Science Night 6/5

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Wednesdays are Science Night on KLRU! This week, we’ve got two recent favorites to thank you for watching and supporting your community-supported public television station.

NOVA Earth From Space at 7 pm
This film reveals a spectacular new space-based vision of our planet. Produced in extensive consultation with NASA scientists, NOVA takes data from earth-observing satellites and transforms it into dazzling visual sequences, each one exposing the intricate web of forces that sustains life on earth.

Eat, Fast And Live Longer With Michael Mosley at  9:30 pm
Michael Mosley has set himself a truly ambitious goal: he wants to live longer, stay younger and lose weight. But he wants to make as few changes to his life as possible along the way. And he thinks he’s found the answer — the ancient idea of fasting.

 

Highlights: June 2 to June 8

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Masterpiece Mystery! presents Inspector Lewis at 8 pm Sunday, when babysitter Jessica Lake is discovered dead, Lewis and Hathaway are drawn into diverse new worlds beyond the usual Oxford colleges.

Antiques Roadshow  ”Relative Riches” at 7 pm Monday puts family folklore to the test and demonstrates the proof is in the provenance.

American Experience  Silicon Valley at 8:30 Monday tells the story behind the start of the personal computer revolution.

American Masters explores the life and career of The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson at 7 pm Tuesday.

Great Performances Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy at 9:30 pm Tuesday combines interviews with performance footage, including many of the rousing anthems and timeless ballads America has loved for a century.

NOVA presents Earth From Space at 7 pm Wednesday, revealing a spectacular new space-based vision of our planet.

Michael Mosley has set himself a truly ambitious goal: he wants to live longer, stay younger and lose weight on Eat, Fast And Live Longer With Michael Mosley at  9:30 pm Wednesday.

Overheard with Evan Smith brings you an in-depth interview with one of today’ s most fascinating public figures at 7 pm Thursday.

On KLRU’s BBQ Spectacular Thursday at 8 pm Aaron Franklin gives tips for making the best smoked meats on BBQ with Franklin. Followed immediately by a BBQ contest in Kuwait to feed U.S. troops on Kings of BBQ.

The Daytripper heads to Georgetown, Tx at 9:30 Thursday. Chet explores Williamson County, including its historic square and the “oldest University in Texas.”

70s & 80s Soul Rewind at 9 pm Friday with more classic soul, R&B and dance from the 1970s and early 1980s.

Follow Lucinda Hutson on her travels to Mexico to explore cocktails, cooking and other agave adventures on Central Texas Gardener  Viva Tequila at noon & 4 pm Saturday.

Experience Elvis’ legendary Honolulu International Center Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 14, 1973 on Elvis Aloha From Hawaii at 5 pm Saturday.

Rick Steves’ Europe With Abandon! at 6:30 Saturday weaves together three enticing modules of travel programming taken from the most recent season of Rick Steves’ Europe and three compelling breaks hosted by Rick Steves.

Austin’s signature music series celebrates recent country music performances on Austin City Limits at 7 pm Saturday.

 

KLRU Q science & Sci-Fi Tuesdays in June

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June 4: Watch the skies!
8:00pm   POV “The City Dark” - A fascinating look at the science of the dark and an exploration of our relationship to the stars.

9:00pm   POV “Nostalgia for the Light” - Archaeologists dig for ancient civilizations and astronomers scan the sky in Chile’s Atacama Desert.

10:30pm  Doctor Who “The Girl Who Waited” - Amy is trapped in a quarantine for victims of an alien plague that will kill the Doctor in a day.

 

June 11: Doctor Who mini-marathon
8:00pm   Doctor Who “The God Complex” - The TARDIS lands in a hotel that has a room for every visitor that contains their darkest fears.

9:00pm   Doctor Who “Closing Time” - In the last few days of his life, the Doctor visits his old friend Craig and encounters a mystery.

10:00pm  Doctor Who “The Wedding of River Song” - The Doctors knows that there is only one thing can keep the universe safe – his own death.

 

June 18: Heroism in the face of disaster
8:00pm   Damrell’s Fire – Traces the extraordinary life of Boston’s fire chief whose leadership helped save the city in 1872.

9:00pm   Saving The Titanic – The story of the engineering crew who fought to hold back the power of the sea as the Titanic sank.

10:00pm  Doctor Who “The Doctor, The Widow & the Wardrobe” – A mysterious gift from a madcap caretaker leads Madge Arwell and her kids to a magical wintry world.

 

June 25: The Power of Nature
8:00pm   Nature’s Power Revealed “Power of Fire” - Examines the destructive force of volcanoes such as Mt. Vesuvius and how they shape the landscape.

