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Exploring The Arts - Showcasing the finest museums, galleries, and performing arts venues/events throughout Southern California with emphasis on the Southern California desert. Television’s half hour in depth look at the exploding arts scene is hosted and produced by award winning journalist Gloria Greer and is seen on KCET Desert Cities every Tuesday night at 9 PM with repeats Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 11 a.m.
Current and future shows:
Friday, June 6 at 9PM
Saturday, June 7 at 11AM
Exploring The Arts takes viewers to the Palm Springs Art Museum. This art museum located in Palm Springs, California with a permanent population of only 46,000 is home to some extraordinary fine art. Host Gloria Greer tours the museum with executive director Steven Nash.
Tuesday, June 10 at 9PM
Friday, June 13 at 9PM
Saturday, June 14 at 11AM
The combined Coachella Valley Symphony and Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony is a community orchestra whose members range in age from seven to 87. Some of the musicians may play off-key, but the orchestra provides free violin lessons to more than 250 school and pre-school students in the Coachella Valley who would not otherwise be introduced to music. The adults, teens, and young musical novices all perform together at annual civic events such as Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations at Indian Wells City Hall. Gloria Greer takes us to rehearsals and a recent civic event where everyone, including the city Mayor, had a good time.
Tuesday, June 17 at 9PM
Friday, June 20 at 9PM
Saturday, June 21 at 11AM
An inspiring visit to an art class at the Braille Institute of the Desert. A lack of sight is not keeping class member from creating exceptionally fine art with special help from Ingrid Olsen who created the art program at Braille 22 years ago. Many come by bus each week from other locales including one group from Hemet, California. Host Gloria Greer finds the work created by and at Braille an Exploring The Arts highlight.
Tuesday, June 24 at 9PM
Friday, June 27 at 9PM
Saturday, June 28 at 11AM
Children from all over the world compete in the prestigious Virginia Waring Piano Competition held every two years in Palm Desert California. The artistic director, president of the organization, and a recent winner from Orange County discuss the impact of the competition with host Gloria Greer. Performances by several winners are brought to viewers of Exploring The Arts, proving the amazing talent and dedication of these young contestants.