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Time travel may not be possible, but tours around Ohio offer opportunities to step back in time; including the Ohio Village, that gives a glimpse of 19th century life in a small town; and the Ohio State Reformatory, also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, which operated as a prison until 1990 and is now a tourist hot spot.
Leah Wong’s paintings and paper cutouts could be described as landscapes. Multiple layers as well as light and shadows create depth in her work that often plays with the concepts of time and space. Big Fat Head is a band that describes themselves as Art Rock, Post, post, post-punk and even noise pop. What we know is that Nate, Olivia, Jordan, Felicity and Lorenzo are serious about making music.
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon from The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park starring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood.
The season finale emphasizes the importance of getting outside and cultivating a relationship with nature. While there's an increasing divide between people and the outdoors, we know that deep connections with nature is important to a human's well-being. Why do we need this connection? What does nature and wildlife do for us? Join us to hear what connections these individuals have with the outdoor world -- how and why they are connected with nature, and how we can help others continue to grow and develop their relationships with the outdoor world.
It's all about olive oil! New techniques in raising a centuries old farm product. Olive oil producers compete for the best in show. Consumers learn about cooking correctly.
Allow your body and presence to take up space in "Practice for Expansion" as you channel the expansive energy of the universe. This vinyasa practice filmed outside at night links the breath with the body, which has a profound effect on quieting the mind and making the body feel full of vitality. As the rib cage expands and contracts with each breath, we need to create space for our body and mind to expand and release limitations. The world needs your light, so embrace where you are, energize yourself with this invigorating practice, and share your light with the world.
We're starting off behind the wheel of the Cadillac XT4, a compact utility that brings in big luxury to this competitive segment. And the high rolling lifestyle doesn't stop as we climb into the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35, a gateway SUV that brings buyers into the world of AMG performance without breaking the bank. Plus, more "Your Drive" garage advice that'll get your next project rolling!
Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.
Details make the difference. First is sewing expert Joanne Banko. Channel stitching and pintucks perk up a blouse and add decoration to otherwise plain yokes, collars and cuffs. Then, Emily Thompson has a technique for making the perfect V-neck knit top. The right finish makes knits look more professional.
Host Sara Gallegos introduces a real party with this table topper! Designed by Stephanie Cunnyngham, this design features a "gift box" quilt block, each with a three-dimensional pinwheel as a bow! In addition to learning how to make these delightful quilt blocks, you'll learn how to audition free-motion designs using a vinyl cover sheet and a dry erase marker, and a unique approach to facing a quilt for a clean edge.
Have a shady spot outdoors? Consider using indoor plants in this setting. These often have interesting colors and textures, so can be ideal for these shady locations. A lot of interesting gardening ideas. Join us as we GardenSMART.
Seasonal weekly series with tips for the backyard gardener and homeowner, including lawn care, tree care, houseplants and flowers. Host and University of Tennessee Extension Agent Chris Cooper provides advice and tips for gardening success with the help of plant experts, Master Gardeners and other guests.
Dovetailed drawers, a solid wood top, and a rich finish round out the work on completing this heirloom treasure for your home.
This mid-century modern design is an ideal addition to any room in any home. It just happens to be for playing games. See this granite-top, three-drawer masterpiece come to life. Easy-to-use biscuits join it all together.
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details.
Lee revives a homeowner's garden bed; a New Hampshire painter shares how she got into the trade; Heath installs a bathroom fan in a house with bad wiring.
Health-conscious Southern California boasts some of the most vibrant grilling in North America. Start with hyper-local ingredients. Add clean bold California flavors and plenty of hot fire and wood smoke. Up first, the classic California fish taco, reimagined with wood fire-grilled, sushi-quality tuna and ember-roasted salsa. Next: char-grilled Santa Barbara lobsters sauced with Caribbean-inspired orange mojo. No So-Cal barbecue would be complete without tri-tip, and Anthony Endy, executive chef at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort (where Project Fire is filmed), updates it with a verdant South American chimichurri. Wood-grilled Castroville artichokes with charred lemon aioli bring the show to a fiery close. Grilled Tuna Tacos; Santa Barbara lobsters with orange mint mojo; Santa Monica tri-trip with three-herb chimichurri; Grilled artichokes with charred Meyer lemon aioli.
Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of Mexico. She meets the producer of a small family-run operation and learns how mezcal is made, from field to bottle. Back home, she has a mezcal-inspired get together with a few close friends and serves a bountiful Mexican steak salad and Oaxacan sours made with mezcal. Mexican steak salad; Oaxacan sour.
