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BEST BETSVICTORIAN SLUM HOUSEIn this series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London's East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. A group of 21st-century people are moving in to experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor. In five parts. TPT 2 Tuesdays, starting May 2, 7 p.m.

AMERICAN EPICIn the late 1920s, record company scouts toured America with a recording machine for the first time and captured the raw expression of an emerging culture. Over three episodes, the remarkable lives of seminal musicians materialize in previously unseen film footage, unpublished photographs, and exclusive interviews with some of the last living witnesses of that era. In three parts.TPT 2 Tuesdays, starting May 16, 8 p.m.

THE LOWERTOWN LINESEASON 4 BROADCAST PREMIERE:COMMUNIST DAUGHTERCommunist Daughter performs in front of a live studio audience at Twin Cities PBS studios in Lowertown, Saint Paul. Singers Johnny and Molly Solomon reminisce about how they met, their struggles with addiction and recovery, and the art of licensing music.TPT 2 Friday, May 5, 10 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, May 7, 11 p.m.

NATUREDOLPHINS: SPY IN THE PODThe camera eyes of 13 ingenious Spy Creatures, including Spy Dolphin, Spy Nautilus, and Spy Turtle, capture dolphins' never-before-filmed “superpod” behavior. Infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries. In two parts.TPT 2 Wednesday, May 3 & 10, 7 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday, May 7 & 14, 7 p.m.

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MOZART AND DEBUSSYJun 8–10Juanjo Mena, conductor / Ingrid Fliter, piano

Mozart is the ultimate “classical” composer whose every bar of music is perfectly proportioned, balanced and beautiful, while Debussy’s revolution a century later was to build a whole new world of sound.

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VÄNSKÄ CONDUCTS MAHLER’S SECONDJun 16–18Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Marc-André Hamelin, pianoRuby Hughes, soprano / Sasha Cooke, mezzo / Minnesota Chorale

Mahler’s Second Symphony offers an overwhelming message of hope, and this glorious music makes a perfect transition to Minnesota’s sweetest season, summer.

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STAR TREK LIVE Complete Film with OrchestraJul 13–14 Sarah Hicks, conductor

See the full the Star Trek movie that relaunched a franchise in 2009, with Oscar-winning® composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling score played live to picture!

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BECOMING LEGEND:DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 7Jul 15Sarah Hicks, conductor / Sam Bergman, host and viola

Dvořák’s most famous symphony is the beautiful Ninth, but his Symphony No. 7 is his most thrilling—the music that put a Prague butcher’s son on the international music map.Please note: first half is conversation and orchestral excerpts, second half is a full performance.

DOC’S CLASSICAL PLAYLIST: A SEVERINSEN CELEBRATIONJul 21Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Doc Severinsen, host

Doc leaves his trumpet in its case and takes the mic to share personal stories about his hand-picked classical favorites performed by the Minnesota Orchestra.

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Thursday, June 1 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | TPT Studios, Saint Paul, MNJoin TPT for Indie Lens Pop-Up — a neighborhood series that brings people together for free film screenings of Independence Lens documentaries and community-driven conversations. On Thursday, June 1, we will be screening Real Boy, an intimate story of a family in transition. Screening starts at 7 p.m. Visit tpt.org/events for more information and to RSVP.

Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | TPT Studios, Saint Paul, MNJoin us at our free monthly event for kids and families! Second Saturdays at TPT is the perfect opportunity for a play date and to share your love for PBS Kids. This month, join us for a dance party! The Teddy Bear Band will be on hand every hour playing participatory music, followed by DJ Mel, who will be playing interactive song favorites like the Hokey Pokey and the Limbo! Vega Productions will be there taking musical instrument donations that will benefit Saint Paul Public Schools. We can't wait for your family to meet our family! Check out tpt.org/events to RSVP and for complete event details.

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Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Como Town and Como Park Zoo, Saint Paul, MNJoin us for our annual TPT Family Fun Day! Spend the day with TPT and meet favorite PBS Kids characters (Super Why!, Princess Presto, Clifford, Word World Duck, Word World Dog and Sid the Science Kid), enjoy the rides at a discount, and hang out with the animals at the zoo! The event is held rain or shine and we hope to see you there! Learn more and purchase discount wristbands for the rides at tpt.org/events.

Monday, May 15 | Doors open at 6 p.m. | TPT Studios, Saint Paul, MNTPT and AARP present a screening of American Masters: James Beard: America's First Foodie, which examines a century of food through the life of the iconic chef. A reception will be held prior to the 7 p.m. screening, which is followed by a panel discussion. Hosted by TPT anchor and reporter Mary Lahammer. Visit tpt.org/events for more information and to RSVP.