9:00pm   Nature’s Power Revealed “The Power of Water” - The importance of water in shaping earth’s landscape and its role in the survival of civilization.

10:00pm  Nature’s Power Revealed “The Atmosphere” – The effects of tornados, lightning storms and wind and strange weather occurrences are showcased.

Create Marathon for June!

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KLRU Create will have Saturday marathons this June!

Summer Garden to Table – June 1
Your summer fruits and vegetables are growing beautifully. P. Allen Smith, gardener extraordinaire, will show you how to take them fresh from the garden to your dinner table. Your summer bounty will include: tomatoes, berries, salad greens and more. Enjoy the goodness straight from your backyard.

I Do!  – June 8
The month of June was made for weddings. Go ahead and take the plunge and our lifestyle experts will be with you every step of the way. Julia Child, the Grand Dame of cooking will show you how to make the perfect three tiered wedding cake. Who needs a wedding planner when you have Katie Brown, to help you plan a simple yet elegant wedding? After the nuptials it’s off to the honeymoon! Glove trekkers Rudy Maxa and Joseph Rosendo will take  you to the most romantic getaways. Dinner for two is what’s on the menu to keep the love alive. Say I do!

Men of Leisure  – June 15
In honor of Father’s Day, join the Create Men of Leisure team – featuring, Chefs Rick Bayless and Joe Ciminera; and world travelers Rick Steves and Art Wolfe. This marathon is for the ultimate male weekend warrior! There’s something for everyone. . .From grilling, to fishing, to traveling, to building and much more. There’s no time to relax, jump in and great started, because the weekend is almost over!

Very Berry – June 22
Summer time is the right time to enjoy the flavor of sweet berries – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Our talented Create chefs, Julia Child, John Besh, Chris Kimball and company will show you how to incorporate juicy berries into your favorite recipes. This will be a very berry marathon.

Taste of the USA – June 29
Begin your 4th of July Celebration! World traveler, Burt Wolf and Grill master, Steven Raichlen will transport you across this great land we call the USA. See the sites! Taste the food! Enjoy what makes America beautiful.

Vote for your favorite episode!

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Thank You for KLRU

KLRU’s June fundraising drive will focus on your favorite programs and we need your help to choose what to air. Vote for your favorite episodes of Overheard with Evan Smith and Arts in Context here.

Help KLRU raise $75,000 in one week by supporting what you love about your local PBS station: Antiques Roadshow, Masterpiece Mystery, Austin City Limits, Nova, PBS Newshour and more. We’re keeping the regular, weekly schedule intact and are looking forward to seeing which Overheard and Arts in Context episodes you vote for!

Thank YOU for KLRU!

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 5/25

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen It “Episode #206“
Just Seen It is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 - On Story “A Conversation With Damon Lindelof, Co-Creator Of Lost“
Damon Lindelof discusses his hand in some of the most celebrated and scrutinized works of science fiction over the past five years, and how much of their success is attributed to writing stories that leave a lot up to one’s imagination.

8:00 – Hollywood Stars Film Package “Call Northside 777“A Chicago newsman (James Stewart) digs up the story of a scrubwoman’s son (Richard Conte) who has been framed for murder.

9:55 – POV “Presumed Guilty“
“Presumed Guilty” is the story of two young lawyers and their struggle to free Tono Zuniga, a man who was wrongfully imprisoned in December 2005.

10:55 – American Masters “Neil Young: Don’t Be Denied“
Neil Young grants rare and unprecedented access for this documentary in which he traces his musical journey in his own words. The film includes new interviews shot in New York and California and utilizes previously unseen performance footage from the star’s own extensive archives.

 

Admissions on Trial: Seven Decades of Race and Higher Education 5/30

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Admissions on Trial: Seven Decades of Race and Higher Education, airing Thursday, May 30th at 9 pm and Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 pm, takes an in-depth look at the debate over how universities choose their students.

For many schools, race is a factor in that process – a “plus” that can help determine who is admitted, and who is rejected.  A Supreme Court case called Fisher v Texas could soon end the use of race in admissions nationwide.  Understanding that issue means understanding the admissions process, and the history behind it.  The story begins in 1946, when The University of Texas was closed to African-Americans.  It continues in the 1990s, when the use of race was banned, and into the past decade, when it returned.  The documentary also looks to the future, where lessons learned at The University of Texas could serve as a model for race-blind admissions nationwide.

Hear from activists, lawyers, university leaders, students, admissions officials and people who fought segregation.  They discuss what diversity means, whether it matters, and how we should – and shouldn’t – be able to seek it.

