PROGRAM GUIDE December 2016 VOL. 46 NO. 12 Special programming made possible by viewers like you! Il Volo Notte Magica Last of the Breed MoneyTrack: Celtic Woman: Thursday, December 1, Thursday, December 1, Money for Life Home for Christmas at 8:00 p.m. at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3, Sunday, December 4, at 1:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Make your pledge of support by calling 1-800-245-9779, or go online to wpsu.org. Our Town: Lewistown Sherlock Marathon Thursday, December 8, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10, and This fall volunteer storytellers from Lewistown, Pa. came Sunday, December 11, noon–9:00 p.m. together for the 90th production in the Our Town series. Sherlock Holmes stalks again in a thrilling They captured the spirit of their community with videos, contemporary version of the Victorian-era whodunits photos, and memories. Learn its history through the based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. tradition of Goose Day, understand how railroads served Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the go-to industries, and visit the unique neighborhood of Juniata consulting detective in 21st-century London, with Terrace. See how service organizations are caring for Martin Freeman as his loyal friend, Dr. John Watson, others, what it takes to restore a grand movie theatre and Rupert Graves as the long-suffering Detective from the 1920s, and how people from high school age Inspector Lestrade. Fast-paced, funny, and surreally to adults participate in the arts. Watch the premiere to true to the hero's fantastic gifts for deduction, the see what makes Lewistown a GREAT hometown! series is co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Coupling) and Mark Gatiss (Doctor Who, The League Tell your out-of-town friends and family they can watch of Gentlemen). the premiere LIVE online at wpsu.org/live. wpsu.org follow us online MONDAY–FRIDAY The Cat in the Hat 6:00 Knows a Lot About That! 6:30 Arthur 7:00 Wild Kratts 7:30 Ready Jet Go! 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Queen Victoria invites you 9:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to an advance screening. 10:00 Sesame Street Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. 10:30 Splash and Bubbles The State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 11:00 Dinosaur Train Victoria, the highly anticipated new drama series from MASTERPIECE® about the epic life of Queen Victoria, will premiere in January, 2017 on WPSU-TV in the Sunday 11:30 Peg + Cat night time slot which Downton Abbey occupied for six years. You are invited to join 12:00 Super Why! WPSU for an advance screening of the first episode. 12:30 Thomas and Friends Attendance is free, but reservations are required. 1:00 Sesame Street Please visit wpsu.org/victoria-screening or call Tamra Fatemi at 814-863-6635 to 1:30 Dinosaur Train reserve up to 4 seats per address. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. 2:00 Splash and Bubbles 2:30 Curious George 3:00 Nature Cat Conversations Live: Revisiting the Heroin Crisis Thursday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. 3:30 Ready Jet Go! Experts say every community in Pennsylvania has a heroin problem. Recent reports 4:00 Odd Squad place some of the blame on easy access to prescription painkillers, gateway drugs 4:30 Odd Squad for many users. What can we do about Pennsylvania’s heroin epidemic? Our 5:00 Wild Kratts experts will discuss causes and solutions. They’ll also take YOUR questions. To join the conversation, email questions to [email protected], tweet @WPSU with 5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.) the hashtag #WPSUconversations, or call 1-800-543-8242 during the program. 6:00 BBC World News America 6:30 Nightly Business Report SciTech Now 7:00 PBS NewsHour Mondays, December 12-26, at 9:00 p.m. SciTech Now captures the latest breakthroughs in science and technology. Each . WPSU's weekday lineup will week we talk to the innovators at the forefront of their fields and explore the change starting December 23. mysteries of the scientific world. Share the Gift of Wonder! When you make a contribution to WPSU, you help to foster curiosity and learning. You help to share history and heart-warming stories, and you become a leader who cares about the gift of consistent quality PBS programming weeknights at 5:30 p.m. delivered to our community. Your special year-end gift of support right now will help make sure that WPSU is here to bring everyone these wonders not only this holiday season, but for so many to come. Weather World provides weather education Make your gift today because you are the one who can help share the wonder. as well as a comprehensive forecast. visit wpsu.org/donate or call 1-800-245-9779 DecemberFEATURES2 December LISTINGS THURSDAY, DEC 1 10:00 Rocktopia Live in Budapest: 9:00 Inside Poldark A Classical Revolution Relive the thrilling first two seasons 8:00 Il Volo Notte Magica Classical music is fused with classic of the swashbuckling romantic The superstar trio and Placido rock at the Hungarian State Opera series with hints of what's to come! Domingo perform in Florence, Italy's House in Budapest. 