CONNECTIONS
HAVE A BLAST WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY
Concerts that have you dancing your heart out, a class that teaches you how to trace your family history and a birding tour led by a seasoned pro — to Amy Greenlaw, New Hampshire PBS’ on-air fundraising producer, the connecting thread of these very different experiences is the opportunity to build community.
Greenlaw strongly believes that, as a local public media station, NHPBS’ purpose is to serve its viewers. “We’re very passionate about the issues and interests that are important to the people of New Hampshire,” said Greenlaw. She wants that mission to be apparent even when the station is fundraising. To that end, Greenlaw has been hard at work, partnering with local organizations, to craft a variety of unique experiences as thank-you gifts to donors. Now, viewers will have the chance to be a part of concerts, classes, excursions and more that will enrich their lives and be a lot of fun in the process. “There’s no other way to get this content or these experiences.”
One event that Greenlaw is particularly excited about is a birding expedition led by the New Hampshire Audubon Society. It’s the first time the station has been able to offer this walk, but Greenlaw has been working on it for a while. “We’ve produced at least six documentaries about birds,” Greenlaw noted. “We know there’s a huge affinity for birds among our viewers.”
Recently, this fascination with birds has become one she shares. “I got a new bird feeder that has video, and it’s changed our lives,” laughed Greenlaw. She’s excited for viewers to have the chance to learn from a birding expert and meet other like-minded birders.
As it happens, Greenlaw appreciates warblers of all kinds. An avid music lover, she has a particular
appreciation for the effect that a great song can have on a listener. “Music plays such a big part in everyone’s life. You hear a song, and you can immediately correlate it to a time in your life — an event, a friend or a relative.”
Powerful music has always been a cornerstone of public television, and this spring, viewers will have the chance to shake off winter with live concerts from two stellar tribute bands — The Concert: The Tribute to ABBA and Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert, which seeks to recreate a Woodstock-style “Happening.”
For Greenlaw, the appeal of these bands lies in their committed performances and high level of musicianship. The concerts include talented bands, powerhouse back-up singers and nostalgic costume changes. “It’s the kind of music that I think the audience loves to just get up and dance to.”
But perhaps the most quintessentially PBS opportunity available during this year’s spring fundraising is the chance to take a virtual genealogy course with the New Hampshire Society for Genealogy. Inspired by the work of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on shows like FINDING YOUR ROOTS, Greenlaw’s excited to see how the class affects the genealogical journeys of NHPBS viewers.
Like many of us, Greenlaw regrets missing the chance to record family stories from older relatives. “All these people that had all this knowledge are gone.” But she did have an older relative who traced her family’s genealogy, and it remains a gift that resonates to this day. “You can pass your family tree on to your children and say, ‘this is where we come from, and this is why we should respect where we are.’”
To find out how to particpate in these and other unique events while supporting NHPBS, visit nhpbs.org/events
Amy Greenlaw
NHPBS On-Air Fundraising Producer
NHPBS PRIMETIME PICKS
Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs
SAT Mar 1 | 10 PM NHPBS
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Get Good with Money
with Tiffany Aliche
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Great Performances: Andrea
Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
SUN Mar 2 | 6:30 PM NHPBS
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more.
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece
SUN Mar 23 | 9 PM NHPBS
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America Made with Love
TUE Mar 11 | 9 PM NHPBS
Marvel at the innovation, ingenuity and creativity of some of America’s most extraordinary artisans, including 4th-generation Maine lobsterman Heather Strout-Thompson. Visit pbs.org/experience to learn how to participate in a scavenger hunt inspired by the show and win prizes.
Call the Midwife
SUN Mar 30 |8 PM NHPBS
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HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.: THE FABRIC OF AMERICA
TUE Mar 4 | 7:30 PM NHPBS
Explore how renowned cultural historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans. Visit nhpbs.org/ events to sign up for a an exclusive class with the NH Society for Genealogy to begin researching your own historical journey.
JOSEPH CAMPBELL AND THE POWER OF MYTH WITH BILL MOYERS
MON Mar 3 & Mar 10| 8 PM EXPLORE
In the beloved 1988 series, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell joined journalist Bill Moyers to explore what enduring myths can tell us about our lives. Campbell’s work has inspired countless artists, including Star Wars creator George Lucas and author Dan Brown.
THE EMERALD ISLE MARATHON
FRI Mar 14 | 9 PM NH CREATE
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Create on this eclectic tour of Ireland, highlighting the stories, traditions and gorgeous landscapes of the island. You’ll see highlights from popular shows including IRELAND WITH MICHAEL, JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE and SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE.
POV: MIDWIVES
MON Mar 3| 8 PM NH WORLD
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WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!
MON Mar 17 | 9 AM NH KIDS
Get ready for new adventures with wombat siblings Malik, Zadie and Zeke! The playful trio introduces pre-schoolers to computer science and problem solving skills, helping kids to express themselves through play. If you can’t get enough WORK IT OUT WOMBATS, season two of their podcast also premieres this March.
WOMEN IN THE LEAD
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MARCH 2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Tony Bennett: Viva Duets Earth, Wind and Fire: iHeart Radio Live Sister Boniface Mysteries
Great Performances Andrea Bocelli 30th - The Celebration
All Creatures Great and Small: The Wisdom of the Dales
PBS News Hour* Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
PBS News Hour* Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America**
PBS News Hour* Nature Woodpeckers: The Hole Story Counting On Birds
PBS News Hour* Great Performances** Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary The Spinners In Concert Best of the 60's (My Music Presents)
PBS News Hour* Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs**
PBS News Hour* Tractor Wars America Made with Love
PBS News Hour*
Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD
PBS News Hour* Counting On Birds
PBS News Hour* Best of the 60's (My Music Presents)**
Counting On Birds Agatha and the Midnight Murders All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents)**
America Made with Love Lucy Worsley's Holmes Vs. Doyle
Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow
PBS News Hour* Finding Your Roots Born to Sing American Experience** Fly with Me
PBS News Hour* Ken Burns: The Civil War** This program schedule is subject to change. Go to nhpbs.org/schedule for the most up-to-date listing of programs.
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA**
Please Note: Programs on NHPBS begin before 6:30 PM when marked *. Programs end at 10:30 PM unless marked **
The Lawrence Welk Show*
Antiques Roadshow*
MARCH 2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Antiques Roadshow*
(My Music Presents) PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets PBS News Hour
In Paradise Hope Street
Your Roots Born to Sing
The Elephant and the Termite
Eiffel Tower PBS News Hour
Murder Mysteries
Your Roots The Brick Wall Falls Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter
Wild Coast
Murders Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Lawrence Welk Show*
Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Hunt for the Oldest DNA PBS News Hour
