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Monday, August 31, 2009
Join us for an amazing evening! On Wednesday, September 16, tpt will present a special preview event of Ken Burns' new documentary series, National Parks: America's Best Idea. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. This one night only event will be held at the U of M's Ted Mann Concert Hall and will also feature guest speaker Will Steger, renowned Arctic explorer, educator and expert on environmental issues. Tickets are still available, don't delay!
Program Highlights
Explore the life of Dalton Trumbo, Oscar Award-winning screenwriter and victim of the Hollywood "Red Scare."
 | Wednesday, September 2, 9pm |
Feel Better Minnesota!
Exercise your right to feel better! This program focuses on healthy foods, an active life, as well as the concept of "Energy In" and "Energy Out." Co-produced with Saint Paul- Ramsey County Department of Public Health.
 | Sunday, September 6, 8pm |
 | Sunday, September 13, 12pm |
Influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in their debut Austin City Limits appearance.
| Sunday, September 6, 9pm |
The International Standard Championships provide classic waltzes, dramatic tangos and lively quicksteps.
| Saturday, September 12, 7pm |
Our original series Life (Part 2) returns to tackle the issues facing today's Baby Boomers with new host, Robert Lipsyte, a long-time New York Times columnist.
| Sunday, September 13, 9:30pm |
Coming Soon: Challenging Expectations
Coming in September, this MN Channel production examines how kids can overcome barriers to higher education.
| Sunday, September 20, 4pm |
| Sunday, September 27, 8pm |
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
Fall brings with it a new tpt KIDS schedule. For a complete listing of schedule changes, check your tpt magazine, page 17, or view it online here.
Join Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex, and his adoptive family of Pteranodons as they go on adventures to meet dinosaurs in different eras and learn all about these incredible creatures.
| Preview: Labor Day, September 7, 8am |
| Weekdays, 9:30am & 2:30pm |
 The beloved Angelina Ballerina returns as a new CG-animated series! This new show brings to life new forms of dance for Angelina including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, classic and ethnic. As kids share in Angelina's experiences, they're inspired to pursue their big dreams too!
| Saturdays, 10:30am
Starting September 12 |
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