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For Members of the Nine Network of Public Media

Year of Mister Rogers p.4

New Series Examines History of Art p.7

Taste & See Dates Announced p.10

March–April 2018 Volume 9, Number 2

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BILL NYE, WITH FRED ROGERS IN A 1997 EPISODE, IS PROFILED IN A DOCUMENTARY ON APRIL 18

NINE NETWORK FEATURES + EVENTS

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PROGRAM GUIDE

Photo Montage

Message from the President

4 Year of Mister Rogers

Celebrate the life and legacy of Fred Rogers with a new documentary as well as the 50th anniversary of his PBS children’s series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood throughout 2018 at the Nine Network.

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Civilizations, a sweeping, visually stunning series, follows the thread of creativity through centuries.

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March Listings March Prime Time Nine Create Nine World Nine PBS KIDS April Listings April Prime Time

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In Memoriam: Raymond H. Wittcoff • The next phase of American Graduate to prepare the workforce of tomorrow • Nine PBS KIDS party at the Magic House • St. Louis Teen Talent takes the Fox stage in April • Enter to win a cruise to British Isles • Travel to the English countryside with the Nine Network • Taste & See 2018 lineup is set • Sister volunteers • Member afternoon at the symphony • Trash or Treasure in May • The place for arts and culture • Nine beer creation ©2018 St. Louis Regional Public Media Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of nineMagazine without express written permission from the publisher is prohibited. nineMagazine (ISSN 1086-8828) (USPS 736-890) is published bimonthly by St. Louis Regional Public Media Inc., 3655 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108-3601. Periodicals class postage paid at St. Louis, MO. Postmaster: Send address changes to nineMagazine, 3655 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108-3601. Subscriptions are available by membership contribution of $50 or more to the Nine Network, 3655 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108-3601.

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Above: In an episode that aired February 21, 1997, Mister Rogers is visited by Bill Nye the Science Guy. With a bottle, vinegar and baking soda, Bill Nye demonstrates how to blow up a balloon without using your mouth. On the cover: Fred Rogers, shown here with series original, Daniel Striped Tiger, was a TV pioneer and PBS icon.

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A Trip to the WNET Studio in NYC

Jack and Rosemary Galmiche accompany Janice and Clint Zweifel, 2017 Pioneer Spirit Gala winners of a trip to New York City and the WNET studio in January.

Donnybrooker for a Day

Steve Biegacki appeared in a special online edition of Donnybrook

as the winner of “Donnybrooker for a Day” at the Pioneer Spirit Gala.

Antiques Roadshow St. Louis

The third St. Louis episode of Antiques Roadshow from the July 8 America’s Center appraisals airs March 26.

Students at Nine

Students from Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls stopped by

Daniel Tiger Live

the Nine Network on February 1 for a tour.

ittle fans and their parents stopped by the Nine Network booth at L the Peabody Opera House for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day!, February 8.

Nine Network Board of Directors Chair Steven Frank

Jack Galmiche, President and CEO, Nine Network (left), with Roma and Ray Wittcoff in 2011 in the Nine Center for Public Engagement.

Vice Chair David Steward II Treasurer Kathy Barney Secretary Pepe Prince Finn Members Don Aven Cynthia Brinkley Spencer Burke Dan Burkhardt Maxine Clark David Conner Marianna Deal Michael A. DeHaven Tim Goodson Harvey A. Harris Juanita Hinshaw Janet M. Holloway Ashley Kemper Edward Koplar Ken Kranzberg Mark Krieger Brendan Lind Mark C. Lindgren Dennis Lower Jeffrey McDonnell Kim Olson David Rabe Jack Schreiber Hugh Scott III Thad Simons Patrick Sly James Snowden Chad Stiening, PhD Dr. Donald Suggs Sara Wade Milton P. Wilkins, Jr. Nine Network Senior Staff President and CEO Jack Galmiche Senior Vice President, COO and CFO Richard E. Skalski Senior Vice President of Engagement and Content Amy Shaw Vice President of Engineering and Operations Chrys Marlow

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Dear Friends, My friend and mentor, Raymond H. Wittcoff, passed away January 2 at his home in Phoenix, surrounded by his wife, Roma, and his family. Ray, who was 96 years old, was the last surviving founder of the Nine Network and leaves a legacy as a public television pioneer and community leader. He will be missed dearly.

