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MAY/JUNE 2019 Join Chris Wienk, Andy Gregory, and the WEXT Radio crew for two days of the best performing artists from our area on The Local 518 stage at Washington Park Lakehouse She Inspires is WMHT’s short-video series Morse is harder, more for Tulip Fest 2019. This annual Albany event boasts over 150 different kinds of tulips, fine that celebrates influential women from remote than we’ve arts exhibits, live music & entertainment, and much more in celebration of Albany's Dutch history who have made an impact on our ever seen him… heritage! Happening during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12: region and beyond, from scientists to artists the WEXT Radio crew will present local bands and performers from 1 pm-6 pm each day. to outstanding athletes. She Inspires can Hope to see you there! be seen anytime online, and throughout the week on WMHT-TV. The next offering in our series is Anna Mary Robertson Moses who was born in 1860 in Greenwich, . Having started as a child, she began painting in earnest in her late 70s. Popularly known as Grandma Moses, the artist was self- taught and described her nostalgic work as old-timey. With a love for the arts and having painted more than 1,000 pictures, Grandma Moses is an example that it is never too late to do something you love. You can watch this video short and many more anytime online at www.wmht.org/sheinspires.

It’s the summer of 1969, and DS Endeavour Morse, played so brilliantly by Shaun Evans, sports a new look with a rather handsome mustache. When we last saw Endeavour and his colleagues, they were reeling from the terrible murder of George Fancy. As episode 1 of Endeavour, Season 6, begins it is eight months later — a lot has premieres changed for Endeavour and he’s now back in uniform at the Woodstock police department. Cynthia Erivo in Concert Life for Morse is relatively quiet until he goes out looking for a missing horse and Bursting onto the scene with her star- finds the body of a missing child instead. Then life shifts into overdrive as the search making performance in The Color Purple, for clues begins. Endeavour’s investigation uncovers a potential suspect — a homeless, Cynthia Erivo already has a Tony, Grammy, Napa Valley produces some of the world’s works with her mother Maria, and acclaimed troubled teenager named Stanley — but did he really commit murder? most celebrated wines… yet the vineyard winemaker Gustavo Brambila. Vanessa’s family and Emmy Award under her belt, and is The new four-episode series will also feature the return of Roger Allam as DI Fred workers and small producers rarely receive has been cultivating grapes since her great- now seamlessly making the transition from any credit. grandfather came to the U.S. from Mexico in Broadway to the big Thursday, Anton Lesser as CS Reginald Bright, Sean Rigby as DS Jim Strange, James Filmed over the course of one agricultural the 1940s. screen. In this concert, Bradshaw as Dr. Max DeBryn, Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday, Abigail Thaw as Dorothea year, Harvest Season, presented by Their stories unfold as wildfires ignite in Erivo draws from Frazil, and Caroline O’Neill as Win Thursday. more hues in her Independent Lens, takes you on an insiders’ Napa and Sonoma counties, threatening the As the episodes unfold, you’ll watch as Endeavour unravels the mystery of the tour of the dramatic process and struggles that livelihoods of those already grappling with a musical palette to death of young astrophysicist Adam Drake and his girlfriend, Christine; hunts for bits go into growing and producing these wines. growing labor shortage and climate change. produce a soulful The 90-minute documentary follows the Although the focus is on the Napa Valley, the evening of song. of evidence in a chocolate factory; and puzzles over why anyone would want to kill a stories of Mexican-American winemakers film raises larger questions about immigration, Airs Friday, May 10, librarian — the truth is much more complex than he ever thought possible. and migrant workers who are essential to politics, and the shifting need for workers in at 9 pm on Season 6 begins Sunday, June 16, at 9 pm on WMHT-TV. the wine business. Featured are winemaker this country. WMHT-TV. and entrepreneur Vanessa Robledo, who Airs Monday, May 13, at 11 pm on WMHT-TV.

