June 2010 AETN Magazine
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Magazine JUNE 2010 Arkansas Educational Television Network On the Cover . Contents AETN MAGAZINE NATURE “The Cheetah Orphans” On the Cover . 2 Staff Welcome Canadian Tenors . 3 Editor in Chief Sundays, 7-8 pm; Allen Weatherly repeats Saturdays, 5 pm Letter Our Readers . 4 Learning Without Limits . 5 Editor Mona Dixon “The Cheetah Orphans” When AETN Go Camp . 6 Editorial & Creative Directors the mother of two cheetah Production . 7 Sara Willis cubs is killed, a veteran PBS Ongoing Series . 8-10 Elizabeth duBignon filmmaker becomes their new June’s Specials . 10-13 Editorial Panel The AETN Foundation welcomes Canadian Tenors Remigio Pereira to AETN Studios on June parent and tries to prepare Weekday Schedules . 12-13 Shirley Bowen, them to return to the wild. Airs Primetime Schedules . 14-23 Rowena Parr, Darbi Blencowe 6th for a live appearance. Be sure to tune in for an exciting concert announcement! 06/27; repeats 07/03 Weekend Schedules . 24-25 Pam Wilson, Tiffany Verkler Upcoming Special Events . 26 Copy Editors THE CANADIAN TENORS: LIVE IN TORONTO airing 06/06, 6-8 pm. With an eclectic blend of Darbi Blencowe, Catherine Mays, Ways to Support AETN . 27 Karen Cooper, Pat Pearce classical and contemporary pop that has thrilled audiences of all ages. The Canadian Tenors are Welcome Kristy Garrett . 28 AETN Offices Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters. These gifted young men, A Fond Farewell to Liz . 29 350 S. Donaghey Ave. - Underwriting Profile . .30 Conway, AR - 72034 who performed at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, appeared on “Dr. Phil” and “Oprah” and Underwriters . 31 800/662-2386 climbed to #1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart, are joined by special guests David Foster Coming in July . 32 [email protected] - www.AETN.org and Sara McLaughlin. The program was taped at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Canada. Your support Fraser Walters Clifton Murray makes a difference! Fraser Walters is a former member of the Grammy Award- Clifton Murray is thrilled to join The Canadian Tenors. His winning 12-man a cappella vocal ensemble CHANTICLEER. He natural singing voice was inherited from his grandfather George began his professional career as a boy soprano soloist with the Murray, a famous Irish Tenor. Clifton studied voice and theatre Vancouver, Edmonton and Seattle Opera Companies with roles at the University of Victoria and later graduated with honours in AETN Mission including Miles in Benjamin Britten’s THE TURN OF THE SCREW. acting from the Vancouver Film School. Along with singing and Statement Fraser holds a bachelors degree in Voice Performance from the songwriting, his film and television credits include a supporting The mission of the Arkansas University of British Columbia and has done extensive stage role in ABC’s Boston Legal and lead role in the Dreamworks and concert work, including a World-Premiere theatre piece feature film, She’s the Man with Amanda Bynes. Educational Television Network entitled HILDEGARD: A MEASURE OF JOY with acclaimed director (AETN) is to offer lifelong learning Francesca Zambello in San Francisco. Fraser is honored to join Remigio Pereira opportunities to all Arkansans; The Canadian Tenors and sends love to family and friends in to supply instructional programs Brisbane, San Francisco and especially Vancouver. Portuguese-Canadian tenor, Remigio Pereira, is a multifaceted to Arkansas' schools; to provide artist sought-after for his work as a vocalist, guitarist, composer programming and services to Victor Micallef and songwriter. He is fluent in four languages and has improve and enhance the lives of performed extensively throughout North America and Europe. Maltese-Canadian tenor Victor Micallef was born in Toronto Remigio graduated with a Masters Degree in Classical Guitar Arkansas' citizens; and to illuminate and began his musical training on the piano at the age of four Performance from Le Conservatoire du Quebec. Throughout the culture and heritage of Arkansas at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He later attended the his career, Remigio has had the unique opportunity to perform and the world. To accomplish University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto many styles of music including Rock, Pop, Reggae, Opera, Latin this mission, AETN, through the to obtain his Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance. In the and Classical music. As a composer and songwriter, Remigio’s creative use of telecommunications, fall of 1998 Victor moved to Florence, Italy, where he began original works and orchestral arrangements have been featured will present a high-quality public studying with his mentor, tenor Franco Pagliazzi. In June 2004, in Hollywood motion pictures and at various international Victor returned to Toronto after being accepted as a member of venues including the 2003 Presidential Visits to Canada. television service designed to the Canadian Opera Company’s prestigious