PROGRAM LISTINGS June 7 - June 13, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureNA MELEQueen Emma – Her Life and Legacy Sun., June 7, 7:00 pm Thurs., June 11, 8:00 pm New Na Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma. The Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nuuanu serves as center stage. The Summer Palace, or Hānaiakamalama (nurtured by the moon) as it’s also known, was a place of respite for Queen Emma and her husband, King Kamehameha IV. Despite the tragedies in her life – the loss of her 4 year old son, Albert, and her husband, King Kamehameha IV – Queen Emma had the strength and fortitude to establish institutions that continue to serve Hawaii today: The Cathedral of St. Andrew, The Queenʻs Medical Center and St. Andrewʻs Priory School for Girls. In the hula performance of “Aia I Nu‘uanu,” the dancers and kumu hula chant, “Aia ka nana i Nu‘uanu, I walea ‘Emalani i laila, Ka ‘olu kohai i ka makani” (There is the beauty at Nu‘uanu, such that Emalani is at ease there, comfortable, swaying in the breeze). The halau dances with the Summer Palace quietly looking over them, as if the Queen herself is observing and appreciating their hula. Also performing hula about Queen Emma and the places she loved is Hālau Haʻa Hula ʻO Kekauʻilani Nā Pua Hala O Kailua and a halau made up of students from St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls. The Emmalani Serenaders also lend their voices to praise Queen Emma, performing Kaleleonālani and Hole Waimea. Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii President and CEO, will host the program, alongside special guests from the Daughters of Hawai‘i, St. Andrew’s Priory, and The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Victor Borge’s Timeless Comedy! Sun., June 7, 8:30 pm Encore This special starring the legendary Victor Borge features his funniest and most memorable skits. Hosted by world-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman, a big fan of Borge, this program includes rare archival footage from the Borge family vault and contains bits such as "Dance of the Comedians," "Follow Me with Sergio Franchi," and routines not seen for more than 40 years from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Hollywood Palace and other variety programs. Echoes of Creation Sun., June 7, 10:00 pm New Emmy-award winning filmmaker Jan Nickman has created a visual feast of natural wonders that carries the viewer into the experience of nature. Filmed in some of the most spectacular locations in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and California’s Sequoia National Park, the original soundtrack was composed by Grammy-nominated composer David Lanz. NA MELE Nina Keali’iwahamana & Bill Kaiwa Mon., June 8, 7:30 pm Encore The magic of Hawaii Calls is revived when Nina Keali'iwahamana joins Bill Kaiwa for some traditional Hawaiian classics in this special encore of a classic NA MELE. Nina and Bill are joined for this journey down memory lane by Martin Pahinui on bass, and Steven Hall and George Kuo on guitar. The Best of 50s Pop Mon., June 8, 8:00 pm New This special presents top pop hits of the 1950s by singers and groups who brought songs of love and optimism to listeners glued to their AM radios. These classic tunes and immortal voices bring back those memories with artists such as Patti Page, The Four Lads, Frankie Laine, The Four Aces, Ed Ames, The McGuire Sisters, Gogi Grant and others. Celtic Woman Fan Favorites Mon., June 8, 10:00 pm Encore Celtic Woman celebrates its ten-year anniversary with a festival of fan favorites. Highlights include: “Shenandoah,” “May It Be,” “Danny Boy,” “You Raise Me Up,” “Orinoco Flow” and “Ave Maria.” LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Glenn Furuya Tues., June 9, 7:30 pm Encore Growing up on the island of Hawaii, Glenn Furuya was raised by what he calls the “village” of Hilo. There, he learned the importance of hard work and building relationships, and saw how local values and humility helped build successful businesses. Furuya now channels these local attributes as he teaches leadership skills in Hawaii and around the world. This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., June 10 at 11:00 pm and Sun., June 14 at 4:00 pm. A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen Tues., June 9, 10:00 pm Encore This 2013 special features an all-star lineup performing Springsteen’s biggest hits, including “Because the Night,” “Born in the USA,” “Born to Run,” “Glory Days” and “Thunder Road.” Performers include Elton John, Mumford & Sons, John Legend, Patti Smith, Neil Young, Mavis Staples and Bruce himself with the E Street Band. A CHEF’S LIFE The World is Your Oyster Wed., June 10, 7:30 pm New A Chef’s Life is a documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, returned home to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina. Each episode follows