Thursday

Eating in Place: A Conversation on Food, Agriculture, and Michigan's Future
Interest in eating locally has grown exponentially in West Michigan over the past decade. Now, a documentary from the Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities and Calvin College introduces some of the people behind this movement in our region. Who are pioneers in this area, and why does the issue matter to them? How did this conversation begin in our region, and where might it lead? This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Thursday, September 9 at 1 pm ET

Maloof
Sam Maloof is acknowledged as one of America’s premier woodworkers and is considered a national treasure. His work has been featured in many prestigious museums including the Smithsonian Institution, the Vatican Museum and the White House Collection. Former President Jimmy Carter, a fellow woodworker and friend, referred to Maloof as the finest woodworker in the world. Sam was 93 when he passed away on May 21, 2009. The actress Rene Russo was a personal friend and hosts this documentary.
Thursday, September 9 at 2 pm ET

Ask the Doctors
“General Health”
Area physicians visit the Public TV 13 studios to answer phoned-in questions from viewers during this live broadcast. This week’s guests are: To be announced. Call in your questions during the broadcast at 800-227-9668.
Thursday, September 9 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 9/10 at Noon ET

The This Old House Hour
“Roxbury Project, Part 7”
General contractor David Lopes shows host Kevin O’Connor the progress on the puddingstone retaining walls and front entrances at our Roxbury project. Master carpenter Norm Abram travels to Dover, New Hampshire, to see how millwork fabricator Denis Goupil and his team fabricated custom arches for the front of the house. In the second half of the hour, landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to use and maintain string trimmers.
Thursday, September 9 at 10 pm ET

Friday

The American Woodshop
Discover the world of antique masterpieces as the host Scott Phillips (pictured) takes a bold new look at period furniture design. Shaker furniture, turned stools, hope chests and display cabinets are just the beginning of this season’s tour of woodworking treasures. Scott and Suzy Phillips team up to create fine family heirlooms for everyone, all made with beautiful American woods. This week: Jewelry Boxes.
Fridays at 4:30 pm ET, begins September 10

Need to Know
This new weekly series is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week’s online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night. The program will feature documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and more. NEED TO KNOW will cover five primary news beats: the economy; the environment and energy; health; national security; and culture. Alison Stewart and Jon Meacham co-anchor.
Friday, September 10 at 8:30 pm ET

Shanghai World Expo
The Shanghai World Expo is the largest World Expo in the history of International Expositions. Host Vicki Liviakis takes you on a tour of the Expo as it opens. From a quick stop in Denmark to see the national treasure The Little Mermaid statue to extended trips through pavilions like the high tech Japan Pavilion, you will see each country’s interpretation of the Expo theme “Better City, Better Life.”
Friday, September 10 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 9/12 at 4 pm ET