HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 15-21
Lost Twin Cities III In this episode, viewers will revisit long gone stores, restaurants, movie theaters, sporting events, and more. Narrated by Don Shelby, this hour-long special revives fond memories from bygone eras and introduces viewers to surprising past chapters of the place we call home. TPT 2 Monday, August 15, 7 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sun., August 21, 8:30 p.m. Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement From the early civil rights era to Watergate artists like Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone, and Gil Scott Heron brought music, medium, and message together as never before, composing a soundtrack perfectly tuned to the tempo and pulse of its time. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 16, 8:30 p.m. | TPT LIFE Wed., August 17, 7 p.m. STAGE Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao As part of The Cedar Commissions, three of Minnesota's most innovative emerging composers and musicians perform world premieres. Their music ranges from electro soul, funk, traditional Hmong folk music to eco-horror. This is new music you won't hear anywhere else but live at the Cedar Cultural Center. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Friday, August 19, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 21, 10 p.m.
Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs (My Music) Enjoy the romantic crooner's biggest hits and bestloved ballads including "Moon River," "Love Story," "Dear Heart," and "Born Free." His hugely successful career bridged the generations, with repertoire ranging from classic standards to modern pop songs. TPT 2 Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m.
Last of the Breed Savor a once in a lifetime concert event by the legendary Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price. The treasure trove of honkytonk hits and Texas swing tunes turned the album “Last of the Breed” into a major selling hit. TPT 2 Weds., August 17, 8:30 p.m.
Prince And The Revolution: The Purple Rain Tour Experience the powerful performance by Prince and The Revolution on their legendary Purple Rain Tour, featuring hits like "Let's Go Crazy," "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry," and a mindbending 18+ minute version of "Purple Rain." TPT 2 Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m.
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