GUIDEMarch 2019

Ken Burns NATIONAL PARKS

JOHN DENVER COUNTRY BOY

NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST HITSGREAT AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNEYS

JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG

New Tricks

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HIGHLIGHTSMarch 2019

JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURGIN CONVERSATION

NAT KING COLE’SGREATEST HITS

DENNIS DEYOUNGAND THE MUSIC OF STYX

Brooklyn-born Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. She is also the first Justice to become a global pop-culture icon widely known as the Notorious RBG.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 8:00PM

Celebrate the centennial of the timeless and incomparable artist in this special featuring his greatest hits and cherished standards, along with rarely seen footage from his variety show.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 | 6:00PM

The ageless lead singer of Styx, performs some of the band’smost unforgettable hits in this

intimate and electrifying concert recorded in March 2014 before

an audience of devoted Styx fans at the El Rey Theater.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 | 7:00PM

Discover Campi Flegrei, a lesser known volcano inthe shadow of Vesuvius.

If it erupts, millions of lives could be at risk. Meet the

scientists developing a warning system to prevent

Naples from becomingthe next Pompeii.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 | 7:00PM

NOVATHE NEXT POMPEII

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 | 7:30PM

NEW TRICKSThree retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama.

Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd is the leader of a police team which investigates unsolved murders using modern technology.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 | 8:00PM

4 MONDAY7:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries Darkness Visible8:00 Victoria on Masterpiece A Public Inconvenience: Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line, and Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her allegiance. 9:30 I Miss Downton Abbey!

Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable series, including behind-the-scenes clips and interviews.11:00 3 Steps to Incredible Health! with Joel Fuhrman, MD

5 TUESDAY7:00 Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx

Join the legendary singer-songwriter for a concert that includes the band’s greatest hits.8:30 Fleetwood Mac: The Dance10:30 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: From Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary Concert

6 WEDNESDAY7:00 Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden Join the global superstar and guests Idina Menzel and Jennifer Nettles for this sold-out concert.8:30 Neil Diamond: Hot August Night III 10:00 Food: What The Heck Should I Eat? (Mark Hyman, MD)

1 FRIDAY7:00 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: From Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary Concert Grab a front-row seat for this 2006 concert as the iconic band performs for a hometown crowd as part of their 30th anniversary tour.8:30 Fleetwood Mac: The Dance Celebrate the greatest hits from the best-selling album Rumours in this intimate concert recorded in 1997.10:30 Food: What The Heck Should I Eat? (Mark Hyman, MD)

2 SATURDAY7:30 Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden 9:00 Neil Diamond: Hot August Night III

Celebrate the legendary singer-songwriter in this triumphant 2012 concert at the Greek Theatre.10:30 Live Better Now with Mimi Guarneri, MD

3 SUNDAY6:00 Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Uncovering America8:00 Ken Burns: The National Parks

Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite.10:00 Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott Ed answers compelling questions and offers viewers strategies needed for a safe and secure retirement.

7 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 John Denver: Country Boy

Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the popular singer-songwriter. 9:00 Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich Join host Maria Shriver to learn how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness and deal with aging.11:00 Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White

8 FRIDAY7:00 The Beatles: Eight Days A Week, The Touring Years

Explore the history of the Fab Four from their early days in Liverpool to their last concert in San Francisco. This Ron Howard presentation reveals how the foursome became a global phenomenon.9:30 Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott11:30 A Conversation with Ken Burns Go behind-the-scenes with the acclaimed documentary filmmaker in this career retrospective.

9 SATURDAY7:00 Moments to Remember Join co-hosts Patti Page and Nick Clooney for highlights from the late 50s and early 60s pop era.9:30 The Bee Gees One for All Tour: Live In Australia 1989 Enjoy the tight harmonies of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb as they perform their greatest hits.

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9:30 Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks11:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You

Get clear and concise advice on a broad set of financial issues with America’s most recognized expert in personal finance.

13 WEDNESDAY7:00 Moments to Remember 10:00 Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich Join host Maria Shriver to discover how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness and deal with aging.

10 SUNDAY7:00 John Denver: Country Boy8:30 Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx10:00 The Beatles: Eight Days A Week, The Touring Years

11 MONDAY7:00 I Miss Downton Abbey! Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable series, including new behind-the-scenes clips and interview footage. 8:30 Victoria on Masterpiece

The White Elephant: The world’s eyes are on the Great Exhibitions, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon?10:00 The Bee Gees One for All Tour: Live In Australia 1989

12 TUESDAY7:00 Doo Wop Generations

Celebrate the new generation of Doo Wop performers as the original legends reunite to pass the torch.