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 1-7American RedsThrough powerful and compelling personal stories told by current and former members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), American Reds explores the organization's complex and contradictory efforts to realize its vision of creating a radiant society based on freedom, equality, justice, and fraternity.TPT 2 Monday, May 1, 9 p.m.

Call the Midwife — Season 6Valerie Dyer oversees the care of an expectant Somali woman and is shocked when she uncovers a troubling aspect of this unfamiliar culture. The Nonnatus family unites to provide the very best care for Sister Mary Cynthia. Part 6 of 8.TPT 2 Sunday, May 7, 7 p.m.TPT LIFE Wednesday, May 10, 8 p.m.

Victorian Slum HouseThe 1860sFollow participants as they move into an 1860s tenement made up of sparse rooms, a shared water pump, and outdoor privies. They seek to make a living by matchbox making, wood turning, and the rag trade, work once done by their impoverished forebears. Part 1 of 5. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m.

NatureDolphins: Spy in the PodThe camera eyes of 13 ingenious Spy Creatures, including Spy Dolphin, Spy Nautilus, and Spy Turtle, capture dolphins' never-before-filmed “superpod” behavior. Infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries. Part 1 of 2. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday, May 7, 7 p.m.

Death on the MatterhornThe Matterhorn straddles the border of Switzerland and Italy. In 1865, a team of Swiss climbers claimed victory over their Italian competitors; however their victory was marred when four of the seven winning mountaineers fell to their deaths during the descent. This 150-year-old murder mystery gets a fresh look using re-enactments, visits to historical locations, and interviews with experts.TPT 2 Thursday, May 4, 9 p.m.

Plants Behaving BadlyMurder & MayhemExamine the extraordinary behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many sci-fi films over the years. The reality turns out to be far stranger than the fiction. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 3, 9 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday,, May 7, 9 p.m.

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1 Mon

2Antiques Roadshow: Virginia Beach, Hour Two

Antiques Roadshow: Corpus Christi, Hour One

American Reds NOVA: Building Chernobyl’s Megatomb

Moone Boy

LIFERosemary and Thyme: Memory of Water (Part 1 of 2)

(7:45) Rosemary and Thyme: Memory of Water (Part 2 of 2)

(8:45) The Coroner

Minnesota Original

BBC World News

Charlie Rose Tavis Smiley

MNMinnesota Original

Around The Corner with John McGivern

Opium Use: A Hmong Perspective

Immigrant Stories Re-vealed

ECHO Native Report Nordic Roots Primer

Jingle Dress Tradition

Dialogue for Peace: Bridging Differences

2 Tue

2Victorian Slum House: The 1860s (Part 1 of 5)

Hidden Killers: New Hidden Killers: The Edwardian Home

Frontline: Second Chance Kids As Time Goes By

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal: A More Perfect Union

Moone Boy

LIFEThis Old House Hour Globe Trekker: Art Trails of the

French Riviera Great American Railroad Journeys: Philadelphia to Gettysburg

BBC World News




Inside The Boardroom: Susan Marvin

Smart Investments In Min-nesota Students

New Pathways to STEM-Focused Careers

Changemak-ers: Teens Who Learn and Earn

Everyday He-roes: Richard Copeland

3 Wed

2Nature: Dolphins: Spy in the Pod (Part 1 of 2)

NOVA: Super Tunnel Plants Behaving Badly: Murder & Mayhem (Part 1 of 3)

Almanac at the Capitol

American Masters: Mel Brooks

LIFEBorn and Bred: A Very Ormston Christmas

Call The Midwife (Part 5 of 8) Home Fires Season 2 on Mas-terpiece (Part 5 of 6)

BBC World News


MNAlmanac at the Capitol


Hi Gene! Meet The Real Sena-tor McCarthy

Lost Iron Range

(10:10) St. Paul Past

Minneapolis Past

4 Thu

2This Old House Hour Year In Space Death on the Matterhorn As Time Goes

By Globe Trekker: Art Trails of the French Riviera

Red Green Show

LIFEGreat British Baking Show: Sweet Dough

Sturgeon Queens Hava Nagila (The Movie) BBC World News




Devil Clouds: Tornadoes Strike Nebraska

Minnesota’s Deadliest Tornadoes

Mother Nature In Charge:Devils Lake Life...

