Let’s Crank up the Giving and Amplify Austin!

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Do you love Austin? Do you love KLRU? Well, we’ve got a great opportunity for you to give back to both the city you love and the KLRU programming you can’t live without! In just three days, we’re joining I Live Here, I Give Here and over 300 other area nonprofits to raise $1 million in just 24 hours. Giving starts at 7 pm on March 4, and your gift can truly make a difference in the lives of all Central Texans by providing high-quality, commercial-free programming that gives us a chance to explore new ideas, new worlds and new possibilities. Help us continue to provide the trusted and valued programs you rely on as Austin’s only community-supported public television station. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with the latest Amplify Austin happenings and together, let’s Amplify Austin!

Science Night 3/6

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Nature “Animal Odd Couples” at 7 pm
Love apparently knows no boundaries in the animal kingdom. Despite the odds, there are countless stories of the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable. Instincts gone awry? Nature investigates why animals form these special bonds and what these relationships suggest about the nature of animal emotions. Support KLRU today and get the Animal Odd Couples DVD, The Emotional Lives of Animals book, or the Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story book.

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/2

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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 #107”
John McClane, Bad Medicine and Witches: Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in A Good Day To Die Hard, Steven Soderbergh’s suspense thriller, Side Effects, and the bewitching teen romance drama Beautiful Creatures plus our DVD pick of the week.

7:30 – On Story  “Academy Award Winners“ 
Academy Award winning films are discussed by the creative minds behind APOLLO 13, SCHINDLER’S LIST, and A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Featuring Ron Howard and Steve Zaillian.

8:00 pm – Hollywood Stars Film Package “Suspicion”
Alfred Hitchcock directed this thriller about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband (Cedric Hardwicke) is plotting to murder her. Cast: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty, Cedric Hardwicke, Leo G. Carroll.

9:45 - Cary Grant: The Leading Man
With a winning combination of comic style and leading-man charisma, Cary Grant was the essence of a star. But the suave exterior concealed a complex individual. Family photos, archival footage and film clips vividly convey Grant’s journey from lonely working-class beginnings to the peak of Hollywood royalty. The episode includes his first starring role in She Done Him Wrong and his discovery by Mae West.

 

 

Create Special Days in March

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Starting at 10 am each Saturday, KLRU Create offers viewers themed programming to get you started on various projects. KLRU Create is on channel 18.2 over the air.

March 2 
Ladies of Leisure
The Ladies of Create want you to explore your passion during your free time. Whether it’s traveling, sewing, cooking, gardening, or crafting there’s something for everyone in this marathon. Beautify your home with Katie Brown, get cooking in the kitchen with Lidia Bastianich, Sara Moulton and Joanne Weir; paint and sew with Donna Dewberry and Martha Pullen. It’s the weekend; enjoy something that you truly enjoy doing!

March 9 
Caribbean Spice
There’s nothing more flavorful than the Caribbean. From Puerto Rico to Jamaica and beyond, we have the recipes and adventure that will add spice to your life. Steven Raichlen, John Shields and Christina Pirello heat things up in the kitchen with flavorful dishes that are sure to please. A tropical paradise awaits you in the Grenadines and the US Virgin Islands. We promise that your trip will be worthwhile.

March 23
Spring is in the Air
The weather is getting warmer and everything is emerging from winter’s deep freeze. Whether you celebrate Passover or Easter, Burt Wolf will be in the mix of the festivities. P. Allen Smith has flowers, flowers more flowers and food straight from the garden to usher in spring. Join Katie Brown as she prepares an unforgettable spring bunch. Spring has sprung!

March 30 
New York State of Mind
New York, New York – a city so nice, they had to name it twice! Take a tour of the city that never sleeps. Chef Joe Ciminera, host of Taste This, takes us to eat all around the city he loves and shows us why New York is a true melting pot of cultures. We taste all things Italian in the concrete jungle with Chef Lidia Bastianich. Finish your tour with a history lesson from world traveler Burt Wolf. After this marathon, you’re certain to be in a New York State of Mind.

KLRU presale for Rodriguez

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Sixto Rodriguez, the folk musician at the center of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” will perform at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center for one night only Saturday, May 4. Our partners at the Frank Erwin Center have offered KLRU viewers a special presale starting now until Sunday, March 3, at 10 pm. Just enter the code, KLRU, at the Texas Box Office link There is an 8 ticket limit.

