson’s greatest hits, from “Whiskey River” to “Always On My Mind,” “On the Road Again” to “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” and many more.

Watch Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan Saturday, 3/11 at 5:30 PM on PBS NC & streaming now only with PBS NC Passport.

Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park | Great Performances

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this spectacular concert and experience the artistry of the world’s most popular tenor. Recorded on a rainy night in September 2011 in one of the world’s most iconic parks, stars Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti and David Foster joined classical performers for a mix of opera and pop as a gift of music to the city of New York.

Watch Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park Sunday, 3/12 at 8 PM on PBS NC & streaming now only with PBS NC Passport.

Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future

Celebrate the rich history of Black roles and voices on Broadway with an all-star cast including Stephanie Mills, Nova Payton, Corbin Bleu, Norm Lewis, Tiffany Mann, John Manzari, Amber Iman, Peppermint, Nikki Renée Daniels, Leah Flynn and Sydney James Harcourt.

Watch Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future Tuesday, 2/28 at 8 PM on PBS NC & streaming now only with PBS NC Passport.

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War explores the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war Reconstruction era (1865-77) witnessed a seismic shift in the meaning and makeup of our democracy.

Watch Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Saturday, 3/4 at 11 AM on PBS NC & streaming now only with PBS NC Passport.