Highlights Archive

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish • WXXI-TV

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, this ambitious, groundbreaking documentary that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island.

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish airs Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the PBS and WXXI apps.

Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world.

Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World • WXXI-TV

Filmed in September 2025 at Italy’s Arena di Verona, this special celebrates what would have been the acclaimed tenor’s 90th birthday.

Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World airs Friday, March 13 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the PBS and WXXI apps.

Featuring world-renowned opera and pop artists — including Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, trio Il Volo and cellist HAUSER — the performance showcases the two diverse musical sides of Pavarotti. More than just a concert, this gathering also served as a heartfelt memorial, honoring the tenor through testimonies, memories, video clips and powerful performances.

Eric Church: Live at Red Rocks • WXXI-TV

Join the 10-time GRAMMY nominee as he performs for a sold-out crowd at one of the most iconic venues in the country in 2016.

Eric Church: Live at Red Rocks airs Wednesday, March 12 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Produced live and mostly unplugged, Church performs “Mr. Misunderstood,” “Record Year,” “Talladega,” and many more.

Photo credit: Robby Klein

Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley • WXXI-TV

Recorded during Luther Vandross’ record-breaking standing-room-only shows at London’s Wembley Arena during his worldwide 1988-89 tour.

Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley airs Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

The performance features many of the R&B star’s hit songs, including “Give Me the Reason,” “Never Too Much” and “A House Is Not a Home.”

Photo credit: Alberto Tolot, courtesy of Sony Music

NPR Special Events Coverage: Funeral Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. • WXXI News

The life of civil rights leader, minister and politician Rev. Jesse Jackson will be celebrated at a funeral service in Chicago on Friday and NPR will bring you live coverage.

NPR Special Events Coverage: Funeral Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. airs Friday, March 6 starting at 12 Noon on WXXI News FM 105.9 and streaming live on WXXINews.org.

Mr. Jackson was a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and a two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Join us for live special coverage of his memorial service from NPR Member station WBZ in Chicago. Please note: Connections with Evan Dawson will be pre-empted for this special coverage.

Photo: New York NY USA-October 18, 2005 January 12, 2005 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. at the Wall Street Project Rainbow Push 8th annual conference

Video Playlist of Clips from The American Revolution

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. Watch more here at The American Revolution website.

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Latino Patriots in the American Revolution

Discover the contributions of Latinos in the fight for American independence from Britain, Latinos were instrumental in winning the American Revolution. John Leguizamo and historians share stories of Bernardo de Gálvez and other Latino patriots whose contributions were vital in winning the fight for American independence.

“If our contributions were written back into history textbooks, can you imagine how America would see us?’ says Leguizamo. “More importantly, can you imagine how we would see ourselves?” Photo: Creator and host John Leguizamo on the set of AMERICAN HISTORIA./ Credit: NGL Studios

Inspired by his quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions, this clip comes from three-part series brings acclaimed Broadway and film actor John Leguizamo’s passion from the stage to the screen. This clip comes from VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

American Historia PBS LearningMedia Collection: (6-12): Video clips and classroom resources

The full series is available to watch on Passport if you are a WXXI Member
Episode 1: Echoes of Empires: Join host John Leguizamo as he examines the accomplishments and rise of the Great Empires and civilizations in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, from the Taino to the Olmec, Inca, Maya, Aztec, and more. Although they were ultimately decimated by the conquistadors, these societies had an enduring influence on culture, agriculture, and the sciences.

Episode 2: Threads in the American Tapestry: Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception, and has been pivotal all along the way. Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos were present and contributed in pivotal ways to the fabric of this nation. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped build the United States we know today.

Episode 3: Solidarity in a New Era: Host John Leguizamo explores the rise of the new empire, the United States. While Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the fabric of the U.S. and beyond. Reflecting on his journey, John learns that Latinos were not just an asterisk in history, but that Latino history is the history of the United States.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Tour Volunteer Info + Sign Up

Volunteers are key to the production of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW! Below you will find helpful information on volunteer requirements and the perks, plus a form to register. If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please email volunteer@wxxi.org and include “AR volunteer” in the subject line.

If you are selected to be a volunteer, you will receive an email confirmation and more information on May 5, 2026. You will also receive a volunteer handbook ahead of the training session.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW EVENT Details:
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Where: Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford, NY 14511 (map)

Volunteer requirements:
– Minimum age is 18.
– Must attend an on-site mandatory training session on the day before the event from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
– All volunteers must show a government-issued photo ID at the check-in table for training the day before.
– All volunteers must commit to assisting on event day for the entire day from 6:30am to approximately 7:30pm.*
– All positions require standing or walking throughout the 12+-hour event.

*Some volunteers may be released early and some may be asked to stay slightly later. The exact release time depends on the volunteer’s specific task and how many attendees are at the event.

Volunteer tasks at the event (assignments will be given by ANTIQUES ROADSHOW staff at the training session, we can not accept assignment requests):
– Front-of-house volunteers greet and direct attendees and press to their check-in areas, scan attendee tickets, attach wrist bands, hand out event guides, direct people to the triage line, and answer questions.
– Triage volunteers escort attendees from the generalist appraisers to the correct appraisal line for a specialist.
– Production set volunteers manage the appraisal lines and assist the crew on the set as needed. This may include securing the recording areas, directing crowd flow, and acting as “runners” for the ROADSHOW producers.

Volunteers will receive:
– Verbal appraisals for any two items you bring (These will happen later in the day. Secure locations for storage are not always available for items.).
– An ANTIQUES ROADSHOW shirt, baseball cap, and identification badge
– Breakfast, lunch, and snacks

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW VOLUNTEER SUBMISSION

Want to be part of the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW TOUR volunteer base? Fill out this form.