Connections Meet New Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking Host | Tom McLaughlin New Hampshire's own Tom McLaughlin, the new host of ROUGH CUT WITH FINE WOODWORKING, will join New Hampshire PBS at the Old House & Barn Expo on Saturday, March 24 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester. McLaughlin, a member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, will be demonstrating how to hand plane wainscoting and old house paneling at the NHPBS booth from 1 – 5 pm. Tom McLaughlin is a master woodworker who has been making and designing commissioned custom furniture for almost 30 years and has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines and woodworking journals.
Old House & Barn Expo Saturday, March 24 • 1-5PM
Ethan Bortnick: Celebration of Music - Talent Search Pianist, composer and singer Ethan Bortnick has a new talent show for the whole family and he's bringing it to NHPBS. In this inspiring and exciting new program, Ethan showcases young talented performers from across the Granite State. Then join us for a LIVE concert with Ethan and the talent search winner as they perform on stage at the Rochester Opera House on April 6 and 7. Go to npbs.org/events for tickets.
Saturday March 10 • 4:30PM on NHPBS
March 2018
Building Lifelong Relationships If you had to pick your favorite PBS show, what would it be? For Amanda Grappone from the Grappone Automotive Group, a kid’s show about an inquisitive little monkey strikes a chord. “CURIOUS GEORGE was a staple for many, many years,” said Amanda, who watched it when her three children were younger. “He’s my favorite monkey, hands down.” Now Amanda and her kids watch the latest NATURE programs together. High-quality, thought-provoking programs are what keep the Grappone family tuned in to New Hampshire PBS. “It [NHPBS] allows you to get out into the world and see what’s out there,” said Amanda. “The perspective seems genuine, it doesn’t seem engineered in any way.”
"The mission of Grappone Automotive is building lifelong relationships and I think New Hampshire PBS does this very well." What you may not know is that Amanda is a little more involved with New Hampshire PBS than most folks. This is her second year serving on the Board of Directors and her business, Grappone Automotive, supports the NHPBS Car Raffle. All around, it’s a natural fit. “The mission of Grappone Automotive is building lifelong relationships and I think New Hampshire PBS does this very well,” Amanda says. “They always have something relevant and cogent no matter what age group you are and no matter your interests.” Whether you find humor in a lovable little monkey, can’t wait for the next recipe from CIAO ITALIA or love to hike along with Willem Lange on WINDOWS TO THE WILD — we’re curious, what is your favorite PBS show? Peter Frid NHPBS President & CEO
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LEADING LADIES OF MARCH Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place VIRGINIA LEE BURTON: A SENSE OF PLACE paints a portrait of a Renaissance woman ahead of her time, whose art and literature remain an enduring part of America's cultural heritage.
Thursday, March 1 • 8PM on NHPBS
Makers: Women in Hollywood
Follow the women of showbiz, from the earliest pioneers to present-day power players, as they influence the creation of one of the country’s biggest commodities: entertainment.
Call the Midwife Season 7
Season 7 starts March 25th at 8PM with two back-to-back episodes. Set in 1963, this season introduces nurse Lucille Anderson and covers big issues including leprosy, Huntington's Chorea, tokophobia (fear of pregnancy) and unmarried mothers.
Sunday, March 25 • 8PM & 9PM on NHPBS
Independent Lens: Dolores
Meet Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Cesar Chavez, becoming one of the most defiant and unheralded feminist activists of the 20th century.
Friday, March 2 • 10PM on NHPBS
Little Women: A Timeless Story Catch this preview of the upcoming Masterpiece series based on the beloved Louisa May Alcott novel that follows four sisters on their journey from childhood to adulthood.
Sunday, March 4 • 7:30PM on NHPBS DEADLINE IS MARCH 31
Tuesday, March 27 • 9PM on NHPBS
Women of Outward Bound
Meet the first group of young women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school course in 1965. Listen to their experiences in the wild and discover how one month in the woods taught them they could do more than they ever thought possible.
Thursday, March 29 • 8PM on NHPBS
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Primetime Picks Frontline: Weinstein
Nature: Naledi: One Little Elephant
"Weinstein" shows how the Hollywood mogul managed to allegedly sexually harassed and abused dozens of women over four decades. With allegations going back to Weinstein's early years, the film investigates the elaborate ways he and those around him tried to silence his accusers.
Born inside a sanctuary in the wilderness of Botswana, Naledi the baby elephant loses her mother and faces the world alone. It is now up to a devoted team of caretakers and researchers to urge Naledi to survive and help her find her place in the herd.
Friday, March 2 • 9PM on NHPBS
Wednesday, March 7 • 8PM on NHPBS
Granite State Challenge
The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo
From sharp buzzer reflexes to fast answers, who will be the quickest team to correctly answer the questions? Don't miss the new season of GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE with host Jim Jeannotte. Then test your smarts by taking the GSC weekly quiz! Go to nhpbs.org/gsc and play along!
Take a look into the life of radical Chicano lawyer, author and countercultural icon, Oscar Zeta Acosta. Acosta's powerful literary voice, brash courtroom style and notorious revolutionary antics made him a revered figure within the Chicano movement and offered one of the most brazen frontal assaults on white supremacy seen at the time.
Saturdays in March • 6PM on NHPBS
Friday, March 23 • 10PM on NHPBS
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
And Then There Were None
Join us for a star-studded one-hour heartfelt tribute to the beloved children’s television series that turns 50 this year. Cast members from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood series share their personal perspectives and insights in this new production.
Set in 1939 as Europe teeters on the brink of war, the story follows ten strangers with dubious pasts, who are lured to an isolated manor on Soldier Island. When members of the party start to mysteriously die, the others realize that a murderer is among them, and self-preservation becomes the only option.
Tuesday, March 6 • 7:30PM on NHPBS
Thursday, March 29 • 9PM on NHPBS Explore
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Can You Dig It?
Did you know that the NHPBS Littleton tower connects several state and local agencies, including State Police, Homeland Security, Emergency Management/911, NH Dept. of Transportation, the Grafton County Sheriff's Dept. and Littleton Hospital? In the event of a commercial power failure, the impact on public safety would come to a grinding halt. How can you help? We're seeking a hero to help us purchase a new generator. The McIninch Foundation has generously awarded NHPBS $20,000 toward a new generator and has offered a $10,000 match if we can raise an additional $10,000. Are you ready to break out your cape and help keep NH safe and connected? Contact Sarah Varney, Director of Foundation Relations at 603-868-4318. ENGAGE | CONNECT | CELEBRATE New Hampshire PBS inspires one million Granite Staters each month with engaging and trusted local and national programs and services on-air, mobile, online, in classrooms and in communities. Beyond its award-winning television programs, New Hampshire PBS is a leader in education and community engagement. (603) 868-1100 • themailbox@nhpbs.org
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