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Sounds of Summer '24 Fundraiser: August 30-September 9

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Sounds of Summer '24 Fundraiser Schedule
PBS News Hour

Monday-Friday at 7/6c

PBS News Hour

Nightly in-depth analysis of politics and current events. 

Friday, August 30

Friday, August 30th, 9:00/8:00cJohn & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky

Discover how the couple’s unique relationship led to the creation of the iconic 1971 album Imagine.

Saturday, August 31

Saturday, August 31, 8:00/7:00c & 9/5 at 2:00/1:00cSherlock: The Abominable Bride

Rejoin Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in another case for Holmes and Watson—in the 1890s.

Saturday, August 31st, 10:00/9:00cThird Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks

Celebrate with the band as they play the historic Red Rocks amphitheater for the first time. Watch a Sneak Peek of Third Eye Blind - Live at Red Rocks here!

Sunday, September 1

Sunday, September 1st, 9:30/8:30cREVIVAL69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Explore the amazing story of how an all-star music festival came together against all odds in 1969.

Monday, September 2

Monday, September 2nd, 8:00/7:00cRiverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this groundbreaking show.

Monday, September 2nd, 10:00/9:00cDarius Rucker: Live from Nashville

Join the triple Grammy winner for new songs, Hootie & the Blowfish classics, and his solo hits.

Tuesday, September 3

Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD

Tuesday, September 3rd, 9:30/8:30c

Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD

Psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if it’s headed for trouble. 

Wednesday, September 4

Wednesday, September 4th, 8:00/7:00cNature: Saving the Animals of Ukraine

Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals and the humans who help them.

Classical Rewind 2 (My Music)

Wednesday, September 4th, 9:30/8:30c

Classical Rewind 2 (My Music)

Join actor/conductor David Ogden Stiers for a visual and aural feast of works from the masters.

Thursday, September 5

Thursday, September 5th, 8:00/7:00cFinnish American Rag Rug Weavers

Between 1865 and 1920, Finnish immigrants brought traditional arts to America, including woven and braided rag rugs. As a hallmark of Finnish ethnic culture, rag rugs and their makers hold special places in the hearts of Finnish America. Cultural sociologist Michael Loukinen brings us into the homes and to the workrooms of traditional weavers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He portrays the interwoven world of cultural beliefs, aesthetic practices, and family history that each rug represents. From the treasured family-memory heirloom, from each carefully protected rug to its threadbare, tattered clump on a tractor seat, these rugs are an art form that embodies several Finnish American cultural values.

Thursday, September 5th, 9:00/8:00cMelvin Kangas: Kantele Man

In a fairy-tale cottage in the forest of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Melvin Kangas performs enchanting music on a traditional Finnish harp known as the kantele. Cultural sociologist Michael Loukinen details Melvin’s journey to Finland in the 1960s to learn to play kantele, Finland’s national instrument, with master artist Ulla Katajavuori. Since returning to his home community he has become a master performer in his own right. Today Melvin is widely recognized both by his community and by scholars and folklorists for developing a cadre of kantele performers who keep the tradition alive.

Thursday, September 5th, 9:30/8:30cEngelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii (My Music)

Celebrate with the legendary King of Romance as he croons classic hits and love songs from his 50-year career in a concert recorded in high definition at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu.

Friday, September 6

Saturday, September 7th, 9:30/8:30cElton John – The Million Dollar Piano

Celebrate the legendary performer in this spectacular 2012 concert at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Sunday, September 8th, 8:00/7:00cBruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music

Warren Zanes, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams and more explore the album.

Sunday, September 8th, 9:30/8:30cThe Brothers – Celebrating The Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary

Grab a front-row seat for this 2020 concert to celebrate the band’s signature classic songs.

Monday, September 9

Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)

Monday, September 9th, 8:00/7:00c

Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)

Golden hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Live performances from The Four Lads, Frankie Laine, The Four Freshmen, Patti Page, Julius LaRosa, and many more!

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