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Celebrate Decemberfest

In this season of giving, we are humbled by the support from our viewers, like YOU, who make it possible for Idaho Public Television to provide the programs, local productions and educational outreach opportunities that enrich, educate and inspire us all.

 

Thank you for watching and supporting Idaho Public Television!

NEW Local Programs

Idaho Experience
Idaho's Sacred Places

Thursday, December 4 @ 7:00 PM & Sunday, December 7 @ 6:00 PM


Idaho, with its strong faith, rich history and natural beauty, has many sites deserving of veneration. In this Idaho Experience, we explore Idaho’s faith through three places of worship that represent a small fraction of “Idaho’s Sacred Places”, the historic Cataldo Mission, the Center for Benedictine Life at The Monastery of St. Gertrude and the synagogue of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel. 

Outdoor Idaho
Doing Good in the Great Outdoors

Thursday, December 4 @ 8:00 PM & Sunday, December 7 @ 7:00 PM


Outdoor Idaho travels the state to celebrate the American spirit of volunteerism. We profile Idahoans who donate their time to clear trails in the Frank Church Wilderness, restore wildlife habitat in Southeast Idaho and make sure visitors can enjoy our state parks in Central and North Idaho. And we meet some budding high school biologists in Mackay, who are raising trout to stock in Lower Cedar Creek.

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Lifting Legacies: Sculptor Benjamin Victor

Sunday, December 7 @ 5:00 PM
 


Go behind the scenes with master sculptor Benjamin Victor as he creates a bronze statue of “Teacher in Space” Christa McAuliffe. Victor, who lives in Idaho, was commissioned by the state of New Hampshire to memorialize McAuliffe, who died in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. We watch the process from clay to bronze, and see the sculpture being installed.

National Program Highlights

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Attenborough's Life Journey

December 4 @ 7:00 PM

An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

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Lawrence Welk: A North Dakota Farm Boy

December 6 @ 7:00 PM

This biographical documentary explores the life and legacy of Lawrence Welk. Born to Russian immigrant parents in Strasburg, North Dakota, he developed a strong work ethic and love for music on the family farmstead. 

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All Creatures Great and Small: Cheers to the Years

December 7 @ 2:00 PM

Raise a glass to celebrate the most memorable moments from five seasons of this beloved series with cast members and creators.

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We Heart Public Television

December 7 @ 7:00 PM
(PLUS Channel)

An all-star cast will honor 55 remarkable years of public television, including Ken Burns, Lily Tomlin, Bill Nye and many more. 

Experiences

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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves 

Tuesday, February 26  

6–8pm MT (virtual event)
$120 donation

In this exclusive virtual event for two, raise a glass with Rick as you learn about wine and the regions where each are celebrated.

Donate for this exclusive experience during Decemberfest, beginning December 3, 2025.

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Enjoy a LIVE music performance

Egyptian Theatre, Boise 
Sunday, April 12, 2026
$120 donation/ ONE (1) ticket with Meet & Greet Pass

See guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel live for an unforgettable night of virtuoso acoustic mastery.

Donate for tickets during Decemberfest, beginning December 3, 2025.

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Experience GREGORIAN Pure Chants World Tour

Egyptian Theatre, Boise

Thursday, March 26, 2026

$90 donation/ ONE (1) ticket

Experience an emotionally charged concert featuring the iconic choir performing traditional songs and “pure” acoustic versions of fan favorites.

Donate for tickets during Decemberfest, beginning December 3, 2025.

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Watch a live performance of 'Macbeth'

Idaho Shakespeare Theater, Boise

$750 donation
 

Join an exclusive group of IdahoPTV fans for a night of revelry, with hosted appetizers, beverages and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Festival.  

Includes two tickets to Macbeth in June, 2026 and first option to choose two more shows in the 2026 season. Plus an IdahoPTV branded picnic blanket and backpack cooler to enjoy picnics all season.

Donate for this ticket package during Decemberfest, beginning December 3, 2025.

Idaho Channel Schedule


Wednesday, December 3

An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

Over a billion miles from the sun, beyond the rocky inner planets and the gas giants, lie the ice words—Uranus and Neptune. NOVA takes you inside the missions that rewrote the story of the outer solar system: NASA’s Voyager 1 & 2 capture Neptune’s supersonic winds, and rings around a tipped-over Uranus. And when New Horizons flies by Pluto in 2015, it reveals jagged ice mountains and an underground ocean.

Recorded live in Maastricht in 2024, highlights include Verdi’s Triumphal March of Aida performed with 400 brass players, “Strauss & Co,” “Dancing on the Stars” with 16-year-old Emma Kok, a singalong of “Sweet Caroline,” “The Blue Danube,” and more.

