Mar 2011 - WETA Magazine

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The WETA Guide to

Montgomery County on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

Also, a Les Miz 25th Anniversary Concert and New Music Specials, including The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House

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arch heralds exciting programming on WETA’s television and radio broadcasts, and I hope you can tune in and enjoy some of the specials we have scheduled. Among them, WETA TV 26 and WETA HD present an array of performances that include the music of Motown on our long-running series In Performance at the White House, with the President and Mrs. Obama hosting top contemporary artists and Motown stars in a concert in the East Room of the White House. Also this month, we premiere an entertaining and informative new WETA TV 26 production that spotlights one of the communities we serve, Montgomery County, Maryland, in our local program series, The WETA Guide.

On Classical WETA 90.9 FM, tune in throughout the month for a celebration of the birth anniversary of J.S. Bach as we explore the great composer’s instrumental music. On VivaLaVoce, WETA’s vocal classical music station at vivalavoce.org, we present Bach’s major choral works and all of his cantatas too.

Enjoy WETA’s March broadcasts — and thank you for your support.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

The WETA Guide to Montgomery County

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The WETA TV 26 production airs Monday, March 14 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

ver wonder what there is to do and see in Montgomery County? There’s a lot to explore in the lands northwest of Washington, D.C., and WETA TV 26 has done the legwork for you. A new local WETA documentary — The WETA Guide to Montgomery County — offers a host of ideas for day trips, adventures or an evening out. The program showcases the communities, arts and cultural offerings, activities and history of this vibrant area of Maryland.

The latest production in The WETA Guide series, the one-hour film offers an engaging tour through the county, visiting, for example, the restaurants and shopping in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Rockville; sampling the culinary diversity of Wheaton; wine tasting at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard; exploring Antiques Row in Kensington; taking in a ballgame at the Maryland Soccerplex; visiting the concert venue The Music Center at Strathmore, and spotlighting the arts venues the AFI Silver Theatre and the Olney Theatre Center.

Other activities featured are boating at Black Hill Regional Park; paddling whitewater at Great Falls; biking along the C&O Canal; visiting the tranquil Brookside Gardens and its butterfly exhibit in Wheaton; journeying on an 1870s canal boat at the Great Falls National Park Visitor Center; enjoying music, art and dance at Glen Echo Park; attending fall festivals at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown; and much more, including a ride on White’s Ferry in Poolesville.

Along the way, The WETA Guide to Montgomery County also explores the county’s engaging history. The film visits the town of Boyds, established to settle workers of the B&O Railroad in the late 1800s; stops by the Sandy Spring Museum to learn about Montgomery County’s Quakers and how they revitalized area farmland; relates the story of the Montgomery Women’s Farm Co-op Market; visits the Woodlawn Manor Museum to follow the Underground Railroad; and stops at Rockville’s Beall Dawson House, an important architectural landmark.

Tune in to The WETA Guide to Montgomery County — and explore!

Funding for the local broadcast of The WETA Guide to Montgomery County has been provided by the Broomfield Charitable Foundation and by WETA members.

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La La Brooks of the Crystals

In the Spotlight airs Wednesday, March 9 at 8 p.m., repeating throughout the month, on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

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Rock, Pop and Doo Wop ock and pop stars Jon “Bowzer” Bauman (of Sha Na Na) and Ronnie Spector (of the Ronettes) host a new concert special spotlighting top songs from the late 1950s and early 1960s rock, pop and doo wop era in a new production in TJ Lubinsky’s My Music concert series. The program was recorded in May 2010 and includes many new live performances, plus archival classics from the Dick Clark vaults. Among the performances, Rock, Pop and Doo Wop features Ronnie Spector singing her biggest hits, “Be My Baby” and “Baby I Love You”; the original lead voice of the Crystals, La La Brooks, offering up “Then He Kissed Me” and “Da Doo Ron Ron”; Jay Black singing “This Magic Moment” and “Cara Mia”; Len Barry, performing his hit “1-2-3”; and the The Orlons (“The Wah-Watusi,” “Don’t Hang Up” and “South Street”) and Dee Dee Sharp (“Mashed Potato Time”) gathering on stage in tribute to the Philly teen dance music of the American Bandstand era.

Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2

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airs Sunday, March 6 at 7 p.m., repeating throughout the month, on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

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een by more than 56 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages, Les Misérables is one of the world’s most popular musicals — and currently the longest running — with new productions continually opening around the globe. In October 2010, to mark the occasion of Les Miz’s 25th anniversary, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, staged a special celebratory concert at the O2 Arena in London. The concert hosted a company of more than 300 actors and musicians, including leading U.K. tenor Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean; Nick Jonas as Marius; Norm Lewis as Javert; Matt Lucas as Thénardier; Lea Salonga as Fantine; Jenny Galloway as Madame Thénardier; and Camilla Kerslake as Cosette; alongside casts from several of the show’s productions.

Performed are the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty (l-r) Alfie Boe, Colm Wilkinson, Ramin Karimloo and Nick Jonas Tables,” “Master of the House,” and many more from the show’s popular score.

Great Performances: Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends

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Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m., repeating throughout the month, on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

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rolific songwriter, producer and maestro to the stars David Foster, who has collaborated through more than three decades with some of the top talents in pop music, returns to Great Performances with several of his favorite artists for a special night of music. Filmed in October 2010 at the Mandalay Bay arena in Las Vegas, Hitman Returns, the follow-up concert to the popular 2008 program Hitman: David Foster & Friends, features even more chart-topping artists and music from the 15-time Grammy Award-winner’s extensive career catalog, with performances by Michael Bolton; The Canadian Tenors; Charice; Natalie Cole; Earth, Wind & Fire; Martina McBride; Chaka Khan; Kenny Loggins; Seal; Ruben Studdard; Donna Summer; Gary Wright and others.

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PBS NewsHour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.

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WETA 90.9 FM Washington WGMS 89.1 FM Hagerstown WETA 88.9 FM Frederick classicalweta.org Charlie Rose airs latevivalavoce.org weeknights (check listings)

TV Highlights The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House The WETA production airs Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

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n celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown — the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label — the President and Mrs. Obama host The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House, a production of WETA in association with Bounce, a division of AEG, and the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC). The concert special, filmed February 24 in the East Room of the White House, is the forty-sixth production of the long-running WETA series In Performance at the White House. The hour-long program presents an all-star tribute to the legendary Motown Sound and includes musical artists from the Motown Records label’s golden age and performances by contemporary artists who have been influenced by Motown — which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. The Motown Records label was devised by music entrepreneur Berry Gordy and launched an historic cultural shift in the racial integration of popular music with crossover hits by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, The Four Tops and many others.