I hope you are following us on Facebook and Instagram for our Mister Rogers-inspired “Wednesday Wisdom” and the various opportunities throughout the year for you and your family to join us in celebrating the legacy of Mister Rogers. Read our cover story in this issue for more information.

We have established the Raymond Wittcoff Memorial Fund to honor Ray’s spirit, memory and commitment to public media. The fund will support his vision of a television station dedicated to education and service to the community. Read more about Ray later in this issue.

Also, congratulations to Nine Network board member Dennis Lower, who received the 2018 FOCUS Leadership Award in January. This prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate innovative leadership, generate a meaningful impact in the community, and encourage strong community leadership in others—an apt description of Dennis.

Ray believed in St. Louis and, particularly, in the future and the vitality of our region. He understood that advancements in technology would continue to revolutionize our industry. The things that would remain constant would be the dedication to education and civil discourse, and a talent pipeline that would grow and sustain the industry and the Nine Network. Through the Raymond Wittcoff Memorial Fund, the Nine Network will provide a pathway for this talent pipeline, via an ambassador program, to build the requisite skills and knowledge and continue his legacy. Please contact me if you would like to honor Ray by supporting the fund. With the 50th anniversary of the first airing of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in February, this year is shaping up to be the "Year of Mister Rogers." I can’t think of a better time to spread Fred Rogers’ timeless wisdom. We have a special on Mister Rogers Neighborhood coming March 6. Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like, hosted by awardwinning actor Michael Keaton, pays tribute to the much-loved program, still broadcast on many PBS stations, including Nine PBS on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. The film includes interviews with numerous celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Fred Rogers.

As we approach the end of the Igniting the Spirit of Possibility capacity-building campaign, we thank those who have helped us raise funds to sustain our future. There is still time to contribute; learn more at nineNet.org/support. If not for your support and partnership, we could not bring you landmark programs, engage the community around early-childhood education and pathways to employment for young people, and much more, right here in St. Louis. We can all be proud of the legacy we have created. Yours truly,

Jack Galmiche President and CEO

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Year of Mister Rogers Nine Network has designated 2018 the “Year of Mister Rogers.” The pioneering PBS series premiered nationally 50 years ago this past February and became an iconic and enduring landmark in the world of children’s television and beyond. Various events and activities are planned throughout the year to celebrate the legacy of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The program debuted in 1968, and almost 900 episodes were produced by the time the show ended in August 2001. Today, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is the longestrunning program on public television, a testament to its profound and enduring appeal to children. When the Nine Network launched the Nine PBS KIDS channel in January 2017, we increased access to award-winning PBS KIDS content, like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, produced by the Fred Rogers Company, and inspired by Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The free PBS KIDS service includes a TV channel, a live stream on digital platforms and an interactive gaming feature. Together, these new services support our mission to reach all children with high-quality educational content. Research confirms that PBS KIDS educational programming helps children build critical skills that enable them to find success in school and life.

A TV pioneer Fred Rogers was a TV pioneer and PBS icon. In March, we celebrate what would have been his 90th birthday. Fred McFeely Rogers was born on March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, PA, 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. Rogers 4

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earned his bachelor's degree in music composition at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, in 1951. Immediately upon graduation, he was hired by NBC television in New York as an assistant producer and later as floor director for various programs. Rogers moved back to Pennsylvania in 1953 when he was asked to develop the first program for WQED Pittsburgh. The Children's Corner was a daily, live, hour-long visit with music and puppets. Rogers served as puppeteer, composer, and organist. It was on The Children's Corner that several regulars of today's Mister Rogers' Neighborhood made their first appearances—among them, Daniel Striped Tiger, X the Owl, King Friday XIII, Henrietta Pussycat, and Lady Elaine Fairchilde. During off-duty hours, Rogers attended both the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Child Development. He graduated from the seminary and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1963 with a charge to continue his work with children and families through the mass media. Later that year, Rogers was invited to create a program in Canada. It was called Misterogers. It was on this series that Rogers made his on-camera debut as the program's host. When he and his wife and two sons returned to Pittsburgh in 1966, he incorporated segments of the Canadian program into a new series which was distributed by the Eastern Educational Network. This series was called Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. In 1968 it was made available for national distribution through the National Educational Television (NET), which later became Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Rogers wrote all of the music for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. nineNet.org

