Premieres Saturday, March 6 at 10 p.m. on WLIW21

Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton has sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammy Awards, and collaborated with late greats Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, as well as B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, KISS, Cher, Kanye West, and many others. This Saturday, WLIW21 premieres Bolton’s new concert special from London’s Royal Albert Hall and gives supporters the chance to attend an exclusive meet & greet reception after his November NYC concert. A spectacular grand tour of his hits-filled career, the concert features songs from Bolton’s new album One World – One Love, including his Lady Gaga collaboration “Murder My Heart” and “One Love,” along with classics “How Can We Be Lovers,” “Soul Provider,” “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” “When a Man Loves a Woman,” and more.  Bolton’s voice remains unmistakable, his passion undeniable and the evening unforgettable.

Song List

“Soul Provider”

“Hope It’s Too Late”

“To Love Somebody”

“Said I Loved You”

“Murder My Heart”

“When a Man Loves a Woman”

“How Can We Be Lovers”

“Steel Bars”

“Time Love and Tenderness”

“Georgia on My Mind”

“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”

“One Love”

Donate now for tickets to see Michael Bolton at the New York Society for Ethical Culture in Manhattan, plus a post-concert meet & greet reception package, the concert DVD with bonus material, CDs and more!

Tuesday, May 18 at Austrian Cultural Forum

Donate now for tickets or call 800.767.2121!

Available now:

• One ticket to Celebrate Austria Wine & Food Tasting Event on May 18
• Two tickets to Celebrate Austria Wine & Food Tasting Event on May 18 & Visions® of Austria DVD
• VIP Package: Two tickets to Celebrate Austria Wine & Food Tasting Event on May 18, passes to the pre-event VIP reception & Visions® of Austria DVD

EVENT DETAILS:

Pre-Event VIP Reception
Before the main food & wine tasting begins, Austrian wine and travel expert Fred Plotkin will lead an exclusive tasting of high-end Austrian wines and talk about his recent travels to Austria. Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner will discuss Austrian food and share exclusive canapés for VIPs that will not be available at the main event tasting.

Main Event
Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, owner of KG-NY Restaurant Group (New York City’s Wallsé, Café Sabarsky, and Blaue Gans), will share sample size portions of traditional Austrian dishes, including smoked trout crepe (Palatschinken), and Austrian desserts to give a taste of what an Austrian dinner and Viennese hour are like. Supporters will also get to taste some of Austria’s best cheeses from producers Berglandmilch and Rupp, all while sipping on Austrian wines including Blaufraenkisch, Gemischter Satz, and the most famous of all, Gruener Veltliner. Event details are below.

Featured Wines
Blaufraenkisch: A red wine of velvet and spice, berry-rich. The name Blaufränkisch (literally “blue Franconian”) probably dates from the time of Charlemagne, when all high-qualities varieties were classified as “Franconian” (Fränkisch). In its youth this Austrian specialty is an impetuous, deeply fruity red wine, which with aging becomes more velvety and supple, gaining additional facets. Region: Burgenland

Gemischter Satz: The predominant varietal in the Viennese vineyards, a traditional white field blend, made even more modern with the use of organic or biodynamic agriculture and cutting-edge technology. This wine is not for the faint at heart: the nose and taste are intense. American wine journalist Alice Feiring praised it as “complex,” with flavors ranging from “mineral to honeysuckle.” Region: Vienna

Gruener Veltliner: A distinctive, full-bodied white wine. The bite of fresh-cracked pepper is there, and it is pronounced. “This is foodie wine. It goes perfectly with traditional Austrian cuisine,” declares Ludwig Holzer of Winzer Krems, one of Austria’s oldest wine producers. Region: Lower Austria

Featured Cheeses
Rupp: Mountain Cheese and Dorfkäse

Berglandmilch: Amadeus, Moosbacher and Asmonte

Featured Sample Dishes & Desserts
Details coming soon!

