April 2022 TPT Member Magazine

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Benjamin Franklin: A Film by Ken Burns Ken Burns’ four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin , explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. In two parts. Note: episodes air twice each evening. TPT 2 Monday–Tuesday, April 4 & 5, 7 & 9 p.m.

THIS IS MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA Cloud Cult with The Minnesota Orchestra Working alongside the Orchestra and Sarah Hicks, Principal Conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, Cloud Cult reimagines songs from their extensive catalog, arranged by Andy Thompson, and delivers an inspiring and immersive evening of art and sound. A Twin Cities PBS co-production. TPT 2 Friday, April 1, 8 p.m.

Changing Planet Conservationist M. Sanjayan anchors a global

International Jazz Day Celebration 2022 Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Hosted by Michael Douglas and featuring unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Andra Day, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller and many more. TPT 2 Friday, April 29, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.

storytelling effort to monitor seven iconic locations, including the West Coast of America, the Great Barrier Reef, the East African Plains, and the Arctic. Each location represents a unique biome and a litmus test for change happening across the planet.

TPT 2 Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 24, 7 p.m.

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