Journalist Ian Hislop and conductor John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind the creation of this iconic work. Described as the “greatest ‘great’ piece ever written,” its opening notes are among the most recognizable in history. Although no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece, this program makes the case that his passion for the ideals of freedom and brotherhood fueled his Fifth Symphony.
Airs 2/24 at 10 p.m.
An American sports drama/biographical film, focusing on the legendary 1956 Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. The film follows Forrest “Phog” Allen (Kip Niven) head coach of the Jayhawks men’s basketball team from 1919 to 1956, as he recruited 7 foot 1inch Wilt Chamberlain (Justin Wesley), capturing the trials and tribulations that Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers) faces during his time with the Jayhawks. It explores the impact of Chamberlain’s presence in Lawrence, Kansas, and the impact his participation had on college sports at a time when the Civil Rights Movement was just beginning in America.
Airs 2/23 at 4 p.m.
Have a fantastic February Break!
See you on Monday, March 25th at the 1-hour long Makey Makey workshop.
There is still room if you’d like to register. You may register at the Monroe One BOCES My Learning Plan
As with any offered workshop, if you cannot make it, but would like to attend, please contact us to work out an alternate date and time.
It’s that time again, to start letting Wendy Petry know of any authors you would like to pursue for school visits through Celebrities in the Schools for next year. The deadline for 2018-19 purchase orders to Monroe One BOCES is mid-April. Please have all Arts in Education purchase orders to her by then at the latest for new requests. Please let your teachers know of this deadline.
Also, a reminder to teachers and librarians to fill out evaluations on-line after an event at the AIE website, Arts in Education Evaluation (link).
Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions. #1606
Airs 2/20 at 10 p.m.
A documentary that profiles five teenaged girls in a Ugandan refugee settlement. With tenacity, tenderness and imagination, they approach their uncertain futures to create new lives of their own choosing. The film, told in the voices of the refugee girls, witnesses the power of girls struggling for agency and self-determination against the odds, and inspires audiences to reframe their ideas about the daily realities, hopes, and dreams of refugees.
airs 2/13 at 4 a.m.
We will be upgrading the Follett Destiny to 16.5 over February Break. Documentation can be found on the Follett Community – https://www.follettcommunity.com.
Sally also has a class scheduled for Monday, March 4th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm to highlight what is new in 16.5. Register for it here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13458&I=3049033
A one-hour documentary that examines the lingering trauma handed down from the American slavery system. Men and women describe how they broke the emotional chains passed down from their slave ancestors. Others demonstrate the moral courage needed to face their own racial attitudes. In this film, all viewers face the roots of American racism and the processes that usher lasting reconciliation.
Airs 2/20 at 4 a.m
For those districts participating in the Multimedia Service, Safari has been adding new content. The packages listed below are already available to you in our SAFARI Montage system.
We will keep you updated as they add content!
A documentary film about extreme drought, agriculture, & the water crisis in the Western United States and how these challenges impact farmers, cities, and local communities. We hear from world-renown water and climate experts, farmers, city and state leaders who tell us their stories about managing water resources in an already dry climate, now impacted by drought. The film was shot during the spring, summer and fall of 2015, during the record-breaking drought in California. Managing water resources in the west is vital to the production of food for Americans and for people all over the world. California’s farmers provide approximately 50 percent of all fruits and vegetables for the United States, and 20%for the world. Without water, food production is not possible. City and state leaders all across the west are working together with farmers to ensure there’s enough water to go around for everyone.
Airs 2/19 at 2 a.m.