March 31 - April 13, 2008

Spring is here, and tpt has an incredible array of new programs for you and your family.  Among them is a powerful new series of documentaries about Minnesota and its communities.  Produced by tpt with local business and non-profit groups, Close the Gap explores disparities based on race, place, age, gender and income.  Causes and solutions are examined and you will meet some everyday heroes making a difference. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Close the Gap This new documentary series examines the widening gaps between Minnesotans and demonstrates how communities and individuals are responding. The Case for Change Sunday, April 6, 6pm Making the Case Saturday, April 12, 8pm Race Disparities Saturday, April 19, 8pm Class Disparities Saturday, April 26, 8pm Place Disparities Saturday, May 3, 8pm Making Change Saturday, May 10, 8pm Learn more about ending disparities in your community by visiting www.tccompass.org. Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures: Return to the Amazon   Join Cousteau and his team for rare access to the world's most powerful river basin and learn about the devastating challenges it faces due to human development. Part one: Wednesday, April 2, 7pm; Thursday, April 3, 1am; Saturday, April 5, 4pm Part two: Wednesday, April 9, 7pm; Thursday, April 10, 1am; Saturday, April 12, 4pm More Science Programs » Caring For Your Parents As baby-boomers age, they are faced with a new challenge — becoming the primary caregivers for aging parents. Take an intimate look at five American families dealing with the challenge. Wednesday, April 2, 8pm; Thursday, April 3, 2am Sunday, April 6, 1pm Thursday, April 3, 7pm More Self Help Programs » Nature: What Females Want and Males Will Do     From dancing spiders to drumming monkeys, witness what scientists around the globe are discovering about mating and dating in the animal kingdom. Part one: Sunday, April 6, 7pm; Monday, April 7, 1am; Saturday, April 12, 3pm Part two: Sunday, April 13, 7pm; Monday, April 14, 1am; Saturday, April 19, 3pm More Science Programs » Masterpiece Classic: A Room With A View See this new adaptation of E. M. Forester's most-popular novel. While on a grand tour of Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, Lucy Honeychurch is conflicted between duty and passion.  Will true love win out? Sunday, April 13, 8pm; Monday, April 14, 2am Friday, April 18, 8pm More Arts Programs » CHECK OUT www.tpt.org/politics   Check out Almanac: At the Capitol's new and improved web site.  Only here will you find behind-the-scenes content like Mary Lahammer's blog and David Gillette's new "After Hours" web shorts series.  Play "Can You Name That Politician?" and become a fan of our Facebook page, you can find it all at www.tpt.org/politics — a substantive and fun look at Minnesota politics.   SNEAK PREVIEW For six months three camera crews lived among the sailors on the mighty USS Nimitz, which houses more than 5,000 sailors. In this 10-hour series you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of this American aircraft carrier and meet the sailors — from the admiral of the strike group to the youngest of seamen — as they navigate personal conflicts and the war on terror. For a glimpse into the series, check out these short clips. FOR KIDS & PARENTS "Get Active with Math" on Cyberchase! Tune in for CYBERCHASE's 4 new episodes — see the CyberSquad work as a team and use math to foil the evil Hacker's dastardly schemes. And check out the interactive Web game that gives kids the chance to challenge Hacker in the "CyberOlympics" at pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase. Team Spirit The Cybersquad uses numbers to overcome a hot-headed dispute and choose the best lineup against Hacker in the Mount Olympus games. Tuesday, April 8, 5pm Jimaya Jam Trapped in a pyramid by Hacker, the CyberSquad must use diagrams to play their way out of a challenging basketball-like game called Jimaya Jam. Wednesday, April 9, 5pm A Perfect Score When Buzz and Delete waltz off with Inez, Jackie must be Hacker's partner in a dance competition to ensure her friend's safe return. Thursday, April 10, 5pm Chaos as Usual Overpowered by Hacker's team of titans, the kids track patterns in player performance to improve their chances of winning. Friday, April 11, 5pm Spring into Reading! Just in time for spring, PBS Kids presents a daily Reading Activity Calendar.  Each day find fun, educational activities, like "Name Poem", "What Comes Next?", and of course, an activity for April Fool's Day! Complete digital television information MEMBER DISCOUNTS   Minnesota Museum of American Art 651-292-4355 Members receive a $5.00 discount on Minnesota Museum of American Art (MMAA) membership.  The MMAA is located at Kellogg Blvd. and Market St. in downtown St. Paul.  Please visit www.mmaa.org for more information. Complete member discount information SPECIAL EVENTS    Support provided by: ONLINE VIDEO, PODCASTS & FEEDS You can view some of your favorite shows online at your convenience. FIND YOUR   FAVORITE SHOWS   NOVA   Nature   Antiques Roadshow   This Old House   Austin City Limits OVERNIGHT REBROADCASTS Weeknights: 6PM to midnight programming is repeated overnight beginning at midnight.        Weekends: 7PM to midnight programming is repeated overnight beginning at 1AM. Get complete TV Schedule information. More about tpt's digital services. The Minnesota Channel delivers the best in local and regional public television, every day, all day long. Minnesota Channel programs are also featured on on Saturday and Sunday nights. Getting There Learn about the issues, opportunities and community resources for vital living at the age of 50 and older. Co-produced with the AARP and MN Board on Aging. Part one: Saturday, April 5, 8pm Part two: Saturday, April 5, 8:30pm Lending a Hand: The Wakanheza Project Parents talk about how to deal with children in public settings.  Co-produced with Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health. Saturday, April 12, 8:30pm