10:30 Ed Sullivan's Rock And Roll beautiful Santa Croce Square. 11:30 Last of the Breed Classics - The 60S (My Music) 9:30 Last of the Breed A once-in-a-lifetime concert event A special of classic song A once-in-a-lifetime concert event featuring Willie Nelson, Merle performances spanning the years featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price. 1963-1968. Haggard, and Ray Price. 11:00 Charlie Rose SUNDAY, DEC 4 MONDAY, DEC 5 FRIDAY, DEC 2 9:00 Inspire Happiness 8:00 The Carpenters: Close to You & Positive psychology authors and Christmas Memories (My Music) 8:00 Washington Week researchers reveal how to create This music-filled documentary 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week happier and more positive lives. traces the Carpenters' career and 9:00 Last Waltz 10:30 Rick Steves' Guide to Cuba features the duo's top hits. Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Rick tours Havana, visits the verdant 10:00 Christmastime in New Orleans and more perform with legendary national park at Viñuales, and A festive holiday special showcases rock group The Band in 1978. provides practical travel tips. the music, sights, and acclaimed cuisine of New Orleans. 11:30 Digging Deeper Technology Policy 11:00 Charlie Rose SATURDAY, DEC 3 and Cybersecurity 9:00 This Old House President Barron and Penn State Arlington Arts & Crafts | Arts and experts discuss technology policy TUESDAY, DEC 6 and cybersecurity. Crafts Class Begins 8:00 Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever 12:00 Great Moments 9:30 Dr. Ruth's Andre Rieu performs enchanting from Soundbreaking Revving up Your Romance music in a stunning medieval town Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Topics include managing square in the Netherlands. relationship conflict and creating Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Quincy 9:30 Il Divo: Amor & Pasion Live positive communication. Jones, Ringo Starr, and more are showcased. The classical crossover group 11:00 National Park Symphony - performs their hits and melodies 1:30 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester: The Mighty Five from Central and South America. Celebrate the majesty of Utah's five Let's Do It 11:00 Centre County Report 2016-2017 national parks set to glorious music Enjoy high style and humor with 11:30 Charlie Rose from the Utah Symphony. the crooner's salute to the timeless 12:00 Judy Collins - A Love Letter to melodies of the 1920s and 30s. Stephen Sondheim 3:00 BrainFit: Sondheim's remarkable treasure- 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 trove of music is showcased in Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen 8:00 Celtic Woman: Denver's Boettcher Concert Hall. share their best secrets to ignite Home for Christmas 1:30 MoneyTrack: Money for Life your energy and focus at any age. Vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan A strategy for building and 4:30 Lang Lang's New York McFadden, and Meav Ni maintaining a financially secure Rhapsody Mhaolchatha perform timeless future for retirement is presented. Internationally acclaimed pianist holiday favorites. 3:00 Ed Sullivan's Rock And Roll Lang Lang performs a love letter to 9:30 Il Volo Notte Magica Classics - The 60s (My Music) New York. The superstar trio and Placido A special of classic song performances 6:00 Digging Deeper Domingo perform in Florence, Italy's spanning the years 1963-1968. Technology Policy and beautiful Santa Croce Square. 5:00 Yakov Smirnoff: Happily Ever Cybersecurity 11:00 Charlie Rose Laughter, The Neuroscience of President Barron and Penn State Romantic Relationships experts discuss technology policy The entertainer provides tools for and cybersecurity. THURSDAY, DEC 8 sparking romantic relationships 6:30 Van Morrison: 8:00 Our Town: Lewistown using love and laughter. Live at the Rainbow Witness the legendary Irish soul Storytellers from Lewistown, PA 6:30 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester: came together to capture the Let's Do It singer at the peak of his powers in a 1973 London concert. spirit of their community with Enjoy high style and humor with video, photos and memories for the crooner's salute to the timeless 7:30 Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas the 90th production in the Our melodies of the 1920s and 30s. Town series. Watch as they share 8:00 The Carpenters: Close to You & Vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and Meav Ni stories of Goose Day, canals, Christmas Memories (My Music) railroads, Juniata Terrace, service This music-filled documentary Mhaolchatha perform timeless holiday favorites.