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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s American Coup: Wilmington 1898 presents the story of a little-known insurrection and massacre.
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Telling Untold Stories
At GBH, we are committed to telling stories that people don’t know — but that they should. On Nov. 12, we’re premiering an important new film from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, directed by Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein, about a time when a state election did not end peacefully, right here in the United States. American Coup: Wilmington 1898 explores a bloody coup that happened in 1898, in Wilmington, N.C. (See cover story on page 13). During the self-identified “Campaign for White Supremacy,” scores of Black people were killed so that White residents could regain political power. For decades, the incident was deeply buried — covered up or little discussed — and most people still don’t know about it. The filmmakers interviewed descendants of both White insurrectionists and Black victims, all of whom shared their families’ often painful stories. “It’s one thing to read the history, but reading those
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personal accounts was very, very powerful and we knew that could help bring life to the story,” said Richen.
I’m always struck by how much all of us can understand current events if we have the perspective of history, and this documentary does that. As I journalist, I also appreciated the prominent role that a newspaper of the time, The Daily Record, and its editor, Alex Manly, played in reporting the truth about the insurrection. Manly, who was Black, was forced to flee for his life because of his reporting. “Ultimately what this story is about is the fragility of democracy,” historian Carol Anderson says in the film. “Even though this happened over 126 years ago, it’s as relevant in this moment as it has ever been.” I hope you’ll watch American Coup.
Before I sign off, I want to publicly extend my thanks to Rebecca Eaton as she retires from over 50 years of service and commitment to MASTERPIECE where she served as executive producer from 1985–2019. During her tenure, MASTERPIECE earned 62 Primetime Emmy Awards, 16 Peabody Awards, six Golden Globes, and two Academy Award nominations. She was instrumental in securing the production of Downton Abbey, GBH’s most popular series since Upstairs, Downstairs. I am sure you will agree that GBH’s drama series has provided endless hours of entertainment and escape. Thank you, Rebecca, for your decades bringing such joy to millions of viewers each week.
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This six-part series of digital shorts produced by Indigenous filmmakers explores climate change in Native American communities. From Alaska to Arizona, viewers will witness the knowledge, tradition, and innovation of people living on the front lines of our changing climate. Co-production of GBH’s NOVA and Vision Maker Media.
6-part, short-form series on NOVA’s YouTube channel
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GBH is bringing this classic program back for the digital age. For the first time since its original broadcast, these episodes of television’s oldest and longest-running gardening program will be available starting with Season One of Crockett’s Victory Garden. Episodes will be released weekly on GBH’s YouTube channel and there will be monthly marathons on the GBH Twitch channel.
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Music transcends generations, and country music legend Patsy Cline was a trailblazer in her genre. Featuring commentary from fellow artists, this concert celebrates her life, legacy, and music with guests including Crystal Gale, Grace Potter, Kristin Chenoweth, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and more. Cline’s husband and friends join the event as well.
Fri (11/22) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (11/23) at 8pm on GBH 44
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This four-part adaptation of the E.M. Forster novel is the story of two independent and unconventional sisters in Edwardian England as they navigate relationships, love, and fulfillment. The drama features Matthew Macfadyen (left) as a self-made businessman, Hayley Atwell as his love interest, and Tracy Ullman as interfering Aunt Juley.
Sun (11/10, 11/17, 11/24) at 8pm on GBH 2
Sun (11/24) at 9pm on GBH 2
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Tue (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) at 8pm on GBH 44
Tue (11/26) at 9pm on GBH 44
Sat (11/16, 11/23) at 8pm on GBH 2
drama
Nina
Nina (Annelise Hesme) put her career on hold for ten years after her child’s cancer diagnosis. Now she faces big obstacles as a 39-year-old trainee nurse and a single mother. Things become more complicated when her ex-husband becomes her boss in this drama from Walter Presents In French with English subtitles.
Sun (11/17, 11/24) at 11pm on GBH 2
Hope Street
New Detective Constable Jo Lipton (Karen Hassan) moves to the coastal town of Port Devine in Northern Ireland in the third season of this popular police drama. Lipton gets off to a quick start as she arrives during an armed prison break, making a big impression on her colleagues.
Season Three Thursdays at 8pm on GBH 44 Repeats: Fri (11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29) at 4pm on GBH 44
Whitechapel
Investigators are faced with a Jackthe-Ripper copycat who is committing horrific murders in London’s Whitechapel district and a series of gruesome crimes in the East End prompting a look back at 300 years of history. Detective Inspector Joseph Chandler (Rupert Penry-Jones, right), Detective Sergeant Ray Miles (Phil Davis), and historical advisor Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) must decipher the nightmares of the past to solve these modern-day offenses.