Ensemble Studio. inform, educate, motivate, Throughout his early career, Victor has performed for audiences entertain, enlighten and inspire. and dignitaries in North America, Europe, and Asia. 2 Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Educational Television Network 3 Learning Without Contact AETN Dear Viewers, AETN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Limits Allen Weatherly Vice Chair Ronnie Williams of Menifee Summertime in Arkansas brings up several different Programming originates at the R. Lee Reaves Center Secretary/Treasurer Did You Know? images for me, and for all of us I’m sure – from for Educational Sandy Landers of Little Rock seemingly never-ending hot days to fun at the lake or Telecommunications at Arkansas has six geographic regions: Ozark Mountains, your favorite summertime foods. Donaghey Avenue & Dr. William Downs, Jr. of Sesame Street, Arkadelphia Arkansas River Valley, Ouachita Mountains, West Gulf Coastal As you start to fill up your free weekends and plan Conway, AR 72034. Don Hale of El Dorado Plains, Mississippi Delta, and Crowley’s Ridge. Questions and comments Jane Krutz of Little Rock family activities, AETN may be able to help. Here are some ways to stay in the are encouraged. Billie Sue Hoggard of Natural State and make some new summertime memories. Jonesboro Viewers may reach AETN at: Mary Beth Green of Van Visit an Arkansas State or National Park and take your AETN Parks Passport with 1-800-662-AETN Buren you. Join in an adventure of exploration and learning with the Arkansas State & 1-800-662-2386 Rock’N Roll Road Trip 501-682-AETN AETN Foundation Board National Parks Initiative. Explore some of Arkansas’s state and national parks, 501-450-1-PBS The online Rock-n Roll Road Trip World Tour invites students in grades 6-8 to take a trip get your passport stamped, and win prizes. Order Your Parks Passport – visit Fax: 501-852-2280 Chair General E-mail: Dan Farley of Little Rock around the world with a rock band while solving real-life problems using measurement, ratio, www.aetn.org/park, or call 800-662-2386 to order your Passport and learn [email protected] more. Public Affairs e-mail: Vice Chair and proportion. This virtual road trip includes teacher resources, music, exotic stops, and an [email protected] Sandra Garland of AETN GO Camp, scheduled for June 28-July 2, is a safe, fun, and engaging Outdoor Programs: Harrison introduction to Rio de Janeiro, London, Barcelona, Paris and Tokyo. week-long day camp for participants ages 6-9. Kids will learn the tools and habits [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle through fitness activities, nutrition education, Membership hotline: Steven Jones of Marion Rock-n Roll Road Trip World Tour was produced by AETN as part of a national public television cooking activities, and more. Email [email protected] for more information. 501-682-4120 Viewer response line: Philip Hathcock of Maumelle collaborative that was formed to create online resources focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Explore Arkansas from your living room with “Exploring Arkansas” Monday nights 501-682-4198 Dr. Linda Beene Ballard of Engineering and Math) subjects for middle school students and teachers. With initial funding from Education: Bismarck at 6:30. Travel the state with Chuck Dovish and learn the ins and outs of the 1-800-488-6689 Kay Bland of Paragould the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the collaborative project produced engaging resources to Natural State. [email protected] Lavenia Craig of El Dorado AETN online: Dr. Andrew Fulkerson of be shared through the nationwide public television system. Visit www.aetn.org/kids - AETN’s new website for kids. When it’s too hot to play www.AETN.org Paragould outside, go online for games, learning activities, activities for kids around the Don Hale of El Dorado AETN COMMISSION Philip Kaplan of Little Rock AETN’s partners in the collaborative include Alabama Public Television (APT), Kentucky state, and watch our educational children’s programs online. Bill Valentine of Little Rock Chair Allen Weatherly of Conway Educational Television (KET), and Maryland Public Television (MPT). Each partner produced an Join AETN Kids GO Club and receive monthly emails with healthy tips, activities, Sammie Benjamin of Kirby Williams of Hot recipes, book suggestions and more. It’s free and comes straight to your e-mail Glenwood Springs online experience that presents a unique focus. box. KETS DT The STEM Collaborative Website is now available. Great resources! Visit AETN, take a tour. Grab your friends and family and come take a tour. Little Rock http://stemcollaborative.org/ Visit AETN’s studios where we tape and broadcast great local favorites such as AETN reserves the right KEMV DT “Arkansas Week,” “AETN Presents” and more. to make programming Mountain View adjustments and preemp- KETG DT Whatever your plans may include, AETN wishes you a fun summer that keeps you tions that enhance the Arkadelphia Foreign Language Library Added To IDEAS Portal intrigued and learning.