Peter’s PicksWelcome to the NHPTV Connections, our new monthly newsletter that’s replacing our monthly

NHPTViews newsletter. You’ll find more details about programs and events in the NHPTV Connections, and behind-the-scenes stories about programs like Windows to the Wild and Granite State Challenge! Speaking of which: both of these series premiered new seasons this year, and they’re both off to exciting starts. Willem really is everywhere, hiking, floating, flying and fishing around New England, sharing his special insight and humor. Also, we’re so pleased that Granite State Challenge is back after a year’s hiatus! I’ve been tracking the 16 teams and they’re very impressive teens. Don’t miss a match! Been thinking you’re ready for a new car? Then be sure to participate in our NHPTV Ticket to Ride Car Raffle! Watch for details!Thank you, always for your support of NHPTV. Peter Frid, NHPTV President & CEO and NHPTV Member

Rick Steves Live at The Music Hall on March 19thPack your bags and reserve your ticket now! Travel writer and public television host Rick Steves is coming to The Music Hall in Portsmouth March 19, to benefit New Hampshire Public Television. Steves’ PBS shows and guidebooks have helped millions of Americans experience the joys of travel. His show, Travel as a Political Act, will challenge and change your view of the world. Get tickets now at themusichall.org !

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NHPTV Connections February 2013

16 Teams Vie for Brainy Bragging Rights on Granite State Challenge

Sixteen New Hampshire high school academic teams will vie for brainy bragging rights in the 29th season of GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE, premiering Sunday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. During the GSC Super Sunday qualifying contest, 48 schools from around New Hampshire competed for the 16 spots. Look for exciting new angles to the games this season, including a Granite State vs. Bay State finale match between the winners of the Granite State SuperChallenge and the WGBH Boston High School Quiz Show. Each of the six students (4 team members and the alternates) of the winning Granite State SuperChallenge team will receive a $1,000 award from the NHHEAF Network/ I Am College Bound.org program. The winning school also receives $1,000 and a trophy, and the runner-up school receives $500. It takes a winning combination of knowledge, teamwork, grace

under pressure, and a quick buzzer reflex to play Granite State Challenge. The program brings New Hampshire’s top high school academic teams head-to-head in lively

competition. The game emphasizes quick recall of factual material in all major disciplines – math, science, social studies, language arts and fine arts – along with a mix of questions about current events, entertainment, sports, and regional topics. Host Jim Jeannotte asks the Challenge questions to the teams; co-host Lori Warriner goes behind-the-scenes to interview team members. Granite State Challenge is generously funded by lead sponsor Unitil Corporation, a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England. Additional funding is provided by the NHHEAF Network Organizations, DF Richard, Markem-Imaje, Pax World Funds, Heinemann and Measured Progress. Sundays at 6:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME Granite State Challenge nhptv.org/gscSeason Premiere Sunday, February 10 at 6:30 PM

Black in Latin AmericaHarvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. journeys to six Latin American countries and discovers, behind a

shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people marked by African roots. He introduces viewers to the faces and voices of the descendants of the Africans who created these worlds and explores the connections between new-

world cultures and their African roots.

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Shakespeare UncoveredFrom the tears in his tragedies to the wit of his comedies, Shakespeare’s works have continued to inspire over hundreds of years. This series explores history, biography, iconic performances, and new analyses behind the stories of

Shakespeare’s greatest plays. This month look at some of his histories and comedies, topped off with his masterpiece: Hamlet. Hosted by Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, and David Tennant.

February 1 & 8 starting at 9 PM NHPTV PRIME

Downton Abbey Season 3The Crawleys are swinging into the Jazz Age as Season 3 finishes this month on MASTERPIECE. Turmoil still wracks Downton Abbey as Robert and Matthew try to preserve the financial future of the estate, Sybil and Branson bring the Irish Civil War to Downton (as well as a new baby!), Edith searches for purpose, and O’Brien and Thomas feud. Miss any episodes? Watch online anytime! Sundays at 9 PM Season Finale 2/17 at 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME

Independent Lens INDEPENDENT LENS is looking for justice this month. First, follow Whitney Young’s journey from segregated Kentucky to the head of the National Urban League. Then, learn about the life and work of celebrated Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei and his quest to share his voice.

THE POWERBROKER: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights 2/18 at 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME AI WEIWEI 2/25 at 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME

NOVA: Earth from SpaceSee the astonishing beauty and complexity of our dynamic planet with this groundbreaking special revealing a spectacular new space-based vision of Earth. Produced in consultation with NASA, NOVA uses data gathered from satellites to explore a new vision of earth, each one exposing the intricate web of forces that sustain life on earth.

Wednesdays 9 PM NHPTV PRIME

Makers: Women Who Make America

Women have helped shape America over the last 50 years through one of the most sweeping social revolutions in our country’s history, in pursuit of their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity and personal autonomy. Featuring interviews with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Michelle Rhee and others.February 26 at 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME

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Into the Wild with Willem!Ready to join the adventure? On the new season of WINDOWS TO THE WILD, Willem Lange paddles a new trail down the Connecticut River from Canada to Massachusetts with a group looking to create a “Paddlers

Trail.” Then, hiking with Reverend David Keller, Willem discovers the spectacular way that nature can inspire spirituality. And he meets a WWII veteran and his children, life-long hikers who gave back to the trail to honor their father. (Willem’s take on this story is on his blog willemlange.com/Yankee_Notebook.) Also this season, he takes flight with pilot Peter Stauble from the Franconia Soaring Association. Did you know Willem has a kid-friendly side? In April, he’ll talk to Rebecca Rule as part of the NEW HAMPSHIRE AUTHORS SERIES at the UNH Dimond Library. Will’s written children’s books that highlight nature and the New Hampshire environment. His newest book, The White-Footed Mouse, illustrated by Bert Dodson, is the story of a father, a son, and the great outdoors. Come and meet Willem on April 14 in Durham; check listings for all of the NH Authors Series programs (nhptv.org/authors).

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New Discoveries on American Experience

It’s a month celebrating discovery and industry on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. First explore two complicated figures in American industrialism. ANDREW CARNEGIE’s life embodied the American dream: the immigrant who went from rags to riches, the self-made man who became a captain of industry, the king of steel. He preached the obligation of the wealthy to return their money to the societies where they made it, but he may have had other motivations to do so. Then, the story of a son trying to recast the image of his family name — and his own — to redefine the feared memory of his farther’s predatory business practices and major oil industry monopoly in ROCKEFELLER.

Finally, investigate a new age of discovery and learn about the pioneering scientists and engineers who transformed rural Santa Clara County into the hub of technological

ingenuity we now know as SILICON VALLEY.

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