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MAY 2021 CONNECTIONS VOL. 9 NO. 5 A DRIVE TO LEAD Photo: Joe Klementovich When you think of Grappone, you deep both personally and professionally. “NHPBS may think of the auto dealer in is just about the only thing I watch. I have a Bow where you can purchase your subscription to NHPBS Passport, so I watch a next Ford, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai lot online no matter where I am,” says Amanda. or Toyota vehicle. But if you look “One of my favorite things is finding a new underneath the hood, you see the person who show when I’m traveling for work. It makes the keeps the engine running is Amanda Grappone hours in a hotel room much more enjoyable. Osmer. As a fourth generation owner and My personal favorites are anything with a British operator, she’s leading Grappone Automotive accent, mysteries and Curious George — love with clear principles of integrity, kindness and that little monkey.” respect, which ripple out into our communities. Amanda also served on the New Hampshire PBS “Grappone’s mission is simple: to build lifelong Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019. “I like to relationships with our team members, guests and serve on boards of organizations that make New community,” says Amanda. “One of the best ways Hampshire a better, healthier and more creative we know how to build lifelong relationships is place. NHPBS checked all the boxes, plus you by supporting those groups and individuals who get photo ops with world famous friends like keep the community humming.” Bert and Ernie.” With Amanda in the driver’s seat, Grappone The impact that Amanda is making in our local is supporting a wide array of projects in the neighborhoods and on the national stage Granite State, including land conservation, early is being celebrated. She was awarded the childhood education, combating homelessness, 2020 Robert Frost Contemporary American resurrecting Main Street in Concord and Award for her leadership in business as well renovating the iconic Colonial Theater in Laconia. as her volunteer and philanthropic work. She was also recently invited to join the Ford New Hampshire PBS also appears on the list Motor Company’s prestigious Global Dealer of beneficiaries of Grappone’s philanthropy. “I Roundtable. We know that Amanda’s legacy believe that NHPBS does a terrific job of telling and business philosophy will continue to drive New Hampshire’s story as well as bringing us the success of communities in the Granite State. high quality programming from around the world. I always feel smarter after spending some As for why her organization supports New quality time with NHPBS,” says Amanda. Hampshire PBS, Amanda explains, “It is my hope that when people see that Grappone supports The feeling is mutual. “Building a relationship the work of NHPBS, they will realize that we also with a company that believes in the educational love and trust the station in all its forms: on-air, mission of New Hampshire PBS is a win-win online, in classrooms and in the community. It partnership,” says Bryn Burns, NHPBS Manager of is rewarding when we are able to serve fans of Corporate Support & Community Relations. “We NHPBS. We know we’re in good company!” can take Grappone’s organizational philosophy and match it to what we are doing on-air and To learn more about how your company can with our online community outreach events.” partner with New Hampshire PBS, contact NHPBS Manager of Corporate Support & Amanda’s love for New Hampshire PBS runs Community Relations Bryn Burns at [email protected]. nhpbs.org | 603-868-1100 | [email protected] | nhpbs.org/donate NHPBS PRIMETIME PICKS American Masters: Amy Tan Asian Americans Life at the Waterhole MON May 3 | 9 PM THU May 13 | 9 PM WED May 19 | 8 PM Explore the life of author of The Joy See how new immigrants from Explore the drama as African Luck Club in this intimate portrait. 