Rodriguez
Sat. May 4
The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center
TexasBoxOffice.com Enter the code, KLRU

Rodriguez was discovered in the late 1960s. In 1970, Rodriguez released his debut album “Cold Fact” followed by “Coming from Reality” in 1971. Both received little reception in the U.S., and Rodriguez decided to retire from music and settle down in Detroit. Unbeknownst to him, Rodriguez had become an icon in South Africa. Four decades later, the talented singer-songwriter is captivating audiences worldwide with his story and his music through the documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” The hype from the film has revitalized Rodriguez’s music career, sending him on a worldwide tour, including the stop in Austin!

Highlights: March 3 to March 9

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On Happiness Advantage With Shawn Achor at 1 pm Sunday, author Shawn Achor demonstrates how to use the latest scientific research on happiness to find success.

Evening With Jerry Lewis: Live From Las Vegas at 4:30 pm Sunday celebrates Jerry Lewis, telling his story through narrative, performances and rare film clips from his personal and private film vaults.

My Music returns to the era of go-go dancers, mod mini-skirts and swinging pop-rock sounds in 60s Pop Flashback: Hullabaloo at 6 pm Sunday, 7 pm Monday and 9 pm Friday.

Il Divo: Live In London at 8 pm Sunday presents the operatic pop group performing their hits and new material at an intimate concert in the beautiful surroundings of the London Coliseum.

Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers at 9 pm Sunday features an amazing line-up of original 60s performers singing their biggest hits from 1966-1969.

Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Skills at 9 pm Monday distills Rick Steves’ 30 years of travel experience into an information-rich special in which Rick dispenses practical advice on enjoying a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe.

Great Performances at 7 pm Tuesday and 8:30 pm Saturday presents Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino,where international superstar Andrea Bocelli returns to delight fans with a new concert of classical favorites, pop standards and Brazilian jazz in the breathtaking coastal setting of Portofino, Italy.

On Shift Happens! Live An Inspired Life With Dr. Robert Holden at 9 pm Tuesday,  Holden presents his Six Principles and Practices for success.

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session at 10:30 pm Tuesday and 10:30 pm Saturday presents the famed live jam session by two of the greatest musicians ever to have played the blues on electric guitar – Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Nature at 7 pm Wednesday investigates the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable, why animals form special bonds, and what these relationships suggest about the nature of animal emotions on  Animal Odd Couples.

On Dr. Wayne Dyer – Wishes Fulfilled at 8:30 pm Wednesday, Dr. Wayne Dyer offers offers viewers a detailed explanation of how to manifest that which is most important to them.

Celtic Thunder Mythology at 7 pm Thursday presents a Celtic Thuunder performance designed to tell the story of the people of Ireland, their legends, their history and their stories.

Super Brain With Dr. Rudy Tanzi at 9 pm Thursday explores new discoveries in neuroscience that maximize the potential of the human brain in practical and actionable ways.

In Rick Steves’ Delicious Europe at 10:30 pm Thursday, America’s favorite travel guide Rick Steves savors classic European cuisine – from garlicky snails and handmade mozzarella to savory bouillabaisse, hearty wurst and other regional specialties.

Aaron Neville: Doo Wop: My True Story at 11 pm Friday presents iconic Soul/R&B vocalist and multiple Grammy Award-winning artist, Aaron Neville performing songs from his Doo-Wop inspired album, My True Story.

Homegrown publisher and author Judy Barrett tells behind-the-scene stories of herbs, heirlooms and why she went organic on Central Texas Gardener at noon Saturday.

Joe Bonamassa: An Acoustic Evening At The Vienna Opera at 7 pm Saturday presents Joe Bonamassa’s exclusive acoustic presentation at the Vienna Opera House, a sublime cultural iconic venue steeped in history and heritage, which is the perfect backdrop for such a dramatic and original music presentation.

PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest 2013

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KLRU announces the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest! Designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on and active learning, the contest encourages children in grades K-3 to submit their own original illustrated stories.

How the Contest Works
Children in Central Texas can submit their entries to the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest either by mailing their entries to KLRU or uploading their stories to our website: klru.org/writerscontest. The upload window begins March 1, 2013. All entries must be postmarked or uploaded by April 6th. A panel of local judges will select local winners for each grade level by April 20th and award prizes including books, toys and gift cards with an announcement and celebration on Saturday, April 27.

