WPBT2 Community Blog

Welcome to our Blog! WPBT2 is South Florida's premier PBS station. Here you will find information on upcoming events, special programs, station and community news.

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Join us at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s 4th Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast and Competition this Saturday, June 11 at 11am. Stop by our booth to meet WordGirl​ and spin the WPBT2 wheel for prizes! 

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Join us for the Salsa tribute to Michael Jackson! #MiamiUnity

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In honor of #EarthDay, we've partnered with the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on a new series called "Sea Secrets." Check out the first video on our uVu channel featuring Marcia McNutt, the Editor-in-Chief at Science Magazine, speaking about what’s happening to the oceans as our planet goes through unprecedented global climate warming: https://youtu.be/NhaWMpkidFc. 

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Join us at the Miracle Theatre on May 3rd for a reception & screening event of the Genealogy Roadshow Miami episode! Following the screening will be a Q & A session with genealogists and series participants! Space is limited. Please RSVP by April 30th at: http://bit.ly/1r1Quhy

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Tony Succar performs #MichaelJackson's greatest hits with a Latin twist in the #MiamiUnity Concert on 6.18.16 at Ball & Chain with Jean Rodriguez and Kevin Ceballo. Don't miss it! Visit miamiunity.org for more details!

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Help us bring #MiamiUnity concert to life at iconic nightclub Ball & Chain on 6.18.16. Be a part of the #MiamiUnity Concert and let's make it happen! Visit miamiunity.org to donate and attend the concert!

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We need you! Help us bring ‪#‎MiamiUnity‬ Concert to life! We've raised a total of $2990 so far. Let's keep it going! Learn how you can support at: http://www.miamiunity.org 

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World-class drummer and percussionist sheila E. hosts a concert special that showcases award-winning artists such as Judith Hill and John Secada and a 37-piece orchestra performing Latin-infused arrangements of Michael Jackson’s beloved hits. The concert features 10 songs that inspired musicians from all over the Americas to come together to celebrate and reimagine hits such as “Smooth Criminal,” “I Want You Back,” and “Billie Jean.” A special announcement will be made during the program about a local effort to bring “Unity” to South Florida. Watch a preview here: https://youtu.be/K_Bb6KDTjdI 

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Chronicle African-American history with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., from the origins of slavery on the African continent through more than four centuries of remarkable historic events up to the present-when America is led by a black president.

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Attention Check, Please! South Florida fans: The lovely ladies at 11th Street Annex will be closing their doors & their last ‘hurrah’ will be a special National Pi Day event! Join the ladies on Monday, March 14 beginning at 4:30pm for pie and wine, and make a bid at the teapot auction! Proceeds will benefit WPBT2 South Florida PBS & Check, Please! South Florida. We'd love to see you there!

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Tune in tonight for a special treat! Ethan Bortnick will be in our studios. Don't miss Ethan Bortnick, LIVE!

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See what happens when flying space debris threatens those aboard the International Space Station (it’s like the film GRAVITY in real life).

 A YEAR IN SPACE, a film by TIME & PBS airs TONIGHT at 8/7c. 

Learn More! 

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Ready, set, cook – the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is back! Parents of junior chefs (age 8-12) can submit a healthy lunch recipe now through April 4 for a chance to dine with the First Lady at the 2016 ‪#‎KidsStateDinner‬!

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WPBT2 South Florida PBS will be part of the Actors’ Playhouse Kids’ Fest Family Day 2016 on Saturday, February 27, from 10am-5pm with special appearances by Miss Penny from KidVision and Curious George! For more information visit www.actorsplayhouse.org or call 305.444.9293.

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Join us tomorrow night for the screening of CHANGING SEAS "The Secret Sex Life of Fish” at the Deering Estate. Cocktail reception starts at 7pm followed by the screening at the Visitor Center Auditorium.

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Think Wednesday continues TONIGHT!

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November 19th has been designated Philanthropy Day by The Miami Foundation. As a non-profit, WPBT2, South Florida PBS depends on the support of viewers like you to help us fund the wonderful programming, education outreach and community events that serve the needs and interests of our community. Become a supporter and allow WPBT2 to be the beneficiary of your spirit of giving! Please visit http://givemiamiday.org/#npo/wpbt2---community-television-foundation-of-south-florida on November 19th before midnight and make your donation to WPBT2.