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PBS Presents | This Fall on PBS Highlights

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:28:57 -0700

Watch and explore what's coming up on online and television this Fall on PBS.

No Tomorrow | Preview Trailer

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 22:03:07 -0700

No Tomorrow explores the murder of Risa Bejarano, the principle subject of the documentary Aging Out, and the unexpected role that the film played in the death penalty trial of her alleged killer.

Christmas at Concordia: Journey to Bethlehem | Preview Trailer

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:57:43 -0700

Rene Clausen conducts the Concordia College choirs and orchestra of Moorhead, Minnesota in a re-imagined musical Christmas concert performed in front of a glorious 180' wide art installation.

American Masters | Preview excerpt from LENNONYC

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:22 -0700

Watch a clip from the LENNONYC, an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s, premiering November 22 at 9pm (check local listings). See archival performance footage and interviews with musicians who worked with Lennon - Jim Keltner, Jack Douglas, Roy Cicala, Andrew Newmark, Klaus Voorman, and Earl Slick.

Circus | PBS Previews: CIRCUS

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:14:41 -0700

A preview of the PBS series, CIRCUS, which follows the Big Apple Circus on their annual year-long town-to-town tour. The preview includes behind-the-scenes footage and commentary from the filmmakers on the making of the series.

America's Heartland | 609

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:14:33 -0700

When it comes to a tour of the White House Garden, who better to lead the tour than the woman who lives in the nation's first mansion, First Lady Michelle Obama?

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | This is the Army (offensive material)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:20 -0700

This is the Army was a traveling, all-soldier musical revue created by Irving Berlin to raise money for WWII. These two clips from the movie version show Irving Berlin performing a classic war song; and also show a production number, "Mandy" that hearkens back, uncomfortably, to the minstrel tradition, with white actors in blackface and, perhaps even more bizarrely, in drag.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | The Art of Arrangement

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:19:33 -0700

How Michael Feinstein and conductor/arranger/producer Bill Elliott used the art of musical arrangement to create their Grammy-nominated CD The Sinatra Project, by re-imagining the signature orchestrations of Nelson Riddle and Billy May, whose big band arrangements gave Sinatra his swinging '50s sound.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | Buy Them Today, Play Them Tonight

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:28 -0700

Before there were computers, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers and drum machines, there were piano rolls. This seemingly simple but devilishly complex device came into being at the end of the 19th century and peaked in popularity around 1923. In this video, Peter Mintun demonstrates to Michael Feinstein a prized roll from 1925, on his immaculately maintained Welte-Mignon grand.

POV | Trailer - The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:47:28 -0800

2010 Oscar Nominee - Best Documentary Feature: In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a leading Vietnam War strategist, concludes that America's role in the war is based on decades of lies. He leaks 7,000 pages of top-secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that leads directly to Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: It Ain't Over Til It's Over

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:09:37 -0700

It Ain't Over Til It's Over. THE TENTH INNING is a two-part, four-hour documentary film directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. A new chapter in Burns's landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day. THE TENTH INNING premieres Sept. 28 - 29 on PBS.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Howard Bryant: Millionaires vs. Billionaires

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:21:21 -0700

Howard Bryant talks about the public's reaction to the Baseball Strike of 1994.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Marcos Breton on Barry Bonds

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:28:34 -0700

Marcos Breton discusses Barry Bonds.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Joe Torre

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:03:34 -0700

Joe Torre talks about the team chemistry while coaching the Yankees.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Breton on Clemente

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:10 -0700

Marcus Breton remembers what it meant to have Roberto Clemente as a hero growing up.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Preview

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:46:48 -0700

Ken Burns's THE TENTH INNING premieres Sept. 28-29 on PBS

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning; Interview with Ken

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:15:36 -0700

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss THE TENTH INNING

Ken Burns | Mike Barnicle

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:06:58 -0700

Mike Barnicle talks about the gloves he's had since 1954.

When Worlds Collide | When Worlds Collide - Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:40 -0700

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, premiering on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on PBS, with host Ruben Martinez, travels to Spain and Latin America, where contact first occurred between Spanish conquistadors and native peoples.

When Worlds Collide | New World Empires

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:39:37 -0700

New World Empires

When Worlds Collide | Lady of Guadalupe

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:51:31 -0700

Lady of Guadalupe

When Worlds Collide | Spanish Defeat

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:29:03 -0700

Spanish Defeat

When Worlds Collide | Origin of the Caste System

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:51:26 -0700

Origin of the Caste System

When Worlds Collide | Africans / Fall of Caste System

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:26:54 -0700

Africans / Fall of Caste System

When Worlds Collide | Treatment of New World Peoples

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:22:37 -0700

Treatment of New World Peoples

When Worlds Collide | Bartholeme

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:55:41 -0700

Bartholeme

When Worlds Collide | The Great Debate

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:02:30 -0700

The Great Debate

When Worlds Collide | Importance of the Mine at Potosi

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:08:27 -0700

Importance of the Mine at Potosi

When Worlds Collide | Pachamama or Virgin Mary

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:14:45 -0700

Pachamama or Virgin Mary

When Worlds Collide | Ongoing Negotiations

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:21:55 -0700

Ongoing Negotiations

When Worlds Collide | Charles V / Need for Gold

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:28:08 -0700

Charles V / Need for Gold

When Worlds Collide | Faith of Philip

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:39:00 -0700

Faith of Philip

When Worlds Collide | Story of Isabella / Ferdinand

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:44:56 -0700

Story of Isabella / Ferdinand

When Worlds Collide | Diego de Landa - New World Inquisition

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:50:29 -0700

Diego de Landa - New World Inquisition

When Worlds Collide | Indigenous Identities Survive

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:25:45 -0700

Indigenous Identities Survive

When Worlds Collide | Spain's Development

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:32:25 -0700

Spain's Development

When Worlds Collide | New World Foods

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:40:04 -0700

New World Foods

When Worlds Collide | New World Foods in Europe

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:45:54 -0700

New World Foods in Europe

When Worlds Collide | Opening

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:52:35 -0700

Opening

When Worlds Collide | Intro to Mestizo Culture

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:49:46 -0700

Intro to Mestizo Culture

When Worlds Collide | Origin of True Red

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:02:23 -0700

Origin of True Red

When Worlds Collide | Spanish Treatment of Jews and Muslims

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:10:55 -0700

Spanish Treatment of Jews and Muslims

When Worlds Collide | Zapotec Culture Thrives

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:35:20 -0700

Zapotec Culture Thrives

When Worlds Collide | Convent and Mestizos

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:48:41 -0700

Convent and Mestizos

American Masters | Cachao: Uno Mas - Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:12:36 -0700

The Grammy-winning bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez died on March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, he had made his home in the United States for the past four decades. American Masters' bilingual film, Cachao: Uno Mas premieres Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)

American Masters | Memories of Cachao

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:37:27 -0700

Gloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, and John Santos tell their favorite stories and recall memories of Cachao. They describe the ways his music influenced their lives and tell anecdotes from his life, including one of Cachao's favorite jokes about how to kill a cat.

POV | Trailer - In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:55:55 -0700

Her passport said she was Cha Jung Hee. She knew she was not. So began a 40-year deception for a Korean adoptee who came to the United States in 1966. Told to keep her true identity secret from her new American family, the 8-year-old girl quickly forgot she had ever been anyone else. But why had her identity been switched? And who was the real Cha Jung Hee?

America's Heartland | 601

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:35:15 -0700

A Virginia cattle rancher takes new environmental directions to protect rural waterways. Rice farmers in Louisiana answer the call for humanitarian aid at home and abroad. California citrus growers develop new markets for a unique kind of fruit. Surprising facts about the connection between cotton and cash. Farmers in Hawaii find success in growing Kona coffee beans just like fine wine grapes.

SundayArts | Fashion at Lincoln Center 9/8/2010

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:09:44 -0700

Christina Ha previews the festivities at this year's Fashion Week from Lincoln Center

POV | StoryCorps Shorts: The Icing on the Cake

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:36:57 -0700

The daughter of two Mexican immigrants reveals how much she saw of her parents' lives as a child - and the inspiration she drew from their struggles.

POV | Off and Running

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:57:50 -0700

Avery is one of three children adopted by a Jewish lesbian couple in Brooklyn. Though it may not look typical, Avery's is like most families - until she writes to her birth mother.

POV | Behind the Lens: Off and Running

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:02:33 -0700

Filmmaker Nicole Opper and producer Sharese Bullock talk about "Off and Running," a coming-of-age tale about Avery Klein-Cloud, a teenage adoptee with who lives in Brooklyn with two Jewish moms and two adopted brothers. The film follows her search for her birth family and her identity.