Life is complicated enough - your meals shouldn't have to be. Lidia teaches us that combining simple ingredients can yield extraordinary results! To start, Lidia creates a colorful Summer Panzanella, adding her special touch of roasted zucchini and onions. Lidia also teaches us another eye-catching, yet simple recipe of Warm Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad. Tune in and learn how to make cooking easy, by letting the ingredients do the work!
Mary Ann re-creates shows her students how to prepare this traditional rustic cake from the Abruzzo region of Italy. She first makes the pastry dough, chills it, rolls it out, and drapes it into a tube pan. Then she combines sugared ricotta cheese, lemon zest and vanilla extract with beaten egg whites to create a pillowy cloud that goes inside. The Abruzzese Ricotta Cake is a traditional Easter time specialty, but a joy to enjoy all year long.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Triple Berry Slab Pie with Ginger-Lemon Streusel. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his must-have pie baking tools. Test cook Sam Block makes Julia Chocolate-Cherry Pie Pops.
January 6th is King's Day, the traditional start of Carnival in New Orleans, but at Dooky Chase the date is celebrated as Queen's Day in honor of Chef Leah Chase who was born that day. Chef Zoe Chase, formally introduced at a Queen's Day banquet, and Chef Dook Chase prepare Seafood Stew, Fish Cakes with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Queen's Cake, dishes that are paired with Zoe's Dream, a cocktail creation from Eve Marie Haydel.
Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Woodman's-Style Clam Chowder. Tasting expert Jack Bishop explains how to eat oysters at home and Adam reviews inexpensive blenders. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about how to humanely cook lobster, and Ashley Moore cooks host Bridget Lancaster Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls.
This episode showcases a powerhouse ingredient-miso! We start with Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges preparing Pan-Seared Steak with Smoky Miso Butter and Watercress Salad, boasting big, bold flavor. Next, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes Sauteed Corn with Miso, Butter and Scallions, the perfect savory-sweet side. To finish, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce bake delightfully complex Peanut Butter-Miso Cookies.
Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. He learns how to get the most out of a cruise, and exercises his independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, Rick considers the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.
Why did Shakespeare use Kronborg Castle as the setting for Hamlet? Was picturesque Nyhavn really the playground for sailors and brothels? Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle - why so many palaces in one small European country?
Visit stately castles and stunning landscapes in Northern England and Wales, including a famous film location from Harry Potter. Darley meets the real life Calendar Girls to hear their inspiring story and walks the landscapes that inspired the Bronte Sisters to write famous works, including Wuthering Heights. She also takes viewers to stunning and historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Saltaire and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Celebrate as ROADSHOW wraps up its visit to Rosecliff mansion with more treasures, including a Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond ring, a Boston bureau table made around 1770, and M.C. Escher lithographs. Find out which is appraised for $100,000!
Get wowed by treasures at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, including a 1953 Marilyn Monroe pin-up poster, a diamond & platinum ring, ca.1960 and a 1910 - 1911 Philadelphia Athletics trophy, card & pin. One has a value of $65,300 to $125,000!
While walking by an idyllic riverbank with Richard, Hyacinth comes up with one of her most ambitious plans. "I shall hold a riverside picnic equally as graceful as one of my candlelight suppers."
Joan Hickson brilliantly portrays the iconic Miss Marple as she astutely investigates a series of crimes, even when the police are reluctant to accept her help.
When a man disinherits his sole beneficiary and bequeaths his wealth to others just prior to his death, Poirot is called in to investigate.
Live or taped coverage of Ohio House and Senate Veterans, Armed Services, and Public Safety Committees' meetings. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Television.
A wrap up the week by discussing the news that had an impact on the state of Ohio. From politics, to business, and even sports, this round table discussion of journalists brings in multiple perspectives of what is happening in Ohio and how it will affect its residents.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations.
Hosted by Christopher Purdy, All Sides weekend wraps up the week with a look at arts and culture both locally and nationally. Episodes ranging from Books, Culinary Arts, Theatre Performances, Music Festivals, Craft Brewing, and more.
The City Club of Cleveland, founded in 1912, is one of the nation's oldest continuous independent free speech forums, renowned for a tradition of debate and discussion. For more than a hundred years, speakers—from sitting presidents to community activists—have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
Book Notes is a talk show that features readings, insights, and more from authors native to Ohio, living in Ohio, or have written extensively in Ohio. Viewers will discover the sources of inspiration and the insights into their writing practice. Hosted by Dan Shellenbarger, senior director for The Ohio Channel.
