March 16 - 29, 2009

E-news Monday, March 16, 2009 From all of us here at tpt, we offer a heartfelt thank you for your continued support during these tough economic times. Our programming is the best on television, our online content is unique and educational, and the connections we build in the community are unlike the work of any other media organization. But that work would not be possible without your support; individual contributions are the single most important source of financial support for tpt. So if you did not get a chance to support us during our March drive, there's still time, you can donate now and help keep tpt strong and vital! Donate online or call (651) 229-1500 Program Highlights Journey to Planet Earth: The State of the Planet's Oceans Academy Award winner Matt Damon returns as host of this award-winning environmental series that takes a look at the world's oceans. Wednesday, March 18, 7pm Friday, March 20, 4pm More Science Programs » back to top Drug Courts: Justice that Heals Explore the problem-solving approach of drug courts that works towards sobriety and recovery. Co-produced with the MN Judicial Branch. Sunday, March 22, 7pm More News Programs » back to top Tales of the Road: Highway 61 Take a fascinating ride with Cathy Wurzer down this iconic highway from Minnesota's far northern tip to its southern border. Learn about its unique people and places along the way. Monday, March 23, 8pm More History Programs » back to top American Experience: Grand Central Discover the history behind the greatest living monument to the nation's great railway age, New York's Grand Central Terminal, from its inception to today. Monday, March 23, 9pm More History Programs » back to top NOVA: Extreme Ice Investigate the mystery and fate of mighty glaciers that will affect the future of coastlines around the world. Tuesday, March 24, 7pm Wednesday, March 25, 3pm More Science Programs » back to top Great Performances: King Lear Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is widely considered one of his most haunting plays; see Ian McKellen take on its title role in this 2007 Royal Shakespeare Company production. Wednesday, March 25, 7pm Sunday, March 29, 4pm More Arts Programs » back to top Our Environment and Our Health Examines how the environment has a profound impact on our health and looks at possible solutions to growing health problems. Co-produced with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Minnesota. Sunday, March 29, 7pm More Science Programs » back to top Test our new website! The MN Video Vault is a new, web-based, on-demand video service that contains hundreds of hours of tpt shows, from documentaries to performances. Under development for several years, MN Video Vault is now ready for testing, and we need your help! Log on at www.mnvideovault.org and send us your comments and suggestions by clicking on the CONTACT US link at the bottom of each page. For Kids and Parents PBS KIDS GO! Broadband player What do Hacker, WordGirl, Ruff, and Buster all have in common? They're all on the new PBS KIDS GO! Broadband player! The Player is a digital playground for educational games and videos for kids six to nine years old. Kids can watch full episodes and short clips, play exciting and new interactive games, customize and create their own playlists, and interact with their favorite characters. Kids can watch what they want, when they want! It's a site just for them! Visit PBS KIDS GO! » PBS Parents: Birthday Party Kit Kids will go bananas over this Curious George birthday party, featuring everyone's favorite monkey, The Man with the Yellow Hat, and monkey's best friend – Hundley. Here's everything you need to plan a fun-filled party that's fit for monkeys and kids alike. Lean More » back to top   In This Issue Highway 61 Kids Broadband Player We need your help! Although the analog TV shutoff has been delayed until June 12, 2009, you still need to take action. Set up your converter boxes and antennas, and help those around you. Visit our website for updates and set-up instructions. Remember, the analog shutoff will happen, so get ready today! Read More » tpt Magazine Twin Cities Public Television has been reviewed by the Charities Review Council and is proud to have met its Accountability Standards. To read our charity review report, visit the Charities Review Council at www.SmartGivers.org. Forward Know someone who might be interested in this newsletter? Forward this email to a friend. Comment Have something to tell us? Please send us your comments. Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive this email please unsubscribe.     We need your help! Write a letter of support. As you know, the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment was passed by Minnesota voters this past November. We need your help to make sure tpt receives a portion of these funds to strengthen our programs and services to you. The Legislative Committee appointed to oversee the allocation process has asked all eligible organizations to provide feedback from supporters of the Amendment. Below is a sample letter, the body of which you can cut and paste into an electronic document and then fill in. Of course, feel free to write your own letter as well. Write a letter: SAMPLE LETTER TO BE MAILED OR EMAILED: rep.mary.murphy@house.mn Representative Mary Murphy Chair, Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division Committee 343 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Rep. Murphy and Committee members: My name is_________________ and I live in ____________________. One reason I support the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is my hope that Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) might benefit from this new tax revenue. One of my expectations for the Amendment is that important cultural organizations like TPT, whose work makes available and preserves Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage, will be able to continue their excellent work, especially during this period of economic uncertainty. One of the differences I hope to see with this Amendment is that arts and culture be made more accessible to more communities. Twin Cities Public Television does this through not just broadcasts but through its websites, including the Minnesota Video Vault, where over 50 years of archived video is available, free, to the public. As an important cultural organization in this community, TPT deserves to be supported by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. Thank you. 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