Picture This | Imagination Squared

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:09:28 -0700

Imagination Squared is a creative response experiment to showcase the vitality of Jacksonville's arts community. More than 900 people-- from professional artists to schoolchildren-- created unique pieces of art on 5 x 2 squares. They are now on display in a giant grid in the atrium of MOCA Jacksonville.

Great Performances | Macbeth - Preview

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:50:14 -0700

Director Rupert Goold's gripping stage production of Macbeth, set in a nameless 20th-century militaristic society and starring Sir Patrick Stewart in his Tony-nominated performance as the ambitious general, and Kate Fleetwood as his coldly scheming wife, has been rethought in vivid filmic terms. The movie airs for Great Performances Wednesday, October 6, at 9 p.m. (check local listings).

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Fashion at Lincoln Center Preview 9/9/2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:22:58 -0700

See what's happening this season in Fashion at Lincoln Center

What Matters | Hispanic and Latino Leadership In Hampton Roads

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:17:41 -0700

Despite women and minorities in the workplace, the executive suite remains a predominantly Caucasian male arena. Numbers show Hispanics and Latinos represent only about 1% of the executives in the nation's largest corporations.

Another View | Senator Henry Marsh

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:25:39 -0700

Virginia State Senator Henry Marsh is an attorney and civil rights activist, Senator Marsh fought massive resistance policy in Virginia schools, litigated cases against discrimination in employment, retention and promotion of African American teachers, and led the fight against race discrimination in employment.

Columbus on the Record | Columbus on the Record ep 549

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:57:40 -0700

Governor Strickland spaces the life of a death row inmate; Strickland faces criticism for criticizing an Ohio company; The role of "alternative" candidates. Youth Sports out of control.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Islamic Center Controversy

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:21:09 -0700

"This isn't about bigotry. This isn't about religious persecution. This really is about sensitivity and a profound sense of loss," says Fordham University Law School professor Thane Rosenbaum.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Was the Iraq War Right?

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:01:35 -0700

Was it worth it? Was it just? Did the good exceed the harm? William Galston and Michael Cromartie discuss the costs and consequences of the Iraq war as the US ends its combat mssion.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Shofar Family

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:46:36 -0700

The blast of the shofar during the High Holy Days, says Rabbi Irwin Tanenbaum, "sends a shiver. We can be better than we are, and how do we approach God but with that strange cry in our ear, and perhaps on our lip, and we come before God and we say who are we? What are we? Remember what we could be, and help us along."

Think | September 3, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:47:44 -0700

Are environmentally conscious materials and building techniques practical for making the average home more efficient? We'll talk with Gary Cunningham and Don Gatzke; in Art&Seek, artist James Magee.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1401

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:35:24 -0700

Was the Iraq War Right? Also, controversy over the proposed Islamic center in New York City; Shofar Family

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Lost In The Trees - Tall Trees

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:41:47 -0700

Chapel Hill navtives Lost In The Trees wove an intoxicating soundscape for Satellite Sets. "Mixing a swoony sort of craft with occasionally rambunctious rock guitar and swirling strings that echo Terry Riley, the group's recently released debut, "All Alone In An Empty House," is a lush summer surprise" (LA Times)

Dakota Life | Art & Artists

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:00:57 -0700

The diverse world of art in South Dakota, from traditional techniques to the more unique.

First | First for September 3, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:09:27 -0700

Jobs in Delaware, improvements for bicyclists, First Person Mike Castle, shops on Route 26, and much more.

RMPBS Specials | Antiques Roadshow: Behind the Scenes Denver

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:03:06 -0700

When Antiques Roadshow came to Denver last summer, Rocky Mountain PBS producer Scott Darnell wanted to explore the backstage stories of America's most popular collectors' program. The team at RMPBS was granted exclusive access to producers, appraisers and participants who were striving to make a coveted appearance on the Roadshow. Tune in to find out the treasured secrets behind this PBS favorite.

Mountain Lake Journal | Introduction

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:41:54 -0700

Episode IntroductionGerard Cutting's family donated his observatory to SUNY Plattsburgh's Science Camp

Mountain Lake Journal | Run for Jon

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:42:01 -0700

For 20yrs, Peru has come together for a benefit run to raise money in memory of Jon Evans

Mountain Lake Journal | Invasive Threat

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:41:57 -0700

Researchers have discovered an invasive species, the Asian Clam, in Lake George.

Mountain Lake Journal | 23rd Debate

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:41:59 -0700

The 2 Republicans seeking the GOP nomination held first face-to-face debate.

Mountain Lake Journal | Lazio for Governor

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:42:03 -0700

Rick Lazio running in the Republican primary for New York Governor joins at the roundtable

Mountain Lake Journal | Hannah's Hope

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:42:05 -0700

Local group won grant from Pepsi to discover a cure for a rare neurological disorder.

Conversations | John Phillip Santos

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:45:10 -0700

John Phillip Santos, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Oxford's 1st Hispanic Rhodes scholar, is also an important, literary voice. His memoir Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation garnered him a runner-up slot for the American Book Award. TPR's David Martin Davies sits down with Santos to talk about the author's new novel, his interesting journey thus far and where he'll be taking us next.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | September 2, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:02:29 -0700

Adirondack Fire Towers, Quebec Ice Wine and Hand Crafted Rustic

Great Performances | Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky Preview

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:44:48 -0700

America's favorite soprano, Renee Fleming, and Russia's greatest living baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, travel to St. Petersburg where they perform opera scenes in the palaces of the Czars in the former capital of Imperial Russia. Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky: A Musical Odyssey in St. Petersburg premieres on Great Performances Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 8 pm (check local listings).

New York on the Clock | Samara - Dancer

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:13:29 -0700

Samara specializes in "Raks Sharki" (Oriental Dance) of the Middle East. She is Choreographer and Artistic Director of Dance for the Mosaic Dance Theater Company, which presents theatrical programs of traditional and contemporary dances of the Middle East and Mediterranean cultures. She also teaches weekly classes in NYC and does an annual five day master workshop at the Ailey Extension.

Great Performances | Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:31:47 -0700

America's favorite soprano, Renee Fleming, and Russia's greatest living baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, travel to St. Petersburg--the "Venice of the North"--where they perform great opera scenes in the magnificent palaces of the Czars in the former capital of Imperial Russia. Watch the full episode online.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Interfaith Leaders: To Bigotry No Sanction

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:02:51 -0700

Washington, DC religious leaders spoke against rising anti-Muslim rhetoric at an August 30 press conference, and some of them also shared their thoughts about the recent rally on the National Mall organized by conservative commentator Glenn Beck.

Picks & Clicks | September 2010

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:38:16 -0700

A peek at: Passport Craft Beer event, Baseball: Tenth Inning, Where's Willem, Britwit Club & NH Votes 2010

POV | Trailer - Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:36 -0700

What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? Stephanie Wang-Breal's Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her.

POV | Adoption Stories Trailer

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:03:45 -0700

POV presents three films about adoption this fall on PBS. The films include Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy by Stephanie Wang-Breal (airing Aug 31); Off and Running by Nicole Opper (airing Sep 7); and In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee by Deann Borshay Liem (airing Sep 14).

POV | Interview with Donna Sadowsky

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:52:22 -0700

Donna Sadowsky, featured in the POV documentary Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy discusses the film and the important issues it raises. It airs on August 31, 2010 at 10pm, on PBS (Check your local listings).

Regional Voices | Tim Berry | August 24, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:26:04 -0700

Tim Berry, Indiana State Auditor speaks at Evansville Rotary Club on August 24, 2010.

POV | Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:40:26 -0700

What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy" is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her.

POV | Behind the Lens - Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:24:17 -0700

Filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal talks about the making of "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy." The film tells the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Stephanie explains why she acted as a translator between the young girl and the Sadowskys and talks about how quickly Fang Sui Yong turned into Faith Sadowsky.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | "Please Don't Burn the Quran"

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:24:23 -0700

The Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville has proclaimed September 11 "International Burn a Quran Day." Several American faith groups, including the National Association of Evangelicals, have urged the church to cancel its event. Christian minorities in predominantly Muslim countries are also speaking out, asserting that the plan could further endanger their already-vulnerable communities.

MediaShift | 5Across: Beyond J-School

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:30:41 -0700

Just as traditional media has struggled with disruptive technology and the Internet, so too have the institutions that run journalism education. We convened a group of journalism educators, a trainer, a student and a J-school dropout to discuss how journalism education is shifting.

Public Media Commons | D & R Canal

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:57:40 -0700

While taking a course in the Hamilton Commons, Siyali Sing created her first documentary. This short, meditative piece captures the soothing atmosphere of a popular and historic canal in Princeton, NJ. The piece is narrated by Siyali herself.

Public Media Commons | Recycling on South Street: Creative and Beneficial

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:52:45 -0700

Walking down Philadelphia's vibrant and colorful South Street, examples of "green" living are abundant. Trash and recycling receptacles are conveniently located at intersections, a large Whole Foods Market gives locals easy access to organic food, and the community has embraced the "Unlitter Us" campaign to clean up Philadelphia. A key facet in the environmental movement is education.