Southwest Ohio is home to strong, vibrant, and thriving arts and cultural communities. The Art Show takes a look at the artists and the art scene in and around Cincinnati and Dayton. The weekly award-winning series features profiles from the worlds of art, music, dance, and theater in our corner of Ohio, along with cultural highlights from across the nation.
Applause is an Emmy award-winning locally produced TV show that celebrates artists and cultural groups around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Each week this on-air arts magazine broadcasts a fresh half-hour of features, performances, on-location reports, and interviews from the studios of WVIZ/PBS ideastream.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in downtown Columbus.
Buckeye Guard is a monthly digital magazine about The Ohio National Guard. Get news, updates, tidbits, and overall history of the Ohio National Guard, and messages from the leaders of the Ohio National Guard.
Buckeye Guard is a monthly digital magazine about The Ohio National Guard. Get news, updates, tidbits, and overall history of the Ohio National Guard, and messages from the leaders of the Ohio National Guard.
Ohio Department of Transportation's weekly video update.
Educational programming produced by PBS stations around the state in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education.
NewsDepth is an award-winning instructional program that uses the news to connect Ohio third through eighth graders to the Common Core. NewsDepth invites students to respond to authentic non-fiction resources, providing opportunities for writing and deeper exploration.
Locally produced documentaries from around Ohio, produced by the Ohio PBS Stations. Learn about interesting places and people that make Ohio a great place to live. Explore what Ohio has to offer from the best community resources, your Ohio PBS stations.
With over 70 state parks to choose from, Ohio is a paradise of natural wonders. In this series, the Ohio Channel provides viewers a chance to virtually tour some of Ohio's majestic State Parks.
A weekly nature program exploring Ohio's natural resources and outdoor activities. Each program features several different activities and topics, plus weekly cooking and backyard wildlife segments. Produced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Educational programming produced by PBS stations around the state in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education.
With segments like Specialty Crop Report, Forage Focus, and Tree ID, this educational series highlights discussions on the latest research, science, and techniques in agriculture and horticulture.
With segments like Specialty Crop Report, Forage Focus, and Tree ID, this educational series highlights discussions on the latest research, science, and techniques in agriculture and horticulture.
Live and taped coverage of the Ohio House and Senate Agricultural and Natural Resources Committees' proceedings. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Televison.
Live and taped coverage of various Ohio Senate committee’s work. Each scheduled session is accompanied by informational graphics - helping to make the processes more understandable. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Television.
Live and taped coverage of Ohio legislative activities, including Ohio Governor events. Events may be contain informational graphics - helping to make the processes more understandable. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Television.
Locally produced documentaries from around Ohio, produced by the Ohio PBS Stations. Learn about interesting places and people that make Ohio a great place to live. Explore what Ohio has to offer from the best community resources, your Ohio PBS stations.
Hosted by Christopher Purdy, All Sides weekend wraps up the week with a look at arts and culture both locally and nationally. Episodes ranging from Books, Culinary Arts, Theatre Performances, Music Festivals, Craft Brewing, and more.
Get to know Ohio! A selection of Ohio Channel specials, covering a wide variety of topics including biographies, panel discussions, lectures, performances, and more from across the state.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.
Ellie shows us how to transform a vacation from an unhealthy free-for-all into an opportunity to find new flavors you can use to bring your good times home. Recipes: Caribbean chickpea curry wraps, Jerk pork loin with mango cucumber salsa, Grilled pineapple with coconut whip.
Host Laura Theodore prepares plant-based, garden-fresh spring recipes. Cashew-Stuffed Artichokes feature a delectable filling of cashews and sunflower seeds. Next up, a delicious, spring-inspired Asparagus Tart is both vegan and gluten-free! To add a pop of green, Sweet Arugula Salad highlights baby arugula, dried cranberries, and crisp apples, drizzled with Maple-Balsamic Dressing. Delicious Paprika Roasted Cauliflower is served on the side.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Roast Chicken with Couscous, Roasted Red Peppers, and Basil. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about grains, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the magical potential of chocolate. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake.
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of Whole Dill Pickles, and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews flatware sets. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget refreshing Berry Granita.
An Evanston, Illinois, man has some tough decisions to make when he's forced to downsize the family home after his mom moves into a care facility. Emotions run high as Matt helps him clear out the clutter and find cherished mementos that remind him of the woman who raised him.
We meet leaders of the grassroots food community advocating for change while preserving the soul of Chinatown. Writer Grace Young takes us on a tour of the oldest restaurants in Manhattan's changing Chinatown, where Mei Lum (Wing on Wo) evolves her family's heritage business, and chefs Helen Nguyen (Saigon Social) and Winston Chiu (Feed Forward) are feeding local residents in need.
