June 7 - 19, 2009

E-news Tuesday, July 7, 2009 What's your reason for watching tpt? Is it shows like NewsHour, Charlie Rose and Almanac which bring you independent, unbiased reporting about important issues? Is it shows like NOVA that keep you informed about the latest findings in science and medicine? Is it world-class programs like Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow and Nature that offer you a break from the stress of your day? If your life is better because of programs you see on tpt, please take a moment now to lend your support. Stand behind the programs you love and make a difference to tpt today. Thank you! Program Highlights Ascent of Money Best-selling author and Harvard professor Niall Ferguson traverses the world's financial hot spots and delves into the market meltdown. Wednesday, July 8, 9pm Thursday, July 9, 4pm Watch a Preview »     Time Team America: Fort Raleigh, North Carolina Untangle the mystery of the first English settlement in America, where 116 settlers vanished more than 400 years ago. Wednesday, July 8, 8pm Watch it Online »   back to top   Destination: World Coral Reef Adventure Actor Liam Neeson narrates this spectacular adventure to explore and assess the health of the world's coral reefs. Tuesday, July 7, 9pm More Science Programs »   back to top   Destination: World Mystery of the Nile A team of explorers sets off to become the first to navigate the Blue Nile from source to sea. Tuesday, July 14, 9pm More Science Programs »   back to top   Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple: Murder Is Easy The grey haired sleuth vows to get to the bottom of a mysterious string of "accidents." Sunday, July 12, 9pm Monday, July 13, 3pm More Arts Programs »   back to top   DePalma on North America as a Nation The former NY Times foreign correspondent speaks on issues uniting the United States, Canada and Mexico as one "country." Co-produced with the University of St. Thomas. Sunday, July 19, 9pm Sunday, July 26, 1pm   back to top   Parkinson's in Minnesota Leading doctors from the Mayo Clinic and the U of M discuss new developments in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Co-produced with the Mayo Clinic. Sunday, July 12, 12pm   back to top   Rate 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. Tell us what you think, 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 Explore DragonflyTV online Produced by tpt and shared with the nation, DragonflyTV is all about real kids doing real science. Meet the hosts, play games or watch your favorite episodes of this Emmy-winning show by logging on today! My Cyberchase Summer It’s back and better than ever! Cyberchase brings you a plethora of on-line activities: create your own journal, make a pinwheel or build a bunny-copter! And each week enjoy a new podcast from Digit or Hacker.   back to top   In This Issue Destination: World Masterpiece Mystery! Cyberchase Summer Support provided by: Join tpt's Program Club Make new friends and share your love for tpt shows by joining the tpt Program Club. It's like a book club, but for public television! 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. Twin Cities Public Television 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 · 651-222-1717 © 2009 Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. · viewerservices@tpt.org · An EEO/AA Employer