Vivian out of the kitchen and into cornfields, strawberry patches and hog farms as she hunts down the ingredients that inspire her menus. Using a chef’s modern sensibilities, Vivian explores Southern cuisine, past and present – one ingredient at a time. A celebration of true farm-to-table food, the series combines the action and drama of a high-pressure business with the joys and stresses of family life. The World is Your Oyster Chef Vivian goes to Cedar Island to explore the new culture of farm-raised oysters in the Southeast. She and Ben share plans of opening an oyster bar across the street from The Chef & the Farmer in hopes it will be a place that adds character and variety to the town’s “dining scene.” Vivian and her dad orchestrate their family’s first-ever oyster roast. My Yearbook: 1960-1963 Wed., June 10, 8:00 pm Encore Pop crooner Bobby Vinton hosts this program along with actress-singer Tina Cole (My Three Sons), an archival video clip special devoted to the golden years of 1960-1963. Songs include: “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton); “Cathy’s Clown” (The Everly Brothers); “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka); “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning); “Tell Laura I Love Her” (Ray Peterson); “Hello Mary Lou” (Ricky Nelson); and “Runaway” (Del Shannon). Yanni: World Without Borders Wed., June 10, 9:30 pm Encore More than two years in the making, this concert special is a unique behind-the-scenes look at Yanni and his orchestra as they perform throughout the world. Songs performed include “Deliverance,” “Santorini” and “Nostalgia.” John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind Thurs., June 11, 9:30 pm Encore This special focuses on the greatest singers and songwriters of the classic 1950s and 1960s folk era. Presented by the lead singer of The Lovin' Spoonful ("Do You Believe in Magic"), the program features a treasure trove of historical footage not seen in more than four decades, plus performances by artists who are still appearing in concert today. Featuring Pete Seeger and Judy Collins singing "Turn, Turn, Turn," Harry Belafonte's hit "Jamaica Farewell," Trini Lopez's rendition of "If I Had a Hammer," Rod McKuen's classic "Seasons in the Sun," Bobby Darin's heartfelt "Simple Song of Freedom" and many more. Sister Acts Fri., June 12, 9:00 pm New Kathy Lennon and Tina Cole host this new special dedicated to the sweet, sentimental sounds of sibling singing groups. Featured groups and songs include: The Andrews Sisters (“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”); The McGuire Sisters (“Just For Old Time’s Sake”); The King Sisters (“It’s Easy to Remember”); The Lennon Sisters (“Tonight You Belong to Me”); and many others. Benise: Strings of Passion Fri., June 12, 10:30 pm New From his humble beginnings as a street musician to performing around the world, the American guitarist Benise takes viewers on an international journey of musical genres including salsa, flamenco, tango, waltz, samba and more. Known for his virtuoso “flamenco nouveau” style, Benise presents his Emmy-winning multi-cultural stage show where classic rock anthems are fused with fiery guitar and dance. Included in the lineup are songs from rock icons like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles and others. VICTORY GARDEN’S edibleFEAST New Orleans Sat., June 13, 7:00 pm New VICTORY GARDEN’s edibleFEAST takes viewers on a journey across America, traveling from garden to sea, mountains to fields, to learn about fresh local foods and the people who grow and produce them. Hosted by passionate foodie and TV personality Amy Devers, each episode features the work of 2013 James Beard Award-winning filmmaker and Chef Daniel Klein, who introduces viewers to gardeners, farmers and food producers around the country. New Orleans On the way down south, we meet Brian and Dawn Gotreaux, first-generation farmers who have adopted 10 children from around the world and raise them on the family farm for the life lessons they believe are fostered there. Next, we visit farmer Ben Burkett of B&B Farms/Indian Springs Cooperative, a farming cooperative in Mississippi. In Paradigm Gardens, we watch farmer Joel Hitchcock make homemade insecticide with cayenne pepper and garlic, show the essential tools every gardener should have, and teach some basic watering tips. Finally, visit the home kitchen of James Beard Award-winning Chef Donald Link, who makes a dish of shrimp and citrus. RICK STEVES’ EUROPE Berlin Sat., June 13, 7:30 pm Encore America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countrysides. Each episode contains Rick's valuable insights on art, culture and history, and his practical, experience-enhancing travel advice. Berlin A tumultuous 20th century left Berlin filled with powerful sights – from evocative memorials, to surviving bits of its communist and fascist days, to its