Corporate funding for The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House is provided by Pepsi-Cola. Foundation support is provided by The Annenberg Foundation. Major funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and public television viewers.

Suze Orman’s Money Class

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airs Tuesday, March 8 at 8 p.m., repeating throughout the month, on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

ased on the personal finance expert’s upcoming new book, the new special Suze Orman’s Money Class will reveal Orman’s expert counsel on what actions people need to take in light of the new economy. After the upheavals of the economic downturn, Orman believes it’s critical to rethink many of the traditional strategies Americans have been using to achieve their financial goals. In this special, Orman unveils her new advice, updating and sometimes revising her longheld beliefs, to help people navigate today’s unsettling economic waters. She provides powerful, timely and often surprising tips for moving forward on the most important financial fundamentals: saving and investing, building a career, planning for retirement, and more.

Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story

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The WETA presentation airs Tuesday, March 22 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

ews and Baseball: An American Love Story, a film by Clear Lake Historical Productions in association with WETA, explores the connection between Jewish Americans and baseball, America’s most iconic institution. The film relates the stories of Jewish ballplayers such as Sandy Koufax — who granted a rare interview for this legacy project — and Hank Greenberg, Al Rosen and many others. More than a program about sports, it is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions, and the shattering of stereotypes. Dustin Hoffman narrates, and interviews include writers, executives, and players such as Koufax, Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller and Yogi Berra. Fans Ron Howard and Larry King speak of the meaning of Jewish ballplayers in their lives, while historians and rabbis place the stories of Jewish players in historical context, interwoven with an extraordinary collection of rare archival footage and photos.

Major funding for Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story is provided by The Jewish Federations of North America; The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; The Apotex Foundation, Honey and Barry Sherman; Charles and Andrea Bronfman Foundation; Elise and Alan Mecklinger; Greenberg Philanthropic Fund; and Fran and Ed Sonshine. Additional funding was provided by David Heller, the Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation, Inc. and the generous support of many foundations and individuals; for a full list, visit jewsandbaseball.com.

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

March primetime simulcast listings.

Weeknight primetime simulcast programming repeats the following weekday on WETA TV 26 starting at noon.

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Princesses of the World

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Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Lost Mine

Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey (Pt 4 of 4)

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones

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Great Performances: Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends

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(from 7pm:) Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 (to 11pm)

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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars

Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy

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Rock, Pop and Doo Wop

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars (to 12m)

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The Amen Solution—Thinner, Smarter, Happier with Dr. Daniel Amen

Rick Steves Marathon (to 1am)

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

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(from 6pm:) Great Scenic Railway Journeys—Australia & New Zealand

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The WETA Guide to Montgomery County

The Amen Solution—Thinner, Smarter, Happier with Dr. Daniel Amen (to 11:30pm)

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Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard

World at War: Pincers

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American Masters: Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter

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Celtic Thunder: Heritage

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

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John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind

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(from 7pm:) The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time!

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Nature: Birds of the Gods

NOVA: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies

Journey to Planet Earth: Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization (to 11:30pm)

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Sherlock Holmes: The Priory School

Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Cornish Mystery

(9:50) Poirot: The Disap(10:40) Prime Suspect pearance of Mr. Davenheim 3 (Pt 1/4) (to 11:39pm)

Frontline: TBD (to 11:30pm) Color of War: Hitler (to 11:30pm)

Perfect Health with Brenda Watson (to 12m)

The Best of Laugh-In (to 11:30pm)

Great Perf.: Hitman Returns: David Foster (to 11pm) & American Masters: Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter (to 1am) Behind the BritComs: From Script to Screen (to 12m) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars (to 11pm) & Suze Orman’s Money Class (to 1am)

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Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard (to 11:30pm) Suze Orman’s Money Class (to 11:30pm)

Great Performances: Billy Joel: Last Play at Shea—The Concert Celtic Thunder: Heritage (to 11:30pm) John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (to 11pm) & Lower Your Taxes! Now & Forever with Ed Slott (to 1am) The Amen Solution—Thinner, Smarter, Happier with Dr. Daniel Amen (to 12m) Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard

John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (to 12m) Great Performances: Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends (to 11pm) & Lower Your Taxes! Now & Forever with Ed Slott (to 1am)

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Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey (Pt 2 of 4) (Pt 1 airs Monday, February 28 at 9 p.m.)

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• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is exactly the same — simulcast — Monday through Friday nights from 7 p.m. through Charlie Rose, and each weekend evening, beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Please note that Saturday and Sunday daytime listings that follow are for WETA TV 26 only unless otherwise indicated. For complete 24-hour schedules of programs on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, visit weta.org/tv.

• Weeknight primetime on WETA TV 26 repeats the next weekday on WETA TV 26 — see repeat listings.

• WETA TV 26 is devoted to children’s programming 5 a.m.–noon weekdays and 6 a.m.–9 a.m. weekends. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA Kids channel. See page 11 for schedule information.

Program Key ■ — WETA productions, co-productions or presentations. {DVI} — Descriptive Video Service. R — Aired within the month.

Listings are accurate as of press time. For late-breaking program updates, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org/tv.

WETA Television’s spring 2011 fundraising campaign, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, airs March 3–29.

Please note that the programs that follow are subject to change. Visit weta.org/tv for complete, up-to-date listings.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE MOTOWN SOUND: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE — The East Room of the White House is the setting for an all-star tribute to the legendary Motown Sound as President and Mrs. Obama host musical stars from the Motown Records label’s golden age as well as contemporary performers influenced by Motown and its legacy. During its 50 years of hitmaking, Motown Records launched an historic cultural shift in the racial integration of popular music, creating an astonishing array of hit songs. Repeats Wed 3/2, 2pm 9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: DOWNTON ABBEY — Created

by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in 1912. The four-part drama features an all-star cast that includes Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern. (Feb 28, 9 p.m.: Part 1 of 4. When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs and his daughter Mary loses her fiancé, throwing Downton Abbey and its servants into turmoil. The new heir turns out to be Matthew, a lowly lawyer with novel ideas about country life.)

March 1, 9 p.m.: Part 2 of 4. Mary entertains three suitors, including a Turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet.