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of Whole Dill Pickles, and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews flatware sets. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget refreshing Berry Granita.
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.
Mauro brightens a dark apartment using paint concentrations; Mark and Richard discuss what naturally causes wet basements and how to mitigate it; Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings." In this episode, Rick Steves explores three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Esfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people.
Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders. A really elegant landscape painting.
Full body strength and flexibility is vital in maintaining your balance, mobility, and staying out of pain. This advanced, full-body workout is designed to challenge and improve your balance by strengthening your core and full body. Join Miranda Esmonde-White in Bermuda for this standing & barre workout!
"Let go of the need to control. Know that things are being worked out as they should be." Set an intention on patience in your practice. With focus on the breath, you can slow down time and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, your ability to relax. Filmed near a large wall of boulders on the beach that represent the challenges we face, this slow practice will take you through a flow with moments to pause, breathe, and slow down. Therapeutic postures, including longer held hip openers and therapeutic postures for your knees, combined with awareness of the breath, will inspire more patience in your life to feel calmer.
Create your own custom panel using all the fun functions on your embroidery machine! Guest Nadine Knecht joins Sara Gallegos to showcase creating embellished backgrounds with lettering and specialty stitches, and how to place designs in a quilt block so they wrap around corners.
It's cold and blustery outside, and a red barn sits in a snowy pasture waiting for the farmer to take care of the evening's chores. In part 1, Wilson develops the stormy sky and forested trees, and the underpainting for the barn.
Mauro brightens a dark apartment using paint concentrations; Mark and Richard discuss what naturally causes wet basements and how to mitigate it; Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.
Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.
GardenSMART goes behind the scenes and visits two vendors-one grows organic produce and mushrooms, the other grows unbelievably gorgeous dahlias. There is so much that goes into growing these great products and so much satisfaction in growing them. Be sure to tune in.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Spiral-Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for mandolines, and science expert Dan Souza explains the science of sound and texture. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Patatas Panaderas (Spanish Potatoes with Olive Oil and Wine).
Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.
Today's show is a special celebration of Julie's favorite season of all, the spring. There is something about this time of year that puts a smile on Julie's face and a little spring in her step (ahem) and in her cooking. This full-of-life moment of breathing in the refreshing new air, absorbing the new signs of life all around her and awakening to the sudden surprises that the springtime offers inspires Julie to cook, create and celebrate this sensational season. What better way for Julie to rejoice in the stimulating surroundings than by her preparing and sharing a special spring meal with her crown roasted leg of lamb meat called xaruff mishwee infused with a bouquet of fresh herbs and slowly roasted until fork-tender makes quite the centerpiece on the spring-time table. Julie accompanies this amazing main meal with her fire-roasted baby wheat grains infused with aromatics called freekeh, a super-grain that is sweeping the nation along with her steamed spring vegetables that are tossed in a glorious garlic and fresh-herb butter sauce called khoudra b samneh. Together, these impressive platters truly set the stage and make this show a stunning spring sensation during this significant time of year when everything seems possible.
While hiking in a coniferous forest, Les comes across a large patch of Spring Beauty. After a respectful harvest, Les reveals a secret ingredient from his pantry for Paul, adding to his culinary challenge. As always, Kevin captures the moments in stunning detail.
Roast duck quarters with boudin squares and honey bourbon gravy; Roasted root vegetables marinated in wine and coffee; Asparagus woup.
Host J Schwanke shows you the storied history of the tulip, and how to get maximum enjoyment out of this beautiful flower with arrangements and tulip-inspired recipes.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.
Ellie shows us how to transform a vacation from an unhealthy free-for-all into an opportunity to find new flavors you can use to bring your good times home. Recipes: Caribbean chickpea curry wraps, Jerk pork loin with mango cucumber salsa, Grilled pineapple with coconut whip.
Host Laura Theodore prepares plant-based, garden-fresh spring recipes. Cashew-Stuffed Artichokes feature a delectable filling of cashews and sunflower seeds. Next up, a delicious, spring-inspired Asparagus Tart is both vegan and gluten-free! To add a pop of green, Sweet Arugula Salad highlights baby arugula, dried cranberries, and crisp apples, drizzled with Maple-Balsamic Dressing. Delicious Paprika Roasted Cauliflower is served on the side.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Roast Chicken with Couscous, Roasted Red Peppers, and Basil. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about grains, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the magical potential of chocolate. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake.
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.
