October 2016 AETN Magazine

MAGAZINE October 2016 “Great Performances: Hamilton’s America” Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Experience the making of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway phenomenon and the history behind it. More information page 3 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation From the Director On the cover... “Great Performances: Hamilton’s America” himself up from nothing to become the archi- Dear Friend, this election cycle, our citizens need us more than Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. tect of modern finance and one of the nation’s ever. The divisions have never been deeper. Public most vital authors – has largely been forgotten The media landscape media like AETN can and should be that place of continues to change common ground; a destination for people looking It began in 2008. Lin-Manuel Miranda was on by history…until now. dramatically. To fulfill for thoughtful information. vacation in Mexico, reading Ron Chernow’s our vital mission, biography of Alexander Hamilton – all 832 Today, Hamilton’s fan club is vocal and grow- AETN continues to During this election season, we will again be host- pages of it. When he returned to New York, he ing, thanks, in no small measure, to Miranda’s commit itself to what ing debates at AETN. Be sure to tune in Oct. 10- invited Chernow to see “In the Heights,” his revolutionary musical. With its young cast makes public media 12 as we welcome Arkansas candidates to debate first Broadway show and winner of the 2008 claiming America’s history as its own, Hamilton truly unique: serving our communities with dis- in our studios. Tony Award for Best Musical. During a back- is redefining how audiences learn about history. tinctive, relevant educational media content. stage visit afterwards, Miranda told the author As we look forward to the next 10 years, AETN that as he was reading his book, hip-hop songs “Hamilton’s America” offers an intimate look This month, we continue the conversation about must stay true to its core principles, even in the started rising off the pages. at the creation of the show, revealing Miranda’s poverty in the state in “A Deeper Look: The face of tight budgets, competing interests and process as he adapts Hamilton’s epic story American Dream in Arkansas.” We spent two rapidly changing technology. weeks immersed in Blytheville and Pine Bluff Eight years, 11 Tony Awards and one Pulitzer into groundbreaking musical theater. Newly asking residents whether the American Dream in Together we must: Prize later, “Hamilton,” Miranda’s hit musical, shot footage of the New York production Arkansas is alive or dying. The resulting program • Focus on high-quality content. is the hottest ticket on Broadway and a pop with its original cast and trips to Mt. Vernon, is what makes public media significant – sharing • Redefine localism in the digital era. culture phenomenon. It’s also the subject of Valley Forge and other historic locations with stories that might not otherwise be told. • Keep education at the center of our work. “Hamilton’s America,” a new documentary Miranda and other cast members further flesh from “Great Performances” airing as the season out the story. AETN content will continue to distinguish us My pledge is that we will continue to find ways to premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival. from everyone else in the media landscape and provide some common ground through thought- “Hamilton’s America” shows just how timeless make us a destination for viewers who are in ful programming and services. I can think of little The story of Alexander Hamilton is most the hot-button issues of today’s America are: im- search of something different than commercial that is more important. remembered for its dramatic conclusion, migration, states’ rights, debt, income inequality media. That is our promise. which saw Hamilton killed in a duel by Vice and race relations. These were the same fights As public media, we have an imperative to help President Aaron Burr. But, the full story of this that defined Hamilton’s time, and they are the Americans and Arkansans engage in thoughtful Allen Weatherly political genius – a poor immigrant who built driving force of Miranda’s historic work. conversations about the future of our state and Executive Director - AETN country in our public affairs work. 