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Uplift and Enlighten with SDPB Programs
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America
SDPB2: Saturday, Mar. 2, 9:30pm (8:30 MT) SDPB3: Saturday, Mar. 9, 9pm (8 MT); Wednesday, Mar. 13, 10pm (9 MT)
SDPB1: Sunday, Mar. 17, 2pm (1 MT) Celebrates the life and work of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and literary scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. A leading figure in American cultural life and one of its most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians and personalities, Professor Gates has authored or co-authored 22 books and created 18 documentary films. His award-winning programs on PBS have helped history come alive to tens of millions of people, often telling surprising and unexpected stories of our collective heritage.
My Music Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs
SDPB1: Sunday, Mar. 10, 3:30 (2:30 MT) &
Sunday, March 17, 4pm (3 MT) A pianist, composer as well as a singer, Nat Cole’s “unforgettable” voice, with its honeyed velvet tones in a rich, easy drawl, is one of the great moments in music. Cole recorded over one hundred songs that became pop chart hits on the pop charts and his jazz trio was a model for many to come.
The Power of Radical Kindness
SDPB3: Wednesday, Mar. 6, 9pm (8 MT)
Angela Santomera is the creator, executive producer and head writer of many of today's most popular educational children's shows, including Blue's Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood on PBS, and had dedicated her life to teaching that when you treat yourself and others with warmth, empathy, and respect, life-changing benefits follows. She presents "Kindness Lessons" and how they can transform our lives and our world.
Great Performances: Joni 75—A Birthday Celebration
SDPB1: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 7pm (6 MT)
SDPB3: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 7:30pm (6:30 MT) Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s unique musical and lyrical gifts are an unprecedented marriage of intimacy and universality. On the occasion of Mitchell’s 75th birthday in 2018, an all-star line-up celebrated and performed Mitchell’s songs from throughout the varied stylistic periods of her groundbreaking career, including Brandi Carlile, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro & Xochi Flores, Graham Nash, Seal, James Taylor and Rufus Wainwright.
