LEARN/CREATE (PT)

11:00 pm 

Theater Talk   Actors Elaine Paige and Ron Raines discuss their roles in the spectacular Broadway revival of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Follies, now a hit at the Marquis Theatre. Also on the show, New York Times critic Charles Isherwood explains his responsibilities, as he sees them, as one of the most powerful theater critics in the world, and why he has decided to no longer review the plays of the celebrated writer Adam Rapp. D

11:30 pm 

Closer to Truth  "Does The Cosmos Provide Meaning?"  We know the age of the universe, how stars were born, how galaxies were formed. But does the cosmos have meaning? Not make-believe, feel-good meaning. But real meaning. D

12:00 am 

French In Action  "Families"  Our two characters get names: Mireille and Robert. Mireille has two sisters. Robert is an only child; his mother is French. His parents are divorced.G

12:30 am 

French In Action  "Portraits I"  Mireille is petite, but healthy, athletic, strong, with long blond hair, and blue eyes. She's quick and has a certain fondness for poking fun.G

1:00 am 

Unfinished Nation  "Saints and Strangers"  Discontent of Puritan Separatists; their journey to Plymouth.The Mayflower Compact; life once off the ship. Experience with Irish influences attitude toward Native Americans. Massachusetts Bay Company as structure for a colony. Creating a godly community; the role of the town meeting and church. Expansion and growth brings colonists into conflict with Native Americans.G

1:30 am 

Unfinished Nation  "The Lure of Land"  English interest in colonization hindered by Civil War and rise of Oliver Cromwell; resumes under Charles II. Expanded list of immigrants find home in middle colonies. Agricultural interests take hold in Carolinas and Georgia. James II attempts to exert greater control over colonies, parliament, and European neighbors; overthrown in Glorious Revolution. Colonies exerting more independence, becoming more diverse.G

2:00 am 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Electromagnetic Induction"  The discovery of electromagnetic induction in 1831 creates an important technological breakthrough in the generation of electric power. D

2:30 am 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Alternating Current"  Electromagnetic induction makes it easy to generate alternating current while transformers make it practical to distribute it over long distances. D

3:00 am 

Saddle Club  "Over The Bit"  The Saddle Club girls find Red's cousin, Liam, hiding in the hayloft. His tall tales, misbehavior and revelation that he is a runaway get him banished from Pine Hollow.G

3:30 am 

Biz Kid$  "What Can You Do with Money?"  Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. D

4:00 am 

Growing a Greener World  "Attracting Backyard Birds and Wildlife: (Mt. Airy, NC)"  As we spend more time at home, we're enjoying the experience of bringing nature home too. Learn the steps involved to easily attract more wildlife to any yard and certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat. We also visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center to learn more about native plants and the problem with invasives. D

4:30 am 

SciGirls  "Underwater Eco-Adventure"  SciGirls Elle and Meg scuba dive to protect the biodiversity of their favorite Catalina reefs. D

5:00 am 

Ciao Italia  "Zucchini / La Zucca!"  What to do with all the zucchini a summer garden can produce? When schoolteacher Becky Lane stops by nella cucina, Mary Ann teaches her the fine art of gnocchi-making by preparing Ricotta Cheese and Zucchini Gnocchi. And there's still zucchini left! Enough to make a savory, crisp-crusted Potato, Zucchini and Cheese Tart. D

5:30 am 

New Scandinavian Cooking  "West Coast of Norway: All Is Well - If There Is Herring"  Host Andreas Viestad travels along the West coast of Norway, an area settled around the rich herring fisheries. Inspired by history, Andreas demonstrates how to make Scandinavian-style herring. D

6:00 am 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Sevilla"  Rick seeks the soul of Seville in a lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, royal tomb and labyrinthine Jewish quarter.G

6:30 am 

Rudy Maxa's World  "Delhi & Agra, India"  Northern India is a colorful mosaic of urban & rural life, from the Taj Mahal to the crowded alleys.G

