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Trusted. Valued. Essential. OCTOBER 2016 PBSARTSFALLFESTIVAL Vegas PBS A Message from the Management Team General Manager General Manager Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Niki Bates Production Services Director Kareem Hatcher Communications and Brand Management Director Shauna Lemieux Individual Giving Director Kelly McCarthy October Treats Business Manager Brandon Merrill s the nation prepares for the quadrennial Presidential election next Content Director month, Election 2016 programming continues all month through Cyndy Robbins Election Day on November 8. The Contenders: 16 for 16 examines Workforce Training & Economic Development Director Debra Solt compelling and influential presidential campaigns from the last half Corporate Partnerships Director century. PBS NewsHour will provide live coverage of the presidential Bruce Spotleson Aand vice-presidential debates and election night results. FRONTLINE:The Choice will Engineering, IT & Emergency Response Director present the definitive review of the formative events shaping the personal history and George Molnar values of the two leading presidential candidates. We will also carry PBS specials on Southern Nevada Public Television Board of Directors immigration, national security, the minimum wage, and other critical issues. Executive Director Locally, Vegas PBS will present a roundtable discussion about the pros and cons Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS of two constitutional amendments before the voters. Two advocates on each side will President Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP face off in a roundtable discussion moderated by Mitch Fox regarding Question 1 – the Firearms Background Check Initiative; and Question 2 – the Marijuana Vice President Nancy Brune, Guinn Center for Policy Priorities Legalization Initiative. Secretary We’ll also provide viewers with a break from the political coverage with an immer- Barbara Molasky, Barbara Molasky and Associates sive dose of Masterpiece as Poldark and Indian Summers begin their highly antici- Treasurer and Chair, Planned Giving Council pated second seasons, and a brand new series, The Durrells in Corfu, follows a widow Mark Dreschler, Premier Trust of Nevada and her children as they depart dreary England for a Greek island. Chair, Community Council The PBS Arts Fall Festival returns Friday nights, beginning October 21, with all Charlotte Hill, Carlisle Collection new programs, including a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the Broadway Chair, Desert Meadows AHEC Council hit Hamilton, a contemporary take on the life of Founding Father Alexander Loretta Moses, Clark County Medical Society of Nevada Hamilton. Among the offerings will be a Vegas PBS/Smith Center co-production Co-Chair, Governmental Affairs Council titled Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs. Recorded last summer in Las Vegas, the Dante Pistone, National Security Technologies, LLC program will air nationally and locally on November 18! Our other local arts pro- CCSD Liaison to SNPT Board duction, Our Chest of Dreams, follows special needs youth and adults as they prepare Carolyn Edwards, Clark County School District Trustee to perform and celebrate life and the arts. Board Members Vegas PBS will feature several independent films with local relevance. Mining is Cheri Colbus, US Bank Nevada’s third largest industry and our largest export commodity. Mineral Explorers Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator will take viewers to some of the richest and most remote mines on earth, demonstrat- Dema Guinn, Community Volunteer Sandi Herrera, “Got Core Values!” ing just what it takes to unearth gems, crystals and minerals of all kinds. In cooper- Albert Z. Kovacs, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP ation with our Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center and Described and Lori Lea, AECIndustryPro.com Captioned Media Center, Vegas PBS will present SIGHT: The Story of Vision to Nora Luna, Nathan Adelson Hospice explore the science, medicine and technology of vision and the individuals who are Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates John Restrepo, RCG Economics, LLC battling the darkness of blindness. Irene Vogel, Community Volunteer This month’s Vegas PBS Source showcases powerful and insightful programs on elections, public policy, drama, performing arts, health, history and science that Contact Vegas PBS with comments and suggestions: Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television demonstrate the unique content your donation makes possible on public service tele- 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 vision. As you listen to the endless unpleasant political commercials on most other 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 VegasPBS.org • email: [email protected] channels, remember that nonprofit, noncommercial television is a thoughtful refuge. Vegas PBS Source, Volume No. 10, 2016 We thank you for your support and hope you enjoy many of the hours of educational Vegas PBS Source Art Director and performance programming you make possible for yourself and our entire commu- Anton Tielemans nity. Tom Axtell This