Thursday, December 4

Idaho, with its strong faith, rich history and natural beauty, has many sites deserving of veneration. In this Idaho Experience, we explore Idaho’s faith through three places of worship that represent a small fraction of “Idaho’s Sacred Places”, the historic Cataldo Mission, the Center for Benedictine Life at The Monastery of St. Gertrude and the synagogue of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel.

Outdoor Idaho travels the state to celebrate the American spirit of volunteerism. We profile Idahoans who donate their time to clear trails in the Frank Church Wilderness, restore wildlife habitat in Southeast Idaho and make sure visitors can enjoy our state parks in Central and North Idaho. And we meet some budding high school biologists in Mackay, who are raising trout to stock in Lower Cedar Creek.

Experience an emotionally charged concert featuring the iconic choir performing traditional songs and “pure” acoustic versions of fan favorites, including “In Trutina,” “O Fortuna,” “Fix You,” “In My Life,” “Sound of Silence,” and Enigma’s “Sadness Pt. I.” Special guest performers include the captivating Amelia Brightman and extraordinary male soprano Narcis.

Friday, December 5

Join bandmates Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock as they perform “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “Without You,” and many more hits. Recorded in May 2025, 50 years to the day of their first meeting.

Filmed over two sold-out nights at England’s largest arena, FOO FIGHTERS – LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM features classic Foo Fighters hits, from “Everlong” to “The Pretender,” plus special guest appearances by Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

Saturday, December 6

Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age, who wants to increase strength and mobility. Peggy Cappy shows how yoga poses can increase range of motion, improve awareness of the body, help prevent bone loss and keep metabolism running efficiently.

Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin for mouth-watering recipes and personal family stories. The combined knowledge of these two “good-natured bosses” doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers, including Lidia’s Frico Con Insalata Alla Nonna and Jacques’ Crepes Suzette.

Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and renowned charm of the country’s most talented artisans. From glovemakers to bakers, stained glass restorers to chefs, revel in the rich heritage of centuries-old traditions and the elegant style of France.

Chris Fennimore welcomes viewers into the kitchen to celebrate international cuisine and is joined by special guests who share delicious food and charming stories from around the globe. Stamp your gastronomic passport as you learn to make the Italian-American staple chicken parmigiana, Asian dumplings, Turkish red lentil soup, Middle Eastern hummus, and more.

Enjoy a feast for the soul in a culinary journey through the diaspora in homes across America. More than bagels and blintzes, every delicious dish is a story of resilience and resistance with a side of laughter and a generous slice of life.

Soar above the spectacular landscape of southern Italy, with stunning aerial footage accompanied by a poetic narrative and glorious music. Includes selections from Rossini, Puccini and Vivaldi, and popular songs from Dean Martin and Michael Amante.

Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families…and even play in the snow.

Lawrence Welk was born to Russian immigrant parents in Strasburg, North Dakota, where he developed a strong work ethic and love for music on the family farmstead. After touring the midwest for years, he was scouted by ABC in 1955 to create the "The Lawrence Welk Show," which still runs on public television stations. This biographical documentary explores the life and legacy of Lawrence Welk.

Experience another band that’s a Swedish sensation as they perform ABBA’s greatest hits including “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Fernando,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo” and more. See and hear the band that the ABBA fan club considers “the closest you will ever get to ABBA.”

Rick Springfield, Wang Chung and John Waite perform their biggest hits of the decade including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Affair of the Heart,” “World Start Turning,” “Love Somebody,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “When I See You Smile” and “Missing You."

Sunday, December 7

This new documentary pays tribute to the beloved Fred Rogers and the nearly 900 episodes of his landmark children's television program first seen in 1968 on PBS that continues to resonate with children and adults alike. In this retrospective hosted by Michael Keaton, enjoy memorable segments including visits with Koko the Gorilla and Margaret Hamilton as well as the iconic trip to the Crayola crayon factory. Hear from stars including Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Sarah Silverman, and Caroll Spinney as they share their favorite memories from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Explore the acclaimed filmmaker’s more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. The two-hour special features excerpts from Country Music, Muhammad Ali, Benjamin Franklin, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The American Buffalo, The Vietnam War and others.

Raise a glass to celebrate the most memorable moments from five seasons of this beloved series with cast members and creators. Explore each of the characters - human and animal - and revisit their loves, losses, triumphs, struggles, growth and joy.

Join the man considered to be one of the greatest living guitarists for a magical concert at the Sydney Opera House in his native Australia recorded in May 2023. The setlist showcases his most beloved songs like “Tall Fiddler,” “Mombasa,” and “Country Wide,” plus an iconic arrangement of “Classical Gas,” and a thrilling Beatles medley.

Go behind the scenes with master sculptor Benjamin Victor as he creates a bronze statue of “Teacher in Space” Christa McAuliffe. Victor, who lives in Idaho, was commissioned by the state of New Hampshire to memorialize McAuliffe, who died in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. We watch the process from clay to bronze, and see the sculpture being installed.