Arizona Illustrated | Literacy in Court

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:03:49 -0700

Two thirds of Armerica's nearly one million prisoners, predominantly young male minorities, are less literate thatn the general US adult population. The Pima County justice system is looking at education as an alternative to incarceration.

Big Red Wrap-Up | 2010 Season Premiere

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:46:21 -0700

Asst. Athletic Director of Football Operations Jeff Jamrog, Steve Sipple from the Lincoln Journal Star, and Eric Olson from the Associated Press join co-hosts Kevin Kugler and Adrian Fiala the kickoff of a highly anticipated 2010 season.

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Preview 9/05/2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:49:01 -0700

See what's happening on the next episode of SundayArts on THIRTEEN Sundays at noon

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/29/2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:03:54 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Brion Gysin: Dream Machine" at the New Museum thru 10/3, "Defining Beauty: Albrecht Durer at the Morgan" and "Mark di Suvero at the Morgan" thru 9/12, "Jazz at First Sight: The Art of David Stone Martin" at Jazz at Lincoln Center thru 12/3, "Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival", "The 39 Steps" at New World Stages, DanceNOW[NYC] at Dance Theater Workshop 9/8-11

One to One | Charles Landry

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:16:51 -0700

The author of The Art of City Making talks about how cities can strengthen their cultural identity and adapt to global trends.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1352

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:24:10 -0700

Katrina Five-Year Anniversary; Interfaith Divorce

Another View | Foster Care

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:13:41 -0700

There are more than 6300 children in Virginia's foster care system who depend on the love and caring of others until their biological parents can begin parenting again. In this episode, we'll examine the joys and challenges of foster parenting.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Interfaith Divorce

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:18:25 -0700

When Joseph Reyes, a Catholic, and Rebecca Shapiro, a Jew, got married in 2004 they did not think their different religious beliefs would be a problem. But by this past April they were divorced, with religion playing a major role.

What Matters | Under New Leadership: Norfolk Public Schools

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:57:55 -0700

A new school year, new leadership, and the challenges ahead. Norfolk Public Schools closed the books on a rough 2009 with allegations of testing irregularities and concerns about accreditation.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Leatherbag - Here Comes Change

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:17:25 -0700

Leatherbag is the vision of songwriter Randy Reynolds, who creates "an intelligent blend of pop and rock" (Big Diction). Through several releases Leatherbag has risen in the ranks of Austin's best by crafting songs that are "haunting and beautiful" (Austin Sound) while "bristling with energy and vivid images" (Austin Chronicle).

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Leatherbag - Senseless Irony

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:16:54 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Leatherbag - On Down the Line

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:35:25 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Leatherbag - Nothing Wrong With Love

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:55:30 -0700

Newsmakers | Eric Williams/Brad Hill - August 27, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:34:40 -0700

Vanderburgh County Sheriff Eric Williams & Evansville Police Chief Brad Hill speak on Law Enforcement Consolidation

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Katrina Five-Year Anniversary

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:53:28 -0700

"There's something happening inside of the hearts and minds of people that has brought us all together," says Rev. John Dee Jeffries of the First Baptist Church in Chalmette, Louisiana.

Oregon Art Beat | August 26, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:17 -0700

Painter Jennifer Mercede - Jennifer Mercede uses bright color and words in her paintings. Kanaan Kanaan - Kanaan Kanaan creates art with a purpose: to encourage people to open up and talk. Sisters Folk Festival Sneak Peak - The Sisters Folk Festival is a great mix of top national performers and Oregon's best.

Arizona Illustrated | August 26, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:40 -0700

Bill Buckmaster interviews Science Educator Dr. David Levy.

First | First for August 27, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:50:45 -0700

A look at school budgets, a chat with Senator Ted Kaufman, a sip of Delaware wine, a sneak peak at the University of Delware's Blue Hens, and much more.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Ethics and Iraq

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:01:51 -0700

As major combat operations come to an end and the US completes a troop drawdown in Iraq, revisit interviews with ethicists, philosophers, scholars, and religious leaders about just war and the moral issues raised by Iraq.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Requiem for Katrina

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:41:27 -0700

Listen to more of our 2007 interview with jazz great Terence Blanchard about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, and watch him and his quintet in performance at Blues Alley in Washington, DC playing a piece from their Grammy award-winning CD, "A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina)."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | A Tale of God's Will

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:15:00 -0700

Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard spoke August 17th with Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly about his recent CD, A TALE OF GOD'S WILL: A REQUIEM FOR KATRINA, when he was playing in Washington at Blues Alley.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 25, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:25:52 -0700

Border Issues, Rescue Reunion, Rising from the Ashes, Screen Time, Hannahs Hope and Ticonderoga Cartoon Museum Closing

The Wisconsin Gardener | Full Bloom at Rotary Gardens

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:20:36 -0700

The days may be getting shorter but the growing season is far from over. Host Shelley Ryan takes you to Rotary Gardens in Janesville to look at perennials and annuals that don't even reach their peak until fall.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Compost, Near Lone Rock

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:21:20 -0700

Lone Rock, Wisconsin master gardener volunteer Roger Reynolds builds the perfect compost pile and shares the secrets to his success.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Lasagna Gardening Near Lone Rock

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:23:24 -0700

Lone Rock, Wisconsin master gardener volunteer Roger Reynolds teaches the fine art of lasagna gardening. No, it does not involve pasta, but your garden will thank you for it!

The Wisconsin Gardener | Middlebury Hills CSA

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:24:26 -0700

Travel to Middlebury Hills CSA Farm near Barneveld and learn about planting fall vegetables in warm weather using germination blankets.

Conversations | Mayor Julian Castro

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:37:19 -0700

Spend a lively half-hour with the Mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, as we discuss everything from Colbert to the economy to educational initiatives to the smoking ordinance to his recent trip to China.

POV | Seltzer Works

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:38:25 -0700

In the early 1900s, thousands of seltzer deliverymen criss-crossed the nation, schlepping heavy glass bottles full of fizzy water to millions of thirsty customers. Today, there are only a handful of deliverymen left in the country. Third generation seltzer filler Kenny Gomberg is the last bottler in Brooklyn.

Full Focus | Exploration

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:42:40 -0700

Don McCune may be most fondly remembered by local fans as "Captain Puget." McCune was also known for hosting "Exploration Northwest," which was a series of half-hour outdoor adventures filmed throughout the northwest. For 21 years, McCune told stories about fishing, hunting, camping, sports, and more.

POV | StoryCorps Shorts: Q and A

Thu, 6 May 2010 14:59:58 -0700

This three-minute animated short from the producers of StoryCorps features Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome, interviewing his mother, Sarah. Joshua's unique questions and Sarah's loving, unguarded answers reveal a beautiful relationship that reminds us of the best - and most challenging - parts of being a parent.

Public Media Commons | Hamilton Commons Promo

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:53:19 -0700

The Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons at WHYY puts the power of the media in the hands of anyone with a story to tell and helps all of us become more discerning media consumers.

Public Media Commons | Hamilton Commons - Teens

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:03:13 -0700

Students of all ages and skill levels can enjoy learning video production from pros at WHYY's Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons.

Public Media Commons | Hamilton Commons - Wider Horizons

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:11:09 -0700

Students of all ages and skill levels can enjoy learning video production from pros at WHYY's Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons.

POV | The Edge of Dreaming

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:32:23 -0700

When Scottish filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 -- only one year away. When Hardie does get ill, just as the dream predicted, she visits neuroscience experts and eventually a shaman.

Regional Voices | Marsh Davis | August 17, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:58:36 -0700

Marsh Davis discusses historic preservation in the state of Indiana.

POV | Trailer - The Edge of Dreaming

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:42 -0700

When filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 - only one year away. "The Edge of Dreaming" is an evocative, intimate chronicle of that year and a fascinating investigation into the human subconscious.

Experience | Pig Iron Theatre

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:29:49 -0700

This acting troupe's specialty is crafting theatre pieces from scratch. Founded by a group of Swarthmore College students, Pig Iron Theatre creates experimental, site-specific works.

Public Media Commons | Kabul Restaurant

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:57:33 -0700

A behind-the-scenes look at Kabul Restaurant and the cuisine of Afghanistan.

Public Media Commons | History of Religion in China and Chinatown

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:38:34 -0700

Religion has always been a sensitive subject in China. The Chinatown in Philadelphia became westernized through the creation of churches.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Defamation of Religion: An American Perspective

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:58:55 -0700

The Media Project sponsored a conference in Jakarta, Indonesia for journalists from around the world to discuss regional perspectives on banning defamation of religion and how such measures could affect freedom of the press. Watch a video report produced by Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly managing editor Kim Lawton and presented at the conference.

