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Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Thursday Mar 11 8:00P
Thursday Mar 11 8:00P
SHOWCASE OF IRISH BOOKS, C. D.’S, AND D. V. D’S
Friday Mar 12
Friday Mar 12
69° South: The Shackleton Project
Saturday Mar 13 8:00P
Saturday Mar 13 8:00P
New England Self-Fashioning: Portraits and Presentations, 1700–1950
Monday Mar 15
Monday Mar 15
SHOWCASE OF IRISH BOOKS, C. D.’S, AND D. V. D’S
Monday Mar 15
Monday Mar 15
Editor's choice: Earth Days
In Earth Days, acclaimed director Robert Stone traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and its status as a major political force in America. Drawing heavily on eyewitness testimony and a wealth of never-before-seen archival footage, Stone examines the revolutionary achievements — and missed opportunities — of a decade of groundbreaking activism.Know Thyself
Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Faces of America: Know Thyself takes up the search for the celebrity guests' ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of "the family of man."First Ladies of Music: Greek Divas
Pianist Virigina Eskin (shown) takes us on a musical tour through history, from ancient times to today, to unveil some hidden treasures from women composers. Learn about the extraordinary careers of Maria Callas, as well as Agnes Baltsa and Australian Dame Nellie Melba.High School Quiz Show
Young, smart, and exciting. That's WGBH's new High School Quiz Show, a fast-paced battle of the brains that puts the spotlight on more than 100 students from Massachusetts! Take our quiz and see if you can make the grade.In search of Anne Frank
The WGBH Lab is holding an Open Call inspired by the new Masterpiece Classic adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, premiering Sunday, April 11, on WGBH 2. The work of a courageous and gifted storyteller, Anne Frank's diary — one of the most widely read pieces of nonfiction in the world — has engaged and inspired generations of young adults to document their thoughts and emotions. Now we’re inviting you to create your own online diary using video, audio, or still images. Entries submitted by Monday, March 8, may be considered for on-air use at the end of the Masterpiece broadcast.Antiques Roadshow: Madison
All kinds of unexpected treasures turn up when Antiques Roadshow visits Madison, Wis.! Appraisers discover an heirloom Art Deco charm bracelet with a possible connection to John D. Rockefeller; a 1938 Martin D-18 guitar, highly coveted by folk and bluegrass musicians; an angry 1976 letter from Frank Sinatra to Chicago Daily News columnist Mike Royko, auctioned off for charity by Royko and now worth $15,000 — plus so much more. Watch Antiques Roadshow online now!History in the making for Club members
History Club members came to the WGBH studios on Feb. 4 for a screening of Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Watch the program online.You, too, can receive exclusive membership benefits — from advanced screenings to Q&A receptions with series producers — when you support WGBH as a member of the History Club.
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