Get ready to explore the state and the skies for Thursday local nights from Arkansas TV. See all the great swimming holes as we embark into summer, fly high with a Northwest Arkansas aviation family, learn about the vibrant history of Little Rock’s West 9th Street, and then learn why cemeteries are more than a place to mourn for those lost.
“Exploring Arkansas: Natural State Swimmin’ Holes” – Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m.
Chuck Dovish, host of "Exploring Arkansas," guides viewers to his favorite 12 places to cool off during a hot summer. Viewers are invited to explore the following 12 locations in this special: Falling Water Falls, Rosa-Hole, Jack Creek, Ozark Campground, DeGray Lake, Cossatot River, West Fork, Long Pool, Gunner Pool/Barkshed, Shine Eye, Blanchard Springs, Silver Bridge.
“Artistry in Air” – Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m.
For 60 years, a Northwest Arkansas family has dominated the world of general aviation by drawing upon its wealth of expertise, innovation and exceptional talent. This film details the Younkins’ story and their significant contributions to aviation history by approaching it through the lens of family business theory, performance theory and performance psychology.
“Dream Land: Little Rock’s West 9th Street” – Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m.
Little Rock, Arkansas's West 9th Street was once a vibrant, African-American business and entertainment district. Taborian Hall is the only remaining historic structure on West 9th Street and stands as a living witness of the street's former glory days. The Arkansas TV original production takes viewers through a timeline of history, from the people who lived it, to photos that show its heyday and to the empty lots that now sit where a community thrived.
“From the Archives: Silent Storytellers” – Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m.
If we could hear the voices from the past, what stories would they tell? What mysteries would we solve? Explore the histories and legacies of Arkansas’s cemeteries — as well as the importance of preserving them.
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HOW TO WATCH
Watch “Exploring Arkansas: Natural State Swimmin’ Holes” Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at arkansastv.gov/live.
Watch “Artistry in Air” Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at arkansastv.gov/live.
Watch “Dream Land: Little Rock’s West 9th Street” Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at arkansastv.gov/live.
Watch “From the Archives: Silent Storytellers” Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at arkansastv.gov/live.