“Barbara & You” Celebrates 50 Years with Golden Anniversary Show & Series Finale
Fitchburg, Mass.—Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) and Fitchburg State University (FSU) proudly invite the community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved local television program Barbara & You with a special Golden Anniversary Show featuring a live studio audience.
The Barbara & You 50th Golden Anniversary Show & Series Finale will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Weston Auditorium, 353 North Street, Fitchburg, MA on the campus of Fitchburg State University. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for a Meet ‘N Greet and Autograph session with Barbara, and the show taping begins at 11:00 a.m.
Hosted by Barbara Foster, Barbara & You has been a staple of local television programming for five decades, bringing community voices, stories, and personalities into viewers’ homes throughout the region. The anniversary celebration will honor Barbara’s remarkable dedication and longstanding impact on community media as she takes the stage for the final time!
Community members from the region and beyond are encouraged to attend the live taping and help recognize this extraordinary 50-year milestone. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance at www.fatv.org/barbara
Parking will be available in Fitchburg State University parking areas 8, 9, and 11, including the Upper Weston, Lower Weston, and Ross Street lots. A map of the campus is available on the Eventbrite page and is accessible through the link above.
This special event is sponsored by Fitchburg Access Television and hosted by Fitchburg State University.
For more information and details, please contact FATV at (978) 343-0834, email contact@fatv.org or visit www.fatv.org/barbara
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About FATV:
Founded in 1987, Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) is an independent, not-for-profit organization operating the non-commercial Public, Civic and Government Access Channels for the city of Fitchburg. In addition to its vast coverage of community events and government meetings, FATV provides equipment, training and channel time to its members for the purposes of building community, empowering the individual and ensuring First Amendment expression through the use of television technology. FATV maintains a state-of-the-art local access facility at 780 Main Street in the heart of downtown Fitchburg. To learn more, please visit www.fatv.org.