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The American Revolution Series • WXXI-TV

A patriotic binge for the July 4th weekend.

The American Revolution airs Friday, July 3 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. 9 p.m. and concluding Saturday, July 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI and PBS apps.

The American Revolution, a film series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, explores the journey of the thirteen American colonies as they 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.

The American Revolution brings an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film series follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds. Through their individual stories, viewers experience the war through the memories of the men and women who experienced it: the rank-and-file Continental soldiers and American militiamen (some of them teenagers), Patriot political and military leaders, British Army officers, American Loyalists, Native soldiers and civilians, enslaved and free African Americans, German soldiers in the British service, French and Spanish allies, and various civilians living in North America, Loyalist as well as Patriot, including many made refugees by the war.

Episodes:


Episode 1: In Order To Be Free, airing Friday, July 3 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m:
The American Revolution In Order to Be Free Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation. Fighting in Massachusetts.

Episode 2: An Asylum For Mankind, airing Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m.: As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army. In July 1776, Congress declares American independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny..

Episode 3: The Times That Try Men’s Souls, airing Saturday, July 4 at 11:39 a.m.: British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City. After fleeing across New Jersey, Washington’s army regroups before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game, airing Saturday, July 4 at 1:39 p.m.: After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to openly support the United States.

Episode 5: The Soul of All America, airing Saturday, July 4 at 3:39 p.m.: After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South. The British take Charleston.

Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing, airing Saturday, July 4 at 5:39 p.m.: British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. With independence secured, Americans aspire for a more perfect union


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Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel • WXXI-TV

Josh Groban returns to PBS in a special, personal concert staged in the intimate and historic setting of London’s Union Chapel.

Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel airs Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming on the WXXI app.

Recorded in October 2025, the concert captures the acclaimed vocalist showcasing his most beloved songs alongside new material, all reimagined within the chapel’s acoustics. Between songs, Groban speaks about what makes these songs personal to him, even recounting the transformative moment when he met Celine Dion.

Billy Joel: The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden • WXXI-TV

Billy Joel’s record-breaking 100th residency performance at Madison Square Garden.

Billy Joel: The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden airs Friday, June 5 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams on the WXXI app.

Recorded on March 28, 2024, this special celebrates Joel’s record-breaking 100th consecutive residency performance at Madison Square Garden. The special features many of Joel’s most beloved songs, including “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “My Life” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” concluding with “You May Be Right.”

What’s The Story, Wishbone? • WXXI-TV + The PBS app

The story of a little dog who introduced a generation to the world of classic literature.

What’s the Story, Wishbone? airs Monday, June 8 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on WXXI & PBS apps.

Through rare archival footage and new interviews with the cast, creators, and fans who grew up with the show, the film uncovers the unlikely, chaotic, and surprisingly heartfelt story of how a scrappy public-television production became a cultural touchstone for millions of kids.

Made on passion, teamwork, and pure creativity, Wishbone proved that learning could feel like magic.

Funny, nostalgic, and deeply human, this documentary celebrates the show that helped a generation fall in love with books — and the people who made it happen.

For many of us, Wishbone wasn’t just television. He was our first Shakespeare, our first mystery, our first time seeing ourselves inside a story. He made books feel alive — and made reading feel like an adventure.

Decades later, fans still remember every episode.

This film explores how a small PBS series became a lasting cultural touchstone, and why its message still matters today.

Hochstein at High Falls 2026: Pluck

Rochester/Buffalo based bubblegrunge alt rock band kicks off a whole new season of this lunchtime concert.

Band members include Brock Saltsman, vocals, rhythm guitar; Javan Levey, lead guitar; Alyssa Zaso, bass; and Benjamin Chesnes, drums.

More about the concert series:
Hosted by Hannah Maier of The Route/WRUR 88.5, the concerts begin at 12:10 pm at Granite Mills Park, near the Pont du Rennes bridge.

Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location at MCC Downtown Campus will be announced by 10:30 am on Hochstein’s website and via Hochstein’s social media. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes.

Parking Info: Public parking is available at the High Falls Parking Garage.

Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. Hochstein at High Falls concerts are also made possible by a number of local organizations, including Brandtatorship, LaBella Associates, and Monroe Community College. 

American Experience “Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation” • WXXI-TV + The PBS app

In August 1969, nearly half a million people gathered at a farm in upstate New York to hear music. What happened over the next three days, however, was far more than a concert.

American Experience “Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation” airs Tuesday, June 9 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on WXXI & PBS apps.

Woodstock would become a legendary event, one that would define a generation and mark the end of one of the most turbulent decades in modern history. Occurring just weeks after an American set foot on the moon, the Woodstock music festival took place against a backdrop of a nation in conflict over sexual politics, civil rights and the Vietnam War. A sense of an America in transition—a handoff of the country between generations with far different values and ideals—was tangibly present at what promoters billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace and Music.

Woodstock turns the lens back at the audience, at the swarming, impromptu city that grew up overnight on a few acres of farmland. What took place in that teeming mass of humanity — the rain-soaked, starving, tripping, half-a-million strong throng of young people — was nothing less than a miracle of teamwork, a manifestation of the “peace and love” the festival had touted and a validation of the counter-culture’s promise to the world. Who were these kids? What experiences and stories did they carry with them to Bethel, New York that weekend, and how were they changed by three days in the muck and mire of Yasgur’s farm?

Share Your Family Recipe with WXXI

Do you have a favorite family recipe? Does it make you “feel like home” when you think of this food? Maybe when you go to shop for the ingredients or make the dish for a shared meal it brings up happy memories? Who taught you how to make this dish? Do you remember making it with your grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents, siblings, friends or community? Can you remember the smell, texture and taste? Is it part if a day-to-day tradition or for a special occasion? Perhaps your favorite family recipe comes from another cultural tradition than your own? Maybe you invented this version of the recipe that no one else makes your way.

Whatever the story is, we would love to hear about it! Share the recipe and even a photo of the dish, the occasion or something that connects you with the recipe. Our plan is to collect enough recipes to share online with our community.

Share your family recipe with us here!

Do you need some cooking inspiration?

The Grocery List Show: Christy Camba cooking with small photos of ingredients framing the photo.

Watch the digital shorts of The Grocery List Show! 5 short episodes hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. Special guests and food enthusiasts join Chrissy to shop for ingredients and cook a favorite family recipe, as they celebrate global food traditions over a shared meal. (Directed by Emily Strong)

Watch the 5 Episodes in This Playlist On-Demand

Learn More About The Grocery List Show


Watch Clip: Memories of Cooking with Grandma

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ITVS & Indie Lens Pop-Up.

Indie Lens Pop-Up is a WXXI media project that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Indie Lens Pop-Up features documentaries from the PBS hit series Independent Lens  to draw the community together to share ideas and make connections that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us and consider local impact of issues raised in the films.

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Hochstein at High Falls 2026: John Dady

John Dady serenades Rochester at the Hochstein at High Falls Concert Series on Thursday, July 9 at 12:10 pm.

Singer, songwriter, musician and Rochester Music Hall of Fame honoree John Dady captivates an audience with his vast repertoire of songs, including many originals, and his personal engagement with his audience.

More about the concert series:
Hosted by Hannah Maier of The Route/WRUR 88.5, the concerts begin at 12:10 pm at Granite Mills Park, near the Pont du Rennes bridge.

Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location at MCC Downtown Campus will be announced by 10:30 am on Hochstein’s website and via Hochstein’s social media. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes.

Parking Info: Public parking is available at the High Falls Parking Garage.

Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. Hochstein at High Falls concerts.

Photo: John Dady
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