Mauro brightens a dark apartment using paint concentrations; Mark and Richard discuss what naturally causes wet basements and how to mitigate it; Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Grilled Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Preserved Lemon and Almond Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of goat cheese, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind Thai Jelly Beer. Test cook Becky Hays cooks host Julia Collin Davison a Greek specialty, Briam.
Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin make Tuna Poke and Salmon Teriyaki Poke. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of freeze-dried backpacking meals. Christie Morrison fries up Malasadas for host Bridget Lancaster.
After Rome fell, Europe spent a thousand years in its Middle Ages. Its art shows how the light of civilization flickered in monasteries and on Europe’s fringes: Christian Byzantium, Moorish Spain, and pagan Vikings. Then, around A.D. 1000, Europe rebounded. The High Middle Ages brought majestic castles, radiant Gothic cathedrals, and exquisite art that dazzled the faithful and the secular alike.
A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.
This episode explores the best recipes for holiday entertaining. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card and Christopher Kimball prepare an Argentinian-Style Stuffed Pork Loin with Chimichurri, a layered and filling dinner. Then Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce whips up a buttery and rich French Walnut Tart, which is an elevated take on the classic American pecan pie.
Christopher Kimball visits Japanese cooking instructor Sonoko Sakai at her home to make udon noodles. The secret: Stomping on the dough to knead it! Back in the kitchen, we learn how to make Homemade Udon Noodles as well as two preparations: Udon Noodles in Soy Broth and Udon Noodles with Spicy Meat and Mushroom Sauce.
Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors. She tries "the best tacos in Merida" at Wayan'e. The aroma of freshly made cookies lures her to Donde Fabric, where their globitos and bizcochitos are an important part of Merida's mornings. She has sorbet at a shop run by the same family for generations and tastes a unique Yucatecan liqueur at Casa D'Aristi. Recipes in Pati's Kitchen: Pea Soup with Basil and Mint Crema
Ten-time International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner, Becky Buller, along with Tim Easton, and The Dinallos, and hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda. From the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, Van Wert, OH.
Meredith McKinney provides underserved children with books featuring diverse characters. Grammy nominee Cam, a diversity advocate in the music industry, teams with songwriter Dre Williams to perform a stirring original folk anthem for Meredith.
David visits with Jontavious Willis, a young guitarist and singer from Georgia who embodies the rhythms and feeling of traditional country blues.
Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album Future Past, as well as greatest hits.
Gunner Fore & The Interstate is a 6-piece Indie Americana band from Lubbock TX.
Cookbook author and teacher Madhur Jaffrey creates two southern Indian dishes: shrimp in spicy coconut sauce and basmati rice with dill. Using blends of Indian spices, Jaffrey demonstrates ways to intensify or change flavors and aromas in Indian cooking.
For many, barbecue means meat. But you may be surprised to learn that one of the earliest recorded barbecues featured fish wrapped in grape leaves. Today Steven begins with saffron-scented Catalan shrimp kebabs, followed by trout Mexican style with a sizzling garlic cilantro sauce. Then there's a Mystery Box that will astonish you as much as it surprised Steven. CATALAN GRILLED SHRIMP KEBABS; MEXICAN GRILLED TROUT WITH FRIED GARLIC SAUCE; MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE - FROG LEG TOSTADAS.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. D.W. and Arthur think back to before their sister Kate arrived. Arthur remembers his trepidation about getting a new sister in "Arthur's Baby." D.W. remembers how Kate changed her life after she arrived in "D.W.'s Baby."
O is for Opposite - When Ms. O gets trapped in a mirror, an opposite Ms. O enters the real world. Curriculum: Data analysis and graphing; Prediction and probability. Agent Oksana's Kitchen Nightmares - The agents try to resolve a disagreement between Ms. O and Oksana. Curriculum: Estimation; Skip counting.
The Kratt brothers set out to experience the life of the Bald eagle. Beginning as unhatched eggs in a nest, Martin and Chris grow with their eaglet sister, but when one of their siblings mysteriously disappears, the gang must also solve the mystery of what happened to the Fourth Bald eagle. Science Concept: The feather - its structure and function.
Aviva loves the Tortuga design, but feels there's something missing. Martin and Chris realize it can't really swim, so they decide to get some bio inspiration for this feature by exploring the world of the sea turtles.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
When Molly is entrusted with her Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the annual Qyah Ice Cream Competition, she's determined to make it a winning dish...until Suki eats the nivagi and slobbers all over the recipe! Molly has just a few hours to recreate the recipe and collect the hard-to-find ingredients. Can she uphold her Grandpa's nivagi legacy or will she end his winning streak? / Molly can't wait to help Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes. But every time they get close enough to slip the bands on the colts' legs, something happens that scares the cranes away. Molly puts in an emergency call to Grandpa Nat, who provides her with a foolproof trick to finish the job: a crane dance.