7:00 am 

Garden Smart   If you want the garden of your dreams, tune in as GardenSMART visits with an expert who shares outstanding garden tips. Learn how to create surprise and excitement, no matter what the size of your garden or how green your thumb. Please join us. D

7:30 am 

This Old House  "Bedford Project, Part 6 of 16"  Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the new family addition framed up and sheathed using something fairly new - a coated OSB product that has the properties of a house wrap built in. Building science expert Joe Lstiburek explains why he thinks the sheathing board, when properly installed with taped seams, beats traditional methods of keeping air and water out of a building. Inside, Kevin finds general contractor Tom Silva and a major discovery - a cast iron pipe that was run several years ago straight through two structural beams in the kitchen. D

8:00 am 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Shaker-Inspired Step Stool"  A Shaker-inspired Step Stool is Tommy's project on this episode of Rough Cut.G

8:30 am 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "Let It Rain"  Sit back, relax and enjoy the rain the next time it falls. Michele Beschen is joined by her friends from the NRCS to share how and why to install rain gardens. She'll also show you an easy way to install a rain barrel as well as an inexpensive way to create your own set of decorative rain chains using copper tubing. D

9:00 am 

Sewing with Nancy  "Delightful Dresden Appliques, Part 1"  NULL

9:30 am 

Grand View  "Devils Postpile National Monument"  This episode explores one of the most unique phenomena in geology; Hexagonal pillars of Basalt lava that were revealed during the last Ice Age. Located in the Eastern Sierra, this rare and beautiful feature ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. The region reveals a volatile geologic history, with reminders bubbling up from the valley floor. D

10:00 am 

Simply Ming  "Cranberry-Lemongrass Sauce"  In Chinese cuisine, meat and fruit are a classic combination. Pineapple with pork is just one example, and, the best part is, the pairing has proved popular with adults and picky children alike - especially sweet and sour sauce! To prove his love for all things sweet and savory, Ming creates a master recipe of Cranberry-Lemongrass Sauce, made with shallots, garlic, and finished with butter. With it, he cooks a Coriander-Crusted Venison Carpaccio with Cranberry-Lemongrass Frisee Salad, as well as a Double-Thick Glazed Pork Chop. D

10:30 am 

Lidia's Italy  "Casseroling In Sardegna"  NULL

11:00 am 

Great Conversations  "James A. Baker III and John King"  James A. Baker III (former Secretary of State, author of Work Hard, Study.and Keep Out of Politics) and John King (CNN chief national correspondent). D

12:00 pm 

French In Action  "Families"  Our two characters get names: Mireille and Robert. Mireille has two sisters. Robert is an only child; his mother is French. His parents are divorced.G

12:30 pm 

French In Action  "Portraits I"  Mireille is petite, but healthy, athletic, strong, with long blond hair, and blue eyes. She's quick and has a certain fondness for poking fun.G

1:00 pm 

Place of Our Own  "Ages & Stages: 1-2"  NULL

1:30 pm 

Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Narracion De Cuentos"  NULL

2:00 pm 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Electromagnetic Induction"  The discovery of electromagnetic induction in 1831 creates an important technological breakthrough in the generation of electric power. D

2:30 pm 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Alternating Current"  Electromagnetic induction makes it easy to generate alternating current while transformers make it practical to distribute it over long distances. D

3:00 pm 

Saddle Club  "Over The Bit"  The Saddle Club girls find Red's cousin, Liam, hiding in the hayloft. His tall tales, misbehavior and revelation that he is a runaway get him banished from Pine Hollow.G

3:30 pm 

Biz Kid$  "What Can You Do with Money?"  Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. D

4:00 pm 

Growing a Greener World  "Attracting Backyard Birds and Wildlife: (Mt. Airy, NC)"  As we spend more time at home, we're enjoying the experience of bringing nature home too. Learn the steps involved to easily attract more wildlife to any yard and certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat. We also visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center to learn more about native plants and the problem with invasives. D

