HighlightsJuly 4, 2009
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A Capitol Fourth 2009
The star-spangled party features spectacular fireworks and performances by great musical artists.
Tonight at 8:00pm on KQED 9HD
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Studio 360: "The Great Gatsby" & America
How does F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel capture the essence of the American Dream? The program travels from the suburbs of New York to the Midwest and back again to find out.
Tonight at 9:00pm on Radio 88.5 & 89.3
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Writers' Block: David Sedaris
In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker.
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40 Years of KQED Public Radio
On June 25, 1969, KQED signed KQED-FM on the air. The station's first home was a three-story Victorian, used as a church for some 25 years, on Divisadero Street.
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QUEST: Putting a Price on Nature
A new project at Stanford University is aiming to put a value on something that's never had a price tag: nature.
Monday at 6:30am on Radio 88.5 & 89.3
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Michael Pollan - "Deep Agriculture"
This special program consists of a seminar on long-term thinking about food. Pollan will describe his program to transform American agriculture as a "sun food agenda."
Friday at 1:00pm on Radio 88.5 & 89.3
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Member Day at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thu, July 16
KQED KTEH members who present their current MemberCard and one guest will be admitted free. Among the exhibits is "Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949."
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KQED / KTEH Member Raffle 2009
Don't miss your chance to win prizes such as $25,000 in cash: Mail your entry form today! The deadline is August 31, 2009. Enter by July 28, 2009, and you could win a seven-night Canadian Adventure!
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Family Fun Adventures
June 29-July 5, show your KQED or KTEH MemberCard for 1 free child admission at Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland.
- 6:00pm A Prairie Home CompanionGarrison Keillor
- 8:00pm Selected Shorts
News and Commentary
NPR Hourly News
Arts and Culture
Food and Wine
Bay Area Bites: KQED'S food blog
Check, Please! Bay Area
- Episodes: Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4
- Restaurant Info: San Francisco | East Bay | North Bay | South Bay
- Google Map of Restaurants
Science and Nature
QUEST Community Science Blog
QUEST TV and Radio
Local Events Calendar

Botanical Garden Tours in Tilden Regional Park
Sat, July 4: The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a naturally beautiful and tranquil living museum of California native plants. Located within Tilden Park in the hills above ...

Edible Expeditions at the Conservatory of Flowers
Sat, July 4: Take a tasty trip to the Conservatory of Flowers and its edible exhibit. Visitors will discover plants from all over the world that are fit ...

5 Years of SF Chronicle's All Over Coffee
Sat, July 4: Spark featured artist, Paul Madonna's solo show '5 Years of All Over Coffee' celebrates half a decade of 'All Over Coffee' in the San Francisco ...
KQED Education Network
Kerry James Marshall on SPARK: Visit with renowned painter Kerry James Marshall and local Precita Eyes muralists as they install two large-scale murals in the lobby of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, bringing untold histories to life. View the Artist Profile, including an Educator Guide.