When Suki digs up an old bone tool covered with markings, Molly, Tooey, and Oscar discover the playful pooch has made an important archeological discovery. Now everything the kids find by the river could be an ancient artifact, including a round, washer-like object Oscar tied to a kite and got stuck in a tree. / Inspired by Benny Benson, the real-life Alaska Native boy who designed the state flag of Alaska, Molly announces a contest to design an original flag for the Denali Trading Post. As the submissions stream in, Molly finds her hands full of designs, expectations, and worries. Which flag will she choose? The winner proves to be the most unlikely candidate.
Sara is excited to celebrate the (full) moon viewing with her hero friends, but they notice that half the moon seems to be 'gone!' / On a mission to find the other half of the moon and save the festival, Sparks' Crew flies to the moon to investigate. Curriculum: Objects can only be seen if light is available to illuminate them, or if they give off their own light. Patterns of the motion of the sun and moon in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.
In the world of Cyberchase, Motherboard has summoned three adventurous Earth kids Jackie, Matt, Inez and their bird pal Digit as the "CyberSquad." Using brain power, perseverance and math problem solving skills, the CyberSquad has the awesome task of saving "Cyberspace" from the dastardly Hacker and his partners in chaos, Buzz and Delete. Each episode also includes a comedic live-action epilogue that shows that math is everywhere and everyone can use it.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Nick and Sally's soccer game is obstructed by a large log that they can't lift out of the way. In Machine-a-ma-zoo they discover that there's a much easier way to move that log than by lifting it. Nick's new plane is flying well but is a little dull so the kids add buttons and glitter but then they don't understand why the plane isn't flying as well as it did. In Odds n' Endsville, they discover that there can be too much of a good thing, and sometimes keeping it simple is the best solution.
While drawing with chalk, Pinkalicious starts to tell her friends an epic story about Puddles the poodle and Splish-Splash the cat. Soon everyone gets in on the fun and helps to bring the chalk drawings to life! Does Pinkville have enough sidewalk for their amazing story? / It's wintertime in Pinkville and snow has covered the Pinkerton garden which means Norman the Gnome has nothing to guard! So Pinkalicious and Peter invite him to watch over the plants inside their home. But they soon learn, indoor gnomes can get pretty loud, even in the middle of the night!
It's the first day of summer. This means it's time for ice cream, but Mr. Swizzle's blender isn't working. Pinkalicious and her family volunteer to run the shop while he fixes his blender, but they soon learn serving ice cream takes a certain rhythm. Mommy's new invention, the Perfume-a-matic, can make perfume out of anything so, of course, Pinkalicious makes the most pinkatastic perfume ever! But it sure doesn't smell that way when she brings it to Show-and-Tell. She'll have to fix this smelly mix-up fast!
The Big Dig Problem Peg's Yard - The Pirates are digging up Peg's neighborhood, all because of a treasure map that has a strange purple splotch. Primary Content: Fractions - measurement, interpreting maps Secondary Content: Counting by 5s to 20. The Crayon Problem - Graph Paper Background. When Peg and Cat find themselves without a background, they take out crayons and create their own world. Primary Content: 2D shape attributes Secondary Content: Counting on by twos.
Big Bird's aunt, Nani Bird, is visiting Sesame Street from Hawaii. Nani Bird shares special things with Big Bird, Elmo, Abby and Nina that are part of Hawaiian culture. They learn how to say "aloha" which means hello and goodbye in Hawaii, make lei with paper flowers that are given as gifts to family and friends, and learn about hula which is a kind of dance to tell a story by moving your hands and body. They thank Big Bird and Nani Bird for sharing special things their family does in Hawaii.
Welcome to the Sesame Street Corn Party! Everyone's bringing a special food made from corn that their family makes. Elmo brings corn on the cob with paprika seasoning. It's a special recipe Elmo makes with his dad. Tamir and Charlie both bring cornbread. Tamir's family makes cornbread with zucchini and it's special to his family because they always make enough to share with friends and neighbors. Charlie's family makes cornbread with apples and it's special to her family because Charlie and her dad always make the food together. Rosita brings pineapple tamales. The pineapple tamales are a special recipe Rosita makes with her abuela. Together they learn about how corn is used in many ways and that by sharing foods that are special to them, they are sharing something special about themselves.
