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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