Season Four Thu (11/28) at 9pm on GBH 44
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MASTERPIECE/The Marlow Murder Club
Sun (11/3, 11/10, 11/17) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Tue (11/5, 11/12, 11/19) at 9pm on GBH 44 Saturdays at 9pm on GBH 2
MASTERPIECE/Wolf Hall Sundays at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Tuesdays at 10pm on GBH 44
Sat (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23) at 10pm on GBH 2
Midsomer Murders Mondays at 8pm on GBH 44
Repeats: Mondays at 4pm on GBH 44
Foyle’s War Mondays at 9pm on GBH 44
Velvet Thursdays at 10pm on GBH 44
INDEPENDENT LENS
Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
In this powerful documentary, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez copes with survivor’s guilt after his unit lost 17 men in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Inspired by his battalion’s motto, “Make Peace or Die,” he commits himself to carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross to each of these soldiers’ families.
Mon (11/11) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Wed (11/13) at 8:30pm on GBH WORLD
FRONTLINE
China, The U.S. & The Rise of Xi Jinping
FRONTLINE’s new documentary explores the rise of Xi Jinping, his
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FRONTLINE/ American Voices 2024
Fri (11/1) at 9pm on GBH 44
Citizen Nation Sun (11/3) at 8pm on GBH 44
FRONTLINE/ The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump Mon (11/4) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Tue (11/5) at 12pm on GBH 44
American Veteran Thu (11/7) at 12pm, 1pm on GBH 44 Tue (11/12) at 12pm, 1pm on GBH 44
Battle Over Bears Ears Thu (11/21) at 10pm on GBH 2
POV/The Body
PBS News Election Coverage
Follow live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections on GBH and PBS News’s digital and social platforms. The evening’s programming will be co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and will include analysis by special guests as well as live election results. Tue (11/5) at 6pm on GBH 2
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LOCAL, USA
Firelighters
For centuries, most North American landscapes were shaped by fire through lightning strikes and Indigenous burns. In recent years, catastrophic wildfires have become all-too common, and some believe it is because our relationship with fire is out of balance. In this documentary, Yurok and Karuk burning-rights activists share their knowledge and offer solutions to this global problem.
Mon (11/18) at 8pm on GBH WORLD
Repeat: Sun (11/24) at 6pm on GBH 2
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San Diego: America’s
Wildest City
San Diego balances dazzling biodiversity with a transformed landscape of manmade wilderness. With more than 3.3 million human residents it is still one of the most biologically diverse counties in the United States. Follow three animal families — western grebes, California ground squirrels, and harbor seals — through the ups and downs of life in this environment.
Wed (11/6) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats:
Sat (11/9) at 12pm on GBH 44
Sun (11/10) at 1pm on GBH 2
NOVA
Decoding the Universe: Quantum
When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, the subatomic realm, things get weird: particles can spin in two directions at once, simply observing something can change it, and a thing on one side of the galaxy can instantly affect something on the other. Learn about the discoveries that proved all of this to be true and paved the way for today’s digital technologies.
Wed (11/6) at 9pm on GBH 2
NOVA
Building Stuff
Engineering is all around us, but how does it actually work?
Repeats: Sun (11/10) at 2pm on GBH 2 Sun (11/10) at 10pm on GBH 44 NATURE
Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Over the course of five years, expert lion filmmakers Will and Lianne Steenkamp have documented the lives of three orphaned lion cubs on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs develop the scavenging abilities that secured their survival, their specialized bird-hunting strategies, and their ongoing desert and coastal explorations.
Wed (11/13) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sat (11/16) at 12pm on GBH 44
Sun (11/17) at 1pm on GBH 2
Find out by watch ing some of the most creative folks in the game build things that extend our range, amplify our abilities, and improve our environment. Experience the ups and downs of the process as they design, build, and test their way through challenges, inspiring the inner “maker” in all of us.