magazine is printed on recycled paper OCTOBER 2016 5 October 2016 8 Contents Cover Story 8 Your Home for the Arts The PBS Arts Fall Festival returns Friday nights with spectacular all new programs. Departments 5 Message to Our Members Letter from General Manager Tom Axtell 12 Upcoming Member Events 22 Message from Vegas PBS Producers Features 10 Drama Poldark Season 2, Luther...and more 13 Cooking Martha Bakes 16 Science & Nature NOVA, Nature, The Age of Robots...and more 17 History Programs Rich in History 20 Special Election 2016 32 Empire 33 The 29th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards 2016 34 Great Performances: Cats 35 Mexico – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless 37 Vegas PBS Vme/Worldview/ Jackpot! Spotlights Program Menu 10 16 23 Weekdays/Children’s Lineup 24 Primetime Programming 32 Weekend Daytime Programming 36 Vegas PBS Create Programming Vegas PBS Channels 38 Vegas PBS Sponsors 17 32 OCTOBER 2016 7 COVER STORY PBS Arts Fall Festival Friday evenings beginning October 21 at 9 p.m. Cast of Hamilton he PBS Arts Fall Festival returns Friday nights with spectacular new Twain has rolled over in his grave so much for programs. The festival kicks off with the highly anticipated look into the so long, that this news won’t disturb his peace.” making of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, a contemporary take on The actor and comedian was born William J. Murray on September 21, 1950, in the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Visionary Lin-Manuel Wilmette, Illinois. In an attempt to find Miranda, the show’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning creator and star, direction in his life, he joined his older broth- will host this year’s festival. er, Brian Doyle-Murray, in the cast of TArts are an integral part of Vegas PBS’ mission and programming priorities, part of our Chicago's Second City improvisational com- ongoing commitment to give audiences the best seats in the house. It provides a window into edy troupe. Murray eventually relocated to a world that isn’t available anywhere else on television, making the arts accessible for all. New York City, where he took his comedic So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! talents to radio's National Lampoon Hour (1973-74) alongside Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Great Performances: brushing the dust off America’s fascinating Radner and John Belushi. In 1976, producer Hamilton’s America early history.The most buzzed-about show in Lorne Michaels tapped Murray to replace Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. years and the hottest ticket in decades, Chevy Chase on NBC's Saturday Night Live Hamilton is redefining how audiences learn The feature film documentary brings his- (SNL). An encore broadcast will air imme- about history, but also how they engage tory to vivid life through the contemporary diately following at 10:30 p.m. Also repeats with these timeless issues. Repeats Sunday, perspective of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revo- Sunday, October 30 at October 23 at 4 p.m. lutionary hip-hop musical, Hamilton. The 5:30 p.m. story of Alexander Hamilton is most remem- Bill Murray: bered for its dramatic conclusion, in which The Mark Twain Prize Hamilton was killed in a duel by Vice Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. President Aaron Burr, but his immeasurable On Sunday, October 23, an outstanding contributions to modern society have largely lineup of entertainers gathered in the Joshua Bell been forgotten by today’s general public. Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Bill Just in time for election year,we bring an Murray, recipient of the 19th annual Mark evening with intimate access to Miranda and Twain Prize for American Humor.The Prize, his colleagues during the two years leading which is named to honor one of the world's up to the Broadway opening of the Tony greatest humorists, was given at a gala per- Award-winning smash hit musical.This “hip- formance featuring some of the biggest hop-historical” documentary features a names in comedy. When he found out he young, dynamic cast of actors as our guides, would receive the Mark Twain Prize, Bill along with commentary from some of Murray commented, “I’m honored by this today’s most notable thinkers and artists, award and by its timing. I believe Mark ...a contemporary take on the life of “Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.” 8 VEGAS PBS SOURCE Even More Art Specials This Month... World DanceSport GrandSlam Series Friday, October 7 at 9 p.m. and (the finale) at 10 p.m. This exciting series attracts the world's best dancers to compete for the most prestigious titles and the most prize Alan Cumming money in the world of dance. Don't miss A Sneak Peak at the complete PBS Arts Fall Festival 2016 the series' thrilling conclusion tonight Fridays at 9 p.m. with the final two episodes, as the win- Alvin Ailey American Dance ning couple is crowned GrandSlam November 4 Champion! The GrandSlam competition This leading modern dance company uses a revolutionary judging system showcases its spectacular range, diversity and where the judges no longer compare one Timur Imametdinov artistry in this special presentation.