Welcome
Dear Member,
Welcome to March and the arrival of spring! A time of growth and new activity – it’s also a busy time for your public television stations.
First, I want to thank everyone who attended “An Afternoon of Bourbon & Baking” last month at the Dayton Beer Company; it was a wonderful way to spend a wintery afternoon and a fun time was had by all. This month, we will host a Kids Club event at CET and collaborate with the Cincinnati Museum Center on a special event celebrating their Julia Child exhibit. Looking ahead to April, we will bring CET is ME back to Longworth Hall and honor local educators.
March also marks our most important membership drive of the year. We’ll ask our valued members to renew their generous support, and we hope new members will join you in supporting the most widely used non-profit organization in our region. We’re thankful for the 44th annual Kaplan Challenge Grant, which will allows us to match new donations during this drive. This is also the time of year we begin to make commitments to PBS and others to invest in the programming you enjoy each week and it’s your membership support that makes those commitments possible.
Our production team will premiere our newest documentary this month, Jeffrey’s Journey. This inspiring film highlights the story of a man living with a chronic and progressive physical disability who discovers physical freedom through long-distance cycling. We’re also excited to debut Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey, our collaborative project with Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops, in April.
CET and ThinkTV Board of Trustees
Officers
Dave Taylor, Chair
Stephanie Amlung, Vice Chair
Brian Silverberg, Treasurer
Beth Hartman, Secretary
Dorothy (Kitty) Lensman
Ex-Officio, President & CEO
Trustees
Brian Bolam
Shannon Cox
Jennifer Damiano
Dr. Roshni Dasgupta
Dawn Gilmore
Jack Greiner
Jason Hightower
Stephanie Hogue
Brian Hylander
Jeff Ireland
National PBS programming in March features Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece, which traces the final four years of Cromwell’s life, completing his journey from a self-made man to the most-feared influential figure of his time. Season 2 of Marie Antoinette continues the extraordinary story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde young queen.
Call the Midwife returns for Season 14, which begins in 1970 and finds the folks of Nonnatus House continuing to tackle social challenges like poor housing, poverty, and various health issues, including a puzzling case of apparent immaculate conception.
From events to local productions to PBS national programming – we hope you agree that our true value lies in our steadfast pillar of public service. All of this is possible and available to your communities because of your support. Thank you.
Kitty Lensman President & CEO CET and ThinkTV
Public
Media Connect
Chara Fisher
Jackson Dr. Alvin Jones
Barbara Kellar
Kellie Kulka
Kelly MacDonald
Eric Meilstrup
Christopher Owens
Karen Spina
Barbara Weyand
Barney Wright
Public Media Connect is the partnership of CET and ThinkTV. Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve through programs and services that inspire and inform, educate and engage, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning and the power of diverse perspectives.
Your support makes that mission possible; a mission that touches the lives of more than 3 million people every month. Thank you.
For more information on how your generosity makes CET and ThinkTV the most widely used non-profit services in your community visit www.CETconnect.org and www.thinktv.org. You can also talk to us by calling the CET Member line 800-808-0445 or the ThinkTV Member line 800-247-1614.
March Highlights
Women of World War II: The Untold Stories
Sunday, March 2, at 8pm on ThinkTV16
Thursday, March 13, at 8pm on CET
Learn the hidden history of World War II through firsthand accounts from the women who cracked the codes and built the ships. From the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion to “Fly Girls” who saved their fellow pilots to “Rosie-the-Riveters,” find out how these unsung heroes helped win the war.
The Calling: A Medical School Journey
Monday, March 17, at 10pm on CET and ThinkTV16
Take a front-row seat on the challenges facing young medical students today. This film captures the emotional and dramatic journey of a diverse group of students at one of America’s leading medical schools, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.
American Experience “The History of the ADA”
Tuesday, March 25 at 9pm on ThinkTV16 and CET
Uncover the dramatic story of the decades-long fight of the brave and uncompromising activists who fought for The Americans with Disabilities Act, changing the lives of 43 million Americans. When the bill was finally signed into law in 1990, it became the template for similar legislation around the world.
Jeffrey’s Journey
Thursday, March 27, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16
Ten days. 461 miles. One disabled cyclist. Jeffrey McElfresh suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a debilitating and progressive neuropathy. It’s rare and there is no cure. But he’s still living his dream of being an adventure cyclist. Follow him as he rides along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati in this locally-produced documentary.