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Mary Echols The AETN Foundation Endowment exists to help cover cost Cynthia Mason increases for purchasing national programs, to help fund local program production, and to help fund expansion of new program In Memory of Charles Robert Dixon and service opportunities, while safeguarding against any potential Mona Dixon decrease in operating funds. The Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment was created in In Memory of Lucille Kelly 2007 to honor Ms. Jane’s many years of service to AETN, and to Cynthia Mason help sustain the AETN Foundation’s active volunteer program. In Honor of Addison Bicker The AETN Foundation appreciates the confidence these gifts Wanda Fantz represent in the future of public television in Arkansas. For more information, contact the AETN Foundation at 1-800-662-2386. Rollover Your IRA for Good By taking a distribution from your IRA this year, you will likely pay more in taxes and may even reach a higher tax bracket. 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Austin City Limits "Paul Simon" Weekend "Indiana" Appearances "Club" Hotel - Part 2 of 2" "Women and Children" "Blood and Circuses" New Scandinavian Kevin Dundon's Annabel Langbein: America's Test Simply Ming Annabel Langbein: Jazzy Vegetarian Jazzy Vegetarian French Chef Neven Christina Kitchen from Cook's AETN-2 Cooking "Western Chef's Life Modern Irish Food Essential Pepin The Free Range Cook Illustrated "Spa "Hungary and Seoul The Free Range Cook "Farm Market "Modern Eats to "Breakfast Classics "French "A French Country Maguire: Cooks "Up Satisfying: Stuffed Create "Fiesta for Friends" Norway: A World of "Apples" "Fruit Fete" Cuisine Gets A Apples" Fresh" Traditional Treats" Favorites" Tarts, Apple Style" Table" Home Chef Your Apples" Makeover" Cabbage" “Poldark: Season Two Saturday, Oct. 1 Saturday, Our American On Masterpiece” Sunday, AETN-3 Charlie Rose - Focus On Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Plus Global 3000 Frontline "The Choice 2016" America Reframed "In The Game" Family: The Frontline "The Choice 2016" The Week Europe Barreras PBS Newshour Great British Baking Show Poldark Season 2 On Indian Summers Season 2 On AETN-1 Weekend "Masterclass 3" Poldark Revealed Masterpiece Masterpiece Frontline "The Choice 2016" Chef John Martha America's Test Travels with Martha America's Test Chef John AETN-2 Ellie's Real Good Essential Pepin Kitchen from Cook's Annabel Langbein: Ellie's Real Good Ask This Old House Rick Steves' Europe Darley "Road Trip: Kitchen from Cook's Food "Spring Break Besh's New Bakes "Fruit The Free Range Cook Food "Spring Break "Window, Robotic "The Czech Republic Bakes "Fruit Besh's New Create "Eggs-Quisite" Illustrated "Southeast Maryland, Virginia Illustrated "Southeast with No Regrets" Orleans Desserts" Asian Specialties" "Fiesta for Friends" with No Regrets" Mower, Lead" Off The Beaten Path" and Beyond" Desserts" Asian Specialties" Orleans Sunday, Oct. 2 Sunday, AETN-3 Our American Doc World "Five Days to Plus Family: The Hispanic Heritage Awards Life on the Reef "Episode One" Hava Nagila (The Movie) Young Stars of Ballet Life on the Reef "Episode One" Barreras Dance" Travels with Darley Jim Lindsey Antiques Roadshow "Knoxville, Last of the Summer "Wales: Isle of BBC World Wine "Ferret Come Charlie Rose AETN-1 PBS Newshour Story, The Hour Two" Horizon: Secret Life of the Cat Secret Life of Babies Anglesey & The News Home" Coast" Ellie's Real Good Simply Ming Cook's Country Joanne Weir Ellie's Real Good This Old House Cook's Country Simply Ming AETN-2 Jacques Pepin: More Lidia's Kitchen "Arlington Arts & Lidia's Kitchen Food "Busy Mom "A Chicken In Fast Food My Way "Pasta for Every Gets Fresh Food "Busy Mom Over Hawai'i "Pasta for Every "A Chicken In Create "Ragu" Crafts | Arts and "Ragu" Seeks.....Help" Every Pot" "Pop Over Anytime" Palate" "Roots" Seeks.....Help" Crafts Class Be" Palate" Every Pot" Monday, Oct.

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