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It is not only Downton Abbey fans who are excited for a new season premiere. Fans of Funtime Polka will be tuning in on Saturday, January 4th at 5:00 p.m. to watch a new season of the locally produced music and dancing show that harkens back to the days when area ballrooms were full and oompa music was king. The new episode will feature performances by Julie Lee and the White Rose Duo from North Dakota, playing songs such as "Cotton Fields," "Que Sera Sera," "Casey's Old Timer," followed by the Goodtime Dutchmen from Nebraska performing "Lillies in the Moonlight," the "Bird Dance" and more.

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CAROL BURNETT The Mark Twain Prize	AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Queens of the Stone Age
Friday, January 3 at 9:00 p.m. Salute comedic icon Carol Burnett, recipient of the 16th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Learn More \| Watch Preview	Saturday, January 4 at 10:00 p.m. Hear rock anthems from Queens of the Stone Age. Learn More \| Watch Preview

POSTCARDS Posters, Violins & Film	MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey - Season 4; Part 1
Sunday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. Artist Brian Downs, Amundson Violin, and filmmaker Samuel Hathaway. Learn More \| Watch Preview	Sunday, January 5 at 9:00 p.m. See how family and servants are coping six months after Matthew's death. Learn More \| Watch Preview

INDEPENDENT LENS The Invisible War	AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Poisoner's Handbook
Monday, January 6 at 9:00 p.m. Hear about the epidemic of rape and sexual assault within the ranks of the U.S. military. Learn More	Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. Learn how forensic chemistry was used in the early 20th century to convict murderers. Learn More \| Watch Preview

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ROUGH CUT Woodworking with Tommy Mac	BAKING WITH JULIA David Blom
Friday, January 3 at 3:30 p.m. Making an octagonal Lazy Susan that features an inlaid veneer of bird's-eye maple and beeswing mahogany. Also: a tour of a warehouse containing historic artifacts and furniture.	Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. Chef David Blom prepares gingersnaps; tuiles, a type of curved cookie; babas, pastries soaked in rum; and savarins, which are made using baba dough without raisins. Host: Julia Child.

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GLOBAL VOICES The List	FRONTLINE To Catch A Trader
Tuesday, January 7 at 6:00 p.m. "The List" details the effort of former USAID reconstruction coordinator Kirk Johnson to save Iraqis who have been targeted by their countrymen because they worked for the U.S. government and military to help rebuild Iraq.	Wednesday, January 8 at 5:00 p.m. The story of the government investigation into SAC Capital Advisors, a hedge fund run by billionaire Steven A. Cohen that was suspected of insider trading. The fund agreed to plead guilty to the charges and pay a $1.8 billion fine in November 2013.

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LIFE CHANGING ART

Saturday, January 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Women artists explore the changes in their lives as they age through their paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs. Produced with the Hennepin County Libraries.

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