Call the Midwife – Season 14 Premiere
Sunday, March 30, at 8pm on ThinkTV16 and CET
Set in 1970, this season marks a new decade in Poplar. Follow the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House as they continue to tackle social challenges like poor housing, poverty and various health issues, including a puzzling case of apparent immaculate conception.
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CET Earth, Wind and Fire: iHeart Radio Live * The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert *
THINKTV14 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
THINKTV16 From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & the American Dream (7pm) All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) SUN 2
CET Celtic Thunder: Odyssey * Benise - 25 Years of Passion! *
THINKTV14 Tony Bennett: Viva Duets This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Deconstructing The Beatles “Strawberry Fields”
THINKTV16 Women of World War II: The Untold Stories Engelbert Humperdinck: Live In Hawaii (My Music Presents) MON 3 CET The Spinners In Concert * The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert (R of 3/1 at 9:30pm)
THINKTV14 Kris Kristofferson: The Life & Songs * Earth, Wind and Fire: iHeart Radio Live *
THINKTV16 Tony Bennett: Viva Duets *
Years with Peter, Paul and Mary TUE 4 CET Tony Bennett: Viva Duets *
Years with Peter, Paul and Mary
THINKTV14 Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD Tony Bennett: Viva Duets (R of 3/2 at 8pm)
THINKTV16 Earth, Wind and Fire: iHeart Radio Live * Kris Kristofferson: The Life & Songs * WED 5
CET Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste * Celtic Thunder: Odyssey (R of 3/2 at 8pm)
THINKTV14 Farewell Doc Martin This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) (R of 3/2 at 9pm) Deconstructing The Beatles “Strawberry Fields”
THINKTV16 Nature “Museum Alive with David Attenborough”
CET Kris Kristofferson: The Life & Songs
THU 6
The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert
Ella Fitzgerald Live In Montreux 1969
THINKTV14 Nature “Museum Alive with David Attenborough” Midsomer Murders - 25 Years of Mayhem Deconstructing The Beatles “Rubber Soul”
THINKTV16 Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste Celtic Thunder: Odyssey *
CET Washington Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) THINK
60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents) (R of 3/1 at 8pm)
Best of the 60’s (My Music Presents) * My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
THINKTV14 Earth, Wind and Fire: iHeart Radio Live (R of 3/3 at 9:30pm) * Benise - 25 Years of Passion! *
THINKTV16 Best of the 60’s (My Music Presents) * TradFest: The Dublin Castle Sessions
CET Great Performances “Andrea Bocelli 30th: The Celebration” (7pm) * All Creatures Great and Small: The Wisdom of the Dales * Rick Steves’ Europe “Lake District and Dunham”
THINKTV14 Best of the 60’s (My Music Presents) * TradFest: The Dublin Castle Sessions
THINKTV16 Great Performances “Andrea Bocelli 30th: The Celebration” (7pm) * All Creatures Great and Small: The Wisdom of the Dales * Rick Steves’ Europe “Lake District and Durham”
CET Engelbert Humperdinck: Live In Hawaii (My Music Presents) Deconstructing The Beatles *
THINKTV14 Yellowstone Symphony All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents)
THINKTV16
60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents) * denotes new programs
• March 11 - 20
CET Antiques Roadshow “Living History Farms, Hour 3” * Antiques Roadshow “Bismarck, Hour 2” The Calling: A Medical School Journey *
THINKTV14 Nature “Sharks of Hawaii” NOVA “Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence” Human Footprint “Man’s Best Friend”
THINKTV16 Antiques
“Born to Sing” The Philadelphia Eleven * Underdogs THINKTV14 Doc Martin “Sons and Lovers” Annika on Masterpiece Season 2 (Episode 3 of 6) Graceball: The Story of Bobby Richardson *
THINKTV16 Finding Your Roots “Born to Sing” The Philadelphia Eleven * Underdogs
CET Nature “The Elephant and the Termite” NOVA “Building The Eiffel Tower” Secrets of the Dead “The End of the Romans”
THINKTV14 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip “Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford” Confluence “The Dance” (Episode 1 of 3) Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Episode 1 of 6)
