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Sunday night at 7:00 p.m., join us for Pa's Fiddle, an intimate evening of music and songs selected from the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House on the Prairie books. Songs are performed by Randy Travis, Rodney Atkins, Ronnie Milsap, Committed, Natalie Grant, Ashton Shepherd, and The Roys -- accompanied by an all-star Nashville band led by Randy Scruggs. This was the music that built America and it was the music that Mrs. Wilder heard as a child, played by her Pa on his fiddle, throughout her family's much celebrated adventures on America's vast prairies in the years just after the Civil War.
For a fun and unique way to support NPT and the programming you rely on year round, make plans to attend our Big Yellow Bird Ball this Thursday night from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Ruby (2411 Blakemore Avenue, Nashville 37212). Tickets are $50 and include open bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres, dance music with DJ Nekos Barnes and a chance for the best yellow-dressed guest to win two tickets to see Jason Mraz on August 22 at 7:30 at the Bridgestone Arena. Buy your tickets now for this limited-availability event and be sure to tell a friend!
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Monday, May 28
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow "Jackpot!"
Spectacular finds include a painting acquired for $1.50 at a Salvation Army sale and valued at $10,000 to $15,000 and a baseball uniform worn by Willie Mays, bought for $50 and valued at $60,000 to $80,000.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow "Raleigh (Hour One)"
Among the items of note are a set of four Chinese Quianlong Period carved jade objects whose auction estimate of $710,000 to $1,070,000 makes it the highest value appraisal in Roadshow history.
9:00-10:30 p.m.
Independent Lens
"Hell and Back Again"
Two overlapping narratives show the life of a Marine at war on the front and the life of the same Marine in recovery at home.
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Wednesday, May 307:00-8:00 p.m. Nature "Black Mamba"In southern Africa, a team of herpetologists hopes their six-week study will change public perception of what they feel is the world's most misunderstood snake. 8:00-9:00 p.m. NOVA "Venom: Nature's Killer"NOVA follows scientists on their expeditions to track down and capture the planet's most deadly creatures, hoping to turn nature's deadliest cocktails into medicine's brightest new hope.  9:00-10:00 p.m. World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements An inspirational look at the lasting impact of one wise and caring teacher on his students and, potentially, the world.
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Thursday, May 31
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Doc Martin "Of All the Harbors in All the Towns"
An old flame of Martin's Aunt Joan sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet. But her suitor is seriously ill with a life threatening heart condition.
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Doc Martin "Haemophobia"
Gossip about the blood phobia which forced Martin to terminate his brilliant career as a surgeon spreads through the village.
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Friday, June 1
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Apassionata
For nearly a decade, this theatrical sensation has enchanted audiences with the finest horsemanship, including magnificent dressage and exhilarating stunt riding.
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Saturday, June 2
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Daniel O'Donnell Live from Nashville
From Music City, O'Donnell performs a compilation of country and Irish favorites with special guests Charley Pride, longtime musical companion Mary Duff, and talented vocalist and wife Majella O'Donnell.
8:30-10:00 p.m.
The British Beat (My Music)
Hosted by Petula Clark, this special features a mix of both rare archival and recent live performances from artists such as The Kinks, The Troggs, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones.
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Sunday, June 3
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Pa's Fiddle
Accompanied by an all-star Nashville band, Randy Travis, Rodney Atkins, Ronnie Milsap, Natalie Grant, and many others perform songs inspired by the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Under the Streetlamp
Enjoy unforgettable entertainment from Under the Streetlamp, a quartet composed of recent leading cast members of the musical, Jersey Boys.
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This newsletter is never complete without a quick peek at some of the 'hidden gems' you'll find tucked into our schedule each week. Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m., armed simply with her distinctive vocals and acoustic guitar, Colbie Caillat performs her homespun music on Front Row Center. Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Bob Ross: The Happy Painter presents a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop culture icon. Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., Broadway star of Wicked, Idina Menzel sings a fabulous selection of classics from the American Songbook in Idina Menzel - Barefoot at the Symphony.
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Until next week, 
Daniel Tidwell
Vice President of Development and Marketing
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