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Looking for an internship? Come join us as a Social Media Intern! 💻 The Social Media intern will work closely with the Digital & Marketing department to support the promotion of various productions, events and initiatives via social media, which includes writing, strategic planning, research and creation of digital assets. Learn more about the position and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/g2f7gijB

The official 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival poster has been revealed! You can enter to win the official poster and a pair of VIP tickets to this year's festival. Enter our giveaway contest now: https://lnkd.in/gGwVtHBk Contest sign-up ends Monday, Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Join PBS Books to explore the fascinating connection of music and neuroscience with Renée Fleming as she discusses her latest book, Music and Mind, as part of the Library of Congress National Book Festival. You don't want to miss it! Stream here at 8pm: https://lnkd.in/giBwSM8A #NatBookFest

Calling all #jazz lovers! Do you want a chance to win this year's official poster and a pair of VIP tickets to the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival? Enter our giveaway contest now: https://lnkd.in/gGwVtHBk Contest sign-up ends Monday, Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. ET. #DetroitJazzFest2024

The Democratic National Convention kicks off TODAY August 19 and lasts through Thursday, August 22. PBS NewsHour will have gavel-to-gavel special coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor. Anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests. Correspondent Laura Barrón-López will report from the convention floor, talking to delegates and elected officials. Watch Monday-Thursday at 8pm on Detroit PBS, the PBS app, or online: pbs.org/newshour

TONIGHT at 7:30p ET 📺: A tour of Detroit's Indian Village neighborhood, a national historic district. Major renovations are underway for Detroit's Blue Bird Inn jazz club thanks to its new owners Detroit Sound Conservancy: A Nonprofit Community-Based Music Archive. City of Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan walks us through the history and contributions of Detroit's Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. Plus, Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ share which iconic Michigan events are returning on #OneDetroitWeekend. Watch #OneDetroit THURSDAYS on Detroit PBS or stream it on-demand at OneDetroitPBS.org. #jazz #history #Detroit #historicsites

As animal lovers, this was certainly one of our favorite marketing promo shoots of the year! Michigan Humane helps introduce a special night of back to back NOVA programs this evening. Thank you to Matthew Pepper and the adorable dogs and cats who participated in filming (many are available for adoption, visit https://lnkd.in/eaFdz97 to learn more) Produced by GBH, NOVA is celebrating its 50th year! Learn more about upcoming shows and watch previous episodes on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/gCJx-7Hx

TONIGHT starting at 9pm ET - Do they love us for real? Learn more about our furry feline and canine friends on NOVA l PBS Dog and Cat Tales. Let us know: Are you a dog person, cat person - or do you love both? 9pm: Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love. 10pm: What does science say about the human relationship with cats and their mysterious personalities? Thanks to local host Michigan Humane!

Dive into the extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman with the brilliant author Tiya Miles as she shares insights from her newest novel, Night Flyer! 📚 Join PBS Books tonight at 8pm for an unforgettable author talk with Tiya at The Library of Congress National Book Festival. STREAM here: https://lnkd.in/g3rTWZbF #NatBookFest

Save the date Friday August 16th at 7pm for a special virtual event, The Marygrove Model: Lesson in Education from Detroit. You'll hear from The Kresge Foundation CEO Rip Rapson, catch a bit of the Pioneers of Marygrove documentary, then hear a lively panel discussion on sharing lessons and bright spots from the cradle-to-career campus at Marygrove. https://lnkd.in/gR3eSCT8