Fred Rogers received a host of honors in his lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, induction into the Television Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was chairman of Family Communications, Inc., the nonprofit company that he formed in 1971 to produce Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Today Family Communications, Inc., is called The Fred Rogers Company in honor of its founder. Fred Rogers died on February 27, 2003, at his home in Pittsburgh. Source: fredrogers.org

Child development focus The focus of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is on chidren's emotional development. Its success is based on a combination of several factors, including encouraging children to feel good about themselves and encouraging an appreciation of and respect for others. You can find more about the philosophy of the series at pbs.org/parents/rogers. As creator and writer, Fred Rogers carefully structured the program to help children develop the skills they would need for learning. His whole-child approach was centered on the importance of social-emotional skills for success in school and in life, like the ability to deal with feelings, curiosity about the world, cooperation and persistence. Source: pbs.org/parents

Star-studded special Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like is a celebrity-filled, hour-long special that premieres on Nine PBS on March 6. Cast members from the groundbreaking series share their personal perspectives and insights in this new production, which pays tribute to the series, still broadcast on many PBS stations today, including the Nine Network. The program also features interviews with numerous celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Fred Rogers, a modest man who always said, “I am not a teacher, I simply help children learn.” Michael Keaton, who worked as a stagehand and made appearances on the series in the 1970s, hosts the special. Judd Apatow, Joyce DiDonato, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Kratt, John Lithgow, Yo-Yo Ma and son Nicholas Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Sarah Silverman, Esperanza Spalding and Caroll Spinney reveal their favorite memories from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, while Joe Negri (“Handyman Negri”), David Newell (“Mr. McFeely”) and Joanne Rogers, Fred’s widow, share their personal stories. Also featured are performances from the archives by Tony Bennett, The Empire Brass Quintet, Hillary Hahn, Margaret Hamilton, Yo-Yo Ma and Nicholas, Wynton Marsalis and Perlman. Favorite segments, such as a visit with Koko the Gorilla, Big Bird’s appearance in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe as well as trips to the Crayola Factory and the Radio Flyer Wagon Company, are highlighted. nineNet.org

March–April Celebrations There will be various opportunities throughout 2018 for you and your family to join the Nine Network in celebrating the legacy of Mister Rogers. One of the best ways to be the first to find out what’s going on at Nine is to follow us on Facebook. Visit Facebook.com/The NineNetwork and click the Follow button to get the latest information about our 2018 Year of Mister Rogers. We will also share information related to the year-long celebration on-air, in nineMagazine, and through email. To ensure you are on our email list, visit us at nineNet.org/email.

First up, PBS KIDS will pair Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood episodes with the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episodes that inspired them, with complementary themes such as dealing with loss and coping with angry feelings. •

March 1: Daniel Tiger/Mister Rogers episode pairings on Nine PBS KIDS (11:00 a.m.–noon and 11:00 p.m.–midnight and Nine PBS 8:30–9:30 a.m.)

• March 2: Daniel Tiger/Mister Rogers episode pairings on Nine PBS KIDS (11:00 a.m.–noon and 11:00 p.m.–midnight and Nine PBS 8:30–9:30 a.m.)

• March 3: Nine PBS KIDS Party: Buddy the Dinosaur and Friends at The Magic House (see p. 9) • March 20: Fred Rogers’ birthday. Mister Rogers Neighborhood content on screen in the Public Media Commons, outside the Nine Network, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. •

March 23: Mister Rogers’ postage stamp unveiled in Pittsburg.

