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MemberCard Benefit of the Month

MemberCard Benefit of the Month
The May MemberCard Benefit of the Month is the Falcon Theatre, located in the Monmouth Theatre in Newport and is valid for 2-for-1 admission to "Hair" on May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17; call the box office or visit falcontheater.net to reserve seats; present your MemberCard to pick-up tickets at Will Call; subject to availability.

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FIFTH THIRD BUSINESS BEAT
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This week on Fifth Third Business Beat Macy's picks a city other than Cincinnati to put a regional merchandising office, St. Elizabeth Medical Center becomes the first to use a more advanced scanner, and St. Louis Bank hopes to fill a niche in the tri-state.

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Toni Miles, Executive Director, YMCA Black Achievers Program

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In Kids & Families learn about the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati's Black Achievers Program, a national college readiness program designed to help African-American and other teens of color set and pursue high educational and career goals.

a member of Aiken's Green Team

On Teachers & Students Sue Magness, Education Specialist for Hamilton County Environmental Services, Kim Thompson, teacher at Aiken University High School and a member of Aiken's Green Team discuss how schools can successfully participate in recycling programs.

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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, Louisville, Hour 3

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, Louisville, Hour 3
Monday, May 5 at 8 pm
Appraisers gather at the Kentucky International Convention Center to stitch together a pattern of beautiful finds. Antiques Roadshow discovers a rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp; an exceptionally well-preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll; and a fortunate Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood and valued at $8,500.

American Experience: George H. W. Bush, part 1

American Experience: George H. W. Bush, part 1
Monday, May 5 at 9 pm
The nation is in the midst of a presidential election like never before. As the election approaches, American Experience presents "The Presidents," a look at seven of our 20th-century presidents and how they have defined and re-defined the modern presidency. The series kicks off its portrait with the two-part biography of President George H. W. Bush.

NOVA: FIRST FLOWER

NOVA: First Flower
Tuesday, May 6 at 8 pm
Flowers hold a special place in the plant world, as they do in the human heart. There are between 220,000 to more than 400,000 different flowering species on earth. They dominate gardens and landscapes, and provide many food staples. Yet until recently, almost nothing was known about their origin; Charles Darwin called it "an abominable mystery." In the search for answers, NOVA takes viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery to a remote mountain region of China, to explore our fascination with flowers and solve the puzzle of their beginnings.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: GEORGE H. W. BUSH PART 2

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: GEORGE H. W. BUSH PART 2
Tuesday at 9pm

He is the patriarch of a political family, he served in World War II, and he was vice president to Ronald Reagan. American Experience continues the biography of President George H. W. Bush as part of its series, "The Presidents." The film draws from personal diary entries and interviews to give you this intimate look at our nation's 41st president.

AMY'S TABLE: A TASTE OF WHIMSY

Amy's Table: A Taste of Whimsy
Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 pm

This episode we’re talking sweets! Find out how to make delicious chocolate bowls filled with a creamy mousse, and how to score points on presentation by dressing up your plate with a sweet Raspberry sauce. Also, learn all about over the top cupcakes with Summer Genetti and artist, Curtis Hueser as they demonstrate some faux decorating techniques.

Secrets of the Dead: Doping for Gold

Secrets of the Dead: Doping for Gold
Wednesday, May 7 at 8 pm

Female East German athletes were a force that could not be reckoned with in the 1970s. But many of the women (and men) had no idea they were being drugged by a state-sponsored doping program as young as 12. "Doping for Gold" looks into the secretive world of East German athletes and creates a timely perspective on today's scandals.

American Masters: Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On?

American Masters: Marvin Gaye: What's Going On?
Wednesday, May 7 at 9 pm

"The Wonderful One," "The Trouble Man," "The Prince of Soul" – Marvin Gaye essentially gave the world his autobiography in lyrics and melody. The Motown star challenged and changed the face of black music from its roots in gospel to sexually charged soul. American Masters captures both tone and texture of Gaye's fruitful career.

American Masters: Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

American Masters: Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Wednesday, May 7 at 10 pm

The first woman to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reveals her own perspective on her past. American Masters traces the rise to fame of the world-famous Queen of Soul. Small beginnings as a Detroit gospel singer evolved into the wide stylistic range that commands your attention.

Live from Lincoln Center: Camelot

Live from Lincoln Center: Camelot
Thursday, May 8 at 8 pm

The New York Philharmonic performs a semi-staged version of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot. Based on T.H. White's novel The Once and Future King, the musical represents the idealized kingdom of Camelot and the love triangle of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot. Listen for such classics as "Camelot" and "If Ever I Would Leave You."

Nature: Prince of the Alps

Nature: Prince of the Alps
Sunday, May 11 at 8 pm
A female red deer, the leader in her herd, and her newborn calf are at the center of a wilderness story high in the Austrian Alps. The story features other mountain wildlife, including roe deer, ibex, fox, chamois and marmots. But the wildlife is threatened by the modern life of the surrounding towns. As a harsh winter takes toll, will the prince and his mother endure?

MASTERPIECE: Cranford, Pt. 2

Masterpiece: Cranford, Part 2
Sunday, May 11 at 9 pm
The villagers of Cranford continue their adventures in the second part of this Masterpiece miniseries. The approaching railway and resulting social upheaval spark a crime wave in Cranford. Local vagrant Job Gregson is blamed, but his son Harry has an incriminating alibi. Meanwhile, Matty has a reunion with Mr. Holbrook, the suitor she spurned decades earlier.

America at a Crossroads: Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age

America at a Crossroads: Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age
Sunday, May 11 at 10 pm
Post 9/11 people of Middle Eastern background were advised to lie low. This installment of America at a Crossroads explores how some did just the opposite, and stood up and laughed. "Stand Up" showcases five Muslim- and Arab-Americans using humor to tackle the stereotypes. They explain life after 9/11 and how their comedy is shaped by that life.

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