December 15, 2011

In This Issue
PBS Arts from San Francisco
Masterpiece Classic
American Masters
Christmas at St. Olaf
NOVA
Travelscope
Sara's Weeknight Meals
Bemidji

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PBS ARTS FROM SAN FRANCISCO: The Little Mermaid

Friday, December 16 at 9:00 p.m.


Experience Hans Christian Andersen's haunting tale of love with San Francisco Ballet's production of John Neumeier's inventive ballet.

 

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MASTERPIECE: CLASSIC: "Downton Abbey"  Episode One

Sunday, December 18 at 8:00 p.m.


When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs and his daughter Mary loses her fianc�, throwing Downton Abbey and its servants into turmoil.

 

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MASTERPIECE: CLASSIC: "Downton Abbey" Episode Two

Sunday, December 18 at 9:30 p.m.


Mary entertains three suitors. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet.

 

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AMERICAN MASTERS: Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter

Monday, December 19 at 9:00 p.m.


Learn more about the influence of designers Ray and Charles Eames on significant events and movements in American life from the development of modernism to the rise of the computer age. 

CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF

Tuesday, December 20 at 8:00 p.m.


Celebrate the 100th anniversary of this annual Christmas music festival showcasing the artistry of the choirs and orchestra of St. Olaf College.  

  

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NOVA: What Darwin Never Knew

Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m.


Discover stunning breakthroughs in a new science nicknamed "evo devo" that are revealing answers to the riddles even Darwin couldn't explain.   

  

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PIONEER CREATE
TRAVELSCOPE: Germany's Holiday Markets

Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.


SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS: Holiday Food Gifts

Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m.


Holiday-food gifts, including homemade marshmallows and cheese crackers. Also creative packaging ideas.
PIONEER MINNESOTA
BEMIDJI: Between the Wars 1918-1941

Thursday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m.

 
A documentary about Bemidji during 1918-41, featuring interviews with long-time area residents.
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