Feb. 28, March 1, 2 & 3 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD WETA reprises the Masterpiece Classic miniseries Downton Abbey, a drama — reminiscent of Upstairs, Downstairs — about a noble family and its staff of servants at an Edwardian country house in pre-World War I England. Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth Montgomery (above) star alongside Dan Stevens, Dame Maggie Smith and others. Watch for new episodes of Downton Abbey, coming next winter!

10:30 FRONTLINE — TBD. Repeats Wed 3/2, 4pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

2 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PRINCESSES OF THE WORLD — A documentary presents a portrait of the most beautiful and beloved royal women of the past 50 years, taking a regal tour of the romance, heartache, tragedy and controversy that is the life of these modern-day fairytale princesses.

9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: DOWNTON ABBEY — Part 3 of 4. Growing into his role as heir, Matthew brings out the bitter rivalry between sisters Mary and Edith.

Servants Thomas and O’Brien scheme against Bates, while head housemaid Anna is increasingly attracted to him. Lady Violet’s winning streak in the flower show is threatened. Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern star.

10:30 COLOR OF WAR: ADOLF HITLER — Drawing from two German color film collections that comprise more than 10 hours of previously unseen color footage, a film relates the story of the Nazi leader. The documentary also depicts the surrender of France, the conquests of Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland, and scenes of the Fuehrer’s inner circle at his alpine retreat.

11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon PHOTOFEST

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Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Princesses of the World travels the globe looking at the history, journey and extremely public lives of these often intensely private royals, including the late Princess Grace of Monaco (above).

3 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT: THE LOST MINE — When a man is found dead near the Red Dragon Casino at the docks, Inspector Japp becomes excited at the prospect of breaking a drug ring he has been pursuing

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for several years. Poirot (David Suchet) is certain they are dealing with more than gangland crime.

9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: DOWNTON ABBEY — Part 4 of 4. The heir crisis at Downton Abbey takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, rumors fly about Mary’s virtue.

Her sister Sybil takes a risk in her secret political life.

Anna unearths Bates’ mysterious past and O’Brien and Thomas plot their exit strategy.

11:00 A.D.D. AND LOVING IT — A documentary explores Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Hosted by actor Patrick McKenna, who contends with adult ADD, the program visits with researchers, specialists and doctors as well as ordinary Americans and Canadians facing these challenges. Repeats Sat 3/5, 3:30pm; Wed 3/9, 2:30pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

4 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON — Host Gordon Peterson moderates a roundtable discussion of the news of the week.

9:00 LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE ROLLING STONES — A concert film — derived from two Rolling Stones concerts in Texas during their 1972 North American “Exile on Main Street” tour — features renditions of their songs “Gimme Shelter,” “Brown Sugar,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

Also on stage are Bobby Keyes, Jim Price, and Nicky Hopkins. Other songs on the bill include “Dead Flowers,” “Tumbling Dice,” and “All Down the Line.”

10:30 THE ROAD TO PERFECT HEALTH WITH BRENDA WATSON — The digestive care expert shows how health ailments are often linked to an imbalance in the digestive system, and presents a plan to maintain “gut” health.

Repeats Sat 3/5, 6am; Sat 3/19, 7:30am, 11:30pm 12M EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY — See the Monday, March 7, 10 p.m. listing.

1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Saturday, March 5 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The Best of Laugh-In presents a tribute to the groundbreaking, anarchic comedy-variety program that ran from 1968 to 1973.

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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1:30AM: S 6AM ROAD TO PERFECT HEALTH WITH BRENDA WATSON — R 7:30 THE EXPERTS ACADEMY WITH BRENDON BURCHARD — Business trainer and best-selling author Brendon Burchard offers advice on how you can share your message and advice on any topic with millions of people, all the while building a real career and business as an expert.

9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD — For years, Dr. Neal Barnard, an advocate of low-fat vegan diets, has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research on what it really takes to lose weight and restore the body to optimal health. Now, in a new special, Barnard unveils the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly and getting your body on track to better health fast. Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, adjunct

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Saturday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Visions of Ireland explores Emerald Isle sites by air, including the Blarney Castle (near Cork) — home to the famed Blarney Stone.

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professor of medicine at The George Washington university and founding president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Repeats Tue 3/15, 8pm; Wed 3/16, 1pm, 10pm; Thur 3/17, 3pm, 11:30pm; Tue 3/22, 9:30pm; Wed 3/23, 2:30pm VISIONS OF IRELAND — A film showcases the Emerald Isle by air — from Sligo to Belfast to Galway to Dublin and points in between, including the remote Skellig Islands, the windswept Cliffs of Moher and much more.

Repeats Mon 3/14, 11:30pm; Tues 3/15, 4:30pm AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: FROM THE GARDEN — Hosted by Chris Fennimore, America’s Home Cooking’s latest program features a trove of recipes, demonstrating how anyone who wants to use fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs can easily prepare tasty, healthy dishes.

EAT & COOK HEALTHY! WITH DR. JOHN LA PUMA — A program, hosted by internist, professionally trained cook and author John La Puma, presents recipes, meals, and menus designed for good health for food lovers who want to have more energy, to reverse a negative family health history, or who want to know what to eat to get — and stay — healthy.

A.D.D. & LOVING IT — See the Thursday, March 3, 11 p.m. listing.

THE OUTER BANKS — An Emmy Award-winning film

by Robert C. Van Camp (Great Scenic Railway Journeys) features Grammy Award-winning storyteller and musician David Holt exploring North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

The program travels from Currituck Beach to Ocracoke Island, along the way visiting the Wright Brothers Memorial, the Lost Colony, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the remaining lighthouses on the Outer Banks, and more. Repeats Mon 3/7, 5pm; Tue 3/8, midnight; Mon 3/21, midnight; Thur 3/24, 5pm CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE — Filmed in Poughkeepsie, New York, in front of a live audience, a new concert by the Celtic Thunder vocal ensemble focuses on the singers’ Celtic and Irish roots. The special features traditional standards such as “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Black is the Color,” “Skye Boat Song” and “Red, Red Rose” as well as beautiful love songs such as “The Dutchman,” “Noreen” and “Just a Song at Twilight.” Celtic Thunder fan favorite “Ireland’s Call” and the new “A Voice in the Choir” are also on the bill. Repeats Thur 3/17, 8pm; Sat 3/19, 10pm; Sun 3/20, 2pm GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS — Maestro to the stars David Foster, who has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music, returns to Great Performances for a night of music, filmed in October 2010 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Hitman Returns presents an all-star celebration featuring even more chart-topping stars and music from the 15-time Grammy Award winner’s extensive career catalog. Performers include Michael Bolton, The Canadian Tenors, Charice, Natalie Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire, Martina McBride, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Seal, Ruben Studdard, Donna Summer and Gary Wright.

