Are you ready to get your bid on? Our live 42nd NHPTV Spring Auction will be up and running from April 22 - May 2. Bid when

we’re live on-air, or online anytime for great deals on home items, art, sports items, vacations, gifts and much more!

Our Spring Auction is one of our most important fund-raising events of the year. A

very generous community of donors, sponsors, energetic volunteers and bidders make it all possible! So visit nhptv.org/auction beginning April 8th and start reviewing all the great items up for bid during the Spring Auction April 22 - May 2. Remember: You watch! You bid! You win!

Are you subscribed to our weekly e-newsletter? It’s where we often first announce events like a birthday party for Will Lange (May 30th), the screening premiere of our new documentary on the Cog Railway (May 16th - it includes an opportunity to ride the iconic Cog!), and of course, all our program top picks!

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Join Us For Ciao Italia’s 25th Anniversary Dinner!

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ciao Italia at a dinner party with Mary Ann Esposito at Tuscan Kitchen April 21st!

The five-course dinner features recipes personally selected by Mary Ann for this special NHPTV fundraising event and prepared by the chefs at Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, NH. Each course will be introduced by Mary Ann and paired with a complementary wine. There are a limited number of VIP reception tickets available. Event details at nhptv.org/ciaoitalia.

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NHPTV Connections April 2015

The War That Changed A GenerationApril 30, 1975 marked the end of

the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This month, the 40th anniversary, NHPTV has scheduled a number of programs to tell the stories of those who served in the conflict as well as how civilians were affected by the war.

The Draft offers an in-depth look at the ways the military draft,

throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, shot a lightning rod and lit up every schism of American race, class and culture.

American Experience: My Lai surveys the 1968 My Lai massacre, its subsequent cover-up and the efforts of the soldiers who broke rank to halt the atrocities.

Then revisit May 1970 in The Days the ‘60s Died, which explores when four students were fatally shot during the protests at Kent State University. The following mayhem has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War.

During the war, The Dick Cavett Show devoted entire shows to generals, POWs, journalists and leaders of the ‘60s anti-war movement. On Dick Cavett’s Vietnam, revisit the pivitol interviews from the show’s archive alongside footage of the time to create a varied and unique perspective on the Vietnam War and its aftermath.

Finally, explore the chaotic final moments of the war in the award-winning American Experience: Last Days in Vietnam. With the clock ticking and Saigon under fire, a communist victory was inevitable. As the U.S. prepared to withdraw, many soldiers on the ground worried that their South Vietnamese allies and friends faced imprisonment or

death at the hands of the approaching North Vietnamese. Follow the brave Americans that took matters into their own hands and tried to save as many South Vietnamese as possible.American Experience: My Lai • April 21 at 9 PM • NHPTV PRIMEThe Draft • April 27 at 9 PM Dick Cavett’s Vietnam • April 27 at 10 PM The Day the ‘60s Died • April 28 at 8 PM American Experience: Last Days in Vietnam • April 28 at 9 PM

FrontlineApril brings three intriguing

programs to this investigative series. The Trouble with Chicken looks at the increasing spread of dangerous pathogens in our meat, particularly poultry, and why food-safety adminis-trations are not stopping the threat. Memory of the Camps explores the never-released landmark historical film called “Hitchcock’s lost Holocaust film.” And American Terrorist investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai.Tuesdays April 7, 14 & 21 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Masterpiece: Mr. SelfridgeJeremy Piven (“Entourage”)

stars as the flamboyant American entrepreneur Harry Selfridge who founded the famous department store by the same name. The third season kicks off at the end of World War I and as Harry’s life is in a tailspin. Harry gambles with the success of his department store and digs up old feuds, while his employees struggle with post-war malaise and economic strain. Meanwhile, he finds romance after Rose, and his children are growing up.Sundays • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME

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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery

Take a numerical mystery tour with this exploration of the astonishing power of mathematics. Discover math’s signature in the swirl

of a nautilus shell, the whirlpool of a galaxy and the spiral in the center of a sunflower. Astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio, with mathematicians, physicists and engineers, follows math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery?Tuesday April 15 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Masterpiece: Wolf HallInternationally acclaimed actor Mark

Rylance and Emmy-winner Damian Lewis (“Homeland”) star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels.