THINKTV16 Nature “The Elephant and the Termite” NOVA “Building The Eiffel Tower” Secrets of the Dead “The End of the Romans”
CET Antiques Roadshow “Living History Farms, Hour 3” (R of 3/17 at 8pm)
Brick By Brick “Episode 5”*
Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale * Independent Lens “Matter of Mind: My ALS”
THINKTV14 Chaplains (Part 1 of 2) Midsomer Murders “Judgement Day”
THINKTV16
This Old House “Colonial Revival” Ask This Old House “Stair Treads, Sconce”
Brick By Brick “Episode 5”*
Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale * Graceball: The Story of Bobby Richardson * For the most up-to-date information, visit CETconnect.org or thinktv.org
Primetime • March 21 - 31
CET Washington Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
THINKTV14 Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (Episode 1 of 6)
THINKTV16
Washington Week with the Atlantic GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer
CET Graceball: The Story of Bobby Richardson *
Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip
Growing Native “Coast Salish” (Episode 1 of 4)
Global Spirit Season 2 “Earth Wisdom for a World In Crisis” (Episode 12 of 12)
Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter * A Good Life *
American Masters “Becoming Helen Keller”
THINKTV14 Movie: “The Iron Lady” Remembering Leonard Nimoy
THINKTV16 The Cost of Caring
CET Lucy Worsley Investigates “Bloody Mary”* Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece (Episode 1 of 6)*
THINKTV14 Antiques Roadshow “Living History Farms, Hour 3”
Great Performances at the Met “Grounded” * SUN 23
American Veteran “The Crossing” (Episode 1 of 4)
THINKTV16 Lucy Worsley Investigates “Bloody Mary”* Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece (Episode 1 of 6)*
CET Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens
Marie Antoinette Season 2 “The Worst Winter” (Episode 1 of 8)*
Journeys of Black Mathematicians “Forging Resilience” (Part 1 of 2)
Marie Antoinette Season 2 “The Worst Winter” (Episode 1 of 8)*
Chatfield Farms, Hour 1” * Antiques Roadshow “Bismarck, Hour 3” Independent Lens “Home Court”*
TBD Nature “The Elephant and the Termite” NOVA “Building The Eiffel Tower” Human Footprint “The Replacements”
THINKTV16 Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens
Chatfield Farms, Hour 1” * Antiques Roadshow “Bismarck, Hour 3” Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story
CET Finding Your Roots “The Brick Wall Falls”
American Experience “The History of the ADA” * FRONTLINE
THINKTV14 Doc Martin “Farewell, My Lovely” Annika on Masterpiece Season 2 (Episode 4 of 6) The Black Sox Scandal: American Stories *
THINKTV16 Finding Your Roots “The BrickWall Falls”
American Experience “The History of the ADA” * FRONTLINE
CET Nature “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons” NOVA “Hunt for the Oldest DNA” The Future of Nature “Oceans” (Episode 1 of 4)*
THINKTV14 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip “Ainsley Harriott and Anne Diamond”
Confluence “The Material World” (Episode 2 of 3) Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Episode 2 of 6)
THINKTV16 Nature “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons” NOVA “Hunt for the Oldest DNA” The Future of Nature “Oceans” (Episode 1 of 4)*
CET Jeffrey’s Journey* A Good Life Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story *
THINKTV14 Chaplains (Part 2 of 2)
Midsomer Murders “Death of a Stranger”
THINKTV16 Jeffrey’s Journey* Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Hour 1” (R of 3/24 at 8pm) Independent Lens “Home Court”*
CET Washington Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story Ocean Souls
THINKTV14 Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (Episode 2 of 6) Growing Native “People of the North” (Episode 2 of 4) Confucius Was A Foodie Season 2 (Episode 1 of 6)
THINKTV16 Washington Week with the Atlantic GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip
CET The Black Sox Scandal: American Stories * Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter * Boys of ‘36: American Experience
THINKTV14 American Masters “Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames” Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
THINKTV16 The Black Sox Scandal: American Stories * Jacqueline Du Pre: Genius and Tragedy * Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm
