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Trusted. Valued. Essential. DECEMBER 2018 Sarah Brightman: Hymn Vegas PBS A Message from the Management Team General Manager General Manager Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Niki Bates Production Services Director Kareem Hatcher Communications and Brand Management Director Shauna Lemieux Business Manager Brandon Merrill Content Director Music Rings in the New Year Cyndy Robbins Workforce Training & Economic Development Director usic lovers will have much to celebrate this holiday season with a line- Debra Solt up of memorable music programming on Vegas PBS. From legendary Corporate Partnerships Director rocker Tom Petty to the folk harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel, from Bruce Spotleson the Tabernacle Choir to the Boston Pops we’ve sprinkled the schedule Engineering, IT and Emergency Response Director with something for every music taste; alongside our normal lineup of John Turner Mtelevision’s best children’s, cooking, public affairs, drama, science, history and nature Southern Nevada Public Television Board of Directors programs. Executive Director Early footage from the most honored folk trio in history will be featured in Peter, Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Paul and Mary’s seventh PBS special, Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-1965. President Nancy Brune, Guinn Center for Policy Priorities Viewers will enjoy never-before-seen performances from the group’s early years, and a Vice President flash of insight into the 1960s, a time that was both turbulent and filled with hope. Thomas Warden, The Howard Hughes Corporation From his teenage days to today, through thousands of concerts and millions of Secretary records, Donny Osmond has remained an international household name with a devoted Clark Dumont, M.S., APR, Dumont Communications, LLC fan base, especially in Las Vegas. Donny Osmond: One Night Only! brings the final per- Treasurer formance from Osmond’s sold-out 2017 United Kingdom tour to PBS audiences for the Geraldine Tomich, Marquis Aurbach Coffing first time. Chair, Community Council Another living legend, Engelbert Humperdinck, returns to PBS with a My Music Thomas Gallagher, TreVista Group, LLC special, Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii, featuring his concert performance at Chair, Planned Giving Council Honolulu’s historic Hawaii Theatre Center in August 2018. Geraldine Tomich, Marquis Aurbach Coffing Performed as a free concert in 1991, Paul Simon’s Concert in the Park drew one CCSD Liaison to SNPT Board Carolyn Edwards, Clark County School District Trustee of the largest crowds ever gathered in New York City’s Central Park and features favorites from both his solo career and the legendary folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. Board Members Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – from Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary Concert Vince Alberta, University Nevada Las Vegas shows the band being welcomed as hometown heroes in Gainesville, Florida during their Linda Ammons, Community Volunteer Tracy Bower, Desert Research Institute 30th anniversary tour in 2006. Cheryl (Cheri) Colbus, US Bank Viewers who make an end-of-calendar-year pledge of support during three special Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP concerts will receive tickets to see live Las Vegas performances by Ryan Ahern, Michael Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator Bublé, or Sarah Brightman! Champion pianist Ryan Ahern: Live in Concert features Jason Gastwirth, Caesars Entertainment unforgettable renditions of movie themes, Broadway tunes, classical favorites and Stephen Greathouse, Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Industry, retired more. Vegas PBS recorded his first PBS special at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Dema Guinn, Community Volunteer Center. Nora Luna, Nathan Adelson Hospice The Great Performances special Michael Bublé: Tour Stop 148 features live per- Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates Steve Seroka, Las Vegas City Councilman formances of his greatest hits, including behind-the-scenes footage of what it took to create his epic two-year worldwide tour.Finally, Sarah Brightman: Hymn showcases the Contact Vegas PBS with comments and suggestions: world's best-selling soprano from the foot of the Bavarian Alps.Tune-in information for Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 all these must-see pledge specials is on page 8. 