Rainy Lake Voyageurs

Minnesota’s National Park Legacy

Parks for the People

5 Fri

2Almanac Latin Music USA: The Chicano Wave/Divas and Superstars Lowertown

Line: Commu-nist Daughter

Red Green Show

Eastenders Eastenders

LIFEDream of Italy Born to

Explore with Richard Wiese

Washington Week

Charlie Rose - The Week

Frontline: Second Chance Kids BBC World News




Black Bril-liance

Paying for College

Getting There Getting There Almanac Healthcare: The Changing Landscape

Unequal Distribution of Health

6 Sat

2Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour Three

Midsomer Murders: The Creeper (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Vera: Muddy Waters Red Green Show

Red Green Show

LIFEAge Reversed with Miranda Esmonde-White

Feel Better with Pressure Point Therapy

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mad Monster (10:35) POV: The Birth of Sake

MNPainting The Place Between Art and Life of George Mor-

rison: A “Beyond The Book..."Rare Finds Capture Minnesota Do The Media Understand

Poverty?

7 Sun

2Call The Midwife (Part 6 of 8) Home Fires Season 2 on Mas-

terpiece (Part 6 of 6)Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6)

Minnesota Original

Independent Lens: National Bird

LIFENature: Dolphins: Spy in the Pod (Part 1 of 2)

NOVA: Super Tunnel Plants Behaving Badly: Murder & Mayhem (Part 1 of 3)

Austin City Limits: Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters

Lowertown Line: Commu-nist Daughter

Music Voy-ager

MNInterstate 94: Today and Tomorrow

Transit Stories Little Crow and the Dakota War Reclaim-ing Sacred Tobacco

Your Legislators Justice Matters

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TPT’s MN Productions & PartnershipsSince 2003, TPT's MN Productions & Partnerships unit has utilized the power of media in partnership with more than 400 Minnesota organizations to tell stories that matter to our community. Our work airs statewide on the MN Channel (TPT MN). For more information, visit tptmn.org.

ENCORE PRESENTATIONS:

MNTV Season 23:This annual series showcases the finest work by Minnesota filmmakers for more than 20 years. In collaboration with Jerome Foundation, IFP Minnesota, and the Walker Art Center's Moving Image Program.TPT 2 2301: Sunday, May 14, 10:30 p.m.TPT MN 2301: Saturday, May 20, 9 p.m. TPT 2 2302: Sunday, May 21, 10:30 p.m.TPT MN 2302: Saturday, May 27, 9 p.m.

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In honor of Minnesota Museums Month, TPT celebrates local art, and historic museums and gardens throughout Minnesota. We will also highlight other featured programs on the MN Channel:

Reclaiming Sacred Tobacco: TPT MN Sunday, May 7, 9:30 p.m.

Minneapolis Sculpture GardensTPT MN Sunday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Museums Creating CommunityTPT MN Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m.

ECHO: Obesity and Your Health (English) TPT MN Monday, May 15, 9 p.m.

ECHO: Second Hand Smoke in Our Communities (Spanish)TPT MN Monday, May 8, 9 p.m.

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Interstate 94: Today and TomorrowAs the roadway, ramps, and bridges within the I-94 corridor connecting Saint Paul to Minneapolis continues to deteriorate with age, public opinion is sought to help determine its future. Co-produced with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.TPT MN Sunday, May 7, 9 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday, May 28, Noon

Museums Creating Community

Interstate 94: Today and Tomorrow

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 8-14

Hidden Killers of the Post War HomeDr. Suzannah Lipscomb explores the time when the British embraced modern design for the first time after years of austerity. This bright new era encompassed a host of social changes, including higher living standards and improved technologies. But, as Suzannah discovers, there were also unexpected dangers lurking throughout the changing home.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 9, 8 p.m.

The Lowertown LineDead Man WinterDead Man Winter performs in front of a live studio audience at Twin Cities PBS studios in Lowertown, Saint Paul. Frontman Dave Simonett reflects on the band and his influences.TPT 2 Friday, May 12, 10 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday, May 14, 11 p.m.

MasterpieceKing Charles IIIThe hit Broadway show "King Charles III" is adapted for television. A 2016 Tony nominee for Best Play, the drama imagines Prince Charles' ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth's death.TPT 2 Sunday, May 14, 8 p.m.

FrontlinePoverty, Politics and ProfitInvestigate the billions of dollars spent on housing the poor and why so few get the help they need. In partnership with NPR, the film examines the politics, profits, and problems of an affordable housing system in crisis.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 9, 9 p.m.TPT LIFE Friday, May 12, 9 p.m.