Wed (11/13, 11/20, 11/27) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Thu (11/14, 11/21, 11/28) at 6pm on GBH 44
Wed (11/20, 11/27) at 1pm on GBH 44
more science
NOVA/Solar System Sat (11/2) at 1pm on GBH 44
Repeats: Sun (11/3) at 2pm on GBH 2 Sun (11/3) at 10pm on GBH 44
Big Pacific Mon–Thu (11/4–11/8) at 3pm on GBH 2 Repeats: Mon–Thu (11/4–11/8) at 5pm on GBH 44
Age of Nature Mon–Wed (11/11–11/13) at 3pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Mon–Wed (11/11–11/13) at 5pm on GBH 44
NATURE
Attenborough’s Life Journey
Wed (11/20) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Wed (11/27) at 12pm on GBH 44
NATURE Woodpeckers: The Hole Story Wed (11/27) at 8pm on GBH 2
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Caverns Sessions
This 16-time EMMY-winning “musical adven ture” (formerly Bluegrass Underground) is taped deep within The Caverns, an underground amphi theater in the Tennessee mountains. Featuring estab lished and emerging artists across a broad spectrum of genres, the new season will include performances by
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The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Arapaho/Seneca artist Ken Williams and Shoshone actress and artist Sarah Ortegon travel to the Wind River Reservation to reconnect with their ancestors, exploring the idea of art as reconciliation. Arapaho and Shoshone tribal elders provide the historical context for the arts and crafts created by their communities.
Sat (11/16) at 9pm on GBH 44
LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA
Changemakers
Lidia (left) embarks on her thirteenth journey across the United States, meeting chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs working to change not only what is available but also the way Americans see and think about food. Tue (11/26) at 9pm on GBH 2
HOMEMADE LIVE! Sat (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23) at 12pm on GBH 2
Milk Street’s My Family Recipe Sat (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23) at 2pm on GBH 2
Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets Sat (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23) at 2:30pm on GBH 2
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
Sat (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23) at 4:30pm on GBH 2 Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration Fri (11/8) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Fri (11/8) at 10pm on GBH 2
Great Performances/ Henry Mancini’s 100th at the Hollywood Bowl Fri (11/29) at 9pm on GBH 2
Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day
Recorded live at Boston’s Symphony Hall on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, this performance merges the music of the era with deep historical context. Music from the Boston Pops and Broadway stars, the words of historian John Monsky, and video bring to life the dramatic story of the final months of World War II including the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied advance into Germany. Part of GBH’s Local Lens series.
Thu (11/7) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (11/9) at 8pm on GBH 44
history & culture
HIDDEN GEM
Monadnock: The Mountain That Stands Alone
Filmed over 10 years on and around the mountain, this documentary shares the story of New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock, the second most climbed mountain in the world. Through live and archival footage, photographs, music, and poetry, learn about the original inhabitants; writers like Twain, Emerson, and Thoreau who were inspired by it; and those who are working to preserve this treasure. Presented as part of GBH’s Local Lens series.
Thu (11/21) at 9pm on GBH 2
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Celebrating Native American Heritage
Join ANTIQUES ROADSHOW and celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. In this Season 28 episode, see if it was the Sioux beaded vest from 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket that reaches an appraised value of $75,000 to $150,000.
Mon (11/4) at 8pm on GBH 2
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Native America
Sundays at 6pm, 7pm on GBH 44
Secrets of the Dead/The Princes in the Tower Wed (11/6) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (11/9) at 3pm on GBH 44
Finding Your Roots
Tue (11/12, 11/26) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sat (11/2, 11/16) at 2pm on GBH 44 Sun (11/3, 11/17) at 4pm on GBH 2
Secrets of the Dead/Lost
Treasures of Angkor Wed (11/13) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (11/16) at 3pm on GBH 44
ANTIQUES
ROADSHOW
Mon (11/4, 11/11, 11/25) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sun (11/3, 11/10, 11/17) at 11pm on GBH 44 Mon (11/11, 11/25) at 9pm on GBH 2
Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life
This documentary follows two Lummi families as they fish sockeye salmon while navigating the impacts of climate change, wildfire smoke, and depleted fishing stocks. Explore the resilience and the adaptive nature of both the salmon and the people and learn about those working to protect the fish and promote tribal sovereignty. Sun (11/24) at 7pm on GBH 2
Leonardo da Vinci
This new four-hour documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon explores the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. Learn how the artist has inspired and influenced future generations and the ways that his work has provided a foundation for a conver sation we are still having today: what is our relationship with nature and what does it mean to be human. Mon–Tue (11/18–11/19) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Mon–Tue (11/18–11/19) at 10pm on GBH 2
Sat (11/23) at 12pm, 2pm on GBH 44 Sun (11/24) at 1pm, 3pm on GBH 2 Sun (11/24) at 8pm, 10pm on GBH 44
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In the 1890s, the coastal community of Wilmington, North Carolina had become the example of the promise of Reconstruction, with jobs for both skilled and unskilled Black laborers, as well as professional opportunities for Black doctors, teachers, and lawyers. Black people owned property and held public office, including a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But on November 10, 1898, the tinderbox
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 Tue (11/12) at 9pm on GBH 2 Repeats: Fri (11/15) at 8pm on GBH WORLD Fri (11/15) at 9pm on GBH 44
Uncovering a Story of American Insurrection
and their impact in American Coup: Wilmington 1898.