Wolf Hall follows the complex machinations and back-room dealings of the pragmatic and accomplished power broker Thomas Cromwell, who serves king and country while dealing with deadly political intrigue, Henry VIII’s tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn and the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation.Sundays • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Cancer: The Emperor Of All MaladiesFollow cancer from

its first documented appearances to epic battles in the 20th century, in this three-part documentary by award-winning filmmaker Barak Goodman and executive

producer Ken Burns. This riveting film focuses on patients and scientific reporting searching for a cure.

Catch part 3 this month and watch the entire film for a limited time online at video.nhptv.orgWednesday April 1 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Call The MidwifeFollow the births, bicycles

and budding romances in the new season of this heart-warming series that follows the nuns and nurses at London’s Nonnatus House. This month Sister Julienne uncovers a strange link between her and a prospective benefactor. Winifred visits Poplar’s seedy underworld

when she has to care for an expectant prostitute. And the nurses struggle when a couple decides not to receive any treatment for their ailing newborn.Sundays • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME

NHPTV Is On-Air • Online • In Your Community

Windows To The WildWhy spend your winter all

tucked in at home when you could enjoy some winter camping (albeit with a fire and the right grade of sleeping bag)? Follow Will Lange, videographer Steve G, outdoor educator and survivalist Scott Ellis and a friend as they snowshoe to a site on Mount

Ascutney in Vermont. They’ll demonstrate how to prepare for challenging winter elements, stay warm and eat well — and have fun! Wednesday April 1 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME

In celebration of the 10th season and Will’s 80th birthday, NHPTV is hosting a screening and a hike at the AMC Highland Center May 30-31. More information on this event at nhptv.org/events.

Nature: Animal HomesThis three-part series

investigates just how animals build their amazing homes, and the intriguing behaviors and social interactions that take place in and around them. Ecologist Chris Morgan serves as the guide and animal real estate agent.

Watch as birds collect, compete for, reject and steal materials with which to build their nests. Chart the building process for various species and gain insight into animal creativity and innovation. Then see how living in huge colonies of their own kind is a secure and rewarding housing arrangement. Sundays April 12, 19 & 26 • 6 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Their Smarts Runneth Over!The Granite State

Challenge quarter-finals are underway and it’s anybody’s game to win! The first round saw a variety of team tactics, from the opening match

where Bishop Guertin controlled the game against Goffstown High School, to the game where Plymouth Regional upset perennial powerhouse and rival Hanover High in the final round. Smarts and savvy are on display as the eight teams get closer to the coveted SuperChallenge trophy. Catch all the games online the day after they air at video.nhptv.orgSaturdays • 6 PM on NHPTV PRIME (5:30 PM on April 25)

The FUN CLUB for Kids!

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Live From Lincoln CenterEnjoy celebrated performances

by distinguished artists on Lincoln Center’s legendary stages, showcasing the finest in music, theater and dance — all from the comfort of your own home!

This month brings the Tony Award-winning Billy Porter and his versatile stylings of the Great American Songbook. Then experience the many voices of Norm Lewis as he bends musical boundaries from opera to cabaret to gospel and everything in between.

Billy Porter: Broadway & Soul April 3 at 9 PM on PRIME Norm Lewis: Who Am I? April 10 at 9 PM on PRIME

Great Perks For NHPTV Members!There are all kinds of fantastic deals across the country available to you, courtesy of your NHPTV PerksConnect card! Our member card offers you savings every day and discounts with over 50,000 merchants in person and online. There are savings at stores and also at events! nhptvperksconnect.com

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NHPTV EventsThese events support NHPTV’s programs.

Caring to Remember Community Conversation Changing Aging in the Granite State (AARP NH & NHPTV)April 14 - Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth

Wild New Hampshire DayApril 18 - NH Fish & Wildlife Department, Concord

Ciao Italia Anniversary Dinner CelebrationApril 21 - Tuscan Kitchen, Salem, NH

Wailin’ JennysMay 2 - Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord

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