Victorian Slum HouseThe 1870sWitness a dire economic depression heightened by the arrival of Irish migrants seeking work. Everyday, the slum dwellers toil to fulfill clothing orders and make artificial flowers for factories. Some won't be able to settle their debts. Part 2 of 5.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m.

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2Antiques Roadshow: Virginia Beach, Hour Three

Antiques Roadshow: Corpus Christi, Hour Two

The Greeks: Cavemen to Kings (Part 1 of 3)

As Time Goes By

NOVA: Super Tunnel Red Green Show

LIFERosemary and Thyme: Orpheus in the Undergrowth

(7:50) Rosemary and Thyme: They Understand Me In Paris

(8:40) The Coroner

Minnesota Original

BBC World News




Rx for Sur-vival: Closer to Home

Bridging Cul-tures: Islam and the West

ECHO Native Report Buddha Prince Back-stage

Minnesota Na-tive Showcase

Holocaust Af-termath: Across Generations

Minnetonka to Ghana, Bridging An Ocean...

9 Tue


Hidden Killers: Hidden Killers of the Post-War Home

Frontline: Poverty, Politics and Profit

As Time Goes By

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal: It’s A Free Country

Red Green Show

LIFEThis Old House Hour Globe Trekker: Food Hour:

Provence, France Great American Railroad Journeys: Wilmington to Fort McHenry

BBC World News




University Ave: One Street, 1000 Dreams

Lowertown: The Rise of An Urban Village

Roads, Rails and Urban Change

Homes for All

10 Wed

2Nature: Dolphins: Spy in the Pod (Part 2 of 2)

NOVA: Arctic Ghost Ship Plants Behaving Badly Sex & Lies (Part 2 of 3)


The Greeks: Cavemen to Kings (Part 1 of 3)

Red Green Show

LIFEBorn and Bred: A Little Touch of Harry

Call The Midwife (Part 6 of 8) Home Fires Season 2 on Mas-terpiece (Part 6 of 6)

BBC World News




Minnesota and the Civil War Showcase II

Minnesota’s Civil War Showcase III

Seth Eastman: Painting The Dakota

Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict

11 Thu

2This Old House Hour Explosions: How We Shook

The World Secrets of the Dead: The Alcatraz Escape

As Time Goes By

Globe Trekker: Food Hour: Provence, France

Red Green Show

LIFEGreat British Baking Show: Pastry

Alaska Far Away: The New Deal Pioneers of the Matanuska Colony

Built to Last - The Legacy of the CCC...

BBC World News




Rebirth: The Mississippi’s National Park

If A Road Runs Through It

Up from Ashes History of Min-nesota Mosquito Control

Invaders at Our Doorstep

Discovering Fluid Power

Fluid Power: A Force for Change

12 Fri

2Almanac American Masters: Janis Joplin Lowertown

Line: Dead Man Winter

Red Green Show


LIFEDream of Italy Born to

Explore with Richard Wiese

Washington Week


Frontline: Poverty, Politics and Profit

BBC World News




Discovered Truth: A Health Care Journey

Cancer: What’s Up with That?

Getting There Getting There Almanac Media Coverage and Female Athletes (MN)

13 Sat

2Antiques Roadshow: Salt Lake City, Hour One

Midsomer Murders: The Great and the Good (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Vera: Shadows in the Sky Red Green Show

Red Green Show

LIFEAndre Rieu: Waltzing Forever Stretch with

Miranda Esmonde-White

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People Independent Lens: National Bird

MNOn Eagle’s Wings: Minnesota’s Sacred Music

Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan

Power of the Arts

Art of Argento Making A Scene: Twin Cities Youth Media

Musical Bridges: Nour

14 Sun

2Call The Midwife (Part 7 of 8) King Charles III on Masterpiece Minnesota

Original MNTV: Truffaut / Lola / Gar-den / Otter Tail & More

Independent Lens

LIFENature: Dolphins: Spy in the Pod (Part 2 of 2)

NOVA: Arctic Ghost Ship Plants Behaving Badly Sex & Lies (Part 2 of 3)

Austin City Limits: Gary Clark Jr./Courtney Barnett

Lowertown Line: Dead Man Winter

Music Voy-ager

MNMuseums Creating Community

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Treasures Collected, Trea-sures Shared

Superior’s Isle Royale

Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes: Things Will Never Be The Same

Your Legislators Muslims In MN: How Are We Doing?

WHERE THEMILL CITY WAS BORNMarvel at the museum’s stunning architecture, spectacular riverfront views, hands-on labs, historical exhibits,and description-defying, 8-story elevator show.

