E-news
Monday, June 8, 2009
For over a year now, you have heard about the conversion from analog to digital television. This week, it all culminates with the shut-off of analog television signals around the country. We know that most of you are prepared; but please take one last opportunity to help those around you and make sure they can enjoy all that digital television has to offer.
Program Highlights
Join cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a celebration of music from the four corners of the Earth.
 | Tuesday, June 9, 7pm |
Neil Young grants rare and unprecedented access for this insightful documentary.
| Wednesday, June 10, 8:30pm |
Getting There
Host Jan Smaby and guests discuss life in Minnesota for those over 50.
 | Sundays, June 7- July 26, 7pm |
 | Sundays, June 14-August 2, 11:30am |
Legacy of a Leader: Elmer Andersen
Explore the life of Governor, philanthropist, University Regent and family man Elmer Andersen. Co-produced with the University of Minnesota Libraries.
| Sunday, June 14, 8:30pm |
| Sunday, June 21, 12:30pm |
Kenneth Branagh stars as "the Norse Morse," Inspector Kurt Wallander, the scruffy Swedish sleuth created by bestselling author Henning Mankell.
| Sunday, June 14, 9pm |
Music Month continues at tpt with great musical programs:
Fillmore: The Last Days
| Sunday, June 7, 8:30pm |
| Wednesday, June 10, 10pm |
Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop
| Monday, June 8, 6pm |
| Saturday, June 13, 11pm |
| Sunday, June 14, 11pm |
Barry Manilow: Songs from the Seventies
| Saturday, June 20, 10:40pm |
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Great Performances: Chess in Concert
| Sunday, June 21, 4pm |
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 click on the "Rate this Site" button.
 50 years of Minnesota Arts, History and Politics.
For Kids and Parents
Celebrate that first birthday with Elmo, go swimming with Curious George, or zoom off with Super Why! All these fun options are at your fingertips on PBS KIDS's Photo Factory. This fun tool allows you to put your child in a photo with a PBS KIDS character. Simply upload a photo, select a cool frame, choose a character and print. Create your own photo project today!
Follow your favorite vocabulary-loving pup online! The Martha Speaks website features fun games such as "Radio Martha," "Skit's Tricks," and "Scrub a Pup," as well as exclusive web-only video and print-outs for your kids to enjoy.
Programming Note:
During June Pledge (6/1-6/10), the daytime schedule on tpt 2 will feature special programs. Please check www.tpt.org for schedule information.
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