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LEONARDO DA VINCI: A FIRST FROM KEN BURNS AND TEAM
LEONARDO DA VINCI
2-Part Series
Monday 7:00pm
Tuesday 7:00pm
Celebrated filmmaker Ken Burns has covered a wide array of historical events and figures from the Civil War to baseball to Benjamin Franklin and Muhammad Ali. As widely diverse as all of these topics are, they have one striking trait in common; they all speak to uniquely American experiences. That changes for Burns on Monday night..
LPB will present the premiere of LEONARDO DA VINCI, a two-part, four-hour documentary exploring the life and work of the 15th century polymath. Inspired by the biography written by Louisiana author and Tulane professor Walter Isaacson, the film looks at how the artist influenced and inspired future generations, and it finds in his soaring imagination and profound intellect the foundation for a conversation we are still having today: what is our relationship with nature and what does it mean to be human.
LEONARDO DA VINCI: THE DISCIPLE OF EXPERIENCE
Monday 7:00pm
Leonardo apprentices as an artist and craftsman in Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom. He shows extraordinary talent, but struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he paints a monumental fresco of The Last Supper.
LEONARDO DA VINCI: PAINTER-GOD
Tuesday 7:00pm
Leonardo designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on Earth.
LEARN ABOUT THE LOUISIANA ROOTS FOR DA VINCI
PBS BOOKS READERS CLUB
Wednesday 7:00pm
Details here!
Facebook Event here!
Don’t miss the PBS Books Readers Club on Wednesday for an intimate portrait of the multifaceted Leonardo da Vinci with award-winning filmmaker Sarah Burns, and esteemed biographer Walter Isaacson.
Bestselling author and Tulane professor, Isaacson shares his vision behind his powerful biography on da Vinci and reveals in the novel how his extensive research into this most famous portraitist changed him. “I did learn from Leonardo how a desire to marvel about the world that we encounter each day can make each moment of our lives richer,” reflects Issacson.
A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PATSY CLINE
GREAT PERFORMANCES: PATSY CLINE - WALKIN' AFTER MIDNIGHT
Friday 9:00pm
Country music legend Patsy Cline was a trailblazer in her genre, paving the way for artists who followed in her footsteps. This star-studded concert filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Patsy’s home stage in Nashville, celebrates her life, legacy and music. The concert features artists from numerous genres like country, pop, rock, gospel, bluegrass and more including Wynonna, Ashley McBryde, Grace Potter, Beverly D’Angelo, Crystal Gayle, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Mickey Guyton, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Wilson, Natalie Grant, Kellie Pickler, Pam Tilliis, and many more.
The program also features archival interviews and commentary from fellow artists and those who knew Patsy including her husband, Charlie Dick, and friends like Loretta Lynn, Dottie West, Roy Clark and Owen Bradley.
A LITTLE TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 30/40 LIVE
Saturday 7:00pm
Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh Aire” compositions with this milestone special from the American group known for blending classical music and rock. Includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
HONORING THE BEST IN AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC
ACL PRESENTS: 23RD ANNUAL AMERICANA HONORS
Saturday 10:30pm
Features performances from the likes of The War and Treaty, Noah Kahan, Sarah Jarosz, Turnpike Troubadours, and Waxahatchee. This year's Lifetime Achievement Honorees include: the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Alvin, Don Was, Dwight Yoakam, Rev. Gary Davis, and Shelby Lynne.
LPB EN FRANÇAIS
CINÉMA FRANÇAIS: MAX ET LES FERRAILEURS
Sunday 10:00pm
LPB is back with a whole new series of classic French cinema! This late-night exploration of French film is hosted by Dr. William Arceneaux, the founder of La Fondation Louisiane and board member of The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Each film is presented in French with English subtitles.
In this 1971 French crime drama, Max, a police detective obsessed with capturing criminals, devises a plan to entrap a group of scrap-metal dealers into committing a bank robbery, but his scheme becomes complicated when he develops feelings for Lily, one of the gang members.
Visit www.lpb.org/cinemafrancais to see what’s in store for the rest of the season.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
How many of us developed our love of nature after watching his seminal documentaries? This episode of NATURE provides 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.
NATURE: ATTENBOROUGH'S LIFE JOURNEY | Wednesday 7:00pm
MONDAY
7pm - LEONARDO DA VINCI The Disciple of Experience The first of two parts as Ken Burns and team explore the life and work of the ultimate Renaissance man.
9pm - LEONARDO DA VINCI The Disciple of Experience An encore airing. Also available for free on demand streaming for watching anytime, anywhere.
TUESDAY
7pm - LEONARDO DA VINCI Painter-God In the final episode, Leonardo is investigating gravity, dissecting cadavers, exploring flight, and painting the most famous portrait on Earth.
9pm - LEONARDO DA VINCI Painter-God An encore airing. Also available for free on demand streaming for watching anytime, anywhere.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Attenborough's Life Journey From the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada, to the jungles of Borneo featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews from David on location, and stunning footage from his pioneering documentaries, this film chronicles an Attenborough never seen before.