Tavis Smiley | Rufus Wrainwright - Clip

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:15:52 -0700

Canadian-American singer-songwriter explains how his music exposes his vulnerability.

Arizona Illustrated | Video Postcard

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:12 -0700

A quick fun look at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.

Arizona Illustrated | Environmental Issues Photography

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:07 -0700

Jack Dykinga talks about his photography carrier and explains what motivates him to sometimes walk up to 40 miles to take a single picture.

Picture This | Music Video Revival

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:31:45 -0700

Jack Diablo of EU magazine talks about the inspiration behind the Music Video Revival: a music video festival showcasing local bands and filmmakers.

Public Media Commons | Mural Mile

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:45 -0700

Take a mural tour of Philadelphia

Public Media Commons | A Unique Store for a Cause

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:48:28 -0700

On the 500 block of Bainbridge Street in South Philadelphia, a vibrant storefront stands in contrast with its neighboring buildings. Colorful and unique flags and banners adorn the facade of the Philly AIDS Thrift store; a low-price thrift store dedicated to benefiting the AIDS community of Philadelphia.

Public Media Commons | Mr. Krauss by Day, SPRAY by Night

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:41:11 -0700

Rob Krauss thinks street art is important and awesome, but he strongly opposes vandalism. Working under the name SPRAY, Krauss may use spray paint for his stencil art on paper, but he has discovered a way to express his creativity and ideas that does not destroy public property: drawing in chalk.

Public Media Commons | Welcome America

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:24:08 -0700

Philadelphia is the birthplace of freedom and the nation, making it the best place to spend Independence Day. The 4th of July is filled with hamburgers, hot dogs, parades, and fireworks as people celebrate the independence of our country and the well known words of our forefathers. On this day in 1776, Americans were granted to right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Public Media Commons | Tattoos in Philly

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:14:57 -0700

Have tattoos become an accepted norm? Or are they still markers of outsider status? WHYY young journalists Maddie Ecker, Emilie Ikeda, and Janai Keita hit the streets of Old City and the tattoo shops of South Street to discover why people get tattoos, what others think about them, and whether or not inked skin is the new normal. Produced as part of WHYY's Young Journalists Summer Camp.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/22/2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:24:27 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other" at the New Museum thru 9/19, "The Glory of Ukraine" at the Museum of Biblical Art thru 9/12, "The Movado Hour" at Baryshhnikov Arts Center 9/9, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Fest thru 9/5, "Christopher Duggan at Jacob's Pillow" at Dance New Amsterdam thru 8/30, "Perspectives 2010" at the ICP through 9/12

SundayArts | Kate Levin, Commissioner, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:32:34 -0700

There are few people who know more about the artistic and cultural life of New York City than Commissioner Kate Levin of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Preview 8/29/2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:37:57 -0700

See what's happening next week on SundayArts

Public Media Commons | Philly's Fiscal Fish

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:58:02 -0700

Early on April 20, 2010, the sound of an explosion from a British Petroleum oil rig resounded throughout the Gulf of Mexico. More than two months later, the oil spill crisis seems to be worsening. Seafood, a huge part of the gulf's income, is becoming scarce, affecting the abundance of seafood across the nation. As time passes, Philadelphia is feeling more of the effects from the oil spill.

Public Media Commons | Chinatown's Obstacles, Present and Past

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:23:02 -0700

The Pennsylvania Convention Center, a building located on Twelfth and Race Street, has decided to double its size despite the disapproval of its neighbor, Chinatown. The voice of these concerns mainly rose from the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, known as PCDC, whose goal is to promote, preserve, and protect Chinatown's community.

Public Media Commons | Fantastic Frozen Feat

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:25:50 -0700

Tourists and locals alike revel in enjoying cold ice cream and frosty soda at the Franklin Fountain. Eric Berley, co-owner with his brother Ryan Berley, both run the store. The Berley's felt that the community would benefit from a place to buy ice cream and soda on hot summer days. The 1910 theme for the store became the niche for the Berley Brothers in the ice cream business.

New York on the Clock | Judy Fresco - Distance Adult Educator

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:41:28 -0700

Judy Fresco just finished her last year as an educator with WNET's Adult Education program. Changes in Department of Education funding have brought the program to an end, but Judy remembers the many students she's helped online, over the phone, and by mail.

Another View | Genealogy

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:56:18 -0700

On the next Another View - tracing your roots! Whether it's through the traditional way of oral history, or using new technology, understanding your family history is key to understanding yourself and your family today. Poet, author and literary consultant Nathan M. Richardson will share how using the spoken word can help you trace your family tree.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Christian Brugger Extended Interview

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:01:42 -0700

Purposefulness and self-sacrifice in human life "can never be reduced to a machine," according to this bioethicist.

Tri-State Focus | Blood Supply

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:19:35 -0700

Join the FOCUS team as we take an in-depth look at the Blood Supply in the Tri-State.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Brazos - Ms. Virginia

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:03:00 -0700

Hailing from Austin's fertile indie music scene, Brazos began as the solo recording project of songwriter Martin Crane. Now a full rock band, Brazos' highly-anticipated debut album, Phosphorescent Blues, is a hypnotic tour-de-force that combines raw energy and dance rhythms with the subtle intricacies of jazz and folk.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Brazos - Day Glo

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:27:55 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Brazos - Gadesco

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:52:23 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Brazos - Kid

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:36:46 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Brazos - Mary Jo

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:38:48 -0700

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Robert Veatch Extended Interview

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:35:23 -0700

Robert Veatch discusses the ethical issues surrounding organ transplants.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Ethics of Human Enhancement

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:43:17 -0700

Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts that in the future humans will use technology to become smarter and healthier.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Organ Donation

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:53:31 -0700

More than 100,000 Americans are currently on the waiting list for an organ transplant, the vast majority of them waiting for a kidney. Over the last decade, an estimated 60,000 people died while still waiting for a transplant. Given those numbers, many experts say there is a moral obligation to encourage more people to become organ donors.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Ray Kurzweil Extended Interview

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:05:10 -0700

Biological and technological evolution "is a spiritual process," says this leading futurist. "Entities become more godlike, never reaching that ideal but moving in that direction exponentially."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Organ Donation Press Conference

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:57:13 -0700

Watch scenes from a June 15 press conference at Washington Hospital Center when kidney donors and recipients, some relatives and some strangers, met after the largest kidney donor exchange ever.

What Matters | Living Nightmare: The Chinese Drywall Controversy

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:10:56 -0700

What if you discovered your home was made of contaminated material that was harmful to you and your family? It's a living nightmare for thousands of homeowners. On this encore edition of What Matters, we'll discuss the Chinese Drywall controversy.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1351

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:57 -0700

Ethics of Human Enhancement; Organ Donation

Carolina Business Review | CBR 2008

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:04:21 -0700

Van Eure Owner The Angus Barn Panelists: Patton McDowell Managing Director Patton McDowell And Associates, LLC Tony Boccanfuso, PhD Executive Director University-Industry Demonstration Partnership

Public Square | Supporting Vermont Agriculture

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:00:08 -0700

Residents, restaurants and farmer's markets across Vermont are climbing on the "localvore bandwagon" doing what they can to support local agriculture. This episode highlights this growing phenomenon and ways to get involved.

Arizona Illustrated | August 19, 2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:41 -0700

UA Law Professor Jack Chin discussing the ongoing SB 1070 legal battle.

Tavis Smiley | Max Lucado - Highlight

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:45:48 -0700

Best-selling Christian author identifies a question he says begins the deliberate task of creating your legacy.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 19, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:30:25 -0700

The Last of the Mohicans preformed at Fort William Henry in the outdoor theater, 2 VT mothers help orphans by making dresses for girls in Zimbia, Derek Muirden takes us to an old fashion merry-go-round.

First | First for August 20, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:16:54 -0700

The progress of electric cars, the science of barefoot running, the danger of texting and driving, and keeping military history alive.

KLRU Presents | SXSW Flashback 2010

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:44:21 -0700

You'll see a wide variety of interviews ranging from the already-made-its to the up-and-comers of the entertainment world, discussing their latest movies and music as well as their experiences here visiting Central Texas and SXSW. Highlights include Bill Murray, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Ed Norton, and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead.

City Portraits | Charles Barron's East New York

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:31:11 -0700

Outspoken City Councilman Charles Barron (D-District 42) and Capital New York correspondent Azi Paybarah discuss political, economic, and social issues that affect Barron's East New York

Flicks | Javier Bardem - "Eat, Pray, Love"

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:27:51 -0700

Javier Bardem--the Oscar-winning actor talks about going from playing a terrifying serial killer to the romantic, sentimental character opposite Julia Roberts in "Eat, Pray, Love."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Religious Values, American Ideals, and NYC Islamic Center

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:11:07 -0700

Watch excerpts from August 17 remarks made by religious leaders at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and American ideals and values and the controversy over building an Islamic community center near Ground Zero.