upon which this community had grown, exploded in the form of an insurrection and a deadly race massacre. An election was subverted, lawmakers from the multiracial “Fusion” government were forced out of office at gunpoint, thousands of residents were exiled from town, and dozens of others were murdered in the so-called “Campaign for White Supremacy,” the only coup d’état in U.S. history. And among the most shocking parts of this story is the way the events were deliberately hidden from future generations, including descendants of those intimately involved. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, in association with PBS North Carolina, has taken on the task of revealing these events
Brad Lichtenstein (top) and Yoruba Richen, who each have a long history of making films about racial justice, directed this documentary. “It’s a story that has been buried for so long. What really struck me was that right after the coup and massacre, it was sung from the hilltops about how proud they were about what they had done. Then, only a few years later it was whitewashed and eventually erased,” said Richen.
The firsthand accounts found in newspapers, books, and personal letters from both the insurrectionists and those affected added important voices, but a unique part of this documentary is hearing directly from the descendants. Lichtenstein noted, “It was like doing an investigative documentary about history that took place 126 years ago. The story was buried even in their own families.” He had the opportunity to
attend one of Wilmington’s commemoration events, where organizers have worked hard to open up dialogue about their history. “There are plenty of people who completely deny any relationship to the past even though their family lineage was there. Many years later, it still is a hurdle, something that feels taboo to be open and honest and accountable about,” he added. In the end, Richen and Lichtenstein were able to form connections with a number of descendants, both White and Black, who were willing to speak in the film.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is committed to telling stories from the past that help impact viewers’ understanding of the present and future. “I think viewers will find the facts of the story so surprising but then also see the echoes of today, with ongoing threats to our democracy,” said Richen. “This is something we have been grappling with as a country since the beginning.”
“We’ve come to rely on public media to be the place that is willing to set aside the risks of putting a story out, knowing that it might engender conversations that are heated. In fact, they embrace that,” said Lichtenstein. “In commercial media, there’s almost no room for stories like American Coup.”
Early Music Festival
CRB will broadcast the 2023 Boston Early Music Festival performance of Desmarest’s Circé on November 17. This epic adventure from Homer’s Odyssey is led by three-time Grammy-nominated soprano Karina Gauvin, Grammy-winning tenor Aaron Sheehan, and Grammy nominees Teresa Wakim and Jesse Blumberg. Listen here.
GBH Music | Jazz on 89.7
GBH Music and JazzBoston continue their new series to showcase the breadth of incredible jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. Join us at the GBH BPL Studio on November 14 for an evening featuring trumpet player/vocalist Christine Fawson. This series will continue on the second Thursday of every month through February.
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Boston Lyric Opera’s
Mitridate
n November 3, enjoy a
Opera’s presentaMitridate, a rarely performed work written by Mozart at age 14. The opera explores jealousy, betrayal, and desire within a fractured family. The cast includes Brenda , John Holiday, and Lawrence Brownlee.
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Connecting the Commonwealth
The need for trusted local journalism is greater than ever, and public media is delivering news that gets straight to the heart of the issues that communities care about. To better serve audiences across Massachusetts, a partnership between GBH News, CAI, and New England Public Media (NEPM) has expanded news coverage statewide, from Provincetown to Pittsfield, and points between. Under the leadership of Jennifer Moore, GBH’s first statewide & features editor, Connecting the Commonwealth weaves regional and local reporting across all three media outlets’ digital and broadcast platforms, from breaking news to in-depth human interest stories.
“There’s an immense need for local journalism on issues that matter to Massachusetts residents. Through our relationships with NEPM and CAI, we are partnering to create content of interest to all of the state’s 7 million residents, something few media outlets in Massachusetts can do,” said Dan Lothian, editor-in-chief of GBH News and The World.
Find Connecting the Commonwealth stories on GBH (89.7, gbhnews.org, and the GBH News YouTube channel), NEPM (NEPM 88.5 and nepm.org), and CAI (90.1, 91.1, 94.3, and
Meet Jennifer Moore
, GBH News’s statewide & features editor, is now leading the Connecting the Commonwealth initiative. A graduate of the University of Missouri, Moore spent five years in the Persian Gulf region as a freelance journalist. She has also served as the news director at the NPR and PBS stations in the Missouri Ozarks and as a The New York Her reporting has earned multiple awards including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award.
40 Years in the Tall White Chair
Gordon Miller has spent 40 years, some 15,000 hours, as a lifeguard on Cape Cod. He first climbed the stand in 1984 at age 23
released that summer... It was almost a cellular connection.”