glass-domed Reichstag. Rick visits the city’s now-trendy east side, its people-friendly riverfront, and its vibrant social scene. Reunited Berlin – perhaps the fastest changing and most happening city in Europe – is entertaining more visitors than ever. John Denver: Country Boy Sat., June 13, 8:00 pm New At the peak of his fame in the 1970s, John Denver was one of the most popular singers in America. He performed at sold-out concerts, his albums sold more than 100 million copies, his TV specials got top ratings and he was named poet laureate of his adopted Colorado. Yet this man, who brought happiness to millions, was filled with insecurity, suffered from depression and was savaged by the music critics. Exploring the private life and public legacy of “America’s Everyman,” this intimate profile includes exclusive accounts from those closest to him, including former wives and managers, his son and brother, the musicians who toured with him for decades and the friends who knew the real John Denver. David Garrett: Music Live in Concert Sat., June 13, 10:00 pm Encore Joined by his band and the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt for this stunning live extravaganza, violin virtuoso David Garrett brilliantly combines different musical styles and eras. With arrangements of the great composers from Beethoven to The Beatles, Coldplay to Clementi, Garrett captivates his audience with different elements from the world of music and wows them with stunning visual backdrops and pyrotechnics. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Esperanza Spalding Sat., June 13, 11:00 pm Encore ACL presents an hour with jazz/soul singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in support of her LP Radio Music Society. Public AffairsHIKI NŌThurs., June 11, 7:30 pm Encore This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Island School from Lihue, Kauai. Top Story: Kealakehe High School on Hawaii Island presents a story about students from their school and from Iolani School on Oahu who were selected to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime science project that will send NASA’s dust shield technology to the moon. These robotics students, called MoonRIDERS (Research Investigating Dust Expulsion & Removal Systems), will work with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems in hands-on experiments testing the capabilities of NASA’s EDS (Electrodynamic Dust Shield). Students will build a mock-up lunar lander spacecraft, fabricate the actual flight frame for the mission, mount the EDS on it, install a camera and design a lunar re-duster, then test the entire system on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea to see how well it will remove dust off of the camera lens. Also Featured: Students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai visit Hanapepe Nights, a popular art, music and food festival in Kauai’s biggest little town. Students from Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle tell the story of a husband and wife who left their careers as mechanical engineers to farm the very colorful, exotic dragon fruit on Maui. Students from McKinley High School on Oahu profile their school’s cross-country team captain, Hidemasa Vincent Mitsui, who was deemed ineligible to compete during his senior year because he had to repeat the 9th grade when he moved from Japan to Hawaii (OIA rules state that a 5th year student is ineligible to participate in high school sports). Even though he was not able to compete, Vincent inspired his teammates to do their very best and was eventually reinstated when his coach and athletic director appealed to the OIA. Students at Iolani School on Oahu take us behind the scenes with the Iolani Hackers, a group of students and faculty members who create elaborate visual pranks meant to surprise and delight people on campus. Students at Saint Francis School on Oahu introduce us to Isabel Villanueva, the state air riflery champion who excels at the sport despite the fact that she lives with a rare medical condition – linear scleroderma – which causes her physical pain while participating in the sport. Students at Wheeler Middle School on Oahu show us how to stay safe on the internet by using proper social media etiquette and guidelines. This program encores Saturday, June 13 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., June 12, 7:30 pm New For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered one of the most interesting conversations of the week. Hosted by Gwen Ifill, it is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events. CHARLIE ROSE - THE WEEK Fri., June 12, 8:00 pm New This weekly series features the iconic TV anchor's focus on the events and conversations shaping this week and the week ahead. Drawing on conversations from his nightly PBS program and new insightful perspectives from around the world, it captures the defining