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 15-21

FrontlineAmerican PatriotSee how one family's fight against the government invigorated armed militias and "Patriot" groups. Go inside the Bundy family's standoffs over land in the West, and the groups aligned with them that have grown to levels not seen in decades.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 16, 9 p.m.TPT LIFE Friday, May 19, 9 p.m.

American MastersJames Beard: America’s First FoodieExperience a century of food through the life of iconic chef James Beard. The quintessential American cook, he hosted the first cooking show on television in 1946, was a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, and introduced Julia Child to New York.TPT 2 Friday, May 19, 8 p.m.

MasterpieceDark AngelJoanne Froggatt, who stole the hearts of millions of viewers as Anna on Downton Abbey, stars in a totally different role in this spine-tingling drama about the notorious Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain's first female serial killer.TPT 2 Sunday, May 21, 8 p.m.

The GreeksThe Good StrifeExplore history as the ancient Greeks emerge from the first dark ages to compose timeless epics, compete in the original Olympic Games, conjure early theories of nature, and construct the world's first democracy. Part 2 of 3. TPT 2 Monday, May 15, 9 p.m.

American EpicThe Big BangTravel to 1920s Tennessee as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Memphis Jug Band make their first records with producer Ralph Peer on a revolutionary portable electronic recording system, creating the first R&B songs and modern country music. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 16, 8 p.m.

Victorian Slum HouseThe 1880sDespite high unemployment and intolerable conditions, people flock to London, desperate for work. When curious upper-class visitors are permitted to visit the slum as tourists, the participants realize how precarious their situation truly is. Part 3 of 5.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 16, 7 p.m.

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2Antiques Roadshow Orlando, Hour One

Antiques Roadshow Corpus Christi, Hour Three

The Greeks: The Good Strife (Part 2 of 3)

As Time Goes By

NOVA: Arctic Ghost Ship Red Green Show

LIFERosemary and Thyme: The Invisible Worm

(7:50) Rosemary and Thyme: The Gongoozlers

(8:40) The Coroner

Minnesota Original

BBC World News




Ethics of Cyber Security ECHO Native Report Hope for Hu-man Traffick-ing Victims

Bridging War & Hope

Nourish Hope: Progress Starts with Food

16 Tue


American Epic: The Big Bang (Part 1 of 3)

Frontline: American Patriot As Time Goes By

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal: Created Equal

Red Green Show

LIFEThis Old House Hour Globe Trekker: Tough Boats:

The Nile, Egypt Great American Railroad Jour-neys: Washington to Mount Vernon

BBC World News




Inside The Boardroom: Ellen Gordon

Forests and Minnesota’s Rural Economy

Planting Cre-ativity: Artists, Place & Transit

State of Repair

State of Repair

State of Repair

17 Wed

2Nature: Animal Misfits NOVA: Chinese Chariot

Revealed Food - Delicious Science: Food on tghe Brain (Part 1 of 3)


The Greeks: The Good Strife (Part 2 of 3)

Red Green Show

LIFEBorn and Bred: No Regrets Call The Midwife (Part 7 of 8) Bletchley Circle: Blood On

Their Hands, Part 1 BBC World News




Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience

Through A Soldier’s Eyes

Women Serv-ing In War

Split Rock - The Superior Light Untold Korean War Stories Invasion

18 Thu

2This Old House Hour American Experience: Battle of Chosin As Time Goes

By Globe Trekker: Tough Boats: The Nile, Egypt

Red Green Show

LIFEGreat British Baking Show: Quarter Final

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies: Magic Bullets BBC World News




Our Neighborhoods and Our Health

On The Trail: An In Wisconsin Special

Birds of Wisconsin Minnesota’s Lakes at Risk

Our Origins: Exploring The Human Spark

19 Fri

2Almanac American Masters: James

Beard: America's First FoodieAmerican Masters: Julia Child Lowertown

Line: Bruise Violet

Red Green Show


LIFEBorn to Explore with Richard Wiese

Born to Explore with Richard Wiese

Washington Week


Frontline: American Patriot BBC World News




Food Justice Home for Heroes

Getting There Getting There Almanac New Pathways to STEM-Focused Careers

20 Sat

2Antiques Roadshow Salt Lake City, Hour Two

Midsomer Murders: The Green Man (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Vera: Dark Road Red Green Show

