Juneteenth is more than a Black celebration, it's an American celebration. Milwaukee PBS will share highlights of Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration, which was held June 19, 2021.
***This show will pre-empt Around the Corner with John McGivern™
Adelante: HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents and Preschool Youngsters) International Thursday, June 24, 7:30 PM, Ch 10.1
This episode highlights HIPPY International (Home Instruction for Parents and Preschool Youngsters), a bilingual literacy and school-readiness program for children ages 2-5. Also, a group of Mexican folk artists living in Mexico and Wisconsin share their traditional art forms - cartonera (papier-mache), Barro (pottery), textiles and corn husk art. And more than a year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria Teresa Ayala from La Casa de Esperanza shares her experiences as an education provider.
In an East Orange, New Jersey casket shop, casket makers work with mentors in the Islamic burial tradition. Countering tumultuous home lives and the dangerous undertow of the streets, they have found a way of teaching their young charges to embrace life.
Trace the fight to develop mental illness standards rooted in empirical science rather than dogma. Learn how science and societal factors are deeply entwined with our ever-shifting definitions and diagnoses of mental health and illness.
*This program continues, Wednesday, June 23, 9:00 PM, Ch 10.1
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of selections by Strauss, Wagner, Offenbach, Puccini and more from the Schonbrunn Palace Gardens, under the baton of conductor Valery Gergiev and featuring Metropolitan Opera tenor, Jonas Kaufmann.
In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val's father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club's flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara's father, controversial Republican Senator Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman).
*As always, this program will be run uncut and commercial-free.
Watch for brand new episodes of Pinkalicious and Peterrific beginning June 21. New episodes include, "Butterfly Garden Party," "Animal Dance," "Peter's Portrait" and "Pink Peepers." Each episode encourages children to use their amazing imaginations. Watch weekdays on Channel 10.1, 24/7 on Channel 10.3 and stream anytime.
Join us for this fun and entertaining event, where we will continue learning how to research value and pricing for your cherished items. The expert panel will lead a lively discussion, featuring selected submitted photos to structure the evening’s learning on the history, use and current marketability of each item.
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Join the country superstar and her band at her home just outside Nashville, as they perform classics, old hits and new selections. Wynonna is joined by husband and multi-instrumentalist Cactus Moser, Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile and singer-songwriter Waylon Payne.
Enjoy Programs You Love on Milwaukee PBS Passport!
Milwaukee PBS Passport lets you stream fabulous programs wherever and whenever you want. New on Passport in June - My Grandparents War, Extinction: The Facts and American OZ. Choose from a library of thousands of hours of your favorite shows. Become a member today and get Milwaukee PBS Passport as a member benefit!
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