July 2016 AETN Magazine
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MAGAZINE July 2016 “Great Performances At The Met: Madama Butterfly” Sunday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. The late Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed production of Puccini’s classic Madama Butterfly comes to THIRTEEN’S “Great Performances at the Met.” Kristine Opolais brings her heartbreaking interpretation of the title role to the series for the first time. Roberto Alagna sings Lieutenant Pinkerton, the callous officer who crushes But- terfly’s dreams of love. Debuting conductor Karel Mark Chichon leads a cast that also includes Maria Zifchak as Suzuki and Dwayne Croft as Sharpless. A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation From the Director AETN Productions Dear AETN Supporter, “America After Charleston” to “Indian Sum- mers,” “Mercy Street” and, of course, the final Over the past year, season of “Downton Abbey.” Stay tuned to Cooking on the Wild Side AETN has continued AETN this fall as PBS brings us “Victoria,” a to focus on delivering dynamic look at the reign of Queen Victoria, This month Phyllis Speer is cooking up four high-quality content from “Masterpiece Theatre.” The parts I have mouth watering venison recipes. She starts that educates, entertains seen look wonderful. off showing us how to make Smoked Summer and inspires in this ever- Sausage. Then, she puts a special twist on a changing media land- At AETN our newest series “Agri Arkansas” traditional dish with Mule Skinner Chili. Next, scape. Our intention is has received kudos from all over the state, she makes a fun and easy dish that everyone to offer Arkansans the very best of educational while “Exploring Arkansas,” “Arkansans Ask,” in the family will love, Steamboats. Phyllis fin- programming you have come to love − where “AETN Presents,” “Arkansas Week” and more ishes up with the only recipe that was named you are − and on the platforms you want. have added so much Arkansas flavor to our after John Philpot, Venison “Sloppy Johns.” schedule. “Cooking on the Wild Side” airs Tuesday, July Both in Arkansas and through PBS affiliates 5 at 6:30pm. nationally, we reach and impact thousands Looking ahead, we will continue to see a media of Arkansans and millions of Americans environment where providers adjust their con- Exploring Arkansas across many of these platforms. PBS is the 5th tent distribution based on consumer behavior. most watched media outlet for the second Each week brings a new story about audiences It began in the early sixties and is still going year in row, behind only the major broadcast migrating away from traditional means of strong—the annual Arkansas Folk Festival networks. On digital platforms, PBS.org and watching television. in the Folk Music Capital of the World – PBSKIDS.org have averaged over 400 million Mountain View. In 1966, Archery legend Ben video views during this fiscal year to date, with Regardless of how our audiences watch AETN, Pearson of Pine Bluff began a one-of-a-kind January being the highest month with 460 mil- or how much other media outlets shift and Ozark retreat in Prim. His son and grandson lion videos watched. change, you can count on the fact that public are now carrying on the Longbow legacy and television will remain authentic, trustworthy vision. During the 1880’s as folks from all over In February, streaming on PBSKIDS.org ac- and critical in our changing world, here to share flocked to its five “healing springs,” Ravenden counted for more than half of all time spent the true stories and real information to help us Springs was once called “Arkansas’ Dream watching kids videos online. Additionally, think and make smart decisions. Town.” The town’s most unique feature is according to national research, more minutes Hall’s Creek Canyon. Join us for “Exploring were spent viewing video on PBSKIDS.org It is our honor to do this, even with the Arkansas” on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30pm. than on any other site in the children’s category. daily struggle of rapid and high-cost technical changes in this industry. This success is a tremendous measure of how audiences value our unique content. In fiscal I have no crystal ball to predict the future, but year 2016, primetime favorites included a wide I know that AETN is providing a valuable range of programs, from “Big Blue Live” and service to all Arkansans, including important educational services like ArkansasIDEAS pro- fessional development, early childhood educa- The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... tion, strong outreach into various communities and much more. I can promise that with your help, we will keep your expectations of smart television and community focus our priority. Exceptional Savings on Fine Home Decor Allen Weatherly Executive Director, AETN