December 1, 2011

In This Issue
PBS Arts from New York
60s Pop, Rock & Soul
Buddy Holly
Christmas with the Celts
Straight No Chaser
Alone in the Wilderness
Paul Simon
Human Nature Sings
Scandinavian Christmas Traditions

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It's that time of year again; a time with special programming galore and holiday favorites such as Christmas with the Celts and Straight No Chaser: Holiday Edition and other spectacular shows like PBS Arts from New York: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park, 60s Pop, Rock & Soul and Alone in the Wilderness (part 2). There's no doubt we have an amazing line-up for you this December.  
 
While this list is not complete, you can find more information on great programming at www.pioneer.org/schedule.  Be sure to tune in to Pioneer December 1-11 for our Hometown Holiday campaign. It's one of our favorite times of year. Please consider making a gift to Pioneer this holiday season.  Learn more by tuning in to our Hometown Holiday campaign or at www.pioneer.org/hometownholidays.

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COMING UP ON PIONEER
PBS ARTS FROM NEW YORK: Andrea Bocelli

Friday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m.


Beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli performs a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by its music director Alan Gilbert.

 

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60s POP, ROCK & SOUL (My Music)

Saturday, December 3 at 8:30 p.m.


This all-new concert spectacular features hits and favorites of the AM radio era from Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Kingsmen, The Ventures, Question Mark & The Mysterians and Jefferson Starship. 

 

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BUDDY HOLLY: Listen to Me

Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 p.m.


Join the birthday tribute to the late Buddy Holly with an extraordinary concert that features three generations of top recording artists performing Holly's music. 

 

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS

Sunday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m.


Revel in this uplifting, spirited holiday celebration hosted by the international Irish music group The Celts.


STRAIGHT NO CHASER: Holiday Edition

Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m.


Journey through the decades of the pop songbook with Straight No Chaser, the 10-member a cappella group known for captivating harmonies and charm.

  

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ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS, PART 2

Sunday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m.


Dick Proenneke's simple yet profound account of his 30-year adventure in the remote Alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to Alone in the Wilderness.

  

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PAUL SIMON: Live at Webster Hall, New York

Monday, December 5 at 9:00 p.m.



HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN

Monday, December 5 at 10:30 p.m.


Relive the Motown era with the vocalists of Human Nature and the incomparable Smokey Robinson.

SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.


Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas this holiday season complete with music, decorations and the traditional holiday feast in Scandinavian Christmas Traditions.

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