Start Up "Pure Pro Wrestling - Goodrich, MI"
Friday, October 24 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Mentoring youth, raising money for charity and teaching athletes how to execute the perfect body slam are only some of the things that Joe Byrd, founder of Pure Pro Wrestling, stands for. Fostering a safe and diverse environment for wrestlers of all levels, Joe has created the largest touring brand of family-friendly wrestling in the state of Michigan.
Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow "Nashville Is More Than Country Music"
Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 pm on 12.1
Nashville, the place known as Music City, is far more than just the commercial center of modern Country Music. A home for many traditional and emerging genres, we visit the outstanding store Grimey’s, as well as Vinyl Tap, an up-and-coming contender that serves up a well-curated vinyl collection as well as live performances in a combination record store and hospitable bar.
Sounds On 29th "Los Alcos at Hi-Dive"
Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Live from the Hi-Dive on South Broadway, Los Alcos bring their psychedelic Latin rock full of spicy energetic fusion and jams. Featuring Papa David Alcocer shredding Santana-style guitars and son Alex Alcocer with his inventive, multi-instrumental setup, the band features a deep team of familia, best friends, and players to round out la familia banda.
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens "Adia Victoria"
Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
Indie artist Adia Victoria grew up not far from Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, NC. Host Rhiannon Giddens meets her there to share music and hear stories about her strict religious upbringing and her self-discovery through the blues.
Troubled Water
Sunday, October 26 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
Chris and William have spent their lives exploring the lakes and shores of Northern Michigan. As tensions build surrounding a particularly threatening oil pipeline, the two friends are determined to take action. They embark on an epic standup paddle journey through the Great Lakes and join a fight to shut down the most threatening oil pipeline in the country.
To The Ends of the Earth: The Natural World - Oceans
Sunday, October 26 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Award-winning international wildlife photographer and filmmaker Todd Gustafson shares insights on sea life, bringing viewers on an underwater exploration of the world’s tropical seas. Through Todd’s lens, we are treated to an eye-level view of stunning underwater life, including coral reefs, whale sharks, giant manta rays, and more.
Wild Rivers with Tillie "The Yampa River - Enough Water to Go Around?"
Monday, October 27 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
The small but mighty Yampa River supports many human uses, from agriculture to tap water, while remaining wild and free. What will happen to the people, economies and wildlife that have depended on this river for centuries as they face drought and must adapt to new ways of life?
Tractor Wars
Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
In 1909, hundreds of companies were trying to bring powered implements to America’s farms. By the 1920s, Deere, Ford and International were in a battle to develop a reliable tractor that would become part of everyday agriculture.
The Paris Murders "One for Everyone"
Wednesday, October 29 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Chloe is taking important steps in her new life. The investigation of a brutal murder leads to a mysterious father figure who becomes the key suspect.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Northern Costa Rica"
Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. At Vida Campesina, she learns about organic farming before taking a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui, spotting exotic birds and crocodiles. At night, she explores the rainforest and concludes her trip with exhilarating whitewater tubing in the Rio Celeste.
Jeffrey's Journey
Thursday, October 30 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Ten days. 461 miles. One disabled cyclist. Jeffrey McElfresh suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a debilitating and progressive neuropathy. It's rare and there is no cure. But he's still living his dream of being an adventure cyclist. Follow him as he rides along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Friday, October 31 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
This holiday special centers on a young runaway who hides in a rundown theater. There she encounters an old caretaker who guides her on her on a magical journey that includes musical performances by Jewel, Michael Crawford, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.