APTI picnic photos posted

Wed, July 30, 2008

We hope those of you that had a chance to stop by on Wednesday evening (July 30) had a great time at our second annual member appreciation picnic. We’ve posted photos from the event. And we’re hoping for more photos soon from a pro photographer we had in attendance.

In addition to simply saying “thank you” to our donors, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversaries of KSKA Public Radio and the Alaska Public Radio Network, both of which were launched in the summer of 1978 and are part of our APTI family.

Click the image above to visit our growing photo gallery from the event.

No need to send gifts! But we sure would like to have you as one of our community philanthropists. You can even give online right now.

August Schedule

Tue, July 29, 2008

Here are the down-loadable (PDF) schedule grids for daytime and prime time programming in August 2008.

Key programs for August include local, state and national election coverage. KAKM will broadcast the live candidate forum for Southcentral and statewide primary election races on RUNNING 2008, Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 18-20 beginning at 7:00pm each night. Click here for the most current broadcast schedule. In addition, KAKM will carry the PBS Special NewsHour coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions on a three-hour delayed basis to allow prime time broadcast of the entire coverage in our market. The Democratic National Convention coverage is scheduled to air Monday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly. The Republican National Convention coverage is scheduled on Sept. 1-4. Other programs of note in August include the summer series HISTORY DETECTIVES, the final episodes of CLICK & CLACK’S AS THE WRENCH TURNS, and MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! “Inspector Lynley, Series VII” ‘Limbo’ (8/10) and ‘Know Thine Enemy’ (8/17). More August highlights include: READ MORE →

PBS Previews on KAKM: Week of July 13

Mon, July 14, 2008

Welcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org).
Here are PBS Previews for July 13-19, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

Senator Stevens, ABA to Host DTV Workshop

Wed, May 28, 2008

Senator Stevens and the Alaska Broadcasters Association (ABA) will host a DTV workshop in Anchorage on May 29, 2008. Speakers from the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration will be in attendance.

WHO: Senator Ted Stevens, Alaska Broadcasters Association, representatives from the FCC and from NTIA
WHAT: Public workshop to answer questions and address concerns regarding upcoming DTV transition
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska

For more information on the DTV transition, visit Senator Stevens website.

Read the full press release.

Visit the DTV program’s website at http://www.dtv2009.gov

PBS Previews: Week of May 25

Fri, May 23, 2008

Welcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org).
Here are PBS Previews for May 25- 31, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

December Specials

Tue, November 27, 2007

Saturday, 12/01/07
Saturday at 6 on KAKM Channel 7… MARIO LANZA: SINGING TO THE GODS chronicles the remarkable life and times of one of the 20th century’s most beloved singing stars. At 7:30… CELTIC WOMAN: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION includes popular Christmas classics embodied in beautiful, pure, ethereal and angelic harmonies. And at 9… JOHNNY CASH: A MAN AND HIS VISION is a musical and narrative overview of one of the most innovative television variety shows in history.

Sunday, 12/02/07
Sunday at 6 on KAKM Channel 7… POPE JOHN PAUL II: A SAINT FOR OUR TIMES tells the story of one of the world’s most influential leaders. Then at 7:30… MY MUSIC: DOO WOP LOVE SONGS brings back the backseat ballads in this all new PBS celebration of great vocal groups. And at 9:30… GOOD NIGHT WITH THE SLEEP DOCTOR offers the tools and information to help you live longer and healthier while looking your best and defying the laws of aging.

Harvest of Wines online ticket sales end at 5pm

Thu, October 18, 2007

Just a reminder… If you’d like to attend our annual Harvest of Wines event tomorrow evening, today is the last day to buy tickets online at the early-bird rate of $50 per person. Online ticket sales will close down at 5:00 p.m.

Be sure to join us for this great event. You can support public broadcasting, enjoy fine wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres and bid on some great auction items. We hope to see you there!

If you decide to attend at the last minute, that’s great — we’ll still have tickets available at the door for $60 per person.

Picnic Photos!

Fri, August 17, 2007

Thanks to everyone that came out to our Member Appreciation Picnic last night! It was great weather and we were delighted to meet so many folks we work hard to serve every day. We hope you enjoyed the sunshine, hot dogs, lemonade, popcorn and cookies, plus the TV and radio studio tours and even the live music from our very own Ellen Lockyer.

We’ve got some photos to share, too. They’re posted on Flickr and you can either browse the photos or check out a slideshow.

We’re expecting to post more photos next week when we get them from professional photographer Clark James Mishler. And we may just post a short video, too. Check back!

In the mean time, thanks again to our generous event sponsors:

Indian Valley Meats
Hot Dog on a Stick (they provided the fantastic lemonade)
Regal Foods
Carrs/Safeway
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Alaska Chip Company
Cafe Croissant (yay –cookies!)
Northern Air Cargo

Reminder: KAKM Picnic, Thursday 5:00 - 7:30pm

Wed, August 15, 2007

Just a quick reminder, folks. Be sure to call us at 550-8400 to let us know if you’re coming to the Member Appreciation Picnic at the station tomorrow (Thursday, August 16). We’re hoping for a good turnout with great food and fun!

You can check out the original “invitation,” with details, here.

Member Appreciation Picnic — Thu, Aug 16

Wed, August 8, 2007

Please join us for a Member Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, August 16 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center, 3877 University Drive (at the entrance to Alaska Pacific University).

Come tour the KAKM Channel 7, KSKA FM 91.1, and Alaska Public Radio Network facilities. Meet the folks that keep public broadcasting working for you and join us in welcoming our new President and General Manager Steve Lindbeck.

Enjoy live entertainment and a picnic courtesy of Indian Valley Meats, Hot Dog on a Stick, Regal Foods, Carrs/Safeway, Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Alaska Chip Company and Cafe Croissant.

This family event is for our members and those interested in becoming supporters of public broadcasting in Southcentral Alaska.

Please let us know you’re coming (RSVP) by calling us at 550-8400 at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you here!