CET Call The Midwife Season 14 (Episode 1 of 8)*
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece (Episode 2 of 6)*
Marie Antoinette Season 2 “A Poison Pen” (Episode 2 of 8)*
THINKTV14 Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Hour 1” American Veteran “The Mission” (Episode 2 of 4) Journeys of Black Mathematicians “Creating Pathways” (Part 2 of 2)
THINKTV16 Call The Midwife Season 14 (Episode 1 of 8)* Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece (Episode 2 of 6)*
CET Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens
Marie Antoinette Season 2 “A Poison Pen” (Episode 2 of 8)*
Chatfield Farms, Hour 2” * Antiques Roadshow “Birmingham, Hour 1” Going Your Way *
THINKTV14 Nature “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons” NOVA “Hunt for the Oldest DNA” Human Footprint “The Urban Jungle”
THINKTV16 Antiques Roadshow “Denver Botanic Gardens
Chatfield Farms, Hour 2” * Antiques Roadshow “Birmingham, Hour 1” Going Your Way *
Daytime Listing
& CETHD
WEEKDAYS
6:00am Amanpour and Company Noon Wild Kratts
7:00am Odd Squad 12:30pm Nature Cat
7:30am Alma’s Way 1:00pm Molly of Denali
8:00am Lyla in the Loop 1:30pm Xavier Riddle
8:30am Carl the Collector 2:00pm Antiques Roadshow
9:00am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 3:00pm Grantchester on Masterpiece
9:30am Rosie’s Rules 4:00pm Various
10:00am Sesame Street 6:00pm BBC News America
10:30am Work It Out Wombats! 6:30pm DW The Day
11:00am Donkey Hodie 7:00pm PBS News Hour
11:30am Pinkalicious
SATURDAYS
6:00am Amanpour and Co 1:00pm Fresh Glass
7:00am Quilting Arts 1:30pm Pati’s Mexican Table
7:30am It’s Sew Easy 2:00pm ATK
8:00am Fons and Porter 2:30pm Cook’s Country
8:30am Woodsmith Shop 3:00pm Christina Cooks
9:00am This Old House 3:30pm Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest
9:30am Ask This Old House 4:00pm This Old House
10:00am Family Plot 4:30pm Ask This Old House
10:30am Greener World 5:00pm Rick Steves
11:00am Wealthtrack 5:30pm PBS News Weekend
11:30am Second Opinion 6:00pm The Art Show
Noon MotorWeek 6:30pm SHOWCASE
12:30pm Milk Street 7:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
SUNDAYS
6:00am Nature 11:30am OutSCIder Classroom
7:00am Rick Steves’ Europe Noon Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
7:30am Samantha Brown 12:30pm State of Ohio
8:00am To the Contrary 1:00pm Various
8:30am GZero World 4:00pm Our Ohio + Various
9:00am Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 5:30pm PBS News Weekend
9:30am Daniel Tiger 6:00pm Various
10:00am Carl the Collector 7:00pm Various
10:30am Curious Crew
11:00am SciGirls
THINKTV14 & THINKTV14HD
WEEKDAYS
6:00am NHK Newsline 2:00pm Elinor Wonders Why
6:30am BBC News 2:30pm Alma’s Way
7:00am Classical Stretch 3:00pm Sesame Street
CET & CETHD
7:30am Yoga Block 3:30pm Daniel Tiger
8:00am Sit and Be Fit 4:00pm Carl the Collector
8:30am Painting Block 4:30pm Arthur
9:00am Needlecraft Block 5:00pm Odd Squad
9:30am Travel Block 5:30pm Wild Kratts
10:00am Cooking Block 6:00pm Donkey Hodie
10:30am Cooking Block 6:30pm Rosie’s Rules
11:00am Amanpour and Company 7:00pm NHK Newsline
Noon Prime Time Programming Encores 7:30pm DW News
SATURDAYS
6:00am To the Contrary 11:30am Christina Cooks
6:30am Washington Week Noon Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen
7:00am SciGirls 12:30pm Project Smoke
7:30am OutSCIder Classroom 1:00pm Best of Joy of Painting
8:00am Odd Squad 1:30pm Paint This
8:30am Dinosaur Train 2:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe
9:00am Carl the Collector 2:30pm Samantha Brown
9:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 3:00pm Various
10:00am Weeknight Meals 4:00pm NOVA
10:30am Life In Bloom 5:00pm Nature
11:00am Lidia’s Kitchen 6:00pm Classic Gospel 7:00pm Song of Mountainsthe
SUNDAYS
6:00am Story in the Public Square 11:00am This Old House
6:30am Closer To Truth 11:30am Ask This Old House
7:00am State of Ohio Noon Classic Gospel
7:30am White House Chronicle 1:00pm Lawrence Welk
8:00am Woodsmith Shop 2:00pm Movie
8:30am American Workshop 4:00pm Various
9:00am School of Greatness 5:00pm Various
9:30am America’s Heartland 6:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
10:00am Farmer and the Foodie 7:00pm Doc Martin
10:30am MotorWeek
THINKTV16 & THINKTV16HD
WEEKDAYS
6:00am BBC World News Noon Wild Kratts