Event Sponsors

Austrian Tourist Office
The Austrian Tourist Office (ATO) is the national tourism marketing organization for the country of Austria. The ATO is funded by the Austrian Federal Government and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, operating 30 offices and representations in 10 regions worldwide. Every year, The ATO implements about 1500 marketing activities, ranging from advertising, public relations efforts, event marketing, trade shows, travel trade efforts, online promotions and more. The ATO sees itself as an agent for innovation for Austria’s tourism and leisure industry.

Austrian Cultural Forum
The Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY), an agency of the Republic of Austria, is located in an extraordinary architectural landmark building in Manhattan and is a cultural, academic and intellectual meeting place for Austrians, Americans and citizens from all over the world. The ACFNY seeks to enhance the appreciation of contemporary Austrian creative achievements in the United States. It offers programs focusing on current artistic and intellectual challenges and controversies, and cooperates with cultural and academic institutions throughout the United States.

Austrian Trade Commission
The Austrian Trade Commission in New York is the U.S. headquarters of the Austrian Foreign Trade Service, an agency similar to the U.S. Commercial Service. The organization operates 5 offices in the United States and a network of more than 100 trade offices in 70 countries worldwide. The Austrian Trade Commission provides market intelligence to Austrian companies and assists them with trading, investment and sourcing in foreign countries. It organizes trade missions, in-house presentations, trade fair participations, and helps Austrian companies understand their potential markets and partners.

Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner
Kurt Gutenbrunner has earned abundant praise for his modern interpretation of Austrian cuisine and his seamless integration of food and art. Growing up with garden-fresh cooking in a small village on the Danube River in Austria, Gutenbrunner decided at age 14 that he wanted to become a chef. He earned a degree in culinary arts and at 16, apprenticed at the Relais & Chateau Richard Löwenherz in the Wachau region, where he developed an appreciation for regional wines, many of which are featured in his restaurants today. His popular cuisine, strong ideals and keen eye for design have secured Gutenbrunner a unique spot in New York’s culinary world – one that has allowed him to harmonize his two great loves: food and art.

For more information on Austria and WLIW21’s Visions® of Austria, visit: visionsof.org/austria.

Donate now for event tickets or call 800.767.2121.

A prominent educator once dubbed the Celebration as the “World’s Fair of Education.” Our fifth anniversary will focus on the theme of Creativity and brings experts and content from the areas of English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Social Studies and Whole School Issues.

Throughout the two days, Celebrants will experience four distinct learning environments through our six plenary sessions, nearly 40 Featured Speaker sessions, over 100 hands-on “In the Classroom” workshops, and two filled exhibitor halls featuring the latest in educational tools, interactive events and book signings.

The Celebration is perhaps best known for its remarkable Keynote Speakers, men and women who are at the very top of their fields and whose insight will raise your expectations for your profession and for yourselves. Past notable speakers have included UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, Google Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt, world-renowned autistic scholar Temple Grandin, MacArthur Genius Award-winning environmental pioneer Majora Carter, and many more.

For more information, visit thirteencelebration.org.

WNET.org would like to thank the Empire State Building for this special lighting.

Premieres Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m.

Encores Sunday, March 7 at 11:30 p.m., Friday, March 12 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
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One of the rarest rock events ever captured on film, the 1964 concert known as The T.A.M.I. Show, short for Teen Age Music International, hasn’t been seen in its entirety since it originally appeared in theaters more than 40 years ago. The first concert movie of the rock era, The T.A.M.I. Show captures many future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Highlights include performances of “Johnny B. Goode” and “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry; “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles; “Pride and Joy” and “Can I Get a Witness” by Marvin Gaye; “Surfin’ USA” and “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys; “Baby Love” and “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes; “Out of Sight” and “Prisoner of Love” by James Brown and the Flames; “Time is on My Side,” “It’s All Over Now” and “Around and Around” by The Rolling Stones; “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and the Pacemakers; and “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan and Dean.

Preview “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry:

Preview “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore:

Preview “Can I Get a Witness” by Marvin Gaye:

Preview ““I Get Around” by the Beach Boys:

Aside from the five rock groups, all of the performers are backed by a band that’s come to be known as the Wrecking Crew, famed for playing on all the Phil Spector-produced hits and featuring future stars Glen Campbell and Leon Russell, among others. Fanita James, Jean King and future solo star Darlene Love, billed as the Blossoms, provide backing vocals. The show was filmed live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium — a mere seven months after the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and introduced the swinging ’60s to America.