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Q Night at the Movies for March

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KLRU Q Night at the Movies spotlights a classic film on select Saturday nights. This month’s feature films will be:

3/2 - Suspicion
At 8 pm, Alfred Hitchcock directed this thriller about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband (Cedric Hardwicke) is plotting to murder her. Cast: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty, Cedric Hardwicke, Leo G. Carroll.

3/9 - Top Hat
At 9 pm, Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) is attracted to dancer (Fred Astaire) but in a case of mistaken identity believes he is her best friend’s husband. Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Lucille Ball.

3/16 - Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?)
At 7:30 pm, this is a documentary with that wonderful haunting Nilsson music throughout, including his performance of Everybody’s Talking About Me from the film Midnight Cowboy. He was the musician’s songwriter – universally loved for his talent and smooth rich voice. His story is told here in a tightly edited hour allowing for a much longer version to be available on the DVD. Jimmy Webb, who knew Nilsson, joined us in the pledge breaks.

3/23 – The Spirit Of St. Louis 
At 8 pm, Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart) attempts to become the first man to fly nonstop across the Atlantic to Paris in 1927. Cast: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton.

3/30 – Eight Men Out
At 8 pm, disgruntled Chicago White Sox players stand trial for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series for mobster Arnold Rothstein. Cast: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner.

 

In the Studio: O’Toole, McKean & Carr tape Overheard 3/8

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Please join KLRU’s Overheard with Evan Smith for three back-to-back tapings on Friday, March 8. We’ve listed the start times for each taping to allow you to attend individual interviews as well. Please note, once a taping has started entry may not be allowed. RSVP at the link on the left. Each taping takes place in KLRU’s Studio 6A (map). One RSVP will work for all three tapings. RSVP here

Annette O’Toole

Annette O’Toole at 1:15 pm
(doors will open at 12:45 pm) RSVP here
Annette O’Toole is a Houston-born film, TV and stage actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song with her husband Michael McKean in the film A Mighty Wind in 2004. O’Toole is best known to TV audiences for playing Martha Kent in Smallville. She is in Austin being honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

Michael McKeanMichael McKean at 2:15 pm
(doors will open as soon as O’Toole interview is complete) RSVP here
Actor Michael McKean was introduced to TV audiences when he played Lenny on Laverne & Shirley. He went on to join the cast of Saturday Night Live. McKean is probably best known for his role in This is Spinal Tap, which he also helped write. He recently starred in The Best Man on Broadway, a role he had to give up when he was hit by a car in New York City last year. McKean is in Austin to present his wife, Annette O’Toole, an award on behalf of the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

 

NYTCREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times5-15-2012

David Carr at 3:15 pm
(doors will open as soon as McKean interview is complete) RSVP here
New York Times columnist David Carr has written about the business of the media for 25 years. Prior to joining the Times in 2002, Carr wrote for the Atlantic Montlhy and New York Magazine. His memoir, The Night of the Gun, uses investigative reporting tactics to chronicle his personal struggles with drug abuse. He is in Austin for SXSW Interactive.

We hope you’ll be there as Overheard with Evan Smith continues a third season of great conversation with fascinating people, always on the news and always with a sense of humor. The show features in-depth interviews with a mix of guests from politics, the arts, literature, journalism, business, sports and more, and reaches PBS viewers from California to Florida. We’d love to see you in the studio for the interview, and for a chance to join the audience Q&A after the interview.

Enhance your experience with incredible music

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KLRU is kicking off our March pledge drive a day early with some exciting ways to thank you for your support and help you enhance your experience with KLRU beyond TV:

  • Vampire Weekend tapes Austin City Limits | Sunday, March 17 | Donate $200 and we’ll thank you with two balcony passes
  • Il Divo at ACL Live | May 15 | Donate $400 and we’ll thank you with two incredible floor seats to the performance. Or donate $200 to receive two balcony level tickets
  • Joe Bonamassa at ACL Live | November 30 | Donate $350 we’ll thank you with two tickets to his concert plus an invitation to a Meet-and-Greet before the show. Or donate $250 for two great seats without the Meet-and-Greet
  • Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute at the Paramount | May 18 | Donate $100 for two great seats at their concert. Or join them for a Meet-and-Greet before their concert when you donate $150

KLRU is proud to be the largest producer and presenter of high-quality arts in Central Texas. When you support KLRU, you become a key partner in keeping the arts alive today and for generations to come.

Whether you choose one of our special ticket opportunities or donate without a thank you gift, I hope you’ll decide to show your support for KLRU right now.

Thank you for your generosity.