Making Sense New England | Making $ense New England - August 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:59:21 -0700

Find out what it takes to build a farm-to-table system, planning for long-term care, workplaces for unemployed professionals, and investment strategies in a challenging economy.

Full Focus | Sketches of the Wild

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:48:13 -0700

After first spending time with them in their natural setting, wildlife artist Becci Crowe draws using a style known as Pointilism to create portraits of animals. She talks about sketching meerkats and elephants up close in Africa as well as her adventures.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Who Is My Neighbor?

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:34:42 -0700

The director of the Presbyterian Church USA's Public Witness, Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry speaks about the biblical meaning of neighbor and family and how that shapes the perspective of some faith communities on comprehensive immigration reform.

POV | Trash-Out

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:40:36 -0700

What do the things left behind say about a family? What does an empty house say that was once a home? In a mere five minutes, Trash-Out makes a poignant statement on a timely subject.

Arizona Illustrated | August 17, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:03:06 -0700

Musician Hans Hutchison and an interview with Dr. Kate Kenski, author of The Obama Victory.

POV | The Archive

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:21:25 -0700

This is the story of a man and his records. Paul Mawhinney was born and raised in Pittsburgh. Over the years he has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection. Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection.

POV | StoryCorps Shorts: Danny and Annie

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:37:13 -0700

Danny and Annie Perasa reminisce about their 27-year love affair. Though he may not look the part, when Danny talks about his love for Annie, it's obvious that he is one of the world's great romantics. After nearly three decades of marriage, fatal illness dashed Danny and Annie's hopes for a long life together.

POV | SALT

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:38:05 -0700

In his search for "somewhere I could point my camera into pure space," award-winning photographer Murray Fredericks began making annual solo camping trips to remote Lake Eyre and its salt flats in South Australia. These trips have yielded remarkable photos of a boundless, desolate yet beautiful environment where sky, water and land merge.

New York on the Clock | Donna Siafakas - Peter Pan Bakery

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:12:52 -0700

Donna and her husband run Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop in Greenpoint. A favorite stop for both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town visitors, Peter Pan features hand-cut donuts and a few seasonal and special items, such as their donut ice cream sandwich.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1350

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:55:41 -0700

Cutbacks and the Poor; Thistle Farms

Rob on the Road | Karmere Vineyards and Winery

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:29:15 -0700

Explore the birthplace of California's Shenandoah Valley with Rob and hear how Virginia settlers chose Amador County as their home away from home.

PBS KIDS Previews | Clifford the Big Red Dog

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:24:12 -0700

Clifford learns the importance of using his talents in positive ways.

PBS KIDS Previews | Super WHY!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:36:08 -0700

Super WHY! helps Mother Goose finish her story by finding the perfect word.

PBS KIDS Previews | Sesame Street

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:44:01 -0700

Elmo learns the word "concentrate" with special guest Hugh Jackman

PBS KIDS Previews | WordGirl

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:32 -0700

Captain Huggy Face helps uncover the meaning of the word "disguise."

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/15/2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:46:42 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "America by Car" at the Whitney, Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, Hear France at the Museum of Modern Art, Isamu Noguchi's "California Scenario" 30th Anniversary exhibition

Another View | Sickle-Cell Disease

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:57:08 -0700

On the next Another View we'll learn about sickle-cell disease - what it is, how it is treated, and what's being done to help make life easier while living with Sickle Cell.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Cutbacks for the Poor

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:38:51 -0700

"People are not poor because they have weak characters," says human services professor Bill Oswald. "They're poor for lots of different reasons, but my experience is they're the hardest working people I know."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Thistle Farms

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:55:58 -0700

"I'm doing the best I can to live out my faith as I understand it," says Episcopal priest and Vanderbilt University chaplain Becca Stevens. "Love is the most powerful force for social change"

What Matters | Community Impact Awards 2010

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:20:39 -0700

Walking among us everyday are extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. For a second year, WHRO and Dominion Virginia Power set out to find some of those people who move quietly through their lives leaving a lasting legacy. On this special edition of What Matters, we bring you the stories of several people in Hampton Roads and show you how their work is truly what matters in our region.

NH Outlook | Future of Farms

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:27:48 -0700

For nearly four centuries, it has been a living icon of American history. The sale has raised questions about the future of the family farm. Joining our panel are Lucy Tuttle, co-owner of the Tuttle Farm, Dave Tuttle, (different branch; same family) owner of Riverside Farm in Maine, and Lorraine Stewart Merrill, NH Commissioner of Agriculture.

Picture This | Warrior Arts

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:52:53 -0700

Guro Lee Peacock discusses Kali, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune do, and martial arts lifestyle with perspectives from students.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Sarah Jaffe - Watch Me Fall Apart

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:24:03 -0700

With her "stunningly deep and dexterous voice" (Austin Chronicle), Texas singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe is poised to be a major talent on the music scene. With her CD Even Born Again, Sarah Jaffe "illustrates that she can reconcile her artistic vision with her catchy stick-in-your-head melodies, without compromising either," wrote Austin Sound.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Sarah Jaffe - Even Born Again

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:42:20 -0700

NPR picked Sarah Jaffe's song "Ever Born Again" as its song of the day saying she "has an ability to relate to listeners' daily lives and the wisdom to express emotions in new and powerful ways." With her "stunningly deep and dexterous voice" (Austin Chronicle), Texas singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe is poised to be a major talent on the music scene.

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Sarah Jaffe - Clementine

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:05:27 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Sarah Jaffe - Black Hoax Lie

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:19:02 -0700

ACL presents Satellite Sets | Sarah Jaffe - L.U.V.

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:56:47 -0700

First | First for August 13, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:53:44 -0700

A look at roadside memorials, Delaware's primary election, artistic birdhouses, the Dr. Earl Bradley case, and a ride on the Kalmar Nyckel, and more.

Mountain Lake Journal | August 12, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:52:01 -0700

Former North Country Assemblyman Chris Ortloff sentenced, Republican Senate candidate Joe DioGuardi toured area, Heavy rains trigger flash flooding and million-dollar scratch-off lottery ticket.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | August 12, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:41:52 -0700

Documentary traces family, childhood obesity and Farmers Markets.

The WETA Book Studio | Ruth Kassinger

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:52:59 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Ruth Kassinger about her book, Paradise Under Glass: An Amateur Creates a Conservatory Garden.

POV | First Person Plural

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:27:20 -0700

In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey.

9 to 5 | Cliff Leonard - Sculptor

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:57:07 -0700

This episode features Cliff Leonard, a Vietnam veteran who took up the art of sculpting late in life and sculpts bust of fallen service members from northeast Florida.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Pilgrimage of Remembrance and Healing

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:23:48 -0700

"Part of what's in a pilgrim's heart is this longing for more in life and the idea of being on a journey," says Randy Haycock, a chaplain at Walter Reed Army Medical Center who leads monthly pilgrimages to Washington National Cathedral for Walter Reed's Warrior Transition Brigade.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/08/2010

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 06:35:57 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield" at the Whitney through 10/17, Peter Jablonski at Mostly Mozart Festival 8/10-11, Four Choreographers Share A Week at The Joyce Theater 8/9-14, Manolo Valdes on Broadway through 01/11, "Berg and His World" at Bard Music Festival 08/13-15, 20-22

NH Outlook | Political Update

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:08:27 -0700

NH Outlook, we feature a snapshot of the political landscape as dozens of candidates prepare for the September primary. Our guests include UNH political science professor Dante Scala, UNH Pollster Andy Smith, and James Pindell, publisher of PoliticsNH.com. And we see Dover honoring a beloved couple, the late Tommy and Mary Makem.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1349

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:38:02 -0700

Muslims in Germany; Reiki and the Catholic Church; Ramadan is Here

Columbus Collaborative | Columbus Collaborative - ep 406

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:42:01 -0700

Seeds for Growth, Part 1. Advice and best practices for non-profits is presented in this annual meeting presented by The Huntington Foundation. taped in 2010

Columbus Collaborative | Columbus Collaborative - ep 407

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:43:05 -0700

Seeds for Growth Part 2 Program description: Advice and best practices for non-profits is presented in this annual meeting presented by The Huntington Foundation. Taped in 2010

Newsmakers | Franzy Fleck, Superintendent - August 6, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:43:56 -0700

Guest: Franzy Fleck - Superintendent, East Gibson School Corp. Topic: Back To School

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Andrew Bacevich: American Power and Military Policy

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:57:10 -0700

In a new book, Andrew Bacevich - professor of history and international relations at Boston University, retired US Army colonel, and author - writes that America's long military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq "demonstrated the folly of imagining that war could be mastered" and demolished "Washington's pretensions to moral superiority."