Repeats tonight; Sun 3/6, 3:30pm; Tue 3/8, 1pm; Fri 3/11, 9pm; Sat 3/12, 2pm; Fri 3/25, 9pm THE BEST OF LAUGH-IN — Before Saturday Night Live, or The Daily Show, or The Colbert Report, there was Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, one of the most revolutionary television shows of all time. From 1968

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until 1973, Laugh-In frequently was seen by 50 million viewers, capturing the zeitgeist of the era with its anarchic energy and pop aesthetic. Combining the vaudeville tradition with a 1960s-style “happening,” psychedelic costumes, graphics and graffiti, The Best of Laugh-In presents a delightful tribute to the comedyvariety program, which not only transformed television but became an important training ground for an entire generation of young writers and comic talent.

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Saturday, March 12 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Behind the Britcoms: From Script to Screen, with Philip Bretherton and Moira Brooker (of As Time Goes By), explores the making of an array of popular British television comedy series.

IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: S 6AM THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — See the 2:30 p.m. listing today.

7AM GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS—AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND — See the Sunday, March 13, 6 p.m. listing.

10:00 EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY — R 11:00 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston, returns to public television with a new special, sharing his “3 Steps to Piano Success” to help people simply sit down and have some fun playing piano. Repeats tonight; Fri 3/11, 3pm; Fri 3/18, 1pm, 11pm; Tue 3/22, 11pm; Wed 3/23, 4pm 1:00 JOHN WOODEN: VALUES, VICTORY AND PEACE OF MIND — Sports Illustrated observed, “There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man.” The former UCLA basketball coach died June 4, 2010, just months before the planned celebrations of his 100th birthday on October 14, 2010.

During this encore broadcast of an extraordinary presentation taped live in front of an audience at UCLA, Coach Wooden shares the origins, logic, and evolution of the “Pyramid of Success,” including his radical definition of success itself: Peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best you are capable of becoming.

2:30 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — A WETA production celebrates and captures the beauty of one of Washington, D.C.’s perennial great attractions — the cherry blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial. The film features spectacular photography of the trees in full flower, showcasing scenic views along the basin.

Repeats Wed 3/9, midnight; Sat 3/12, 1pm; Sun 3/20, 1pm; Tue 3/22, 5pm; Wed 3/23, midnight 3:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS — R 5:30 NATURE: HUMMINGBIRDS: MAGIC IN THE AIR — Hummingbirds represent one of nature’s most interesting paradoxes — they are the tiniest of birds, yet they qualify as some of the toughest and most energetic creatures on the planet. Beautiful high-speed footage, combined with high-tech presentations of the birds’ amazing abilities, illuminate hummingbirds as never before. {DVI} 7:00 LES MISÉRABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 — In October 2010, Les Misérables, the world’s longest running musical, celebrated its 25th birthday.

To mark the occasion, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, staged an extraordinary one-off concert at the O2 Arena in London. The 25th Anniversary concert hosted a company of over 300 actors and musicians,

including Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Nick Jonas as Marius, Norm Lewis as Javert, Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thénardier, Camilla Kerslake as Cosette, and the casts of several "Les Miz" productions. {DVI} Repeats Mon 3/7, 1pm; Sun 3/13, 8am; Sat 3/19, 4pm; Wed 3/23, 8pm; Thur 3/24, 1pm 11:00 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — R

7 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS — This nostalgic journey back to the 1950s and 1960s presents long-unseen footage of beloved performers singing some of the greatest songs from, and inspired by, Ireland. Hosted by Patty Duke and written by Malachy McCourt, the program features performances by the late Frank Patterson, the ultimate Irish tenor and a star around the world. Repeats Tue 3/8, 4pm; Wed 3/9, 10pm; Sat 3/12, 4pm, midnight; Sun 3/13, 9pm; Mon 3/14, 4pm 10:00 EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY — The yoga expert demonstrates safe and effective yoga exercises designed to address arthritis problems.

Repeats Tue 3/8, 3pm; Sat 3/12, noon; Mon 3/21, 5pm; Thur 3/24, midnight 11:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

8 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — Based on her upcoming new book, the personal finance expert’s program explores what actions people need to take in light of the new economy. After the upheavals of the economic downturn, Orman communicates her belief that it is critical that people rethink many of the traditional strategies they have been using to achieve their financial goals. Repeats tonight; Wed 3/9, 4pm; Fri 3/11, 1pm; Sat 3/12, 10am, 6pm; Sun 3/13, 6am, 2pm, 11pm; Wed 3/16, 4pm; Thur 3/17, 9:30pm; Sat 3/19, 2pm; Sun 3/20, 6am; Thur 3/24, 8pm; Fri 3/25, 1pm 10:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 12M THE OUTER BANKS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Thursday, March 10 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD A Rick Steves Marathon presents episodes of the European travel expert’s series, spotlighting Andalucía (above), Gibraltar and Tangier; Dubrovnik and Balkan Side Trips; and Western Norway.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP — The latest production in the My Music series from TJ Lubinsky features rock and pop legends Jon “Bowzer” Bauman (of Sha Na Na) and Ronnie Spector (of the Ronettes) bringing back the top songs from the late 1950’s and early 1960’s rock, pop and doo wop era in a new concert event. The special, recorded in May 2010, includes new live performances and rare, never-before-available archival classics from the Dick Clark vaults. Performers include Spector, The Coasters, Chantels, Marcels, Kathy Young, Sonny Turner of the Platters, Len Barry, The Orlons, Jimmy Clanton, Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles, La La

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10 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE AMEN SOLUTION–THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN — Award-winning psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen offers 10 very simple steps aimed at helping people lose weight, boost memory, and improve mood. Amen explores the brain’s role in weight problems, examining brain patterns that affect behavior, motivation and appetites, presenting ideas on getting cravings under control, knowing the five types of being overweight and recognizing one’s own type, ending emotional overeating — and more. Repeats Sun 3/13, noon; Mon 3/14, 9:30pm; Tue 3/15, 2:30pm; Sat 3/19, 10am; Mon 3/21, 10pm; Tue 3/22, 3pm 10:00 RICK STEVES MARATHON — The travel expert presents episodes of his series, Rick Steves’ Europe, spotlighting journeys in Spain’s Andalucía region, Croatia’s coastal city of Dubrovnik, Norway’s Fjord regions, and Slovenia.