He says his master’s degree in philosophy has been put to good use during the many hours in the lifeguard chair. He thinks a lot about the world around him—how sea creatures find ways to thrive, how climate change has reshaped the coast, and how to be a role model for beachgoers.
Miller’s story is not done yet. He plans to return to Cape Cod next May for his 41st season.
Read the story here.
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ere is a selection of some of our favorite new titles coming in December. Watch or listen to these and more.
Call the Midwife Holiday Special Fans of the show have come to expect a holiday special full of tears and laughter. This episode will continue that tradition. Set in Christmas 1969, the program will mark an important turning point as Season 14 moves into the 1970s.
Wolf Hall Recap Podcast
In preparation for MASTERPIECE’s Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (Spring 2025), MASTERPIECE Studio will release a special podcast episode recapping the 2015 drama Wolf Hall. This recap will bring listeners up to speed on the major plot points, characters, and where Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell’s (Mark Rylance) stories left off. Listen on the MASTERPIECE website or wherever you get your podcasts. Search “MASTERPIECE Studio.”
Release date: Sun (12/1) at 10pm ET
Joy—Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
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This annual holiday special has become a must-see for many viewers. This year’s broadcast was filmed in Salt Lake City in 2023 and features Broadway star Michael Maliakel (Aladdin) and stage actor Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Beecham House), and the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir.
NEXT at the Kennedy Center
Sara Bareilles: New Year’s Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends Singer, songwriter, and actress Sara Bareilles returns to the Kennedy Center in this recorded career-spanning program. The two-time Grammy winner made her Broadway debut in 2016 starring in Waitress, for which she also wrote the music and lyrics and earned two Tony nominations. She performs with the National Symphony Orchestra.
What’s Cooking on GBH? Ultimate Holiday Bark 24 servings
Chef Joel Gamoran (right) is revealing all his secrets for a stress-free holiday season. In the “Homemade for the Holidays” episode, Joel shares his holiday bark recipe, and fitness instructor curry recipe. Watch it all come together on 12pm on GBH 2 and on the PBS app
INGREDIENTS
• 11/2 lbs (700g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbs flavorless oil
Pistachio, Rose, Sesame, and Black Pepper Bark
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted pistachios
• 1 tbs dried rose petals
• 1 tbs toasted sesame seed
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Salted Cranberry, Orange, and Pecan Bark
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• Zest of 1 large orange
• 1/2 tsp flake sea salt
Pretzels, Peanuts, and Apricot Bark
• 1/2 cup pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
over pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Stir in oil.
Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet. Spread evenly into large rectangle.
Sprinkle toppings for selected variation evenly over melted chocolate. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator. Chill at least 1 hour, or until chocolate has set completely.
STEP 6 Once set, cut the bark into irregular 2"–3" pieces with sharp knife.
STEP 7 Store bark pieces in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
➤ ➤ ➤ Come join us
GBH invites you to participate in virtual or in-person events where you can engage with experts to learn something new, enjoy a reading with an exciting author, or talk with other top-notch talent. Don’t forget: You can also visit our GBH Boston Public Library Studio to see a live taping or attend other community happenings. GBH will keep you informed and entertained with a full calendar of upcoming events.
Stories from the Stage: Getting Away with It
Fri (11/15) at 6:30pm ET (In-person)
To learn more or to register for any of our events, visit gbh.org/ events
NOVA Building Stuff Screening/Panel Discussion
Wed (11/13) at 7pm ET
Join NOVA at the GBH Studios for a screening of selected clips from the three-part Building Stuff series, paired with a panel discussion featuring experts from the film. The program will be followed by a catered reception. Get a sneak peek at this series before it premieres later that evening. Register here.
At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. In this live event, our talented storytellers will share heart-racing tales of narrow escapes and clever maneuvers. Register here.
An Afternoon with Jacques Pépin
Mon (11/18) at 1pm ET (In-person/virtual)
Attend this exclusive event with author, television personality, and educator Jacques Pépin live at the GBH Studios. This wide-ranging conversation will be led by James Beard award–winning chef and restaurateur Jody Adams and moderated by GBH’s Callie Crossley. Learn more about registering as well as in-person meet and greet opportunities.
November
Outspoken Saturdays Sat (11/2) at 2pm ET (In-person) On the first Saturday of each month, spoken word artist Amanda Shea hosts Outspoken Saturdays at GBH Boston Public Library Studio. This spoken word poetry event celebrates emerging artists. Register here.
NOVA Science Trivia Night Thu (11/21) at 5:30pm (In-person)
Bring your smartest friends to the GBH Boston Public Library Studio for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, science history, and more! Register here.