Donate now for The T.A.M.I. Show DVD featuring bonus material, CDs & more!

Encore Saturday, March 6 at 6 p.m.

The Celtic vocal sensation returns with a new musical revue that spans six decades, from old classics such as “Standing on the Corner” to the group’s unique take on contemporary numbers such as Michael Bublé’s “Home” and U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The five lead members of Celtic Thunder — Paul Byrom, George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly and Damian McGinty — along with guitarist Neil Byrne, who also takes a turn singing lead, bring their talents to a whole new level with the support of their band and the introduction of nine sensational dancers featured throughout the show.

Song List
“Take Me Home”
“Every Breath You Take”
“Just Like Jesse James”
“Hard to Say I’m Sorry”
“Home”
“Life Without You”
“You Raise Me Up”
“Hallelujah”
“Standing on the Corner”
“Bad Bad Leroy Brown”
Surfer Medley
“Doo Wacka Doo”
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”
“Lough Swilly Railway”
“Ireland’s Call”
Donate now for exclusive tickets to Celtic Thunder’s October concert at Radio City Music Hall, DVDs, CDs, and more.

Preview videos and more from past Celtic Thunder specials.

Preview video and more of the new Irish music documentary Music of Ireland — Welcome Home, hosted by Clannad’s Grammy Award-winning Moya Brennan and featuring exclusive interviews and performances by The Chieftains, Riverdance’s Michael Flatley, U2, Pete Seeger, Sinéad O’Connor, the late Liam Clancy, former Celtic Woman Órla Fallon, and many others.

Valentine’s Day Cooking Marathon Saturday, February 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on WLIW21

Get ready for the most romantic day of the year with indulgent recipes for chocolate, wine and more from Katie Brown, Chris Fennimore and Emily Luchetti, the America’s Test Kitchen crew, Long Island chef Joe Ciminera, and master chefs Julia Child, Jacques Torres and Ming Tsai.

At 11:30 a.m. on Katie Brown Workshop, learn how to satisfy your guests’ taste buds with a wine and cheese party featuring zucchini poppers, blue cheese with rosemary honey, and bean and feta salad. Get recipes and more.

At 12 noon, The Holiday Table with Chris Fennimore and Emily Luchetti demonstrates how to prepare desserts laden with a heavy dose of both love and chocolate, including chocolate fondue, raspberry chocolate hazelnut tart, and chocolate cake with rum. Get recipes here.

At 12:30 p.m. Jacques Torres visits with Julia Child in Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs to create edible art out of molded chocolate and pralines. Get recipes and more.

On America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated at 1 p.m., Julia Collin Davison takes the fear out of making soufflés by teaching a foolproof method for making a creamy, rich Grand Marnier soufflé. Get more recipes here.

At 1:30 p.m. learn the secrets of fermenting grapes, wine-tasting and how to cook with wine on Taste This! Get more recipes here.

Finally, at 2 p.m. on Simply Ming, learn how to use five-spice powder and chocolate to add an exotic flair to recipes including crispy duck with five spice mole and a delicious and easy dessert of chocolate five-spice flourless cake. Get more recipes here.

Get your foodie fix every Monday night from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Program details and video previews at WLIW21 Cooks! Be sure to also check out WLIW CREATE (Cablevision Ch. 133, Time Warner Ch. 169, Verizon FiOS Ch. 471), which airs many cooking programs every day. For program details, airdates, recipes and more, visit createtv.com.

Watch a preview of Crossing the Line: The Lucero Murder now:

Host Lyn May leads a panel discussion about the events surrounding Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero’s murder by seven Long Island teens, who will stand trial for the hate crime beginning in March.

Panelists:
Joye Brown, Newsday columnist
Matthew Crosson, president of the Long Island Association
Francisco Hernandez, a Latino advocate from Patchogue and Hispanic Advisory Rep for Suffolk County, District 7
Robert C. Smith, author of Mexican New York: Transnational Worlds of New Immigrants and professor of Immigration Studies at Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs

More info coming soon!