Red Green Show

LIFEHealing Mind with Dr. Martin Rossman Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenagers

from Outer Space (10:35) Independent Lens: The Prison In Twelve Landscapes

Pacific Heart-beat

MNBlack Bril-liance

Winter Bees: Beyond The Book

Land of Lakes Choirboys Backstage

Peace Crimes Backstage: The Minnesota 8

MNTV: Truffaut / Lola / Gar-den / Otter Tail & More

Museums Creating Community

Treasures Collected, Trea-sures Shared

Nordic Roots Primer

Guthrie: An Inside Look

21 Sun

2Call The Midwife (Part 8 of 8) Dark Angel on Masterpiece Minnesota

Original MNTV: Viktor / Solar Flare / Fear / U-Land & More

Independent Lens

LIFENature: Animal Misfits NOVA: Chinese Chariot

Revealed Food - Delicious Science: Food on the Brain (Part 1 of 3)

Austin City Limits: Tedeschi Trucks Band

Lowertown Line: Bruise Violet

Music Voy-ager

MNBack On Track: Journeys to a High School...

Dakota 38 Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes: Hope on the Horizon

Your Legislators Life and Politics: A Conversa-tion

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May Day on Maina benefit for

Hopkins Nonprofits Saturday, May 6

3 – 7pm:Outdoor stage with local bands,

food trucks, beer garden and cash bar, silent auction, fundraising games

and activities7:30pm:

Jefferson Starship, tickets $49-79

Tickets: 952-979-1111www.HopkinsArtsCenter.com

1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins (15 min. from downtown Mpls; free parking).

Concerts made possible in part by the voters of Minne-sota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation

from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Art from the AtticGood stuff, Good Prices,

Great Cause!Saturday, June 17

10am – 3pm 1111 Mainstreet, SidewalkPre-owned artwork, music,

artist talks and more...

All Proceeds benefit Hopkins Center for the Arts.

TPT 2 Sundays, 6pm & 10pm TPT MN Mondays, 7pm

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Leadership gifts of $10,000 or more

ensure TPT continues to inspire, entertain

and educate – creating a better tomorrow for all.

For more information contact:

Melinda Hoke651-229-1240

[email protected].

Where Passion Meets Philanthropy

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American MastersJacques Pepin: The Art of CraftDiscover the story of Chef Jacques Pepin, a young immigrant with movie- star looks and a charming Gallic accent, who elevated essential kitchen techniques to an art form and became one of America's most beloved food icons.TPT 2 Friday, May 26, 8 p.m.

The Lowertown LineP.O.SHip hop artist P.O.S performs in front of a live studio audience in Lowertown, Saint Paul, and discusses being a hater, kidney transplants, and growing up with a blue mohawk.TPT 2 Friday, May 26, 10 p.m.TPT LIFE Sunday, May 28, 11 p.m.

FrontlineBannon's WarExamine Trump advisor Stephen Bannon's war — with radical Islam, Washington, and White House rivals. Learn about his fight to deliver on Trump's promises, based on his personal crusade to dramatically transform America.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 23, 9 p.m.TPT LIFE Friday, May 26, 9 p.m.

National Memorial Day Concert 2017Join co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna for the 28th broadcast of this night of remembrance honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and all those who have given their lives for our country.TPT 2 Sunday, May 28, 7 p.m.TPT LIFE Monday, May 29, 8 p.m.

Victorian Slum HouseThe 1890sEnter the 1890s, when mass manufacturing and social reform offer a bit of hope for some of the residents, while others are plagued by a water shortage that dashes hopes for a promising laundry business. Part 4 of 5. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 23, 7 p.m.

American ExperienceLast Days in VietnamDuring the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon as the South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. With the clock ticking and the city under fire, an unlikely group of heroes took matters into their own hands. Directed and produced by Rory Kennedy.TPT 2 Thursday, May 25, 8 p.m.

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EVENING MAY 22-28

7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:3022 Mon

2Antiques Roadshow: Orlando, Hour Two

Antiques Roadshow: Boston, Hour One

The Greeks: Chasing Greatness (Part 3 of 3)

As Time Goes By

NOVA: Chinese Chariot Revealed

Red Green Show

LIFERosemary and Thyme: The Italian Rapscallion

(7:50) Rosemary and Thyme: Swords Into Ploughshares

(8:40) The Coroner

Minnesota Original

BBC World News




Arrival: Finding Home Stories of Women Making Their Homes in the US

ECHO Native Report What Is Race? Exploring Forgiveness

Arrival: Wom-en’s Vision for a New Home

East Africa: New Faces New Experiences

23 Tue


American Epic: Blood and Soil (Part 2 of 3)

Frontline: Bannon's War As Time Goes By

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal: Built to Last?