18 MONDAY7:00 Little Women on Masterpiece

Part 1: With their father away at war, sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March come to terms with their new life, alongside their mother, Marmee. The girls make friends with Laurie, the new boy next door.8:00 Little Women on Masterpiece Part 2 9:00 Little Women on Masterpiece Part 310:00 Jamestown The Rutters embark on a money-making adventure with brutal consequences. Pedro plans for advancement but needs Jocelyn’s help. The Sharrows look for a way out of a compromising situation which Alice accidentally makes worse.11:00 Collection on Masterpiece

19 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe

The Best of Sicily

March 2019

Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and TricksTUESDAY, MARCH 12 | 9:30PM

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11:00 La Frontera

20 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Hotel Del Coronado, Hour 2: Californian highlights including a 1915 San Diego Exposition poster, a Joan Crawford archive from around 1940 and a Margaret Bourke-White photograph of Gandhi.8:00 New Tricks

Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama.9:00 Miss Marple The Body in the Library, Part 1 10:00 Endeavour on Masterpiece Lazaretto11:30 Antiques Roadshow Hotel Del Coronado, Hour 2

7:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love

8:00 Great American Railroad Journeys St. Louis to Jefferson, Missouri Amid breathtaking scenery Michael Portillo joins intrepid explorers and witnesses unique customs on an awesome 1500-mile journey to recapture the excitement and promise of the American Frontier.9:00 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Northeast Ontario: Canada’s Canoe Culture and First Nations People9:30 Illinois Adventure10:00 Finding Your Roots Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs. Guests include Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader.

21 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Show★ 8:00 Behind The Pearl Earrings: The Story of Dickey Chapelle Combat Photographer This compelling documentary explores Chapelle’s intriguing journey as a combat journalist, which paved the way for other female war correspondents. She defied the odds and told the story her way. 9:00 Anne Morgan’s War

From 1917–1924, a team of approximately 350 American women, appalled by news of wartime destruction, left comfortable lives at home to volunteer in the devastated regions of France.

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Autoline Dinosaur Train Splash and Bubbles

Pinkalicious and Peterrific Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Let’s Go Luna Ready Jet Go!

Wild Kratts Nature Cat

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America’s HeartlandPinkalicious

Curious George Let’s Go Luna

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Arthur Woodsmith Shop

Rough Cut Ask This Old House Am. Test Kitchen

Cook’s CountryMotorweek

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Martha StewartMartha Bakes

Love of QuiltingIt’s Sew Easy

Milk StreetPati’s Mexican Table

Garden SmartGrowing Greener

Lidia’s KitchenCiao ItaliaPaint This

Joy of Painting

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This Old HouseRick Steves EuropeIllinois Adventure

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Am. Test KitchenCook’s CountryMartha Bakes

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INTERNATIONAL MYSTERIESStarting nightly at 8:00PM

SUNDAY Varg Venum/Blue Eyes

MONDAY Johan Falk/Look of a Killer

TUESDAY Lola Upside Down/Agatha Christie’s Family Murders

WEDNESDAY Mary Higgins Clark Mysteries/ Inspector Manara/ The Baantjer Mysteries

THURSDAY The Octopus/The Godless

FRIDAY Crime Scene Cleaner/ Murders at Barlume/ Homicide Unit Instanbul

SATURDAY Crime Scene Cleaner/ Murders at Barlume

8:30 Martha Bakes Cocoa9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Singapore Satay, Soup and Sling9:30 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food Pesto Chick/’nduja/Sausage Bake10:00 Ask This Old House Vertical Garden, Toilet Factory10:30 This Old House Brookline Mid-Century Modern House11:00 Austin City Limits

Dan Auerbach/Shinyribs

23 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Circuit Rider

★ 10:00 Searching for Augusta: The Forgotten Angel of Bastogne The little-known story

of Augusta Chiwy, a black nurse, and her heroic service at a U.S. military aid station during the opening days of the Battle of The Bulge.11:00 NOVA Decoding the Great Pyramid: New archeological evidence sheds light on the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

22 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen7:30 Cook’s Country Tri-State Treats8:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Stews of the Arabian Gulf

8:00 State & Water Tasji Bachman, Part 28:30 State & Water Robin Crowe, Part 29:00 Austin City Limits Dan Auerbach and Shinyribs Dan showcases his second solo work, “Waiting on a Song”; and Texas country soul from Shinyribs.10:00 An Evening with Carrie Newcomer

Known for her warm voice, beautiful melodies and an irreverent yet spiritual view of the world.11:00 Ray Stevens Cabaray Nashville Guest: Deana Carter11:30 Sun Studio Sessions JD Wilkes & The Legendary Shack Shakers

BBC World News

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYDinosaur Train

Splash and Bubbles Pinkalicious and Peterrific

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Let’s Go Luna Ready Jet Go!