Watch a preview of episode one, premiering Tuesday, February 9 at 8:50 p.m.

In “Power,” Murdoch must find Miss Toronto Electric & Light’s killer after she is electrocuted by a booby-trapped switch in a demonstration gone wrong.

Watch a preview of episode two, premiering Tuesday, February 9 at 9:40 p.m.

In “The Glass Ceiling,” two men die from similar wounds and Brackenreid recognizes it as the mark of Walter Ayotte, a small time gangster whom he and the two victims helped put away. While Brackenreid goes chasing after Ayotte, Murdoch unearths a grisly new development crucial to solving the investigation.

Watch a preview of episode three, premiering Tuesday, February 16 at 8:50 p.m.

In “The Knockdown,” when boxing underdog Amos Robinson is found dead in his hotel room, Amos’ wife, Fannie stands out as the most viable suspect. But Murdoch’s strong intuition tells him otherwise, and he must act fast or Fannie will hang for a crime she didn’t commit.

Watch a preview of episode four, premiering Tuesday, February 23 at 8:50 p.m.

In “Elementary, My Dear Murdoch,” an investigation into a paranormal killing requires the assistance of Murdoch’s hero, famous author Arthur Conan Doyle.

Gear up for Sunday’s big game with a marathon of party menu picks and grilling tips from Steve Raichlen, the America’s Test Kitchen crew, Long Island chef Joe Ciminera, Jacques Pépin, and Rick Bayless.

From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Primal Grill with Steve Raichlen, the barbeque guru demonstrates how to prepare great dishes that are easy to grill at a tailgate party, including lemon-soy sirloin served with refreshing cucumber salsa and sesame garlic bread and Buffa-que shrimp served with a blue cheese crumble dressing and crunchy celery sticks. Next, he shares recipes for grilled quesadillas, burgers with herb butter, inside-out cheeseburgers, and grilled pork chop “calzones.” Check out these recipes and more.

At 12:30 p.m., Julia Collin Davison appears on America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated to reveal a marinade that boosts flavor without over-tenderizing meat and Jack Bishop weighs the benefits of ordering expensive meat as opposed to buying from the grocery store. Get more recipes here.

At 1 p.m. on Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen, Bridget Lancaster shows Christopher Kimball how the test kitchen translated the regional recipe for California barbecued tri-tip – a large tri-tip cut of beef seasoned with only salt, pepper and garlic – to work on any grill and serves it up with barbecued beans and an authentic Santa Maria salsa. Get more recipes here.

On Taste This! at 1:30 p.m., get recipes for new twists on burgers, wings, chicken fingers and other bar foods. Get more recipes here.

At 2 p.m. on Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way, learn how to make the unusual crispy snack of crunchy kale and the game day favorite chili con carne with lettuce and cheese. Get more Pépin recipes here.

Finally, at 2:30 p.m. on Mexico – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless, learn how to make a variety of delicious salsas that will keep any guest munching happily for hours. Get more recipes here.

Get your foodie fix every Monday night from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Program details and video previews at WLIW21 Cooks! Be sure to also check out WLIW CREATE (Cablevision Ch. 133, Time Warner Ch. 169, Verizon FiOS Ch. 471), which airs many cooking programs every day. For program details, airdates, recipes and more, visit createtv.com.

Luxury on Any Budget with William W. Stubbs and Bunny Williams

92nd Street Y Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:15 p.m.

Buttenwieser Hall, 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, NY

Award-winning interior designer William W. Stubbs, host of the public television series Moment of Luxury, gives affordable tips and exciting ideas for discovering the beauty around you and finding excellence in the everyday. Renowned designer Bunny Williams, the author of An Affair with a House, joins Stubbs for a lively discussion.

Stubbs will be booksigning I Hate Red, You’re Fired: The Colorful Life of an Interior Designer and Williams will be booksigning Bunny Williams’ Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses following this event.

Contest sponsored by 92nd Street Y and WLIW21 in association with WNET.ORG.

Enter the contest now!