8pm - NOVA Building Stuff: Reach It! 3-Part Special Series From affordable deep sea subs to flying taxis to next-gen space habitats, see how today's engineers are designing and building creative new ways for us to get all around - and even off - our planet.
9pm - Secrets of the Dead The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
10pm - Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend A look at the iconic actor.
THURSDAY
7pm - Father Brown Father Brown investigates when rivalries escalate to murderous heights at the Kembleston Olimpicks.
7:45pm - La Veillée LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - Doc Martin The episode where Louisa's childhood dream home goes on the market. But is it haunted?
8:45pm - Behind the Glory LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Basketball great Seimone Augustus
9pm - Death in Paradise The residents of a care home seem to take bingo rather seriously!
10pm - Miss Austen Regrets A dramatic telling of Austen as a "spinster" based on her actual letters and diaries.
FRIDAY
7pm - Louisiana: The State We're In LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
7:30pm - Washington Week with The Atlantic Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - Samantha Brown's Places to Love Sam's tips for making travel count.
8:30pm - Art Rocks! The Series LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
9pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight A tribute to the country legend who opened the doors for so many others.
SATURDAY
7pm - Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live A musical mix from the group that recreated music.
8:30pm - Rick Steves' Mighty Alps An alpine adventure, from Italy to Austria to Switzerland to France.
9pm - Hope Street Barry runs over a woman in his taxi. Then, a handsome friend turns up in Port Devine to visit Leila.
10:30pm - Austin City Limits The 23rd Annual Americana Honors and Awards
11:30pm - The Caverns Sessions Clay Street Unit
SUNDAY
7pm - Howards End on MASTERPIECE Margaret receives an unexpected offer from Henry. Helen is incensed by the unfair fate of the Basts. The three families collide at a wedding, and Henry's past is revealed. STREAM ALL SEASONS AND ALL EPISODES WITH LPB PASSPORT.
8pm - Howards End on MASTERPIECE SERIES FINALE Margaret is undaunted by Henry's past misdeeds. Helen leaves abruptly for Europe. Margaret and Tibby get Henry to help resolve issues at Howards End, where the three families have a showdown. STREAM ALL SEASONS AND ALL EPISODES WITH LPB PASSPORT.
9pm - Wolf Hall on MASTERPIECE With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour. Anne hears of this and threatens Cromwell to make terms with her before her son is born. But has she overplayed her cards? STREAM ALL SEASONS AND ALL EPISODES WITH LPB PASSPORT.
10pm - LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The 1971 French crime drama, "Max and the Junkmen". In French with English subtitles.
GET TO KNOW CARL!
CARL THE COLLECTOR SCREENING & ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 AM - Sensory Friendly Event
1:00 PM - General Audience Event
Free, but RSVP is required. Visit www.lpb.org/carlthecollector
Join LPB and have fun learning more about the new PBS KIDS program, Carl the Collector, at one of our special LPB family events at the LPB studios in Baton Rouge. . Join us for one of two screenings on Tuesday, November 26th at 10 AM for a sensory-friendly experience or 1 PM for general audience. We will watch an episode of the new show and follow with fun activities and snacks! Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
CARL THE COLLECTOR is generously underwritten by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
GIVING THANKS WITH LPB & PBS KIDS!
Check out LPB Education's newest Play & Learn video for Fall--Thanksgiving 2024 Play & Learn! Fall is an exciting time when we can watch changes in nature and enjoy time with family and friends. Learn how to make nature art frames, cookies, read Fall Mixed Up with Mr. Matt and play the PBS KIDS game, Nature Art Box. Play & Learn today with LPB Education!
WAYS TO SUPPORT LPB
LPB's Win the Wheels Raffle is back! Visit www.lpb.org/raffle for more details on how you can help support LPB.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH DANIEL TIGER
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL TIGER
Saturday, December 7
LSU Rural Life Museum
www.lpb.org/holidays
Join the Friends of LPB on Saturday, December 7, for A Very Merry Christmas featuring Daniel Tiger at the LSU Rural Life Museum's Louisiana Lights! Children can enjoy fun activities and take photos with Daniel Tiger.
STREAM SEASONS 1 & 2 NOW
ZIGGY’S ARTS ADVENTURE
Seasons 1 & 2 now streaming at ziggy.lpb.org
It’s more art. More learning. More Ziggy!
Both seasons one and two of the LPB educational puppet series Ziggy’s Arts Adventure are now streaming.
Ziggy is a loveable 9-year old alien who comes to Earth in search of art… and boy, does he find it when he lands in Louisiana! From photography, to music, to culinary creations Ziggy and his pals go on a different adventure every week, learning how to communicate, collaborate, organize, and solve problems while exploring Louisiana’s creative culture.
Visit Ziggy's website, explore his world, and meet his friends. Parents and educators will also find fun and educational art activities associated with episodes!
Follow Ziggy on his social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.