Idaho, with its strong faith, rich history and natural beauty, has many sites deserving of veneration. In this Idaho Experience, we explore Idaho’s faith through three places of worship that represent a small fraction of “Idaho’s Sacred Places”, the historic Cataldo Mission, the Center for Benedictine Life at The Monastery of St. Gertrude and the synagogue of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel.

Outdoor Idaho travels the state to celebrate the American spirit of volunteerism. We profile Idahoans who donate their time to clear trails in the Frank Church Wilderness, restore wildlife habitat in Southeast Idaho and make sure visitors can enjoy our state parks in Central and North Idaho. And we meet some budding high school biologists in Mackay, who are raising trout to stock in Lower Cedar Creek.

In collaboration with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions, this special event featured an all-star cast of Broadway royalty, joined by the next generation of leading ladies, all in homage to those who have come before and those who will shape Broadway for generations to come.

Plus Channel Schedule


Friday, December 5

Join host Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) as he salutes the groundbreaking musicians, teen idols, TV stars and vocal greats from the ’60s and ’70s whose hits made us sing along, tap our feet, shed a tear, fall in love and remember the great memory-filled times of our lives.

Acclaimed "Beatle-ologist" Scott Freiman guides you, step by step, on an educational journey through several of The Beatles’ milestone albums and the fascinating stories that accompanied them. No matter how much you know about the Beatles, there's something new here for you. Episodes include “The Beatles Come to America,” “Deconstructing Rubber Soul,” and “A Trip Through Strawberry Fields.”

Recorded in 1997, this concert marks the return of the band's most successful line-up of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks, who had not released an album together since 1987's Tango in the Night. The group performs "Go Your Own Way," "The Chain," "Landslide," "Gold Dust Woman," and "Gypsy." The USC Marching Band joins in on "Tusk" and "Don't Stop."

Saturday, December 6

Celebrate everyone's favorite course — dessert! Host Chris Fennimore walks you through some of his favorite, mouth-watering recipes like Kentucky Derby pie and loaded chocolate biscotti. Learn the tradition around Nana's Italian love cake and get instructions on how to make the perfect truffle. Whichever recipe you choose to make in your own kitchen, you'll satisfy any sweet tooth!

In “America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years,” we’re highlighting the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made the show a fan favorite for over 600 episodes and bringing you behind-the-scenes to see how it all gets made.

Join award-winning gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer to explore the vital connection between your gut and your brain and how it impacts your health. With a forefront view into the revolutionary science of the brain-gut connection, Mayer interprets the hidden conversation within our bodies that impacts our mood, anxiety, stress level, immune system, and overall well-being.

Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria. In Switzerland, we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau, and Appenzell. And in France, starting off from Chamonix, we ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc.

Travel across Ireland with internationally renowned singer Michael Londra in a celebration of Irish culture, history, and music. Combining glorious video footage from the Emerald Isle, fascinating travel destinations, exciting cultural experiences, and performances from Irish stars, Ireland with Michael allows you to tour Ireland from your own home.

The Texas Tenors perform both classic hymns and contemporary music during this special presentation. From "Amazing Grace" to "You Raise Me Up" and everything in between, audiences will delight in the Tenors' moving performance that is both powerful and fulfilling.

Grab a front-row seat as the three-time Grammy Award winner performs songs from his latest album, Carolyn’s Boys, along with Hootie & the Blowfish classics and his solo country hits, including a special performance of Diamond-certified “Wagon Wheel” with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor.

Country music legend Patsy Cline was a trailblazer in her genre, paving the way for artists who followed in her footsteps. This fall, Great Performances presents Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight, a star-studded concert filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Patsy’s home stage in Nashville, to celebrate her life, legacy and music.

Tony Bennett performs duets with a celebrated roster of international artists, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. Filmed in 2012 during the making of the album, VIVA DUETS includes behind-the-scenes tapings of the performances, including classic songs like “For Once In My Life,” “Return to Me,” “Who Can I Turn To?” and many more.

Sunday, December 7

Thomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president. Thomas Jefferson embodies within his own life the most profound contradictions of American history: as the author of the Declaration of Independence, he gave voice to our fervent desire for freedom, but he also owned more than 150 slaves and never saw fit to free them.

Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.

Discover the secrets of the “cozy mystery” in this exploration of the genre. Go behind-the-scenes of Grantchester, Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, The Marlow Murder Club, and Miss Scarlet to learn what makes these mysteries so enchanting.

An all-star cast will honor 55 remarkable years of public television, including Music Director Rickey Minor, Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ken Burns, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Marlee Matlin, Nicholas Ralph, Noel Paul Stookey, Rick Steves, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Adam Arkin, Courtney B. Vance, Martha Plimpton, Bill Nye, Joe Bonamassa, Sheléa, and many more.

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