4:30 pm 

SciGirls  "Underwater Eco-Adventure"  SciGirls Elle and Meg scuba dive to protect the biodiversity of their favorite Catalina reefs. D

5:00 pm 

Ciao Italia  "Zucchini / La Zucca!"  What to do with all the zucchini a summer garden can produce? When schoolteacher Becky Lane stops by nella cucina, Mary Ann teaches her the fine art of gnocchi-making by preparing Ricotta Cheese and Zucchini Gnocchi. And there's still zucchini left! Enough to make a savory, crisp-crusted Potato, Zucchini and Cheese Tart. D

5:30 pm 

New Scandinavian Cooking  "West Coast of Norway: All Is Well - If There Is Herring"  Host Andreas Viestad travels along the West coast of Norway, an area settled around the rich herring fisheries. Inspired by history, Andreas demonstrates how to make Scandinavian-style herring. D

6:00 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Sevilla"  Rick seeks the soul of Seville in a lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, royal tomb and labyrinthine Jewish quarter.G

6:30 pm 

Rudy Maxa's World  "Delhi & Agra, India"  Northern India is a colorful mosaic of urban & rural life, from the Taj Mahal to the crowded alleys.G

7:00 pm 

Garden Smart   If you want the garden of your dreams, tune in as GardenSMART visits with an expert who shares outstanding garden tips. Learn how to create surprise and excitement, no matter what the size of your garden or how green your thumb. Please join us. D

7:30 pm 

This Old House  "Bedford Project, Part 6 of 16"  Host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the new family addition framed up and sheathed using something fairly new - a coated OSB product that has the properties of a house wrap built in. Building science expert Joe Lstiburek explains why he thinks the sheathing board, when properly installed with taped seams, beats traditional methods of keeping air and water out of a building. Inside, Kevin finds general contractor Tom Silva and a major discovery - a cast iron pipe that was run several years ago straight through two structural beams in the kitchen. D

8:00 pm 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Shaker-Inspired Step Stool"  A Shaker-inspired Step Stool is Tommy's project on this episode of Rough Cut.G

8:30 pm 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "Let It Rain"  Sit back, relax and enjoy the rain the next time it falls. Michele Beschen is joined by her friends from the NRCS to share how and why to install rain gardens. She'll also show you an easy way to install a rain barrel as well as an inexpensive way to create your own set of decorative rain chains using copper tubing. D

9:00 pm 

Sewing with Nancy  "Delightful Dresden Appliques, Part 1"  NULL

9:30 pm 

Grand View  "Devils Postpile National Monument"  This episode explores one of the most unique phenomena in geology; Hexagonal pillars of Basalt lava that were revealed during the last Ice Age. Located in the Eastern Sierra, this rare and beautiful feature ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. The region reveals a volatile geologic history, with reminders bubbling up from the valley floor. D

10:00 pm 

Simply Ming  "Cranberry-Lemongrass Sauce"  In Chinese cuisine, meat and fruit are a classic combination. Pineapple with pork is just one example, and, the best part is, the pairing has proved popular with adults and picky children alike - especially sweet and sour sauce! To prove his love for all things sweet and savory, Ming creates a master recipe of Cranberry-Lemongrass Sauce, made with shallots, garlic, and finished with butter. With it, he cooks a Coriander-Crusted Venison Carpaccio with Cranberry-Lemongrass Frisee Salad, as well as a Double-Thick Glazed Pork Chop. D

10:30 pm 

Lidia's Italy  "Casseroling In Sardegna"  NULL

11:00 pm 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Asf Fue: II"  This episode is the second segment of the four-part review and covers the time Raquel spent in Argentina.G

11:30 pm 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Asf Fue: III"  This episode is the third segment of the four-part review of the series and features highlights from Raquel's trip to Puerto Rico.G