Red Green Show

LIFEThis Old House Hour Globe Trekker: Road Trip:

Patagonia Great American Railroad Jour-neys: Manassas to Jamestown

BBC World News




Global Leadership: Our Future with China

Built On Agriculture




Tourism In Minnesota: Ideas at Play

Minnesota in the ‘70s

24 Wed

2Nature: The Gathering Swarms NOVA: Meteor Strike Food - Delicious Science:

A Matter of Taste (Part 2 of 3)Almanac at the Capitol

The Greeks: Chasing Greatness (Part 3 of 3)

Red Green Show

LIFEBorn and Bred: A Small Flourish

Call The Midwife (Part 8 of 8) Bletchley Circle: Blood On Their Hands, Part 2

BBC World News




W. L. Dow, Architect Stage to Screen: Historic Theaters of the North

Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis

Untold Korean War Stories Stalemate

25 Thu

2This Old House Hour American Experience: Last Days In Vietnam As Time Goes

By Globe Trekker: Road Trip: Patagonia

Red Green Show

LIFEGreat British Baking Show: French Week

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies: The Blind Men and the Elephant

BBC World News




4-H at the Minnesota State Fair

Farmers & Chefs of Min-nesota

Richard Alley’s Climate Adventures

Shaping The Urban Environ-ment

Food, Fuel and Climate Change

Single Stream Recycling

26 Fri

2Almanac American Masters: Jacques

PepinAmerican Masters: Alice Waters

Lowertown Line: P.O.S.

Red Green Show


LIFEBorn to Explore with Richard Wiese

Born to Explore with Richard Wiese

Washington Week


Frontline: Bannon's War BBC World News




Make It Ok Stigma & Mental Illness

Getting There Getting There Almanac Preparing for College & Career Success

27 Sat

2Antiques Roadshow: Salt Lake City, Hour Three

Midsomer Murders: Bad Tidings (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) Vera: Tuesday’s Child Red Green Show

Red Green Show

LIFESuze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You Mystery Science Theater 3000:

Beginning of the End Independent Lens: Forever Pure

MNDerby Fever: The Movie

Tape’s Rolling! Rock Garden Tour: High, Wide & Handsome

MNTV: Viktor / Solar Flare / Fear / U-Land & More

Stories In Thread.

My Way Back Home

My Way Back Home

Exploring Forgiveness

28 Sun

2National Memorial Day Concert 2017 PBS Previews:

The Vietnam War

National Memorial Day Concert 2017 Independent Lens: They Call Us Monsters

LIFENature: The Gathering Swarms NOVA: Meteor Strike Food - Delicious Science:

A Matter of Taste (Part 2 of 3)Austin City Limits: Iggy Pop Lowertown

Line: P.O.S.Music Voy-ager

MNNew Old: Exploring Life Beyond...

Rebirth: The Mississippi’s National Park

Rain On Mars TV Takeover: Springboard for the Arts

Your Legislators Criminal Records, Race and Justice

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EVENING MAY 29-31

Victorian Slum HouseThe 1900sObserve the social changes the slum dwellers face as they move into the 20th-century. A few families prosper, but others continue to face the poverty epidemic in Britain. See what steps are finally taken to alleviate the plight of the poor. Part 5 of 5.TPT 2 Tuesday, May 30, 7 p.m.

American EpicOut of the Many, the OneDiscover how America's diverse cultures contribute to the country's musical heritage: from the Hopi tribe to Hawaii's Joseph Kekuku, to Mexican American Lydia Mendoza and the Cajun Breaux Family. Mississippi John Hurt's blues inspires a generation of musicians. Part 3 of 3. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 30, 8 p.m.

Independent LensFarmer/VeteranA combat veteran starts a farm to help cultivate a healthier life outside the Army. While the sense of duty he once felt as a soldier returns, his crippling PTSD remains as he and his wife nervously anticipate the birth of their first child.TPT 2 Monday, May 29, 9 p.m.

29 Mon

2Antiques Roadshow: Orlando, Hour Three

Antiques Roadshow: Boston, Hour Two

Independent Lens: Farmer/Veteran

As Time Goes By

NOVA: Meteor Strike Red Green Show

LIFERosemary and Thyme: Up The Garden Path

National Memorial Day Concert 2017 Minnesota Original

BBC World News




Giving Thanks In Many Voices ECHO Native Report Asian Flavors Cikala Maka Anishnabe Becoming...