Repeats Sat 3/12, 6am; Sat 3/19, noon; Sun 3/20, 8am 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS — Maestro to the stars David Foster, who has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music, returns to Great Performances for a night of music, filmed in October 2010 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Performers include Michael Bolton, The Canadian Tenors, Charice, Natalie Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire, Martina McBride, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Seal, Ruben Studdard, Donna Summer and Gary Wright.

11:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: TROUBADORS: CAROLE KING/JAMES TAYLOR & the Rise of the Singer– Songwriter — See the Wednesday, March 16, 8 p.m. listing.

1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

12 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–2AM: 6AM RICK STEVES MARATHON — R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 12N EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY — R 1:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — R 2:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS — R 4:00 WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS — R 6:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — See the Tuesday, March 8, 8 p.m. listing.

8:00 ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP — See the Wednesday, March 9, 8 p.m. listing.

10:00 BEHIND THE BRITCOMS: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN — Exploring how popular British comedies have gone from “script to screen,” hosts Moira Brooker and Philip Bretherton (Judith and Alastair on As Time Goes By) spotlight writers, producers and actors who have created many of public television’s favorite British humor programs. Featured are cast and creators from Vicar of Dibley, Blackadder, Keeping Up Appearances, Last of the Summer Wine, As Time Goes By, Are You Being Served? and Mulberry. Repeats Fri 3/18, 3pm 12M WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS — R

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: 6AM SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 8:00 LES MISÉRABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 — R 12N THE AMEN SOLUTION–THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN — R 2:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 4:00 ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP — R 6:00 GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS — AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND — Journeying from one end of the continent to the other, host David Holt introduces some of the wonders of Australia via six scenic trains, exploring the geography and attractions of the “land down under.” Then journeys in New Zealand explore both main islands, traveling on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, exploring spectacular scenery along the Tranz Scenic and Tranz Coastal railways and then into the mountains on the Tranz Alpine, Weka Pass, and Taiere Gorge railways before a trip on the vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer. Repeats Mon 3/14, 1pm 9:00 WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS — See the Monday, March 7, 8 p.m. listing.

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14 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE WETA GUIDE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY — A WETA TV 26 production explores the communities, activities and history of Montgomery County, Maryland, from smaller municipalities such as the town of Boyds, established to house workers of the B&O railroad in the late 1800s, to modern bustling suburbs such as Bethesda, with its trendy shops and restaurants. Repeats Tue 3/15, 1pm; Wed 3/16, 11:30pm; Thur 3/17, 4:30pm; Sat 3/19, 6am 9:30 THE AMEN SOLUTION–THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN — See the Thursday, March 10, 8 p.m. listing.

11:30 VISIONS OF IRELAND — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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15 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD — For years, Dr. Neal Barnard, an advocate of low-fat vegan diets, has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research on what it really takes to lose weight and restore the body to optimal health. Now, in a new special, Barnard unveils the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly and getting your body on track to better health fast. Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, adjunct professor of medicine at The George Washington university and founding president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Repeats Wed 3/16, 1pm; Thur 3/17, 3pm, 11:30pm

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Brooks of The Crystals, The Silhouettes and others.

Repeats Thur 3/10, 1pm; Sat 3/12, 8pm; Sun 3/13, 4pm; Tue 3/15, 11pm; Mon 3/21, 8pm; Tue 3/22, 1pm 10:00 WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS — See the Monday, March 7, 8 p.m. listing.

12M THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Tuesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard — hosted by the GWU professor, medical researcher and Washington, D.C. physician — propounds a restorative regimen for healthful living.

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11:30 KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD —R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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9:30 WORLD AT WAR: PINCERS — The episode Pincers, from the Emmy Award-winning 1973 British documentary series examining the history of the Second World War, explores the Russian and Allied advance on Germany after the 1944 liberation of Paris; how Eisenhower and British General Bernard Montgomery disagreed about strategy with disastrous results at Arnhem; Russia’s successes on the Eastern front; the Poles’ uprising against the Germans; and Hitler’s Ardennes Offensive — the Battle of the Bulge — which failed and accelerated the Reich’s demise. Repeats Wed 3/16, 2:30; Sun 3/20, 3:30pm 11:00 ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

16 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: TROUBADORS: CAROLE KING/ JAMES TAYLOR & the rise of the singer– songwriter — In the wake of the turbulent 1960s, a new introspective style of song and songwriter came to the fore. These voices descended upon Los Angeles, the emerging epicenter of the American music scene, and the Troubadour, the famed West Hollywood club.

Carole King, one of the greatest songwriters of the ‘60s, started playing piano in James Taylor’s band, creating a bond that they still share today. It is through them and their unique voices that American Masters chronicle the group of musicians who played before, after and alongside them: Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Cat Stevens and many others. Repeats Thur 3/17, 1pm 10:00 KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD — See the Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m. listing.

11:30 THE WETA GUIDE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

19 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: 6AM THE WETA GUIDE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY — R 7:30 THE ROAD TO PERFECT HEALTH WITH BRENDA WATSON —R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 THE AMEN SOLUTION–THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN — See the Thursday, March 10, 8 p.m. listing.

12N RICK STEVES MARATHON — R 2:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 4:00 LES MISÉRABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 — R 8:00 JOHN SEBASTIAN PRESENTS: FOLK REWIND — A music special focuses on the great folk singers and songwriters of the classic 1950s and 1960s folk era.

Presented by John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful, Folk Rewind features a treasure trove of historical footage plus new performances by artists who are still appearing in concert today. Performers include Pete Seeger & Judy Collins, Harry Belafonte, Trini Lopez, Rod McKuen, Bobby Darin, the original Chad Mitchell Trio, Barry McGuire, and Jesse Colin Young. Vintage footage spotlights The Kingston Trio, The New Christy Minstrels, The Brothers Four, The Highwaymen and more. Repeats Sun 3/20, 9pm; Thur 3/24, 10pm; Fri 3/25, 3pm 10:00 CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE — See the Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m. listing.

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17 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE — Filmed in Poughkeepsie, New York, in front of a live audience, a new concert by the Celtic Thunder vocal ensemble focuses on the singers’ Celtic and Irish roots. The special features traditional standards such as “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Black is the Color,” “Skye Boat Song” and “Red, Red Rose” as well as beautiful love songs such as “The Dutchman,” “Noreen” and “Just a Song at Twilight.” Celtic Thunder fan favorite “Ireland’s Call” and the new “A Voice in the Choir” are also on the bill. Repeats Sat 3/19, 10pm 9:30 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — Based on her upcoming new book, the personal finance expert’s program explores what actions people need to take in light of the new economy. After the upheavals of the economic downturn, Orman communicates her belief that it is critical that people rethink many of the traditional strategies they have been using to achieve their financial goals.