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Ramadan is Here

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:03:51 -0700

"Ramadan is that really intense, focused way of fasting and working on our own selves," says Rahima Ullah, "and then working on our relationships to others and ultimately to God."

Friday Arts | Friday Arts - August 2010

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:48:44 -0700

Friday Arts will depart from its standard Art, Art of Life and Art of Food segment chapters to present a special College Edition, showcasing Arts and Culture existing at area colleges and universities. WHYY's Creative Campus multi-media project has produced over 150 long and short segments exploring creative and interesting projects existing at Pennsylvania's higher education institutions.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | August 5, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:16:08 -0700

The Canadian Tenors, the growing childhood obesity epidemic, movie reviews

Mountain Lake Journal | August 5, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:24:19 -0700

The Legislature passed a state budget, Republican candidate for Governor Rick Lazio campaigns, heavy rains trigger flash flooding, "Iron Man" competition.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - White Deer

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:09:43 -0700

Some call them "the ghosts of the forests". The animal in question is Wisconsin's albino or "white" deer and they've become an internet and international sensation. See how they arrived in our state and where they can be found. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett tracks down Jeff Richter, a nature photographer from Mercer and noted Northwood's naturalist John Bates, to find the answers.

Maine Experience | Episode 101

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:39:18 -0700

Explore the people, places and events in Maine's history. From in-depth profiles of celebrated figures to uncovering nearly unknown or forgotten stories, this series presents and celebrates the variety of history in our state. Rarely seen old film is also showcased, offering early glimpses into Maine's past.

San Antonio Remembered | Downtown

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:24:23 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, take a nostalgic visit to downtown San Antonio, much of which exists now only in our memories.

San Antonio Remembered | The Good Times

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:43:07 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, take a ride with us through the good times. Live it up with jazz sensations at the Keyhole Club, dance away the night at the La Gloria Roof Garden, swim with the catfish at Brackenridge Park and much more.

San Antonio Remembered | HemisFair

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:57:27 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, relive HemisFair. What was conceived as a "Fair of the Americas" blossomed into the 1968 World's Fair, uniting 33 nations and attracting visitors from around the globe, all during one of the most tumultuous, tragic years in America's history.

Circus | Run Away to the Circus

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:44:56 -0700

Some people run away with the circus as an escape from their tangled lives. Others yearn for adventure. Members of the Big Apple Circus cast and crew share their reasons for joining the circus life.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Hero

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:01:37 -0700

A dear friend, photographer and furniture maker Paul Guerra, transported people and supplies with his 7-ton truck, often driving 16 hrs. a day through 4 ft. of water. He began alone, hours after the storm, picking up stranded neighbors. Then he went into convoy with the National Guard, bringing people from the "Cajun Navy" boats to the Convention Center. This guy truly is a New Orleans Local Hero.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Wall Street

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:01:39 -0700

Animals suffered right along with the humans as victims of Hurricane Katrina. I found this dog named "Wall Street" through the animal rescue volunteers who set up shop a block from my studio. These women went out all over the city. Wall Street's owner had not returned so they spray painted messages on the house such as, "Do not take this dog" and "This dog is being fed by volunteers."

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Mud N' Mold

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:01:38 -0700

This panel shows a test tube of bleach and a kitchen counter top with incredible impressions left by containers and appliances after the water receded. When the water leaves, the mold and mildew start to grow. To rid your home of the mold spore, which penetrates the walls, floors and ceilings, you have to gut the house of drywall and spray down every stud, rafter and floorboard with bleach.

9 to 5 | Chris Williams & Matt Bort - Messenger Bag Entreprenuers

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700

This episode features Chris Williams and Matt Bort who talk about the genesis for creating their own messenger bags and how they turned it all into a business.

9 to 5 | Tayloe White - Painter

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:07:06 -0700

This episode features Tayloe White who talks about her passion to create and how she turned this passion into a full-time career as a painter and artist.

9 to 5 | Joey Marchy - Blogger

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:14:26 -0700

This episode features Joey Marchy who started a blog to communicate his thoughts and ideas and promote events all geared towards creating a better community.

New York on the Clock | Larry Hagberg - Blacksmith

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:12:54 -0700

In Central Park around 86th Street burns a forge, and next to it stands Larry Hagberg, blacksmith. Larry performs this ancient craft to meet the NYC Parks department's present-day needs. He heats steel and beats it into the day's necessary form, whether it's a lantern key, a bench divider, or his own personal artwork.

POV | The Way We Get By

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:07:22 -0700

On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting nearly 800,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. By filmmaker Aron Gaudet, "The Way We Get By" is an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living.

Circus | Tommy Gets a Tattoo

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:10:28 -0700

Tommy Decoteau is known for his body art. The tattoos are memorabilia from important times in his life... and now, he's ready to get one that commemorates his new home, the Big Apple Circus.

Circus | Show of Force on the Lot

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:19:00 -0700

Behind-the-scenes moments of the Show of Force production team as they undertake a year-long endeavor to make the series CIRCUS.

Circus | Meet La Luz

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:54:53 -0700

Big Apple Circus electrician Raul Lancheros, affectionately nicknamed "La Luz," used to fly trapeze before a career-ending injury forced him to find other means of work. As a teenager, La Luz ran away to join the circus, and hasn't seen his family since. After years of searching, La Luz finally locates his family and anxiously looks forward to a reunion that's 50 years in the making.

Previews | POV: The Way We Get By

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:48:21 -0700

On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting nearly 800,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. This is an intimate look at three of the greeters. Airs 8/3 at 10:30pm. Read more...

Circus | Meet Sarah Schwartz

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:56:52 -0700

Sara talks about the feeling of wire walking and the moment she fell in love with the circus.

Circus | Meet Glen Heroy

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:55:23 -0700

Circus clown Glen Heroy is starting his first season with the Big Apple Circus. He talks about realizing his dream of performing in the ring and how he tries to project his clown personal while performing.

Circus | Meet Jake and Marty LaSalle

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:06:19 -0700

Jake and Marty LaSalle are one of the top juggling acts in the world. They talk about the time and dedication it took to develop their skills and what they are really thinking about while performing.

Circus | Meet Steve Smith

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:12:12 -0700

The Big Apple's guest director takes his work seriously -- but not himself. He talks about why he loves the circus.

Circus | Meet Michael LeClaire

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:12:28 -0700

Big Apple Circus Tent Master Michael LeClaire loves taking care of the Big Top. For him, it's more than a job; it's a lifestyle and a passion. Michael's other great love is panning for gold.

Circus | The Early Years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:11:10 -0700

Get to know co-founders Paul Binder and Michael Christensen, as they take you down memory lane to the early days of their partnership, long before the Big Apple Circus ever existed, when they were just a pair of street jugglers.

Circus | Walden Is...

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:20:54 -0700

The company talks about the town of Walden, New York, home base of the Big Apple Circus.

Speaking in Tongues | Project 360 - Inside Immersion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:05:57 -0700

Inside Immersion delves behind the character stories told in Speaking in Tongues to look at how immersion education actually works in the classrooms. Combining intimate verite classroom scenes with interviews with teachers, principals, policymakers, and educators, it explores how teachers and students experience immersion classrooms.

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:32:23 -0700

In a country where most states declare English as the official language, Speaking in Tongues turns the issue on its head and explores how bilingualism can be a national resource. Following four students involved in an educational experiment designed to make them bilingual, the film discusses immigration, assimilation, globalization, and what it means to be American.

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues - Chinese subtitles

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:01:53 -0700

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues - Spanish subtitles

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:24:42 -0700

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/01/2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:07:16 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Christian Marclay: Festival" at the Whitney Museum through 8/26, "Mission Drift" at Ice Factory Festival (8/4-7), Asphalt Orchestra debut album release and performances at Lincoln Center Out of Doors (8/4-8), Mark Morris Dance Group celebrates 30th anniversary at Mostly Mozart Festival (8/5-7), The opera "Der Ferne Klang" at Bard SummerScape (8/1, 4, 6)

American Experience | Freedom Riders Trailer

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:48:12 -0700

The story of the 1961 Freedom Rides through America's Deep South for Civil Rights.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: Introduction

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:09:27 -0700

Music of Ireland - Welcome to America is the second installment of a two-part series celebrating 50 years of contemporary Irish music and its impact on America. The documentary features intriguing interviews, exclusive performances and archival clips of some of today's biggest music acts.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: The Chieftains & The Corrs

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:58:28 -0700

Music of Ireland — Welcome to America is the second installment of a two-part series. Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains jokes about his band's many collaborations and Andrea Corr remembers working with Paddy on 1999's "I Know My Love." Clannad's Grammy Award-winning Moya Brennan hosts.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: U2

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:07:06 -0700

Music of Ireland — Welcome to America is the second installment of a two-part series celebrating 50 years of contemporary Irish music and its impact on America. The documentary features some of today’s biggest music acts, including a behind-the-scenes look at the emergence of U2 and the band’s development into one of the world’s most popular touring acts.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: The Cranberries

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:09:34 -0700

Music of Ireland — Welcome to America is the second installment of a two-part series celebrating 50 years of contemporary Irish music. The documentary features exclusive performances and archival clips of rock band The Cranberries, the fourth biggest-selling Irish act of all time. Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan remembers their whirlwind success, plus vintage footage of The Cranberries.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: Glen Hansard

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:49:26 -0700

Glen Hansard of The Swell Season and The Frames. The Academy Award-winner recalls his early days busking on the streets of Dublin. Clannad’s Grammy Award-winning Moya Brennan hosts.