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 We hope you’ll tune in to these and other great musical performances this month, VegasPBS.org • email: [email protected] along with our seasonal programs related to history, science, drama, and holiday reflec- Vegas PBS Source, Volume No. 10, 2018 tions. In a year of political change, technological change, economic resurgence, hurri- Anton Tielemans, Vegas PBS Source Art Director canes and wildfires, I hope you have found Vegas PBS a trusted resource for thought- ful information, stellar performances, engaging drama, scientific revelation, and nurtur- ing children’s programs.Without your support, none of these programs would be broad- cast. We thank you for your continued support of Vegas PBS and wish you a happy, healthy and hopeful holiday season. Tom Axtell This magazine is printed on recycled paper DECEMBER 2018 5 December 2018 Contents Cover Story 8 Fantastic New Specials As you enjoy these specials, please consider making an additional contribution to Vegas PBS to show your support of your favorite programs. Departments 5 Message to Our Members Letter from General Manager Tom Axtell 14 Upcoming Member Events 22 A Message from a Member of the Vegas PBS Planned Giving Council Features 10 Science & Nature Think Wednesday 11 Holidays May Your Days Be Merry and Bright 12 Arts Friday Night Lights 8 17 How-To Holiday Cooking Specials 17 History History Brought to Life 18 Drama Evenings of Outstanding Drama 32 Rick Steves Special: European Christmas 33 Classical Rewind (My Music) 34 Our Drama Marathons Continue 35 Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops 37 Vegas PBS Rewind/Worldview/Jackpot! Program Menu 10 17 23 Weekdays/Children’s Lineup 24 Primetime Programming 32 Weekend Daytime Programming 36 Vegas PBS Create Programming 36 Vegas PBS Channels 38 Vegas PBS Sponsors 18 33 DECEMBER 2018 7 COVER STORY Paul Simon’s Concert in Central Park Fantastic Sunday, December 2 at 9:30 p.m. Join the legendary musician on a trip New through his extensive songbook in this 2012 concert recorded in London’s Hyde Park. Performances range from “The Sound of Specials Silence” and “The Boxer” to “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” and “Late in the Evening.” Repeats Wednesday, December 5 at 8 p.m. Throughout the Month Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate with the legendary King of Romance as he croons classic hits and love songs from his 50-year career in a concert filmed in Hawaii. In this new special, Humperdinck will perform classics as well as songs from his newer albums, including his brand-new Christmas album. Repeats Saturday, December 8 at 4:30 p.m. Great Performances: Donny Osmond Michael Buble: Tour Stop 148 Whether you would like to learn more about sold-out, 2017 United Kingdom arena tour, Tuesday, December 4 at 8 p.m. history, focus on your own personal develop- where he performed many of his beloved top In this new special concert, experience ment or simply relax and enjoy phenomenal hits, a range of popular classics and songs superstar singer Michael Bublé’s visually thrilling and musically triumphant To concerts by iconic performers, we have you from his 60th album. Repeats Friday, December TICKETS! covered! With many new offerings, we have 7 at 8 p.m. Be Loved Tour featuring performanc- See Pg.14 put together an outstanding lineup for our Tom Petty and the es of his biggest hits including “Home” and “Haven’t Met You Yet” along December Membership Campaign. As you Heartbreakers from enjoy these specials, please consider making with exclusive footage of Team Bublé travels. an additional contribution to Vegas PBS to Gainesville: The 30th Repeats Sunday, December 9 at 8 p.m. show your support of your favorite programs. Anniversary Concert Sarah Brightman: Hymn Your participation with Vegas PBS is greatly Saturday, December 1 at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 at 9:30 p.m. appreciated. Grab a front-row seat for this 2006 con- Thrill to the exquisite voice of the world's cert as the iconic band performs for a home- MUSIC: best-selling soprano in this new concert filmed town crowd as part of their 30th anniversary Ryan Ahern: Live TICKETS! in a magical setting at the foot of the See Pg.14 tour.Featuring special guest Stevie Nicks, this TICKETS! Bavarian Alps. Featured are beloved See Pg.14 in Concert is an electrifying and emotional evening. Saturday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m favorites from her career and Sinatra in Japan enchanting songs from her much-anticipated This high energy piano spectacular was Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. new album. Repeats Sunday, December 9 at filmed at the prestigious Smith Center here in Filmed at Tokyo’s legendary Budokan on 6:30 p.m. Las Vegas. Backed by his Red-Hot April 18, 1985, Sinatra in Japan presents a Contemporary Pop Orchestra, Ryan takes you Sinatra in Concert at the dazzling selection of many best-loved songs through nearly every genre of music, from Royal Festival Hall and biggest hits. Frank Sinatra was approach- rock and roll to his award-winning boogie- Saturday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. ing 70, but his energy and performance were woogie to movie themes. Repeats Sunday, Filmed in 1970, the concert was introduced in top form; he delivered one of the great December 9 at 4 p.m. by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco, the former Sinatra shows of all time. Donny Osmond Live: Grace Kelly, who had co-starred with Sinatra Peter, Paul and Mary at One Night Only in the film “High Society.”The setlist includes Saturday, December 1 at 8 p.m.