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Wednesday, March 16 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD American Masters: Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor spotlights the singer-songwriters who emerged from the Los Angeles music scene during the 1960s — from Taylor and King (above) to Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, David Crosby, Cat Stevens and many other artists who played before, after and alongside them.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: BILLY JOEL: LAST PLAY AT SHEA — THE CONCERT — Shortly before the demolition of New York City’s Shea Stadium in July 2008, music superstar Billy Joel performed two farewell concerts at the historic arena. Joel’s special guests are Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, and Sir Paul McCartney. Among songs performed are “New York State of Mind” (with Tony Bennett), “Allentown,” “She’s Always a Woman,” “Shameless” (with Garth Brooks), “This Is the Time” (with John Mayer), “You May Be Right,” “I Saw Her Standing There” (with Paul McCartney) and “Piano Man.” 11:00 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Thursday, March 17 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Celtic Thunder: Heritage presents a concert by the male vocal ensemble that celebrates the group’s Celtic and Irish roots, featuring standards, love songs and fan favorites.

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Friday, March 18 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Great Performances: Billy Joel: Last Play at Shea—The Concert presents the pop star and special musical guests in two farewell concerts at Shea Stadium shortly before the venue was demolished.

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22 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY — Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, a film produced by WETA explores the connection between Jewish Americans and baseball in a story that transcends sport — a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions, and the shattering of stereotypes. Interviews include fans, writers, executives, and players — including Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, and Sandy Koufax. Fans Ron Howard and Larry King speak of the meaning of Jewish ballplayers in their own lives, and powerful personal and historical stories are interwoven with an extraordinary collection of rare archival footage and photos. Repeats Wed 3/23, 1pm 9:30 KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD — For years, Dr. Neal Barnard, an advocate of low-fat vegan diets, has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research on what it really takes to lose weight and restore the body to optimal health. Now, in a new special, Barnard unveils the secrets to reprogramming your body quickly and getting your body on track to better health fast. Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, adjunct professor of medicine at The George Washington university and founding president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Repeats Wed 3/23, 2:30pm 11:00 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: S 6AM SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 8:00 RICK STEVES MARATHON — R 11:00 LOWER YOUR TAXES! NOW & FOREVER WITH ED SLOTT — Tax advisor, personal finance author and CPA Ed Slott offers counsel about money, taxes, estate planning, and retirement planning and answers retirement questions. Among topics are how not to run out of money in retirement, ROTH IRA conversion traps, 10 steps to pay less taxes, a rundown of key retirement terms, how to pick retirement professionals, and much more. Repeats tonight; Fri 3/25, 11pm 1:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — R 2:00 CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE — R 3:30 WORLD AT WAR: PINCERS — R 5:00 LAWRENCE WELK’S BIG BAND SPLASH — Lawrence Welk and his great orchestra play the music of the Big Band Era and salute legendary bandleaders, including Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and others. The program includes performances of 20 songs from programs rarely seen on the weekly series during the ’70s and ’80s. The Welk Musical Family sings classic Big Band songs and dances to the rhythms of the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Repeats Mon 3/21, 1pm 7:00 THE WEAVERS: WASN’T THAT A TIME! — Much of what became the folk-music revival of the late 1950s and early 1960s began in the late 1940s with a group called The Weavers (Lee Hays, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman, and Pete Seeger). A 1982 documentary captures a reunion performance at Carnegie Hall of the now-aged Weavers, blending contemporary footage of the concert with background about the intemperate, intolerant times in which The Weavers first emerged. The film explores history of the McCarthy era, when The Weavers — riding high with a No. 1 hit in “Goodnight, Irene” — found themselves blacklisted as suspected Communists. Repeats Mon 3/21, 3pm 9:00 JOHN SEBASTIAN PRESENTS: FOLK REWIND — See the Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m. listing.

11:00 LOWER YOUR TAXES! NOW & FOREVER WITH ED SLOTT — See 11 a.m. listing.

patterns that affect behavior, motivation and appetites, presenting ideas on getting cravings under control, knowing the five types of being overweight and recognizing one’s own type, ending emotional overeating — and more. Repeats Tue 3/22, 3pm 12M THE OUTER BANKS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

23 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 LES MISÉRABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 — In October 2010, Les Misérables, the world’s longest running musical, celebrated its 25th birthday.

To mark the occasion, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, staged an extraordinary one-off concert at the O2 Arena in London. The 25th Anniversary concert hosted a company of over 300 actors and musicians, including Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Nick Jonas as Marius, Norm Lewis as Javert, Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thénardier, Camilla Kerslake as Cosette, and the casts of several "Les Miz" productions. {DVI} Repeats Thur 3/24, 1pm 12M THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: BEAUTY ON THE BASIN — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP — The latest production in the My Music series from TJ Lubinsky features rock and pop legends Jon “Bowzer” Bauman (of Sha Na Na) and Ronnie Spector (of the Ronettes) bringing back the top songs from the late 1950’s and early 1960’s rock, pop and doo wop era in a new concert event. The special, recorded in May 2010, includes new live performances and rare, never-before-available archival classics from the Dick Clark vaults. Performers include Spector, The Coasters, Chantels, Marcels, Kathy Young, Sonny Turner of the Platters, Len Barry, The Orlons, Jimmy Clanton, Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles, La La Brooks of The Crystals, The Silhouettes and others. R epeats Tue 3/22, 1pm 10:00 THE AMEN SOLUTION–THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN — Award-winning psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen offers 10 very simple steps aimed at helping people lose weight, boost memory, and improve mood. Amen explores the brain’s role in weight problems, examining brain

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Sunday, March 20 at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The documentary film The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time! captures a 1982 reunion concert of the groundbreaking folk group featuring Pete Seeger (left), exploring the history of the group and the intemperate times in which they emerged — the McCarthy Era.

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Thursday, March 31, 8-11:40 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The Thursday night mystery line-up features part one (of four) of the miniseries Prime Suspect 3, starring Helen Mirren, at 10:40 p.m. after Sherlock Holmes (at 8 p.m.) and Poirot (at 9 p.m.).

24 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — See the Thursday, March 17, 9:30 p.m. listing.

10:00 JOHN SEBASTIAN PRESENTS: FOLK REWIND — See the Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m. listing.