We look forward to seeing you this year! nineMagazine | March–April 2018

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We know our programming has the power to inspire positive action—especially in young people. We believe we must be here for future generations.

Our leadership role in national initiatives, aligned with our pioneering work in community engagement and our stature in public television, have enabled us to ignite the spirit of possibility in our region as never before.

FUTURE FUND AT A GLANCE Igniting the Spirit of Possibility Capacity-Building Campaign The Future Fund will enable us to: • Ensure the long-term sustainability of public media in our region • Continue to provide quality content that is trustworthy and easily accessible across many platforms • Continue to serve children and adults as only public media can

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new on nine A Global Showcase of Art History SERIES EXAMINES HUMAN CREATIVITY ACROSS CULTURES. Civilizations, a new nine-part series presented in partnership with the BBC, tells the global story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day. The series begins April 17 at 7:00 p.m. and returns in June (consult May/ June nineMagazine or nineNet.org). Inspired by Civilization, Kenneth Clark’s 1969 landmark series about Western art, this bold new series will reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played in the forging of humanity itself. It will introduce a new generation to works of beauty, ingenuity and illumination created across cultures and continents. From the landscape scrolls of classical China and the sculpture of the Olmecs to African bronzes, Japanese prints and French nineNet.org

Impressionist paintings, Civilizations will explore the wealth of treasures created by cultures around the globe. Art historians, professors, writers, artists, art critics and museum directors all make contributions to the series. In nine episodes, Civilizations travels across the globe to such cultural landmarks as the great mosques of Istanbul, the ancient cities of Mesoamerica, the Buddhist caves of Ajanta in India, and the funeral site of China’s first emperor. Civilizations explores a sweeping range of topics, including the earliest human cultural artifacts and the representation of the body in art, what happens when different civilizations encounter each other, and the nature of “renaissances” around the world. Underlying the series will be an exploration of the premise that it is through the creative imagination that humanity expresses its most essential self and looks for the fundamental meaning of life. “This sweeping, visually stunning series follows the thread of creativity through centuries, weaving art and culture, history and humanity,” says Bill Gardner, Vice President, Programming and Development, PBS. “The cultural connections Civilizations makes reveal that artistic expression has been a powerful and enlightening

force since the beginning of humankind. We’re thrilled to bring viewers this expansive global showcase of art history at its finest, as only PBS can.” Using the latest film technology, Civilizations is filmed on six continents: Africa, Asia, Australasia (Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific Ocean), Europe and North and South America. State-of-the-art drone and camera movement technology, as well as macro photography, will allow viewers to immerse themselves in the extraordinary locations and see the world’s treasures in new ways, bringing remote objects up close in order to celebrate detail, craftsmanship and artistry as never before. From the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral to Matisse’s cardboard cutouts, from the great dome of the Suleymaniye mosque to the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, from Hokusai’s Wave to Monet’s Rouen Cathedral series, Civilizations goes inside some of the world’s greatest museums, historic locations, cathedrals and mosques to provide viewers special access to priceless works of art and architecture.

Watch a preview of Civilizations at nineNet.org and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. nineMagazine | March–April 2018

nine networking The Next Phase of American Graduate Nine’s national leadership role in American Graduate began in 2011, with bringing awareness to the goal set nationally to reach a high school graduation rate of 90% by 2020. Over the past six years, public media has helped the country understand the importance of improving high school graduation rates, the barriers preventing student success, and the solutions to improving outcomes. In the next phase of American Graduate, we’re focusing on what happens after graduation. Our young people are entering a rapidly changing workforce. With baby-boomers retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day, according to a Pew Research Center study, and rapid advances in technology, employers are scrambling to fill open positions.

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With our network of trusted partners, we’re committed to aligning our public media resources to help prepare our young people for the workforce of tomorrow.

of the St. Louis Workforce report. Young people in our region poised to enter the workforce are uniquely positioned to take advantage of these in-demand jobs. There are ample opportunities to grow the skillsets and opportunities through advanced training.

