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AMERICAN MASTERS Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Tuesday, February 21, 8pm on WKAR-TV

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AMERICAN MASTERS Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Tue., Feb. 21, 8pm Journey through the prolific life of the 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' author and activist who inspired generations with lyrical modern African- American thought. Features new interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Common, the Clintons and others.

GREAT PERFORMANCES Hamilton's America Fri., Feb. 17, 8pm Back again by popular demand, Great Performances follows the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton, and the history behind it. Interviews with Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Nas, Questlove, Stephen Sondheim and more.

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14 | Tuesday 10:30 Chef's Life 12:00 Rick Steves' Europe 8:00 Finding Your Roots 11:00 Austin City Limits 12:30 Garden Smart 9:00 Ruby Ridge: American 1:00 Under the Radar Michigan Experience 19 | Sunday 1:30 This Old House 10:00 Independent Lens 6:00 Black Ballerina 2:00 Ask This Old House 11:30 Mississippi's Free State of 7:00 Globe Trekker Jones 8:00 Mercy Street 2:30 Motorweek 9:00 Victoria 3:00 Woodwright's Shop 15 | Wednesday 10:00 Tales From the Royal 3:30 Rough Cut - Woodworking 8:00 Spy in the Wild, A Nature Bedchamber with Tommy Mac Miniseries 11:00 Black America 4:00 Wilderness Journal MASTERPIECE MARATHON Victoria Sun., Feb. 26 We pause the original Victoria episodes to offer a marathon of the season so far. Follow Victoria from the time she becomes Queen at the age of 18 through her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. You'll be ready for the season one conclusion coming on March 5. See the highlighted listings below.

Africa's Great Civilizations Mon.-Wed., Feb. 27-Mar. 1. 9pm-11pm Beginning with Africa’s ancient history as the cradle of mankind, this documentary series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. brings to life the epic stories of both little-known and celebrated African kingdoms and cultures.

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NEW MAKE YOUR MARK MONDAYS & FRIDAYS 11:30AM & 5:30PM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 13 This new do-it-yourself series features the creative talents and enthusiastic personality of top-selling craft book author Mark Montano. The trend-setting former fashion designer and his guest experts create affordable, accessible and customizable, yet stylish, projects for the whole family.

MARATHONS SATURDAYS 6AM-NOON & 6PM-MID • SUNDAYS NOON-6PM FEBRUARY 4 & 5 • BIG GAME SNACK ATTACK The big game is on and our hosts are helping you to prepare all the tailgating essentials! Fire up the grill for some smokin’ hot recipes with Steve Raichlen. Sara Moulton shows us how to create the perfect sandwich. Add football flair to the buffet table with Katie Brown’s trays and coasters. Cheer your team on in good taste! FEBRUARY 11 & 12 • SO IN LOVE Valentine’s Day has never been more romantic, or tasty! Christina Pirello gets your senses tingling with an Avocado Margarita. Pati Jinich shows you how to woo your honey with a delicious night in. California Dreams become a reality with Joseph Rosendo and his bride Julie. It’s the sweetest time of the year! FEBRUARY 18 & 19 • WINTER WONDERLAND Create is bringing you the best of wintertime bliss! Enjoy the stillness of a snow-covered day with Bob Ross, go on a paragliding adventure with Colleen Kelly, and warm your bones in the hot springs of Japan with Art Wolfe. It’s a Winter Wonderland! FEBRUARY 25 & 26 • NEW ORLEANS COOKING WITH KEVIN BELTON It’s Mardi Gras 2017! Louisiana chef Kevin Belton is helping you prepare for all of the carnival festivities. Whether you fancy a good gumbo, smothered greens, or a king cake just in time for Fat Tuesday, Kevin’s got you covered!

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COMMUNITY CONCERTS 7PM 19 | SUN 20 | MON Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite No. 3 in D for in loving memory of John, Orchestra, MSU Symphony Orchestra; Mark from Benjamin Hamilton • Dupere, conductor • Curt and Marty Bond with in loving memory of Janet thankfulness. Claude Debussy: Tone Poem, "La Mer" Hamilton: Elementary school ("The Sea"), Lansing Symphony Orchestra; librarian and loving wife and Timothy Muffitt, conductor mother. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Act III from Peter snd Sherry Trezise recitative and aria, "Hai già vinta . . . Vedrò, • 26 | SUN mentr'io sospiro" ("We've won our case . . . in celebratin of their 40th "Shall I live to see a servant of mine happy") weddding anniversary. from "The Marriage of Figaro," Nicholas @WKARofficial Davis, bass; Jackson Symphony Orchestra; Stephen Osmond, conductor Richard Strauss: Final Trio from Act III of "Der Rosenkavalier," Emily Douglass, soprano; Kate Nadolny, mezzo-soprano; Elaina Robbins, soprano; Jackson Symphony Orchestra; Stephen Osmond, conductor 25 | SAT • in celebration of the life of Tyler Patrick Bruinekool. He would • in loving memory of Ritva on have been 32 today. her birthday. • from Vilma Carlson on behalf • remembering Dr. Donald of classical music loving friends Huldin's birthday. May all his IS THIS DATE SPECIAL TO YOU? in Bath and Tekonsha. patients and friends remember him fondly today. Day sponsorships may be • from Bruce Curtis celebrating available for 2017 the birthday of Joy Hilleary call to learn more Curtis, and true love 517-884-4747 everywhere.

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