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often collaborate with local organizations. that happen. In partnership with the When MASTERPIECE works with the BBC Thank you for everything you do You’ll have a front-row seat as you join and other British groups, they produce for WMHT. family, friends, and millions of people around Were ancient whales always large mammals roaming the seas? If you heard that there is going to be beloved favorites such as Victoria and Sincerely, Are birds really dinosaurs? Were elephants once the size of rabbits? the world to thank and remember the men a program about Einstein’s general theory Downton Abbey. Fascinating new information about the origins of whales, crocodiles, and women in uniform who have served of relativity, you might think it will be filled Partnering with loyal viewers like you is their country. and other creatures will be revealed as you watch the premiere with scientific jargon that is impossible essential to bringing you the finest quality Sharon Sleicher The 30th Annual National Memorial Day of When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time. The two-hour to understand. Quite the opposite! Light Concert will air live from the West Lawn of programming. We’re grateful for your support Director of Membership special is part of a new production partnership between PBS and the Falls is an unforgettable symphony ™ the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 26. Award- and want to hear from you. Tell us — by and Fellow WMHT Supporter Smithsonian Channel . of exquisite music and theatrical winning actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise The film introduces you to the surprising ancestors of animals performance that takes you on a cohost, and will introduce you to the all-star we know and love. You’ll be amazed when you hear scientists journey through the universe. lineup of musicians, singers, and actors. You’ll and experts from around the world reveal unexpected “Albert Einstein’s most beautiful also enjoy spectacular performances by the presents evidence. The film also looks through the lens of discovery is the general theory of relativity, National Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Army — Man of Many Voices deep time to study the planet today and ask and I want people to experience that important questions about the future, Herald Trumpets, the U.S. Navy Band Sea & beauty,” said Brian Greene, producer and Chanters, and others. and airs on WMHT TV on Wednesday, professor of physics and mathematics at You’ll hear touching stories of service and Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life June 19, at 8 pm. Columbia University. To capture the story sacrifice from men and women who have of Einstein’s discovery, Greene and his spent years far from home, from spouses In June, is premiering believed that music should be a part of partners put together a powerful musical and children left behind, and from people programs that trace the journeys of two everyone’s life. “The arts may indeed be score and immersive visuals that make wounded in body and soul. It will be a night men — each different, yet tremendously not the luxury of the few, but the last best Emilio & you feel as though you’re inside the to remember. influential. hope of humanity — to inhabit with joy this workings of the theory. Airs Sunday, May 26, at 8 pm on WMHT-TV. Robert Shaw — Man of Many Voices planet,” he says. The Greene joined forces with 59 Productions presents an intimate portrait of his life as Terrence McNally also believes in the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song for extraordinary projection techniques, a choral music conductor and innovator power of arts to transform society. “We composer Jeff Beal, and a team of of music in the 20th century. You’ll learn need to love one another more and see “I am deeply honored, along with Emilio Estefan, my beloved husband of 40 years, to be experienced actors. Every word the actors more about his unique gift for crafting how connected we really are. I think that’s the 2019 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song,” said Gloria speak comes directly from historical and conducting music, the many lives he the message of art,” he says in Terrence Estefan in response to the announcement that they have been awarded the Gershwin Prize. records, so it’s like you’re hearing from shaped, and how his work lives on today. McNally: Every Act of Life. WMHT will air the music special Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin the scientists themselves. His successes were remarkable; his He too rose above challenges including Prize for Popular Song on Friday, May 3. This is the first time the Gershwin As the story unfolds, you’ll struggles fierce. As a young man, he his abusive alcoholic parents, growing up Prize has been awarded to a married couple or to musician-songwriters of see how breakthrough overcame a lack of formal musical training gay, and his own fight with lung cancer. Hispanic descent. moments and science are with raw talent, hard work, and great You’ll follow his six-decade career as a Taped live, the program is hosted by and interwoven and brought to life, so you can grasp his communication skills. He rose to the highest trailblazing playwright, librettist, scriptwriter, Andy Garcia and features performances by Gloria Estefan, ideas and his elation when levels in an elite group of conductors and and outspoken LGBTQ activist. In addition José Feliciano, Il Volo, Cyndi Lauper, Emily Estefan, and music directors, while bonding to new interviews with McNally, the film he ultimately “sees the light.” original cast members of the musical On Your Feet!, and with the tens of thousands features insights from his friends, family, Airs Wednesday, a special presentation by . of amateurs whose worlds and stars of stage and screen May 29, at 10 pm “My life and career in music has been a blessing, he touched. including , on WMHT-TV. and I’m humbled by this amazing honor and to CONTACT Throughout the film, , , be sharing it with my wife,” said Emilio Estefan. WMHT with any questions or suggestions! you’ll see and hear Rita Moreno, and others. CALL archival footage, The film is riveting and “I can only hope that our careers will influence 518-880-3400 photographs, thought-provoking! a new generation of songwriters and producers. EMAIL and recordings Robert Shaw: Airs Friday, Throughout my career, my wish has always been [email protected] to inspire minorities and to be an example that, CONNECT ONLINE from different June 21, at 9 pm. Facebook.com/PublicMediaWMHT eras mixed Terrence McNally: with hard work and dedication, all your dreams MAIL with modern- Airs Friday, can come true.” WMHT, 4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180 day interviews. Shaw June 14, at 9 pm. Airs Friday, May 3, at 9 pm on WMHT-TV.

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