In conversations with leaders across the region, we have consistently heard about the critical need to change the perception of the careers that drive our regional economy. Both locally and nationally, middle-skills jobs have become a key component of our workforce. Middle-skills jobs are those that require education or training after high school, but not a four-year degree. These jobs include nursing, the trades, and computer support specialists.

Through American Graduate: Getting to Work, we’ll be sharing resources available to job seekers that will help them overcome barriers that are impacting their ability to access viable, in-demand jobs. Together with our partners, we will share stories that will help highlight and honor the trades and middle-skills jobs.

Middle skills jobs are the only segment of the workforce where the demand for workers exceeds the number of people trained to fill these jobs, according to St. Louis Community College’s 2017 State

We will ensure that our community is aware of pathways into wellpaying jobs that don’t necessarily require a four-year degree. Join us as we explore and share stories of the future face of work.

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Nine PBS KIDS Party Join your Nine PBS KIDS friends as we welcome Buddy and friends and “Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit” back to The Magic House on Saturday, March 3. Buddy will be joined by Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Why, and Curious George for a day of fun. Dance and sing along with Celia, make a King Friday XIII crown (the ruler of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe), learn new things, and much more.

Teen Talent Finale Nine Network is a proud sponsor of the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation’s eighth annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. The competition fosters the emerging talent in the St. Louis performing arts community. Students compete for college scholarships, special awards, prizes, and public appearance opportunities. Nine Network will be on hand to record the final competition for broadcast at a later date. Saturday, April 28, 8:00 p.m. Fox Theatre 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis

With a paid adult admission, children 12 and under receive free museum admission to the event by donating a new book or package of diapers ($10 minimum value) to St. Louis Crisis Nursery.

Get free tickets beginning March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre box office.

Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Below: The 2017 Teen Talent winner, Christina Jones, performs at the Nine Network’s Pioneer Spirit Gala, September 2017.

Dance the Night Away

May 4 | June 1 | August 3 (7:00–9:00 p.m.) Dancing in the Commons is part of First Fridays in Grand Center. These 18-years and older events are free, but registration is required at nineNet.org/dancing. nineNet.org

Raymond H. Wittcoff, the last surviving founder of KETC/Channel 9, died January 2, 2018, at his home in Phoenix. Ray was 96 years old. Ray Wittcoff was known to many in the St. Louis region for his civic leadership through the founding of Channel 9, his long-time board leadership at Jewish Hospital and the eventual merger of Barnes and Jewish hospitals. He also developed some of the early iconic buildings in downtown St. Louis. Ray was recently featured in the Nine Network's historical documentary on the revitalization of the Central West End. In 1954 Ray led a group of St. Louisans making application to the FCC for an educational television license through the St. Louis Educational Television Commission (ETC). The ETC eventually became the call letters of KETC going on air under Ray’s leadership in September 1954. KETC became one of the first public television stations to go on air not connected with a university, school system or associated with any one institution.

Dinosaur Train airs on Nine PBS KIDS. It streams live on nineNet.org/ninepbskids from 1:30–2:30 p.m. and again from 9:30–10:30 p.m. Or, watch on Nine PBS at 11:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.

Come join the Nine Network and St. Louis Public Radio this summer as the Public Media Commons blossoms into an open-air dance floor. The free summer series, Dancing in the Commons, is presented by AARP. Dance to the sounds of different live bands and get into step with professional dancers. Swing, tango or salsa, or simply enjoy the music.

In Memoriam

Enter Masterpiece Sweepstakes Enter now through March 15, 2018, for a chance to win a multiweek ocean cruise for two adults in August 2018. Start your adventure with a special trip extension to Oxford and iconic Highclere Castle, then board the ship to experience the dramatic landscapes and cultures of the British Isles, with stops at scenic ports. Enter at nineNet.org/sweepstakes