6:30am Happy Yoga 12:30pm Nature Cat
7:00am Odd Squad 1:00pm Molly of Denali
7:30am Alma’s Way 1:30pm Xavier Riddle
8:00am Lyla in the Loop 2:00pm Antiques Roadshow
8:30am Carl the Collector 3:00pm Call the Midwife
9:00am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 4:00pm Amanpour and Company
9:30am Rosie’s Rules 5:00pm DW the Day
10:00am Sesame Street 5:30pm BBC News America
10:30am Work It Out Wombats! 6:00pm PBS NewsHour
11:00am Donkey Hodie 7:00pm BBC News The Context
11:30am Pinkalicious 7:30pm Travel Block
SATURDAYS
6:00am Mister Rogers 12:30pm Family Ingredients
6:30am Carl the Collector 1:00pm ATK
7:00am Elinor Wonders Why 1:30pm Cook’s Country
7:30am Molly of Denali 2:00pm Christina Cooks
8:00am Arthur 2:30pm Milk Street’s My Family Recipe
8:30am Wild Kratts 3:00pm Greener World
9:00am SciGirls 3:30pm Garden Smart
9:30am OutSCIder Classroom 4:00pm MotorWeek
10:00am This Old House 4:30pm America’s Heartland
10:30am Ask This Old House 5:00pm Various
11:00am American Woodshop 6:00pm PBS News Weekend
11:30am Weeknight Meals 6:30pm Rick Steves Noon Milk Street 7:00pm Lawrence Welk
SUNDAYS
6:00am Mister Rogers 11:00am State of Ohio
6:30am Daniel Tiger 11:30am To The Contrary
7:00am Carl the Collector Noon Wealth Track
7:30am Wild Kratts 12:30pm White House Chronicle
8:00am Odd Squad 1:00pm Various
8:30am Xavier Riddle 4:00pm Our Ohio + Various
9:00am Nature Cat 5:30pm The Art Show
9:30am Molly of Denali 6:00pm PBS News Weekend
10:00am SciGirls 6:30pm Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
10:30am OutSCIder Classroom 7:00pm Sister Boniface Mysteries
Station News
Local Documentary, Jeffrey’s Journey, Premieres March 27
When you’re faced with an incurable, debilitating and progressive disease, you have a choice to make. How do you live your life? When Jeffrey McElfresh was a child, that wasn’t a consideration. He was in perpetual motion, a bundle of energy. Then something changed. It began in small, almost imperceptible ways. But it just kept coming. His feet and hands were gradually losing function. At age 41 he finally learned the name of his malady: Charcot –Marie-Tooth disease. This peripheral neuropathy is extraordinarily rare. It disrupts signals from the brain, causing muscles in the feet and hands to atrophy.
Today Jeffrey’s disability is apparent. But he’s adapted. He’s built a life rich with meaning. And he’s found that, when he’s on a bicycle, he’s in his element. He’ll tell you he rides better than he walks. And he rides a lot. He has become an adventure cyclist.
In our locally-produced documentary, Jeffrey’s Journey, we follow Jeffrey over the course of 10 days as he cycles along the Ohio River, from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati. Consider that question: “How do you live your life when faced with a devastating disability?” This documentary reveals one man’s answer. As he follows the river through old steel towns, beautiful valleys and forgotten burgs, Jeffrey discovers a lot about the land he’s riding through and even more about himself. Tune in on Thursday, March 27, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16 or wherever you stream our stations, including the PBS App.
Learn and Discover the Wonder of Flight with the Education Team
Our education team is proud to create and lead handson activities at the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio in their new Joe Clark Innovation Lab. Imagine exploring aerodynamics and the engineering design process while creating a fun craft. For example, our penguin kite activity exposes kids to basic physics concepts — in a fun and playful environment!
Kids and their guardians work together to craft a parachute to give their penguin a chance to experience the gift of flight. Once built, they can test their creations in a wind tunnel, exploring how air resistance affects the penguin’s descent.
Settle into Spring with New Recipes From The Baking Journal
This month, Stephanie is serving up mouthwatering recipes and creative kitchen hacks to welcome the approaching spring season. Discover the best apples for baking, master a Texas Roadhouse Rolls copycat recipe and try the viral Cinnabon hack that’s taking the internet by storm! New episodes drop every Monday on YouTube. Subscribe to @thebakingjournal so you never miss a delicious moment or time-saving tip!