Lake Village, AR • 800.732.3722 3 Ethan Bortnick Sunday, Oct 23 3:00 pm Fort Smith Convention Center For more information, Ethan Bortnick contact Tuesday, Oct. 25 Collette 1-800- 6:30 pm 581-8942. Maumelle Refer to Performing Arts booking Center # 748148 for Italian Vistas Jesse Cook and Sunday, May 7 # 748192 for 6:30 pm Tropical Reynolds Exclusive Concerts brought Costa Rica Performance Hall to you by the in Conway AETN Foundation Visit aetnfoundation. org/boxoffice to reserve your tickets today! What are you doing this summer? Are there places you want to go, or things you want to do? Join AETN and PBS Kids for some fun fam- ily learning. Visit aetn.org/kids, and download free fun summer activities, reading charts and activity books with all your favorite PBS Kids characters. There are Spanish versions, too! Then, be on the lookout for all-new program- ming from your favorite shows, like “Odd Squad”, “Nature Cat,” and “Ready Jet Go!” Summer is a great time to try new things or do some of your favorite things all over again. Make a list of all you want to do this summer, and then check them off as you do them. We’ll get you started, and you can come up with some more. This will be a super summer! Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. June Last of the Well Read "Chris AETN Presents Washington Arkansas BBC World Summer Wine "Of Cleave, Everyone Charlie Rose Primetime AETN-1 PBS Newshour "Kat Hood Week with Week Great British Baking Show Few Great Bakeries News Trio" Gwen Ifill Passion & Pizza" Brave Is Forgiven" Sara's Weeknight Jacques Pepin: More Cook's Country Pati's Mexican Sara's Weeknight This Old House Cook's Country AETN-2 Simply Ming Lidia's Kitchen Richard Bangs' South America: Lidia's Kitchen Simply Ming Meals "Significant Fast Food My Way "Steakhouse Specials Table "Girls Just Meals "Significant "It's All About "Steakhouse Specials Create "Jody Adams" "Fresh Pasta" Quest for Wonder "Fresh Pasta" "Jody Adams" Salad" "Dessert First!" Off The Grill" Wanna Have Fun" Salad" The Beams" Off The Grill" Wordgirl "Becky Nightly Friday, July 01, 2016 Friday, AETN-3 Knows Best/ Lafayette: The Lost Hero Liberty Or Death F.S. Key and the Song That PBS Newshour Business Asia Insight Lafayette: The Lost Hero Plus As Something As Built America Something" Report “The Great British PBS Newshour Lawrence Welk Show Keeping Up Are You Being Father Brown "The Mask of Doctor Blake Mysteries Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Austin City Limits "TV on the AETN-1 Weekend "The Vacation Show" Appearances Served? "Fire the Demon" "Crossing The Line" "Death Do Us Part" Radio/The War On Drugs" Baking Practice" Show” America’s Test Sara's Weeknight Steven Raichlen's America's Test America's Test P. Allen Smith's Steven Raichlen's BBQ with Franklin George Hirsch P. Allen Smith's BBQ with Sara's Weeknight Simply Ming returns AETN-2 Kitchen from Cook’s Meals "Girls at the Project Smoke Kitchen from Cook's Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated “Scallops Garden to Table Project Smoke "Direct Heat & Lifestyle "Layering Garden to Table Franklin Meals "Five Illustrated "Spicing “Michael and Shrimp Hot Off Grill with Elizabeth "Seafood Gets Up The Backyard Illustrated "Baguettes with Create "Fire Up The Grill" "Raichlen On Ribs" Mesquite" with Seasoning" "Sizzlin Celebrations" Ingredient Cookout" the Grill” Karmel" "Brisket" Smoked" Barbecue" at Home" Scelfo” Season AETN-3 Focus On POV America Reframed POV 3! Saturday, July 02, 2016 Saturday, Point Taken Global 3000 Visa Dream Committee Plus Europe "Don't Tell Anyone" "Buried Above Ground" "Don't Tell Anyone" Fridays, July 1 - August PBS Newshour Globe Trekker POV 12, at 8 p.m. AETN-1 Weekend "Food Hour: Deep South USA" Dancing on the Edge Endeavour Season 3 On Masterpiece "Prey" Tunnel "The Look of Silence" Sara’s Weeknight Annabel Langbein: Martha Stewart's America's Test Martin Yan's Taste of Sara's Weeknight Ask This Old House Rick Steves' Europe Islands Without Cars Martha Stewart's America's Test Kitchen from Cook's with Kira Hesser Kitchen from Cook's Annabel Langbein: AETN-2 Meals “Five The Free Range Cook Essential Pepin Cooking School Vietnam "The French Meals "Five "Home Composting, "Helsinki and Tallinn: Cooking School The Free Range Cook Create "Eggs-Quisite" Illustrated "New York "Italy's Aeolian Illustrated "New York “Lunch on the Grill” Ingredient Cookout” "Lunch on the Grill" "On The Bone" Natives" Connection" Ingredient Cookout" Steam Boiler" Baltic Sisters" Islands" "On The Bone" Natives" Great Conversations Local USA Sunday, July 03, 2016 Sunday, AETN-3 Supernature - Wild Flyers Greeks Supernature - Wild Flyers Plus Committee "Great Conversations: John Global Voices "A Young Patriot" "Sense of Irving and Sam Tanenhaus" "Defying Gravity" "The Good Strife" Place" "Defying Gravity" Men and Women F.S.