Ray and the founders of Channel 9 envisioned a television station dedicated to the education of the St. Louis community, founded on the principal of a media organization not owned or under the control of any one institution but truly an asset for everyone in the St. Louis community. Ray received many awards during his lifetime including Nine's 2011 Pioneer Spirit Award for his outstanding contributions to public television in the St. Louis region. A memorial service will be held April 15, from 23:00 p.m., at the Nine Network. Register to attend at nineNet.org/WittcoffMemorial. If you choose to honor Ray Wittcoff’s public television legacy with a memorial gift to the Nine Network, please make checks payable to the Nine Network, 3655 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108. nineMagazine | March–April 2018

Travel to the English Countryside this August This August we extend our passion for storytelling to a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. The Nine Network is partnering with Brentwood Travel to offer viewers and suppporters of Nine a trip to York and London. Jack Galmiche, President and CEO of the Nine Network, will host the trip, August 28–September 5. Brentwood Travel is a long-time supporter of Nine and was a supporting sponsor of our first-ever Pioneer Spirit Gala.

"On Location with Victoria” follows the footsteps of Victoria on Masterpiece, which has just completed its second season. A third season of the hit drama has just been announced. The series, which takes place mainly in London, was filmed primarily in York, one of England’s most cherished cities. York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its centerpiece is the huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster.

This amazing trip includes sevennight accommodations, select meals, a professional tour guide and admission to some of the magnificent locations used in filming Victoria, including York Minster, Beverley Minster, Burghley House, Castle Howard, Harewood House, Newby Hall, and other magnificent sites. Visit ninenet.org/victoriatrip to download the itinerary. Portions of the proceeds from the trip will benefit the Nine Network. Contact Cathy Robinson at Brentwood Travel at (314) 439-5700 ext. 114 or crobinson@ BrentwoodTravel.com to book your trip today.

Taste & See 2018 Taste & See with the Nine Network and Feast TV, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, lets viewers go inside the Emmy-winning Feast TV. The new season of Feast TV starts in May. Attendees get to taste the food and meet the makers who define our region’s distinct culinary scene. Two to three small food portions from up to 10 restaurants and drink vendors are included in the ticket price, plus enjoy live music. The outdoor event intersperses segments from the show with live demonstrations and interviews with Feast TV host, Catherine Neville, on the Public Media Common’s largescale video walls. “It’s like broadcasting a live show while the event is going on,” says Neville. “It’s entirely original and really, really fun.” A season ticket to all five events is $80. Single tickets ($20 each) are available for purchase in mid-April. Go to nineNet.org/taste to purchase your season tickets now. Events start at 7:00 p.m. Food served between 7:00–8:30 p.m. Drinks and music: 7:00–10:00 p.m. Taste & See is held the third Friday of the month. In case of a weather cancellation, October 19 is the alternate date.

MAY 18 – GO SOUTH

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Head way south to Central, South America and the Caribbean for tacos, plantains, tequila, and other flavors and textures. JUNE 15 – FARM TO TABLE

Eating local is no longer a trend; it’s a way of life. Meet the folks behind the farm-to-market movement and taste produce, meats and cheeses at their peak of freshness, straight from the farm to the Public Media Commons.

JULY 20 – GO EAST

Dumplings, soups, noodle dishes and stir fries star at this event, where the vibrant flavors of China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam will be on display. AUGUST 17 – FROZEN ASSETS

Sweet frozen treats are a hallmark of summertime. Local frozen favorites, with a few savory dishes on offer as well, from boozy cocktails to handmade ice cream and other hot-weather favorites, are sure to keep you cool. SEPTEMBER 21 – WOOD FIRED

Live-fire cooking is a growing trend. The intense heat and smoke of wood fire add dimension to even simple dishes. From barbecue to pizza to baba ganoush to pita, wood-fired fare and flame-kissed flavors cap the final Taste & See of the season.

The Missouri Bar presents

Mini Law School for the Public 6 WEEKS. 6 OPPORTUNITIES. MARCH 14 - APRIL 25

The law impacts our daily lives. Learn how to better navigate the legal field in this exciting series. Judges and practicing lawyers will share their experiences and provide insight on topical issues. Participants will learn about how our courts work and international law. Plus, we’ll debunk TV myths when it comes to evidence in criminal cases and explore how artificial intelligence, such as self-driving cars, and the law interact. We’ll also discuss alternative dispute resolution and what legal changes have happened in the more than three years since events in Ferguson were in the national spotlight. Join us on the St. Louis County Government Campus for these topics and more.