WLIW21 Arts & Culture | Music of Ireland - Welcome to America: Sinead O'Connor

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:28:32 -0700

Music of Ireland — Welcome to America is the second installment of a two-part series celebrating 50 years of contemporary Irish music and its impact on America. Featuring intriguing interviews, exclusive performances and archival clips of some of today’s biggest music acts, including Sinéad O’Connor, who recounts the story behind her US. breakthrough and papal controversy.

Media Meet | U.P. Tourism and the Economy

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:57:13 -0700

A discussion of new trends and prospects for tourism in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and statewide in a struggling economy.

Picture This | Anheuser Busch Jacksonville Brewery

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:46:50 -0700

In addition to its complimentary tours, the Anheuser Busch brewery in Jacksonville now offers the Beermaster Tour. It's a behind-the-scenes look at brewing operations-- complete with samples of their famous product!

What Matters | The Ins & Outs Of The Port Of Virginia

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:45:22 -0700

Business may be a bit sluggish, but things are hopping at the Port of Virginia. This week on What Matters, we're considering the present and the future of the Port and why its future could be decided as far away as the Panama Canal.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Faith and the Brain

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:57:51 -0700

Scientists have long found an association between relaxation and health. Now, there is new evidence that meditation and other spiritual practices have a beneficial and measurable effect on the brain.

Carolina Business Review | CBR2005

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:38:24 -0700

Lynn D. Minges, Asst. Sec. for Tourism, Marketing & Global Branding, NC Dept. Of Commerce Panelists Tom Crosby Vice President of Communications AAA Carolinas Matt Kennell President and CEO Columbia City Center Partnership

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Father Leo

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:54:15 -0700

"What binds us together and what binds God to us is food," says Father Leo Patalinghug, a Roman Catholic priest who has his own cooking show.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Jewish Children's Museum

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:21:38 -0700

An interactive museum in Brooklyn teaches children and their families the universal values rooted in Jewish tradition.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Father Leo Extended Interview

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:43:37 -0700

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview with Father Leo and watch him talk about his television cook-off with celebrity chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay.

Another View | Black History Vacations

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:22:38 -0700

On the next Another View, vacation destinations that highlight Black History right here in Hampton Roads! Join historians Mae Breckenridge-Haywood, African American Historical Society, Portsmouth; Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Norfolk State University; and Dr. Robert Watson, Hampton University, as they describe historical places to visit.

Newsmakers | Brad Schneider - Henderson Economics - July 30, 2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:13:58 -0700

Guest: Brad Schneider - President, Henderson Chamber of Commerce Topic: Henderson Economics

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1348

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 14:03:55 -0700

Faith and the Brain; Father Leo, a Catholic priest who has his own cooking show; An interactive Jewish children's museum in Brooklyn

First | First for July 30, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:04 -0700

Taunya English visits Christiana Care's "Virtual Education and Simulation Training Center" ; Sussex economy; state fair cooking contests; Gov. Jack Markell; and happy anniversary to the Music School of Delaware.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 29, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:10:00 -0700

Follensby Pond was purchased by the Nature Conservancy. Jack LaDuke shows us what the scientists discovered and tells us why it may be important for researchers of the future. Derek Muirden takes us to The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York to share the story of The Empire State Carousel created by 1,000 volunteer carvers, quilters, painters and woodworkers from all over New York State.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | MaineWatch Web Extra: Petit Manan Nature Cruise

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:56:33 -0700

More and more visitors and residents are enjoying eco-tourism in Maine. From whale watching to lighthouse tours, Maine offers a wide variety of ways to enjoy Maine's aquatic wonders.

In Performance at The White House | Exclusive Paul McCartney Interview

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:10:15 -0700

Watch this exclusive interview with Paul McCartney, who received the The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on June 2. You can see that ceremony on PBS Wednesday night, July 28th at 8PM ET, check your local listings.

In Performance at The White House | Celebrating the Music of Paul McCartney

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:42:44 -0700

Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House is a ninety-minute music special that features the concert event, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House: Dave Grohl

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:34:50 -0700

Dave Grohl performs "Band on the Run" in honor of Paul McCartney. "Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House" tapes on Tuesday, June 2 and airs on Wednesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House: Jack White

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:54:10 -0700

Jack White performs "Mother Nature's Son" in honor of Paul McCartney. "Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House" taped on Tuesday, June 2 and airs on Wednesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House Promo

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 07:27:38 -0700

Tune in on July 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET for Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Flicks | Bette Midler and Chris O'Donnell - "Cats and Dogs 2"

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:24:07 -0700

Bette Midler, Chris O'Donnell, Christina Applegate, and James Marsden talk with Patrick Stoner about using their voices in "Cats and Dogs 2."

City Portraits | The Language of Tomasz Stanko

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:05:20 -0700

Tomasz Stanko, Jazz Trumpeter

New York on the Clock | Hamilton Bennett - Brooklyn Cyclones Pitcher

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:50:15 -0700

Hamilton Bennett, 22, made his Brooklyn Cyclones debut several weeks ago after a successful college pitching career (it included a perfect game) at Tennessee Wesleyan. Growing up, he idolized Tom Glavine and later modeled his location-reliant pitching style after the Braves' southpaw. During the off-season he lives with his wife in Tennessee.

El Latino | Julio 2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:45:48 -0700

En este programa, Porque mas latinos abandonan la escuela, ninas se embarazan, y jovenes terminan en la carcel?

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/25/2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:47:37 -0700

This week on SundayArts News: "Hear France" at MoMA 8/5 12 19 26, "Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917" at MoMA thru 10/11, "Out of Doors Fest" at Lincoln Center 7/28-8/15, "Celebrate Brooklyn!" thru 8/8, "REDCAT Int'l Children's Film Fest" at the New Museum thru 7/31, "Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Fest" at Queens Theatre in the Park 7/29-8/8

Think | July 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:08 -0700

How can we preserve the endangered historic sites in the urban areas of North Texas? We'll talk with Jerre Tracy, Executive Director of Historic Fort Worth; in Art&Seek, Lake Simons, actress and puppet-maker.

Another View | Domestic Violence

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:57:11 -0700

On the next Another View, experts Grace Orcini with Samaritan House, and Fran Dillard-Moore with the YWCA, South Hampton Roads will talk about domestic violence. The FBI states that of women who die from domestic violence, 28% are African American.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Spiritual Implications of the Oil Spill

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:58:51 -0700

"The stress, the loneliness, the anxiety, the heartache. It is indeed a tragic situation that we're dealing with and unfortunately, not everyone understands the deeper implications of it," says Pastor John Dee Jeffries, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Chalmette.

What Matters | One Year To Go At Fort Monroe: Is The Stage Set?

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:03:10 -0700

When Fort Monroe in Hampton finally appeared on the list of bases to be closed, it seemed like a long time before the keys would be turned over. Now, in one year the army post will transition to civilian control. This week, we consider the future of the fort and what we can expect to see happen as it moves into the hands of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Fishermen of the Gulf

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:14:21 -0700

The fishing industry along the Gulf Coast has has been thrown into turmoil. Boat captains can't fish and therefore can't hire deckhands. Mechanics aren't being hired to do repairs. And the small businesses aren't selling supplies. Many in the fishing industry say they haven't been able to get replacement work, and they don't know when they'll be able to resume their livelihoods.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Tilden Perez Jr. Singing

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:42:47 -0700

Tilden Perez Jr. is a commercial fisherman, but he hasn't been able to get work since the oil spill. He takes solace in prayer and worship music. He played us a song he says God put in his heart.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Disappearing Christians of Iraq

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:26 -0700

At the time of Saddam Hussein's overthrow, an estimated one million Christians were living in Iraq. Now about one-third of Iraq's Christian community have fled the country in order to escape increasing violence and hostility from their Muslim countrymen.

Our Town | Introduction to the Series

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:33:08 -0700

This series introduction features footage from past WMHT productions in Glens Falls, Pittsfield, Poughkeepsie and Saratoga Springs. Later in 2010, WMHT and new communities will resume this dynamic collaboration. 'Our Town' is a video scrapbook of life in towns across the WMHT-TV viewing area, as seen through the eyes and camera lenses of the people who live there, from the mayor to the barber.