Wild Kratts Nature Cat

Curious George Lidia’s Kitchen

Ciao ItaliaPaint This

Joy of Painting

Taste of MalaysiaMoveable Feast

Ask This Old HouseThis Old House

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Sesame Street Odd Squad Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

Arthur

Chicago Tonight

Odd Squad Arthur

Pinkalicious Curious George Let’s Go Luna

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go!

Wild Kratts It’s Sew Easy

Fons and Porter

Antiques Roadshow

Masterpiece& Mysteries

Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk

Schedule subject to change. WQPT KIDS Programs.

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10:00 Endeavour on Masterpiece

Harvest: The extraordinary discovery of a 2,000 year old body leads Endeavour and Thursday to investigate the eerie village of Bramford, where nature is pitted against man and pagan rites hide nuclear mysteries.11:30 Antiques Roadshow Miami Beach, Hour 2

28 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Show8:00 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Conversation

Learn about Justice Ginburg’s quarter century on the nation’s highest bench, her 2016 book My Own Words, and her continuing commitment to principled dissent.9:00 Balancing The Scales Join us on insightful look at the story of female lawyers in America.10:00 Penny & Red: The Life of Secretariat’s Owner From her parents’ climb out of poverty to her emergence as the ‘First Lady of Thoroughbred Racing,’ Penny Chenery’s life was fueled by the love of horses.11:00 NOVA The Next Pompeii: In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples.

29 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated7:30 Cook’s Country Holiday Roast and Potatoes Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison streamline a classic recipe for Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and Jus. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of black tea.

24 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

The Next Pompeii: In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples.8:00 The Crowd & The Cloud Even Big Data Starts Small9:00 The Crowd & The Cloud Citizens + Scientists10:00 The Crowd & The Cloud Viral Vs. Virus11:00 The Crowd & The Cloud Citizens4earth

25 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks ID Parade8:00 To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters on Masterpiece Learn the extraordinary story of how, against all odds, the famous literary trio had their genius for writing romantic novels recognized in a male-dominated 19th-century world.10:00 Jamestown A challenge from the Pamunkey leads to heartache for the Sharrows and tests Yeardley’s ability to defuse the conflict. Maria’s behavior comes under scrutiny, while Christopher joins the town’s political games to impress Jocelyn.11:00 Wolf Hall on Masterpiece

Episode 1: Follow the complex machinations and back room dealings of accomplished power broker Thomas Cromwell, who must serve king and country while dealing with deadly political intrigue.

26 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Sicilian Delights Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Rick dines on fresh seafood at the fisherman’s harbor in Cefal.

7:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Baltimore, Maryland8:00 Great American Railroad Journeys

Sedalia to St. Joseph, Missouri9:00 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope San Antonio’s Fiesta—Ole! Joseph and Julie travel to San Antonio, their favorite Texas town, for eleven days of parades, music, food, dance and celebration.9:30 Illinois Adventure10:00 Finding Your Roots No Laughing Matter: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family tress are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.11:00 Journey to Promontory

27 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Miami Beach, Hour 2: Highlights include an archive of correspondence and photos, circa 1965, marking the friendship between a cigar-loving Winston Churchill and the guest’s Cuban great aunt and uncle; a stunning 1908 example of New Orleans’ Newcomb College pottery; and an heirloom collection of vintage diamond rings and a necklace.8:00 New Tricks Painting On Loan: The discovery of a fake painting in the Queen’s art collection sends the UCOS team on a hush-hush mission to uncover the forger.9:00 Miss Marple

The Body in the Library, Part 2: Dolly Bantry calls upon her old friend Miss Marple when the strangled corpse of an unknown blonde girl is found in the library of her home, Gossington Hall.

31 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Great Human Odyssey: Follow our ancestors’ footsteps out of Africa along a trail of fresh scientific clues to help unravel the mystery of how we got where we are. 9:00 Defying The Nazis: The Sharps’ War Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. The pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom. A new film by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky.10:30 Films By Kids

I Could Tell You ‘bout My Life: Films by Kids is a series of documentaries shot by teenagers from around the world. Paired with filmmaking mentors, the budding directors create short personal documentaries that educate and encourage international understanding about globally relevant issues.11:00 Reel Midwest Vietnam, Long Time Coming Back in 1998, the World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) took a 16-day, 1,100 mile bicycle expedition through once war-torn Northern and Southern Vietnam.

8:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Breads Learn from Martha how to adjust the old-school techniques of rustic bread baking to work in your kitchen. Enjoy date flatbreads, fatout bread with seeds and raisin, coconut mandazi, and eggplant flatbread any time in your own home.8:30 Martha Bakes

Grapes: Wonder about grapes no more: farmer and expert Len Barron demystifies their different varieties. Then, Martha prepares two standout grape recipes: time-honored winemaker’s focaccia and an eye-catching Concord grape tart.9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television West African Weeknight Supper9:30 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food Wings/Steak/Mushroom Pasta 10:00 Ask This Old House

Stucco Repair, Gas Dryer Mark travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; Tom explains how air compressors work; Richard helps an expecting couple select and install a gas dryer.10:30 This Old House Brookline Mid-Century Modern House | Next Generation Demolition

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Norah Jones/Angel Olsen

30 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Mark Lowry, Dogs Go to Heaven: Award-winning singer/songwriter/ comedian Mark Lowry brings to life moving songs, side-splitting comedy and spiritual truths, including his undisputed knowledge that dogs go to heaven!8:00 State & Water Reina Del Cid, Part 28:30 State & Water Dave Chastain Band, Part 29:00 Austin City Limits Norah Jones/Angel Olsen10:00 Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

Enjoy an enchanting musical performance set beneath the stars in the breathtaking heart of medieval Spain.11:00 Ray Stevens Cabaray Nashville Guest: Gary Puckett11:30 Sun Studio Sessions McKenna Bray is backed by an accomplished band of Memphis musicians join her in performing several hit songs.

Illinois AdventureWEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 | 9:30PM

PARENTS

IS YOUR KID AN ODD SQUAD KID? As I stood in line with my son to meet the Kratt brothers after their Adler Theater show, I was telling a friend about his unique mind.

My wife and I recently attended Michael’s Parent-Teacher Conference, and most of what we heard was exactly what we expected. He loves his school, his teachers, and his classmates. He does well, and his favorite times of the day are recess, P.E., and lunch.

The only thing that surprised us was that he rated math as his least favorite subject. This is a kid who’s a natural problem solver and is always thinking and talking about numbers— so needless to say, we were a bit surprised. I told my friend how Michael is ALWAYS confusing verb tenses, and seconds after I said it, Michael asked him, “Did you remembered when Chris “turneded” into a snake?.”

I admit that we both chuckled when Michael proved my point as if on cue, but I did as I always do—I corrected him, he repeated the proper way of`saying it, and his attention immediately turned to something else.

I told my friend that Michael was tested a while ago and ranked in the 99.9th percentile for perceptual reasoning, so his math skills are especially good— and about my confusion when he said he doesn’t like math. When my wife and I talked to Michael after his conference and asked why he doesn’t like math, he said it’s just boring—they do the same types of things over and over, and he is ready for something harder.

Teaching kids like Michael is hard. He has an absolutely amazing teacher, but the math curriculum she’s required to teach the class is boring him. To meet his individual needs, she has to go above and beyond to find special challenges, and there’s not enough time in the day to do that for him and every other child—because EVERY child has unique needs.

Michael is an Odd Squad kind of kid. Odd Squad is a PBS KIDS series that features child actors who use reasoning and basic math to solve and investigate strange happenings in their town

As Director of Education and Outreach for WQPT, I always keep the unique needs of kids in mind when planning outreach. For kids like Michael, we’re offering an Odd Squad Camp in the summer. The camp is one week long, and allows campers to become Odd Squad Agents and solve odd cases.

If your child is anything like Michael and interested in taking part in WQPT’s Odd Squad Camp this summer, email me at mt-carton@wiu.edu. We’re registering kids right now—and it’s FREE for our WQPT KIDS Club members.

WITH MICHAEL CARTON

Michael Carton is WQPT’s Director of Educational Outreach

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Black Box TheatreBlackhawk Bowl &Martini LoungeBoetje’s MustardBill BreedloveBrewBurke CleanersCabot Creamery CooperativeDuncan and Diane CameronCasey’s General StoreCathy Gibson Celebration River CruisesChicago Cubs Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield ZooChicagoland Skydiving CenterChick-fil-AChocolate ManorCirca 21 City LimitsCity of Silvis ClubhouseCookies & Cupcakes by DesignCool BeanzDavenport Country ClubDavenport Parks & Recreation

Farm & FleetFestival of TreesFigge Art Museum Five Star Salon SpaFleet FeetFloat Quad CitiesFlorentine FilmsFresh BlendsGateway ArchGentry ShopGrand Geneva Resort & SpaGrand Harbor Resort & WaterparkGranite City Food and BreweryHampton Inn & SuitesHappy Joe’s Heritage Landscape Design, Inc.Hot Glass Hotel BlackhawkHotel Julien DubuqueHungry HoboIgor’s BistroIowa 80 GroupIsabel Bloom Java Lab Grind & Dine CaféJohn Deere ClassicJumer’s Casino & Hotel

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