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What to watch this week on Western Reserve PBS
March 15 - March 21
Western Reserve PBS presents


 

A Doo Wop Celebration IV!
with Herb Reed’s THE PLATTERS, THE CRYSTALS and THE DUBS!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Kent Stage
175 E. Main Street, Kent

Regular Reserved Seats: $35
GOLD CIRCLE Seats:
$65*
*Gold Circle Package includes best-in-house seats, plus a light dinner reception between concerts and meet-and-greet with members of the bands at Western Reserve PBS in Kent!
Order at: WesternReservePBS.org/doowop
or call 1-800-554-4549
Concert proceeds benefit Western Reserve PBS
Overnight accommodations provided by
 
Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m.
The Big Band Years
Nick Clooney and Peter Marshall host a nostalgic look at hit makers and songs of the 1930s and ‘40s.
 
Monday, March 15, at 10 p.m.
Playing for Change
Mark Johnson traveled the globe recording little-known musicians from diverse parts of the world.
 
Tuesday, March 16, at 8 p.m.
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars
Ireland’s most beloved ballads and folk songs are performed by some of the world’s best vocalists.
 
Tuesday, March 16, at 9:30 p.m.
Celtic Thunder: It’s Entertainment!
This spectacular musical review spans six decades and features old classics and contemporary hits.
 
Wednesday, March 17, at 8 p.m.
Great Performances, Hit Man: David Foster and Friends
The legendary producer is celebrated with performances by Celine Dion, Josh Groban and other stars.
 
Wednesday, March 17, at 10 p.m.
The Celtic Tenors: No Boundaries
In this eclectic performance, each tenor offers a musical style influenced by a region of Ireland.
 
Thursday, March 18, at 8 p.m.
The Best of Daniel O’Donnell on Film
This musical retrospective showcases Irish medleys, romantic ballads and other career highlights.
 
Friday, March 19 at 8:30 p.m.

NEOtropolis
Not business as usual.
This week on NEOtropolis, we’ll examine the importance and the challenges of big-city education.
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Funding for NEOtropolis has been provided by The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, Key Private Bank, KeyBank Foundation, MAGNET, Kent State University, Dominion Foundation, JumpStart Inc., The Raymond John Wean Foundation and Youngstown Business Incubator.
 
Fridays at 9 p.m.
NewsNight Akron
Host Eric Mansfield and a roundtable of local journalists discuss Greater Akron headlines. 
 
Saturday, March 20, at 5 p.m.
Mario Lanza Singing to the Gods
Chronicles the remarkable life and times of one of the 20th century’s most beloved singing stars.
 
Saturday, March 20, at 11 p.m.
Independent Lens, Butte, America
Gabriel Byrne narrates stories of five-generation mining families in working class Butte, Mont.
 
Sunday, March 21, at 4 p.m.
You: Steps for Extending Your Warranty With Dr. Michael Roizen
Provides a plan to combat life’s internal and external forces that cause wear and tear on the body.
 
Sunday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m.
Visions of Canada
The beauty of the country is showcased from the Atlantic Maritime Provinces to British Columbia.
 
Sunday, March 21, at 7 p.m.
American Masters, Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Everyone from Bob Dylan to the Dixie Chicks help tell the story of the folk artist’s experiences.
 
Sunday, March 21, at 10:30 p.m.
Rick Steves’ European Insights
Steves brings history to life in Pisa and explores the Danish Nazi Resistance Museum in Copenhagen.
   
Don’t miss these great overnight programs
Nature, What Females Want and Males Will Do (Part 1 of 2)
Tuesday, March 16, at 2 a.m.
Time Team America, New Philadelphia, Ill.
Wednesday, March 17 at 3 a.m.
Time Team America, Range Creek, Utah
Wednesday, March 17, at 4 a.m.
Nova, First Flower
Thursday, March 18, at 2 a.m.
Natural History of the Chicken
Thursday, March 18, at 4 a.m.
Austin City Limits, Bettye Lavette/Pinetop Perkins
Friday, March 19, at 2 a.m.
NEOtropolis
Saturdays at 4:30 a.m.
NewsNight Akron
Saturdays at 5 a.m.
Small Town, Big Dreams: Lake Placid
Monday, March 22, at 1 a.m.
Globe Trekker Special: World War II in Europe
Monday, March 22, at 2 a.m.
Jerusalem: Center of the World
Monday, March 22, at 3 a.m.

 

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