12M EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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25 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HITMAN RETURNS: DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS — Maestro to the stars David Foster, who has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music, returns to Great Performances for a night of music, filmed in October 2010 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The all-star celebration features more chart-topping stars and music from the 15-time Grammy Award winner’s extensive career catalog.

11:00 LOWER YOUR TAXES! NOW & FOREVER WITH ED SLOTT — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

26 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–6AM: 6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10AM–6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

27 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–6AM: 6AM–6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

28 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8PM–1AM WETA VIEW FAVORITES 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

29 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8PM–1AM WETA VIEW FAVORITES 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

30 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: BIRDS OF THE GODS — Living in the depths of the New Guinean rainforest are birds of unimaginable color and beauty. But finding these birds in the wild is a supremely difficult assignment, and to witness their extraordinary mating displays is even tougher. The BBC’s Sir David Attenborough introduces a young team of New Guinean scientists on a grueling expedition to find and film several spectacular species of these birds of paradise; the holy grail of wildlife filmmakers. {DVI} Repeats Thur 3/31, 2pm 9:00 NOVA: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF THE BUTTERFLIES — A documentary spotlights one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious creatures: the Monarch butterfly, visiting the spectacular locations the Monarch calls home, meeting its friends and enemies and flying with it on one of the most inspiring migratory odysseys imaginable. {DVI} Repeats Thur 3/31, 3pm 10:00 JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH: PLAN B: MOBILIZING TO SAVE CIVILIZATION — A documentary by EmmyAward winning filmmakers Marilyn and Hal Weiner is based on the book by environmental visionary Lester Brown. Matt Damon hosts. Shot on location around the world, Plan B provides a glimpse into a new and emerging economy based upon renewable sources as well as realistic strategies to avoid the growing threat of global warming. The film’s message is unflinching: either confront the realities of climate change or suffer the consequences of lost civilizations and failed states.

Appearing with Lester Brown are Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas Friedman, former Governor and Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, along with other scholars and scientists.

Repeats Thur 3/31, 3:30pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

31 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE PRIORY SCHOOL — Holmes is called upon to investigate the abduction of the young son of the wealthy Duke of Holdernesse from the exclusive Priory School. Repeats Fri 4/1, 1pm 9:00 AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT: THE CORNISH MYSTERY — Much to Poirot’s chagrin, he arrives too late in Cornwall to prevent Mrs. Pengelley’s death. She had asked for his help, suspecting her dentist husband to be poisoning her so that he could marry his young assistant. Poirot (David Suchet) sets about finding Mrs. Pengelley’s killer. Repeats Fri 4/1, 2pm 9:50 AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MR. DAVENHEIM — Wealthy banker Matthew Davenheim leaves his country mansion to walk to the post office after tea and is never seen again. He was expected to meet a colleague, but didn’t turn up. Police Inspector Japp wagers that Poirot (portrayed by David Suchet) will not be able to solve the mystery without leaving his apartment which, much to the Belgian detective’s disgust, he is currently sharing with a parrot.

Repeats Fri 4/1, 3pm 10:40 PRIME SUSPECT, SERIES III — Part 1 of 4. Helen Mirren stars as Detective Inspector Jane Tennison — a topnotch London detective battling to prove herself in a male-dominated profession. In the third Prime Suspect mini-series, D.C.I. Tennison has been transferred to a new station and has the new job of “cleaning up the streets” of Soho. Following an apartment fire and the death of a male prostitute, Tennison takes the team deep into the vice underworld of teenage prostitution, pornography and abuse. Involving corruption and runaway children, this is no ordinary homicide case.

Repeats Fri 4/1, 4pm 11:39 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Note that children’s programming also airs each morning on WETA TV 26. Please visit weta.org/kids to find complete schedules of children’s programs on the WETA Kids channel and WETA TV 26.

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Visit weta.org/kids for full listings of children’s programs on WETA Kids and WETA TV 26.

he Emmy Award-winning children’s television series Curious George is designed to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them in a fun and entertaining way. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, the series expands the world of the insatiably inquisitive little monkey — and that of his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat — to include a host of colorful characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books.

Each of the half-hour episodes includes two animated stories followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series encourages inquiry and curiosity, promotes hands-on exploration, and shows parents and caregivers how to support children’s science and math- related play.

Note: You’ll also find children’s programming on WETA TV 26 each morning, 5 a.m.–noon.

See the inside cover for WETA TV 26 channel numbers.

WEEKDAYS ON WETA TV 26 Sesame Street, 5am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6am Super WHY!, 6:30am Arthur, 7am Martha Speaks, 7:30am Curious George, 8am The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 8:30am WordGirl, 9am WordWorld, 9:30am Dinosaur Train, 10am Wild Kratts, 10:30am Electric Company, 11am Sid the Science Kid, 11:30am

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Between the Lions, 6am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6:30am Super WHY!, 7am Arthur, 7:30am Martha Speaks, 8am Curious George, 8:30am The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 9am WordGirl, 9:30am WordWorld, 10am Dinosaur Train, 10:30am Wild Kratts, 11am Electric Company, 11:30am Sid the Science Kid, noon A Place of Our Own, 12:30pm Sesame Street, 1pm Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 2pm Angelina Ballerina, 2:30pm Peep and the Big Wide World, 3pm Maya & Miguel, 3:30pm Arthur, 4pm WordGirl, 4:30pm

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Inspiring Lifelong Learning and Creativity WETA Create presents “how-to” lifestyle programming, 24 hours each day, seven days a week, featuring public television’s finest series devoted to explorations of home improvement, cooking, crafts, travel, woodworking, painting, gardening and much more. This channel draws on more than 35 series.

For a complete schedule of WETA Create programming, please visit weta.org/create.

Among the programs you’ll find on WETA Create are:

Avec Eric airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Mondays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. on WETA Create

ARTS & CRAFTS The Best of the Joy of Painting Donna Dewberry Show Gary Spetz’s Watercolor Quest The Grand View Knit and Crochet Now! Martha’s Sewing Room Scheewe Art Workshop

HOME & GARDEN For Your Home Garden Smart Katie Brown Workshop P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Victory Garden

HOME IMPROVEMENT Ask This Old House Rough Cut—Woodworking with Tommy Mac This Old House Woodsmith Shop Woodwright’s Shop

TRAVEL & CULTURE Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions OpenRoad Passport to Adventure Rick Steves’ Europe Seasoned Traveler Smart Travels—Europe with Rudy Maxa Travelscope

Visit weta.org/create for complete listings of “how-to” programs on WETA Create.