After discovering that Super takes an hour for herself every day, the Wombats go on a quest to create the perfect "Me Time."/After a too-calm "Quiet Day," Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing!
Super's special trick - breaking big jobs into little ones - helps Zadie and Malik clean up a big mess. / To make a new hat for Ellie, the Wombats are helped by a "special trick" - measuring!
Daniel Takes Care of Snowball - It's Daniels turn to take care of Snowball, the class pet, at home today. When Prince Wednesday invites Daniel to play, he has to decide the best thing to do: take care of Snowball or go and have fun with his friend. Daniel learns that it's fun to take care of others and it makes him feel happy. Margaret's Bathtime - Daniel is at home playing with his toy horse when Mom asks him to help her give Margaret a bath. Reluctant at first, Daniel eventually realizes how proud and good it makes him feel to help take care of his little sister. Strategy: Taking care of you makes me happy too.
When Daniel goes on a walk with his family on an ordinary day, they find all kinds of surprises along the way!/After surprising Jodi with a heart-shaped rock, Daniel and his Dad surprise other neighbors with their colorful rock drawings.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode 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 aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode 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 aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Donkey promised to help Grampy bathe Gregory and also to play Bubble Bonanza with Panda today. What a dilemma! / The pals play too loudly while Rock Star Penguin tries to write a song. They make up a quiet game to help. Who can stay quiet the longest?
Turtle-Lou opens a Speedy Delivery service in Someplace Else. But how can he remember which neighbors get which packages? / The pals have a sleepover at Bob Dog's house, and Donkey can't fall asleep. Can she change her bedtime routine just for tonight?
Burrowing Owl Girl - Elinor is very excited, because she's visiting her grandparents in the desert. While out exploring with her grandmother, the always curious Elinor comes across a peculiar looking owl that is smaller than any other owl she's ever seen. Even more peculiar, this owl is out during the day! How can that be? After some careful observations, she realizes she DOESN'T know everything there is to know about owls, and learns that the owl she spotted is a burrowing owl, which lives in the desert and runs around during the day. Elinor is reminded that nature is full of surprises! Olive's Tree - Olive shows her friends her favorite tree in the forest. The next day, however, they're sad to see that the tree has fallen over. The three little scientists set out to find out why, and soon learn that Olive's tree has simply entered the final stage of its life cycle. Trees go from a seed, to sprout, to sapling, to full mature tree and finally, to a wildlife tree, which is a tree that has fallen over. Even though the tree has fallen, Olive is comforted to know that it will still be around for a long time, providing a home to many creatures in the forest.
And a 1, and a 2 and a 1, 2, 3! The kids are playing in the school band, but Red doesn't know what instrument to play! The super readers soar into the book Monty's Adventures in Music Town and meet a loveable monster named Monty who has the very same problem. Will the super readers be able to help Monty pick an instrument before the big show, or will their efforts fall flat? Educational Objectives: To learn some basic music concepts. Young viewers will catch the alphabet, rhyme with OW words, find out what the word "woodwind" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment! / Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.
Alma, Rafia, and Andre want to perform at open mic night, and with Lucas' sa-weet singing skills, Alma's sure their performance will be a hit! But when Lucas gets cold feet before the big night, Alma has to find a way to help him get over his nervousness. When Alma sees Safina's picture on the vet clinic's wall, she is determined to win the title of Ultimate Helper of the Week herself. But when her good deeds go wrong, Alma has to think about what it really means to help others.
Picking Cloudberries Molly, Trini and Nina set out to pick cloudberries to make a special pie for Molly's Mom. Grandpa Nat knows a great spot, but the trio's trek runs into trouble when his hard-to-read directions seem to point them every way but the berries. Puzzled Molly and Tooey find a strange box under the floorboards beneath Tooey's bed and discover it's an old Japanese puzzle box that is storing something valuable inside. What could it be and how did it get there?
Lyla and Luke clean their room with a little "help" from Stu. / Lyla, Luke, Everett, and Stu play hide and seek in the apartment until they lose Stu.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
War of the Worms - Brain is always taking the fun out of Fern's storytelling by correcting her facts. She decides to teach him a lesson by spinning a tall tale that he can't help but believe. But things gets out of hand, when Fern convinces Brain that there really are giant worms attacking Elwood City! I Owe You One - Buster's always asking Arthur for favors. One day he worries at the thought of having to repay them all at once, so Buster goes on a favor-repaying frenzy, helping everyone whom Arthur owes a favor to in hopes of getting himself out of this "favor debt." But is Buster forgetting the real meaning of friendship?