moments in politics, science, business, culture, media and sports. THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP Fri., June 12, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. HistoryTHE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORYThe Rising Road Tues., June 9, 8:00 pm Encore Ken Burns’ seven-part documentary tells the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The seven-part, 14-hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. The Rising Road FDR brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the Depression, his sweeping New Deal restores the people’s self-confidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Rejecting the traditional role of First Lady, Eleanor becomes her husband’s liberal conscience and a sometimes controversial political force in her own right. DIYTHE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOPDaring Diagonal Dovetails Sat., June 13, 2:00 pm New Using only the hand tools of the pre-industrial era, woodworker Roy Underhill and his guests prove that there was life before electricity. Whether you think muscle-powered tools are a thing of the past – or a thing of the future – you’ll reconnect with your own inner craftsperson. Daring Diagonal Dovetails Learn to cut the rising diagonal dovetail for corners that are strong and striking. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., June 13, 2:30 pm Encore The 13th season of ASK THIS OLD HOUSE begins with Richard showing Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust staining. Tom opens up a small home by installing a pass-through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate with one that will last. And the guys play “What is it?” with special guest, NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio. THIS OLD HOUSE Charlestown Project 2014: 35 Years of This Old House Sat., June 13, 3:00 pm Encore The 35th season of the series begins in Boston’s oldest neighborhood: Charlestown. Kevin and Norm highlight Charlestown’s historical importance, from colonial times through WWII. The new project is part of a cluster of 1850s-era Greek Revival houses tucked into the backside of Bunker Hill. Homeowner Angela Daigle shows Kevin features she loves, as well as the outdated kitchen and poorly organized space that she’d like to improve. Upstairs, Tom shows Norm the spaces needing minimal work: an existing guest room, guest bath and living room. The third floor will likely be a full gut to give Angela a better master suite with additional living space, assuming the city approves the plan to enlarge the existing dormers. Out back, Roger shows Kevin the crumbling retaining walls. Richard formulates a plan for the basement as Norm and Tom test for lead paint before beginning demo on the first floor. MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL Chicken Sat., June 13, 4:00 pm Encore Martha Stewart shows viewers how to prepare chicken paillard, chicken pot pie and spatchcocked chicken. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED Beefing Up Mexican Favorites Sat., June 13, 4:30 pm Encore Test cook Dan Souza shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Mexican-style grilled steak at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of dark chocolate. Then, man-on-the-street Doc Willoughby learns about tacos with Chef Alex Stupak of Empellón Cocina. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to the ultimate shredded beef tacos. SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS Slow Cooker Meals with Michele Scicolone Sat., June 13, 5:00 pm New Chef Sara Moulton returns with a fourth season of SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS, featuring simple but delicious recipes for putting flavorful, healthy, home-cooked meals on the table with minimal fuss. In addition, guest chefs from around the globe prepare their favorite dishes in Sara's home kitchen before taking her on a culinary expedition to their favorite local farms, ethnic enclaves and other secret food sources. Slow Cooker Meals with Michele Scicolone Sara’s guest Michele Scicolone has elevated the humble slow cooker to an instrument of high art, and she shares two of her best recipes: Pork ragu with broken lasagna and meatball tagine with couscous. LIDIA’S KITCHEN Good Enough for Grandma Sat., June 13, 5:30 pm New Chef Lidia Bastianich conjures simple, seasonal and economical dishes with grace, confidence and love. She teaches viewers to draw on their roots, allow for spontaneity and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen. Filled with tips and techniques collected through years in the kitchen and at the family table, Lidia channels her passion for teaching into a fun and trustworthy curriculum of kitchen wisdom. Good Enough for Grandma Grandma joins Lidia to taste two trusty recipes: creamy ricotta and vegetable crostata, and a home-style semolina and escarole soup. |