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2010 Daytime Emmy Award-winning program provides an insider’s view of the professional life and lifestyle of one of the world’s great chefs, Eric Ripert. The series goes behind the scenes at Ripert’s famed New York restaurant, Le Bernardin, to showcase the inner workings of a Michelin three-star kitchen.

The series, shot on location in the Caribbean, New York, Italy, California and Virginia, feature Ripert’s journeys from his restaurant to the source of his inspiration. Along the way, he experiences the people, places and cultures that influence his signature dishes. Then, he returns to the kitchen to demonstrate how to achieve elegant simplicity at home and elevate food experiences. Avec Eric also features guest appearances by some of the biggest names in the culinary world, including Anthony Bourdain, José Andrés, David Chang, Grant Achatz, Dean Fearing and Gail Simmons.

Gary Spetz’s Watercolor Quest

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ward-winning artist Gary Spetz demonstrates his innovative watercolor painting techniques in Gary Spetz’s Watercolor Quest, a series that combines travel and art.

Motivated by the natural beauty around him, Spetz chooses his subject matter from inspiring wilderness locales — from Alaska’s wild interior and Hawaii’s “Big Island” to the popular port towns on the Mexican Riviera. Each scene provides Spetz the opportunity to elaborate on his painting style and explain why he chooses certain subjects.

A natural teacher, Spetz’s easy-to-follow lessons feature detailed demonstrations, concise explanations and step-by-step instructions. Over the course of one episode, Spetz leads viewers through the entire watercolor painting process, from an original drawing to its finishing touches.

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America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Avec Eric Baking with Julia Caprial and John’s Kitchen Ciao Italia Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen Everyday Food Food Trip with Todd English Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class Julia and Jacques: Cooking at Home Lidia’s Italy Made in Spain Martin Yan’s Hidden China New Scandinavian Cooking Sara’s Weeknight Meals Simply Ming

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WETA Celebrates Bach

une in to Classical WETA 90.9 FM for Bach Month, a celebration of the birth anniversary of the great composer, who was born March 21, 1685. Each week in March, Classical WETA highlights a particular genre of Bach’s instrumental music. On WETA’s classical vocal music service, VivaLaVoce — available at vivalavoce.org — in addition to the major choral works such as the B Minor Mass and the Passions, scheduled for broadcast are all of the more than 200 surviving cantatas by Bach. He composed about 23 secular cantatas for civic occasions and more than 300 sacred cantatas (many lost), which he wrote and performed to supplement readings on Sundays and holidays at Lutheran church services in Leipzig. At the center of Classical WETA’s “CantataFest” is the recently completed and highly acclaimed set of recordings of the sacred cantatas featuring the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists led by John Eliot Gardiner. VivaLaVoce airs approximately seven cantatas each day. Schedule details will be available at vivalavoce.org by March 1.

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n Sunday, March 6, Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s program Choral Showcase kicks off the month with the B minor Mass, an excellent starting-point for Classical WETA’s month-long Bach celebration. Martin Pearlman conducts. On March 13, the program features a Mass compilation, beginning with the Offertory from Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s first (of 11!) settings of the Mass. Although this first Charpentier Mass uses a small ensemble of only two treble instruments plus continuo with the small chorus, it is a work of strong feeling. Also on the broadcast is the fifth of Franz Schubert’s six Masses. While the first four were written for church performance, the final two were composed for the concert hall. Last on March 13 is Vivaldi’s expressive, dense Kyrie, RV 587, which, although part of the Mass, was not written by Vivaldi to be part of a full mass setting by him.

The spring equinox is March 20, and Choral Showcase celebrates with messages of love. Gustav Holst’s “Cloud Messenger” is precisely that. An exiled poet from central India sends greetings of love to his wife in the Himalaya Mountains. The message is carried by a cloud, which whispers into the ear of the poet’s sleeping wife. Sir Arthur Bliss’s “Lie Strewn the White Flocks,” is also about communications of love, but this time, of the unrequited sort — Echo’s Saturdays on Classical WETA 90.9 FM lack of interest in Pan. From Bliss’s Pastoral are scheduled “Pan and Echo,” “The Naïads’ Music,” “The Pigeon Song,” March 5, 1 p.m.: Rossini’s Armida and “The Song of the Reapers.” Both the Bliss and Holst are March 12, noon: Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov conducted by Richard Hickox, who died in 2008 but left a March 19, 1 p.m.: Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor rich recorded legacy of English choral works.

March 26, 1 p.m.: Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades

Metropolitan Operas in March on Classical WETA Opera House

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n Monday night, March 14, WETA’s local concert broadcast series Front Row Washington presents award-winning Russian-born American pianist, deep-sea fishing enthusiast and gourmet chef Yuliya Gorenman in recital at the Phillips Collection. A professor of piano at American University, Gorenman has been called a “pianist without fear.” A 1995 prizewinner at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium, her performance style is a unique blend of Russian and American technique, a result of her training at the St. Petersburg Conservatory in the former Soviet Union, then piano studies at both the San Francisco and Peabody conservatories. Her all-Rachmaninoff recital at the Phillips Collection includes several Études-tableaux from Op. 39, various preludes from Opus 23, and the Sonata No. 2, Op. 36.

The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House

Tune in to WETA TV 26 and WETA HD on Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. for a new WETA production: a Motown-themed concert by an array of top contemporary musical artists and special Motown guests, hosted by the President and Mrs. Obama in the East Room of the White House.

Venice

Gauguin

February 20–May 30

February 27–June 5

Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the National Gallery, London. The exhibition in Washington is made possible by the Bracco Foundation, which promotes cultural, scientific, and artistic expressions to improve the quality of life. It is also made possible through the generous support of the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation. Additional support is kindly provided by Sally Engelhard Pingree and The Charles Engelhard Foundation. Supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities

Organized by Tate Modern, London, in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Bank of America is proud to be the global sponsor. The Marshall B. Coyne Foundation is a generous supporter through the Fund for the International Exchange of Art. Additional support is provided by The Exhibition Circle of the National Gallery of Art. Supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Canaletto and His Rivals

detail: Canaletto, The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Looking West, with Santa Maria della Salute, c. 1729, oil on canvas, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Robert Lee Blaffer Memorial Collection, Gift of Sarah Campbell Blaffer © MFAH

Maker of Myth

detail: Paul Gauguin, Merahi Metua no Tehamana (Tehamana Has Many Parents), 1893 oil on canvas, The Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deering McCormick

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