Music of Sound - The Mobile Unit must convince Soundcheck to get back together again. Curriculum: Venn Diagrams, Sound.
A pop Creature Quiz challenge question, about what're the differences between a crocodile and an alligator, turns into a full-blown Crocogator contest to find out why these two very similar creatures are different at all.
"Space Junk" - After learning about space junk, the kids are determined to help do their part to clean up their "space neighborhood." They meet up with Uncle Zucchini, a long-time galaxy garbage man! Using Bortronian technology, they start a cleanup. During the course of the day, our kids learn that recycling is necessary both on Earth and in space! Curriculum: The outer space region around Earth swarms with millions of pieces of man-made space junk that create potential hazards. Objects as small as 4 inches can be seen by radar or optical telescopes on Earth. Cleaning the debris is a challenge. Trips to larger objects could remove them from orbit, but that's expensive. Another proposal is using lasers to provide a path-changing push that wouldn't damage the object. "Scientific Sean" - Jet is fascinated by Earth paper airplanes when he watches Sean casually fold one. Jet suggests that the kids challenge each other to build the plane that will fly the farthest, and still carry the payload of a message. Sean wants to use the Scientific Method to solve the distance/size issues. CURRICULUM: The Scientific Method is a simple set of rules that scientists use the world over, to make sure that they are doing their experiments correctly and in a way that they can repeat. But great science comes from both the application of this simple set of rules AND from imagination and inspiration.
Math rules in the animated adventure series CYBERCHASE. CYBERCHASE energizes kids ages eight to eleven with math power. Full of cyber-mysteries with eye-popping animation and a sly comic flair, the daily series features the voices of Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried. CYBERCHASE sends the message that math is fun - it's about problem solving and, boy, does it come in handy. When the dastardly villain Hacker (Lloyd) launches a mad mission to conquer the virtual universe, Motherboard calls upon three earth kids for help. They are Jackie, Matt and Inez - the culturally diverse heroes of CYBERCHASE - who, along with the wise-cracking cyber-bird Digit (Gottfried), travel from their real-world realm to the colorful virtual vistas of cyberspace, where they vanquish the bad guys in an all-out battle of wits. Each episode takes the kids on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept - from tackling time in ancient Egyptian tombs to cracking codes in creepy caves or making sense of numbers in a fractured fairy tale world.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. D.W. and Arthur think back to before their sister Kate arrived. Arthur remembers his trepidation about getting a new sister in "Arthur's Baby." D.W. remembers how Kate changed her life after she arrived in "D.W.'s Baby."
Peter is building the tallest block tower ever, all the way to the moon! He'll have so much fun, he won't want to come down...or will he? / For Mother's Day, Pinkalicious and Peter want to do something extra special for Mommy. Will they make her breakfast? Will they write a poem? Maybe Robotta can help - if she doesn't mess the house up first!
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
Hacker has finally captured those Earth brats on the Wreaker! Before he can decide what to do next, an alarm goes off...the Wreaker is out of fuel! He lands on the nearest cybersite, Ekardia, an eerie place with no one in sight and no way to contact anyone. He has only one choice: enlist the CyberSquad's help so they can ALL get back home. They find one Ekardian left behind - Ted. Everyone else left because Ekardia ran out of frixite, the nonrenewable resource they used to power everything. Now Ted lives off the natural resources around him. If Hacker and the kids are going to get home, they and their resourceful new friend will need to learn from Ekardia's past. Can they also help save its future?
In Tokyo, when Salami Strong gets injured and can't do his act, Carmen enlists a Sumo wrestler to put on an exhibition match with Luna instead / Leo is afraid of Lizardzilla movies, but after seeing how they're made in Tokyo, he overcomes his fear.
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment! / Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.
Alma, Rafia, and Andre want to perform at open mic night, and with Lucas' sa-weet singing skills, Alma's sure their performance will be a hit! But when Lucas gets cold feet before the big night, Alma has to find a way to help him get over his nervousness. When Alma sees Safina's picture on the vet clinic's wall, she is determined to win the title of Ultimate Helper of the Week herself. But when her good deeds go wrong, Alma has to think about what it really means to help others.
Picking Cloudberries Molly, Trini and Nina set out to pick cloudberries to make a special pie for Molly's Mom. Grandpa Nat knows a great spot, but the trio's trek runs into trouble when his hard-to-read directions seem to point them every way but the berries. Puzzled Molly and Tooey find a strange box under the floorboards beneath Tooey's bed and discover it's an old Japanese puzzle box that is storing something valuable inside. What could it be and how did it get there?