Each of our sessions includes a Hall of Fame Enshrinee Spotlight on innovators like the Wright Brothers, Richard Evelyn Baird and Bessie Coleman. These free, drop-in activities take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’d love to see you there as we spend time exploring and creating! Connect with us and find more resources on the education page of our websites at CETconnect.org/education/ and thinktv.org/education/.
Station News
Ready To Learn Project: Empowering Early Childhood Educators
Ready To Learn, an initiative by CET and ThinkTV, continues to make a significant impact in the field of early childhood education. Generously funded by The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, the Rockwern Charitable Foundation, Mathile Foundation and CenterPoint Energy Foundation, this project provides free professional development opportunities for early childhood educators in the community. Through a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, educators gain valuable insights and skills on a variety of early childhood topics, all at no cost. A highlight of the program is the annual Super Saturday event, a day-long gathering packed with dynamic workshops designed to equip and empower educators.
This year’s Super Saturday was a resounding success, bringing together more than 50 educators from the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. Each participant engaged in three two-hour workshops focusing on the topics “Preparing for Kindergarten,” “Creating Effective Schedules & Transitions” and “Raising Resilient Children.” It was a great learning and networking opportunity for the educators and they received free classroom resources, books and exciting giveaways to enhance their teaching environments. A huge thanks goes to our staff who played a role, volunteer Barbara Sloan and our funders. Ready To Learn exemplifies how community partnerships and dedicated funding can create lasting positive change in early education, fostering growth and connection among those shaping the minds of tomorrow.
Catch Two New Episodes of SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar
Harry and Linda Fath
Saturday, March 22, at 6:30pm on CET
Harry and Linda Fath have left an indelible mark on Cincinnati through their generosity and commitment to improving the community. From significant contributions to local landmarks like Smale Riverfront Park and the Cincinnati Zoo, to their unwavering support of the arts, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Music Hall, the Faths embody the spirit of giving. In this episode, Barbara delves into their incredible story, exploring how their passion for philanthropy has evolved and the lasting legacy they hope to create for future generations.
Cristian Măcelaru
Saturday, March 29, at 6:30pm on CET
Step into the world of classical music with Cristian Măcelaru, the 14th Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Cristian will begin his
five-year term as Music Director in the upcoming season. Appointed as Music Director Designate in April 2024, Cristian succeeds Louis Langrée in this prestigious role. A Grammy Award-winning conductor, Cristian was also the Music Director of the Orchestre National de France and the Artistic Director of the George Enescu Festival and Competition in Bucharest, Romania. Join Barbara as she explores Cristian’s vision for the CSO and his insights into the transformative power of music to unite and inspire. Mark your calendars for these special episodes celebrating the individuals who make Cincinnati such a vibrant cultural hub. Tune in to SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar Saturdays at 6:30pm on CET and Sundays at 8:30pm on CET Arts or anytime on the PBS App.
Embracing Staff Diversity in New Training
Great content and educational services start with a strong, well-trained staff. At CET and ThinkTV, we are deeply committed to ensuring that professional development remains a top priority within our teams. Employee growth, job satisfaction and productivity flourish when we invest in building the skills, knowledge and competencies essential for success.
As we approached the end of 2024, our organization proudly joined the Society for Human Resource Management initiative, “1 Million Civil Conversations.” This endeavor has propelled us into a meaningful exploration of our differences through personality and behavior-based training. By embracing diverse perspectives and strengthening our ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, we are fostering the creation of truly unstoppable teams.
What makes CET and ThinkTV extraordinary is the collective dedication, talent and creativity of our employees. Each day, these individuals bring their passion for public service to life, ensuring that our work continues to make a profound impact on the communities we serve. By identifying and nurturing the strengths of our staff, we are paving the way for enhanced teamwork, innovation and growth.
Every member of our incredible team has dedicated their professional life to enriching the lives of those in our communities. As an organization, it is both our responsibility and privilege to cultivate their skills and uphold our shared commitment to being lifelong learners. By prioritizing continuous development, we empower our employees to thrive — both personally and professionally — while advancing our mission of providing essential, high-quality media services to the public.
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CET is ME Returns Next Month Honoring Educators
We are excited to announce that our annual CET is ME event returns for another year this spring! For this year’s theme, we are celebrating 70 years of CET educating the community.
