WSRE Press Room
WSRE Hosts Special Screening of “The National Parks Celebration Live From Central Park” – Free Public Event Comes to WSRE’s Amos Performance Studio on September 23
WSRE invites the public to join us for The National Parks Celebration From Central Park on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio. Come enjoy a special, live event via satellite from New York City’s Central Park as part of a nationwide celebration of America’s national parks and the upcoming PBS film by Ken Burns, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” Admission the event is free and tickets are not required, however seating is limited to the first 550 attendees. For more information visit wsre.org/NationalParks or call 850.484-1211.
The festivities will include special musical performances by Eric Benet, Gavin DeGraw, Jose Feliciano, Carole King, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, and Peter Yarrow. You’ll see exclusive clips from the film, which premieres nationally on PBS stations September 27, 7 p.m., and hear remarks from Ken Burns.
Attendees will also get an exclusive sneak peek at WSRE’s companion documentary about a jewel located right in our own backyard — “Gulf Islands National Seashore: The Treasure of the Gulf Coast,” which premieres Sunday, October 4, 7 p.m. Earle Bowden, known as the “Father of Gulf Islands,” due to his tireless efforts to preserve the area as a national seashore, will also speak. Local park rangers from Gulf Islands will share their passion for the history, culture and natural beauty of America’s largest national park that contains a seashore. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away.
“WSRE is very proud to partner with PBS on this special celebration of Ken Burns’ newest television event that explores the history, splendor and public passion for America’s national parks,” said Sandy Cesaretti Ray, WSRE General Manager. “WSRE is committed to continuing its grassroots investment