CALL 1-866-813-8514 FOR MORE INFORMATION. When:

Series begins March 14 and runs through April 25, 2018, except March 28 Where: St. Louis County Government Campus in Clayton Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35 fee covers all sessions* Register: Call 1-866-813-8514 or go to www.mobar.org/minilawschool *Registration is limited. $35 payment required at time of registration.

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Cross the Digital Divide

Now Open! Free admission

Activate Your Passport On Demand Account Nine Passport lets members watch their favorite PBS shows on their own schedule. Once you activate Nine Passport, an extensive on-demand library of programs is available to you directly from your computer, tablet, or phone. Questions?

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MANUEL BARRUECO Saturday, April 14, 2018 8:00 PM at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63117

Welcoming singers ages 6-18! Please call 314-993-9626! Presented by The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society and Tonar Music

Tickets at www.GuitarStLouis.net or call (314) 567-5566

“If Barrueco is not the greatest living guitarist on the world stage today, I don’t know who is.” – Fanfare Magazine

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Abby Schwent (left) and Claire Kates on the Donnybrook set in Nine’s Studio B.

We Love Our Volunteers Two sisters have turned their love for the Nine Network into rewarding work as volunteers. Dr. Abby Schwent, education director, Edwardsville Children's Museum, and Claire Kates, an attorney at a downtown St. Louis firm, often volunteer together.

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Claire was looking for ways to be more involved when she moved to the city so she became a member and started volunteering. “It’s never boring. You get to talk to people and enjoy the event. "It’s nice to do something local and to meet people that are from where you live. You could be my neighbor or live in my neighborhood,” says Claire, a resident of Shaw. “It’s great to be able to talk to people that love the same shows as you do,” says Abby, an Edwardsville resident. “We get to put names to faces by volunteering," says Claire. “A lot of St. Louis is connected through Channel Nine.” Learn more at nineNet.org/support.

Member Afternoon at the Symphony Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a Nine Network member afternoon on Sunday, March 25, with 2-for-1 tickets. Enjoy a musical voyage through Rome’s majestic hills in Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Resident conductor Gemma New makes her subscription debut leading this adventurous program.

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Missed Antiques Roadshow? The Nine Network has partnered with Kodner Gallery in Clayton to present Trash or Treasure, a local Antiques Roadshow-styled event. Trash or Treasure will be held at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL, on May 5. Two sessions are available: a morning session from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and an afternoon session from 1–5 p.m. Two items allowed for appraisal per ticket. Tickets are available as a membership thank-you. Go to nineNet.org/ trashortreasure.

Arts and Culture on Nine Acclaimed arts, culture and drama programs can always be found on Nine PBS. A block of these programs airs on Sunday afternoons. Watch ground-breaking Broadway dramas and musicals, dance, opera, concerts, documentaries and more. Select programs are also online at nineNet.org or through Passport. Right: A critically acclaimed staging of the opera “Rusalka” is on Great Performances, Sunday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m.

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Craft Beer Lovers Unite Join the Nine Network and get the exclusive opportunity to create the 2018 Nine craft beer brewed by 4 Hands Brewing and get other great perks. For a $72 contribution to the Nine Network, supporters receive: — A one-year membership to the Nine Network. — Two tickets to the April 29 beer creation event at 4 Hands Brewing, from 4–6 p.m. At the event, you will receive: · Two complimentary beer tickets while at the event

· A filled 4 Hands growler to take home

· A certificate for a free 4-pack of Nine beer

· Light snacks

Details at ninenet.org/ninebeer. Nine beer events are a partnership between the Nine Network, 4 Hands Brewing Co., and Feast TV. Proceeds support the Nine Network.

Call 314-539-0345 for free tour information.

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Dish Network and Direct TV carry only Nine PBS on, respectively, channel 8596 and 0009 (HD on 887). U-verse carries only Nine PBS on channel 9 or 1009 (HD).

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