Join us on Thursday, April 10, at 5:30pm at Longworth Hall as we honor four local educators who serve as community heroes through their work. Stay tuned on our events page for more information and details on how to purchase your tickets at CETconnect.org/ events.
OTR International Film Festival/LADD
Over-the-Rhine Chamber
Playhouse in the Park
Pro Seniors
Pyramid Hill Sculpture
Park & Museum
SCPA
Seven Hills School
St. Joseph Home
Taft Museum of Art
Tri-State Antique Market
Vinoklet Winery
Welcome House of Northern Kentucky
ThinkTV Thanks Our Community Partners
Carillon Historic Park
Centerville Florists
Crayons to Classrooms
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Dayton Dental
Collaborative
Dayton Live
Dayton Magazine
Dayton Metro Library
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
Dorothy Lane Market
International Peace Museum
Kettering Health
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District
Montgomery County Educational Services Center
National Aviation Hall of Fame
Ready Set Soar/READ ON
Springfield Arts Council
Springfield Museum of Art
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
The NEON
We Care Arts
Window World of Dayton
Yellow Springs News
Western & Southern Financial Group
Westwood Works
Wiebold Studio, Inc.
Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council
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Member Spotlight: Mary Z. from Harrison, Ohio
Mary has been a member of ThinkTV since 2018. PBS sparked her intrigue in wide-ranging news in her 20s and has continued to inform and educate her on current and critical events for over 40 years. She says that she trusts PBS completely! Mary donates to ThinkTV because it offers in-depth and reliable news on a local, national and global level, and provides information without hysteria. She also loves that it is filled with varied and clever entertainment.
Mary watches PBS programming 365 days a year, every morning and night. She enjoys watching programs on ThinkTV Passport, which allows her exclusive streaming access to incredible programming. She loves that PBS makes her more aware, more empathic and more invested in her surroundings, community and the planet.
“It is absolutely the best thing I can offer my brain!” Mary said.
Some of Mary’s favorite PBS programs are PBS NewsHour, Washington Week, Firing Line, Amanpour and
Celebrate CET’s 70th Birthday with CET Kids Club
Join us for a familyfriendly, free event this month as CET’s Kids Club celebrates the 70th birthday of CET! Mingle with local sports team mascots from the Reds and the Bengals as well as some surprise PBS KIDS characters.
Join us on Saturday, March 8, from 1pm to 3pm at the CET building at 1223 Central Parkway in Cincinnati, Ohio. There will be crafts, story time and many other fun activities. Visit our website for more information at CETconnect.org/events or call 513-345-6579.
Company, POV, FRONTLINE, Nature and the Ken Burns Collection. Her constant sources of entertainment are the Masterpiece and Walter Presents shows.
“They simply have the most delicious plot lines, writing, acting and intrigue one could ever hope for,” Mary said. Some PBS personalities who have inspired Mary are Christiane Amanpour and Ken Burns. She says that Christiane Amanpour is a “true north reporter and has an incredible range of expertise,” and Ken Burns is a “master storyteller and a national treasure of intelligence, curiosity, exploration and calmness.” Mary also says that the PBS NewsHour anchors and journalists are unrivaled, both past and present and they have become her “friends in the box.”
Mary lives in Harrison and comes from a long line of individuals who are curious and invested in intelligent, trustworthy news and political events. Citizen awareness is extremely important to her, and she says that PBS fulfills that need and appetite.
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In This Issue: Jeffrey’s Journey
Ten days. 461 miles. One disabled cyclist. Follow Jeffrey McElfresh on a journey along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati.
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Changes to the Magazine
You may have noticed our program guide looks a little different this month. We hope you don’t mind that we changed the way we mail the guide to save money and use your support more wisely. We also changed the paper to make it easier to read and easier to highlight your favorite programs. Enjoy!
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Coming in April
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops for a musical voyage through European countries. This locally-produced special features a magnificent orchestra, dramatic cinematography features a magnificent orchestra and dramatic cinematography, with Rick as your beloved tour guide.
Independent Lens “We Want the Funk”
Journey through the history of funk music and examine the relationship between the explosion of the genre and the turbulent political and racial dynamics in 1970s inner-city America.
Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years
Music luminaries return to the fabled stage in Austin, Texas to celebrate Austin City Limits’ fiftieth anniversary and offer salutes to ACL icons including Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