Comment on Kentucky | July 23, 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:08:03 -0700

Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Bill Bryant of WKYT-TV substituting for Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Ryan Alessi, cn2; Linda Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio.

Connections | Mario J. Radford

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:02:57 -0700

Gospel singer Mario J. Radford, a Kentucky native who now lives in Natchez, Miss., calls the blend of musical styles he performs "gumbo musicology." He talks about the challenges in his life and his career.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1347

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:22:36 -0700

Fishermen of the Gulf; Disappearing Christians of Iraq

Rob on the Road | Getaway Weekend

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:00:53 -0700

Rob hits the road with dozens of Rob on the Road supporters for a getaway weekend in Amador County. Rob takes the group through some of Amador's best keep secrets!

SundayArts | SundayArts Primetime 7/22/2010

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:46:07 -0700

In this SundayArts Primetime Special, Philippe de Montebello interviews Dr. Mitchell Codding, Executive Director of the Hispanic Society of America; a look at Andy Warhol: The Last Decade at the Brooklyn Museum; and, as always, the latest in SundayArts News

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 22, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:25:39 -0700

North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann talks about his assignment covering the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf for National Public Radio, movie critic Rick Kisonak reviews summer DVD releases and interview with internationally acclaimed Montreal-area sculptural artist Heide Messing.

First | First for July 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:35:33 -0700

Delaware's emergency planners prepare for the worst; small businesses seek big help; cows are smiling at the Woodside Creamery; First Person features Senator Tom Carper; a visit to the Mount Cuba Center; and much more.

Previews | SundayArts Preview 7/25/2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:03:04 -0700

See the latest SundayArts News, Profile, and Choice

The Wisconsin Gardener | Cooking With Basil

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:38:02 -0700

Chef Wave Kasprzak, co-owner of The Dining Room at 209 Main in Monticello shares some great basil recipes including Thai basil shrimp and a basil bread salad.

The Wisconsin Gardener | Plant Profile Basil

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:38:00 -0700

Host Shelley Ryan profiles the herb basil with guest Diane Bober of Green Woman Herbs in Mineral Point. The focus will be culinary basil in its many sizes, shapes and colors.

Director's Cut | JJ Kelley & Ben Gottfried: Paddle to Seattle: Journey Through the Inside Passage

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:43:10 -0700

"Paddle to Seattle: Journey through the Inside Passage" is an independent documentary chronicling the progress of two intrepid adventurers paddling handmade wooden Pygmy kayaks from Alaska to Seattle.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Branford Marsalis

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:45:39 -0700

World-renowned musician and New Orleans native Branford Marsalis tells Tavis about Musicians' Village. The post-Katrina community rebuilding project is located in New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward and is being created by Marsalis and fellow New Orleans native, Harry Connick, Jr., to provide a physical and spiritual home for multiple generations of musicians.

WTTW Presents | Ken Burns's BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING | Premieres September 28

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:37:22 -0700

A new chapter in Burns's landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day.

American Masters | Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:59:24 -0700

American Masters' documentary about the country music legend Merle Haggard, often called "the poet of the common man," features interviews with comrades and fellow musicians including Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker, and Dwight Yoakam. The people with whom he was raised - his juvenile delinquency and incarcerations - still inform his creativity.

Tavis Smiley | New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:07:25 -0700

Tavis Smiley Reports teams with Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme to revisit New Orleans and capture the mood and spirit of the city and some of its most resilient residents five years after Hurricane Katrina and the levee breech.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports: New Orleans Promo

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:04:55 -0700

A look at the upcoming primetime special that revists New Orleans five years after Hurricane Katrina. Directed by award-winning director Jonathan Demme. Episode 3 premieres Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

American Masters | Deleted Scenes and Extras from "Merle Haggard"

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:06:19 -0700

Watch film extras and footage from the cutting room floor from "Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself," premiering on PBS July 21 at 9pm. The film features archival footage and interviews with Merle Haggard and his family, Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker and more.

American Masters | Interview with the Filmmaker of Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:13:34 -0700

Gandulf Hennig, the director of AMERICAN MASTERS Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself premiering July 21, 2010 at 9pm on PBS(check local listings), explains his film making process and shares anecdotes about what it's like to interview and film a maverick country musician such as Haggard.

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Lenny Kravitz

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:44:40 -0700

Grammy Award-winning artist, Lenny Kravitz, who reveals that the first home he ever purchased was in New Orleans' French Quarter, also explains why New Orleans is "the soul of America."

American Masters | Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself - Preview

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:12:55 -0700

Hailed as "country music's Frank Sinatra" in a recent review of his latest release I AM WHAT I AM (Vanguard Records), American Masters celebrates this "Lonesome Fugitive" in Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself premiering Wednesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports: New Orleans Promo

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:56:37 -0700

Tavis Smiley | Tavis Smiley Reports | New Orleans: Tavis' Reflections

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:23:07 -0700

Tavis shares his thoughts on New Orleans native and Hurricane Katrina survivor Herreast Harrison. Tavis and Jonathan Demme have chronicled Harrison's struggle to rebuild her home since 2007.

Tavis Smiley | Jonathan Demme: 5/25/07

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:42:53 -0700

Filmmaker Jonathan Demme talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans.

Full Focus | The 303rd

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:10:43 -0700

Ret. Col. Louis "Mel" Schulstad of the 303rd Bomb Group was among the first pilots to lead daytime bombing missions over Western Europe in 1942. He recalls the early days of World War II and the impossible odds that these brave men faced to ensure the safety and freedom of generations to come.

POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Mark Twain

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:38:49 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Mark Twain, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Behind the Lens - El General

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:20:07 -0700

Filmmaker Natalia Almada talks about "El General," her poetic meditation on history, memory and family. The film brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924.

Building Vegas GREENer | Overview

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:37:40 -0700

This collection of video clips provides viewers a look the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus' solar power array and geothermal system. A time-lapse image loop shows viewers the Campus as it grows from the ground up. This collection of clips also includes a promo for the series: Building Vegas GREENer as well as a brief tutorial on LEED certification.

POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Plutarco Elias Calles

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:33:44 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Plutarco Elias Calles, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Trailer - El General

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:33:12 -0700

Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924. "El General" moves between a daughter's memories of her father as she grapples with history's portrayal of him and the weight of that same man's legacy on Mexico today.

POV | Mexico Past and Present: Octavio Paz

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:23:32 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Octavio Paz, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

Nebraska Stories | Episode 109

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:32:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: On The Ropes, Hear That Train a Comin', Shifting Sands, and Let's Meet at the Fountain.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/18/2010

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:21:33 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Summergarden 2010" at MoMA on 7/18, 7/25 and 8/1, "Hear Brazil" at MoMA on 7/22, 7/29, "Premiere Brazil 2010" at MoMA through 7/29, "Manolo Valdes on Broadway" through 1/2011, "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Winter's Tale" at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park through 8/1, "River to River Festival" through August 19

SundayArts | The Mummy Chamber

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:31:12 -0700

Paula Zahn interviews Dr. Edward Bleiberg, curator of Egyptian Art at the Brooklyn Museum, home to a treasure trove of thousands of Egyptian objects, more than 1200 of them coming from over a 4,000 year period

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Episode 1346

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:16:25 -0700

Haiti Six Months Later; Ethical Eating; Abraham Verghese

Another View | Jazz Artists Lonnie Liston Smith and Jae Sinnett

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:58:04 -0700

On the next Another View, a conversation with two outstanding jazz musicians, Lonnie Liston Smith and our very own Jae Sinnett! It's a lively discussion on today's music and where jazz fits in - plus - performances by both musicians as Hampton Roads gets ready for the 28th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival, the region's longest running outdoor jazz event.

What Matters | Mayor Recall, Shipyard Spinoff? and City Council iPads

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:35:11 -0700

Topics in this week's round table discussion include: the recall of Dr. James Holley as Portsmouth's Mayor; Northrup Grumman's possible sale or spinoff of Newport News Shipbuilding; the talk of privatizing ABC stores in Virginia; and one local city council's use of iPads instead of paper.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Haiti Six Months Later

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:10:32 -0700

This week marked the 6 month anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, which killed more than 230,000 people. Humanitarian groups say while there has been some recovery, an overwhelming amount of work still needs to be done. An estimated 1.5 million Haitians continue to be homeless, many enduring the rainy season in flimsy tarps and tents.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Abraham Verghese

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:36:50 -0700

The vocation of healing is a central theme in the acclaimed novel "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese, who writes that doctors "must believe that ministering to others will heal our woundedness. And it can. But it can also deepen the wound."

Picks & Clicks | July 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:52:53 -0700

Red Green is coming, Making Sense New England is talking newlyweds and money. Music Madness this August, save the date for Passport and The Cat and the Hat.