Ethics of Cyber Security

30 Tue


American Epic: Out of the Many, The One (Part 3 of 3)

Frontline: Being Mortal Late Life: A Conversation with Atul Gawande

Red Green Show

LIFEThis Old House Hour Globe Trekker: Nigeria Real Rail Adventures: Swiss

Grand Tour BBC World News




Make Money Work

Make Money Work

Elder Victims: Abused, Ex-ploited, Alone

Crossing The Threshold

Inside The Boardroom: Ann Fudge

New Metropolis Minnesota

31 Wed

2Nature: Touching The Wild NOVA: Troubled Waters Food - Delicious Science

We Are What We Eat (Part 3 of 3)

As Time Goes By

Counting from Infinity: Yitang Zhang and the Twin

Red Green Show

LIFEBorn and Bred: Thick As Thieves

Bletchley Circle: Uncustomed Goods, Part 1

Bletchley Circle: Uncustomed Goods, Part 2

BBC World News




Little Crow and the Dakota War Bottoms Up: Wisconsin’s Historic Bars and Brewerie

Black Gold Boom

James J. Hill: Empire Builder

Cass Gilbert: Standing The Test of Time

Food: Delicious ScienceWe Are What We EatTravel the world with Michael Mosley and James Wong to discover how the chemistry in every mouthful of food keeps our bodies fit and healthy. Part 3 of 3.TPT 2 Wednesday, May 31, 9 p.m.

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TWIN CITIES PBS FAMILY MEMBER BENEFITS:

Passes to kids events in the community

Discounts and coupons to local restaurants, retailers and attractions

One free pass to all TPT Family Fun Day events

PLUS all the benefits of a regular TPT Membership!

Find a complete list of benefits and more information at TPT.ORG/FAMILY

FAMILY MEMBERBecome a Twin Cities PBS

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at Como Town and Como Zoo

Non-member Price: $18 | TPT Member Discount $15

*event will take place rain or shine

Meet & Greet with PBS Kids Costume Characters

Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Saturday, June 10th

10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Super Why! • Princess Presto

Clifford • Word World Duck

Word World Dog • Sid the Science Kid

thanks to our sponsors:

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KIDS SHOWS & EVENTS AT TPT

THANK YOU TO OUR KIDS SPONSORS:

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: TIGER FAMILY TRIPThe Tiger Family sets off on a road trip to Grandpere’s house in this one-hour special! At first, Daniel doesn’t know what to expect on the ride, but with a helpful map from Mom Tiger, Daniel learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you’re on a trip with your family.TPT 2 Monday, Wednesday & Friday,May 8, 10, & 12, 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | TPT Studios, Saint Paul, MN Join us at our free monthly event for kids and families! Second Saturdays at TPT is the perfect opportunity for a play date and to share your love for PBS Kids. This month, join us for a dance party! The Teddy Bear Band will be on hand every hour playing participatory music, followed by DJ Mel, who will be playing interactive song favorites like the Hokey Pokey and the Limbo! Vega Productions will be there taking musical instrument donations that will benefit Saint Paul Public Schools. We can't wait for your family to meet our family! Check out tpt.org/events to RSVP and for complete event details.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT TPT

ARTHUR: D.W. & THE BEASTLY BIRTHDAYIn this all-new Arthur movie event, D.W.’s fifth birthday doesn’t go the way she’d always imagined it would. So she decides to escape to the magical island of Ukubonga. Meanwhile, Arthur has skipped her birthday party to go on a school trip to the planetarium — but instead of transporting him into outer space, it transports him 4 years in the future! Three new episodes also premiere this week.TPT 2 Monday, May 29, 5 p.m. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 30, 6:30 a.m.

See, touch, and do more than ever! Cool new experiences, new visitor center, and bushels of hands-on fun.See, touch, and do more than ever! Cool new experiences, new visitor center, and bushels of hands-on fun.

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6:00 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM8:00 AM 8:30 AM7:30 AM

MONDAY - FRIDAY DAYTIME ON TPT 2

WHERE TO WATCH US

MONDAY - SUNDAY EVENINGS ON TPT PBS KIDS

10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM12:00 PM 12:30 PM11:30 AM

2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM 4:30 PM3:30 PM

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May 4 - 6

Rumours and DreamsThe Music of Fleetwood Mac

May 26

Reason To BelieveA Night of Vintage Rod Stewart

May 27

Stronger Than PrideThe Passionate Songs of Sade

May 12 - 14

Rainy Days & MondaysThe Music of the Carpenters

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