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Inside the MET Remembering Vietnam: National Memorial Day Concert FRI May 21 | 9 PM The Telling Project SUN May 30 | 8 PM Watch as the Metropolitan Museum THU May 27 | 8 PM Tune in to the 32nd annual broadcast of America’s of Art’s 150th birthday is upended Go behind the scenes as national national night of remembrance. by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing performing arts organization The This award-winning television event the art institution to close its doors Telling Project works with honors the military service and for the first time in history, while Minnesota veterans of the Vietnam sacrifice of all our men and women facing financial losses and a battle War and armed conflict in Laos in uniform, their families and those to protect artistic treasures. to create a play in which veterans who have made the ultimate share their stories. sacrifice for our country. WATCH OUR FIVE CHANNELS | NHPBS | NHPBS EXPLORE | NHPBS CREATE | NHPBS WORLD | NHPBS KIDS ON-AIR | MOBILE | ONLINE | CLASSROOMS | COMMUNITY 5 CHANNEL SPOTLIGHT LOCAL INDIES WILD PONIES OF CHINCOTEAGUE THU May 13 | 8 PM NHPBS Follow the annual Chincoteague wild pony swim and auction as well as one teenager’s journey to buy her first foal. Sabrina Dobbins, a teenager who has struggled with depression, is attending the auction this year to find a pony to help with her recovery. LAKE EFFECT SAT May 1 |10 PM NHPBS EXPLORE HAYAO MIYAZAKI: 10 YEARS WITH THE MASTER SAT MAY 1|4 PM NHPBS EXPLORE Learn more about the genius of Japan’s foremost living film director. Hayao Miyazaki is the creator of some of the world’s most iconic and enduring anime feature films, including Howl’s Moving Castle and Ponyo. ENCHANTED HILLS: LEGACY OF AN ART COLONY THU May 6 |8 PM NHPBS SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE FRI May 7 |5:30 PM NH CREATE Samantha takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel, highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination. Samantha seeks out the little-known spots and haunts where innovators and disrupters are creating a brand-new travel experience. BACK TO BOLIVIA THU May 6 |9 PM NHPBS FILMS BYKIDS MON May 10 | 9 PM NH WORLD FILMS BYKIDS is a series that pairs accomplished filmmakers with teenagers from around the world to create compact and compelling personal documentaries. These film shorts educate and encourage understanding about universal issues through the lens of intimate, firsthand storytelling. OF STONE, WOOD & GLASS: ALNOBA SAT May 15 | 10 PM NHPBS EXPLORE DONKEY HODIE MON May 3 | 4 PM NH PBS KIDS The imaginative puppet series follows the adventures of Donkey Hodie, the granddaughter of the original Donkey Hodie character (now known as “Grampy Hodie”), a puppet who appeared in the beloved classic children’s show MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD from 1968-1993. THE PEOPLE’S FOREST: THE STORY OF " THE WHITE MOUNTAINS THU May 20 | 8 PM NHPBS WATCH OUR FIVE CHANNELS | NHPBS | NHPBS EXPLORE | NHPBS CREATE | NHPBS WORLD | NHPBS KIDS ON-AIR | MOBILE | ONLINE | CLASSROOMS | COMMUNITY Watch online anytime at nhpbs.org | video.nhpbs.org NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE New Hampshire PBS PAID 268 Mast Road MANCHESTER, NH Durham, NH 03824 PERMIT NO. 724 WINNING BIDDERS EVERY DAY! MAY 3-28, 2021 nhpbs.org/auction Your binge-worthy options just got interesting. Did you miss the ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL show when James meets Helen for the first time? 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MAY 2021 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT nhpbs.org TOGETHER WE ENGAGE | CONNECT | CELEBRATE MAY 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM Weekends with Hearts of Glass My Grandparents' War Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece World On Fire On Sat. 5/1 Yankee Masterpiece** Breaking Big Finding Your Roots Rise of the Nazis Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece World On Fire On Sun. 5/2 Masterpiece** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow American Masters** Mon. 5/3 Europe Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Finding Your Roots Philly D.A. Frontline** Tue. 5/4 Europe PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change Nova Human: The Wed. 5/5 Wild The World World Within** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Enchanted Hills: Legacy of An Art Back to Bolivia: A Lifetime Later Roadtrip Nation: A Thu. 5/6 Europe Colony Single Mom's Story** PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Basic Black W1A Open Studio with Great Performances** Fri. 5/7 Jared Bowen Weekends with Back to Bolivia: A Lifetime Later Rise of the Nazis Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece World On Fire On Sat.