KLRU Collective: Modern Quilting

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This week KLRU Collective gives us a glimpse into the art of modern quilting.

Modern Quilters adhere to one rule: There Are No Rules! Modern Quilting brings a bold new aesthetic to a traditional craft. With clean lines, contemporary color schemes, and the excitement to meet online quilting friends in person, The Modern Quilt Guild presented QuiltCon on February 21-24, 2013 in Austin, Texas. QuiltCon is the first International Modern Quilting Conference with vendors, demonstrations, exhibits and some of the craft’s most influential people. People came from all over the United States to learn new techniques, and everyone was inspired by the beautiful and unique craftsmanship of the quilts.

Science Night 5/29

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Nature The Himalayas at 7 pm
The Himalayan mountain system is the planet’s highest and home to the world’s highest peaks. NATURE explores the diversity of wildlife and habitats of this mountain chain starring the mysterious snow leopard.

NOVA Manhunt: Boston Bombers at 8 pm
How did investigators transform the chaos of the Boston Marathon bombing into a coherent trail of clues, pointing to the accused killers? Nova follows the manhunt step by step, examining the role modern technology — combined with old-fashioned detective work — played in cracking the case.

NOVA Oklahoma’s Killer Tornadoes at 9 pm
“Oklahoma’s Killer Tornadoes,” will update the previous NOVA episode “Deadliest Tornadoes” with new information about the May 20, 2013 tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas, and will highlight the new radar system put in place to track tornadoes since the program originally premiered.

 

Highlights: May 26 to June 1

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Audra McDonald takes the stage in her own concert special, singing personal favorites including selections from her new album, “Go Back Home” on Live from Lincoln Center  at 6 pm Sunday.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise for a night of remembrance featuring an all-star line-up performing with National Symphony Orchestra on National Memorial Day Concert at 7 pm Sunday.

Antiques Roadshow at 7 pm Monday discusses Northwest Coast Indian masks in Seattle with appraiser Ted Trotta at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.

On Antiques Roadshow Vintage Atlanta at 8 pm Monday, a collection of documents related to gold legend Bobby Jones sped from an original estimate of $15,000 to a current value of $20,000 to $25,000.

Carole King: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize at 7 pm Tuesday.

Constitution USA With Peter Sagal Built To Last? at 8 pm Tuesday travels to Iceland, where after the country’s economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, looking to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. This prompts Sagal to consider why our own founding document has lasted more than 225 years.

Frontline Outlawed In Pakistan at 9 pm Tuesday spends five years tracing both Pakistani teenager Kainat Soomro’s odyssey through Pakistan’s broken justice system after she accused four men of gang rape and her alleged rapists’ quest to clear their names.

Independent Lens Detropia at 10 pm Tuesday takes an in-depth look at Detroit, the quintessential American city that suffers from a bad case of post-industrialism that just may rise from the ashes thanks to a dynamic cluster of innovators, entrepreneurs and proud, self-proclaimed “hustlers.”

Nature The Himalayas at 7 pm Wednesday explores the diversity of wildlife and habitats of this mountain chain starring the mysterious snow leopard.

NOVA Manhunt: Boston Bombers at 8 pm Wednesday follows the manhunt, step-by-step, for the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, and explores the role modern technology — combined with old-fashioned detective work – played in finding the suspects.

NOVA Deadliest Earthquakes at 9 pm Wednesday follows a team of US geologists as they first entered Haiti in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy in 2010.

Overheard With Evan Smith at 7 pm Thursday features Civil Rights leader Marc Morial.

Arts In Context presents Young Composers at 7:30 Thursday. This special concert presents the world premiere of nine new orchestral works composed by Texas students age 18 and younger.

The Daytripper presents Kingsland, Tx at 8:30 pm Thursday. Chet heads to the Hill Country to pick grapes at a winery, go swimming and boating on a scenic lake, and enjoy Italian food on a hill side with a big Texas sunset.

Ellen DeGeneres: The Mark Twain Prize at 9 pm Friday celebrates the work of Ellen DeGeneres, the 15th recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Cool things down, refresh the senses, and bring on the wildlife with a tour of pond garden designs and fountains, even in small spaces on Central Texas Gardener  Wonder at noon & 4 pm Saturday.

Austin City Limits presents songwriting legend Randy Newman at 7 pm Saturday with a selection of his greatest tunes.

Burt Bacharach’s Best at 8 pm Saturday presents artists performing Bacharach’s hits with rare archival footage and clips from the 1960s-1970s.