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Disclosure
Lobbyists play a vital role in Montana state government, offering a wealth of knowledge and assisting lawmakers in making informed decisions on complex issues. But how much influence do lobbyists and their employers exert on the legislature? Watch Disclosure Now.
Privately Run Schools in Montana
There are more than 30 privately run schools for troubled youth operating in the state of Montana. It's an exploding industry, but strangely, most Montanans have no idea the schools even exist. During the 2007 MT Legislature, lawmakers passed a bill requiring these schools to be licensed and regulated. (Find out more...) Viewers are invited to Watch the Program Now and tell us what you think by sending us an EMAIL. Buy a DVD of Who's Watching the Kids?
Aber Day Kegger Documentary
Monday at 7pm
The ABER DAY KEGGER DOCUMENTARY traces the evolution of the Aber Day Benefit Kegger from its humble beginnings in 1972, through its meteoric growth over the next eight years, and its eventual conclusion in 1979. In the process, the event managed to leave its mark on the tens of thousands who attended, the beneficiaries who received its contributions, the community who hosted the event, and on the Guinness Book of Records which recognized the event at the world's largest benefit kegger.

Photo provided by Aaron Pruitt

More Funny Ladies of British Comedy
Tonight at 7pm
This special celebrates many of the great women of British comedy by showcasing clips of their funniest moments. The special features hilarious clips, from the classics to great new scenes from episodes released since the original PBS special, FUNNY LADIES OF BRITISH COMEDY.

Photo ©BBC

Priests in Convert at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
The Priests, three clergymen who became a worldwide singing phenomenon, perform a special concert at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, England, before an audience of more than 2,000 people. Their inspirational classics include “Amazing Grace,” “Danny Boy,” “Bring Him Home,” “The Rose” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Photo Credit: Alan Edwards

Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart
Tomorrow at 8pm
Ireland's most famous singers and Celtic violinists perform at the fabulous Powers Court Estate, location of such films as Barry Lyndon, The Count of Monte Cristo and the series The Tudors.  This new special was filmed in HD in July 2009 before an audience of 1000 fans gathered at the 13th century castle and surrounding 47 acre estate.  The musical repertoire ranges from spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhran pieces to lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions.  This is the fifth collaboration between this multiplatinum group and PBS.

Photo: Lili Forberg

Roy Orbison & Friends: A Black and White Night
Friday at 7:30pm
Friends and colleagues including Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, and Tom Waits joined Orbison at Los Angeles's Coconut Grove in order to collaborate with and pay tribute to this irreplaceable rock and roll talent. Songs performed include many of the classic songs of romance that made him famous--from "Oh, Pretty Woman" to the tragic ballad "Crying."

Photo from DVD cover

Great Falls Transmitter Fundraising Complete!
Broadcasting to Begin Soon
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the Great Falls community, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program, Great Falls and Cascade county will soon be receiving free, over-the-air MontanaPBS. 
This will mean that anyone in broadcast range with an antenna or rabbit ears will be able to watch our 5 MontanaPBS digital channels:  MontanaPBS HD, MontanaPBS Kids, MontanaPBS Create, MontanaPBS World and MontanaPBS Capitol Coverage.  Fundraising for this effort is now complete and the final touches are being put on the transmitter as we speak.  THANK YOU to everyone who made this project a success.  For a complete list of donors to this effort, please click here.
Sara Bower and Lisa Perry present a PPL donation for the Great Falls transmitter at the site of the installation.
Backroads of Montana

Saturday's at 5:30
Backroads of Montana highlights interesting people, places and events from around the Treasure State.  "Montana has so many great people," says program host and Montana native William Marcus. "We're happy to be able to tell their stories to the rest of the state."
Grapevine Community Calendar Returns!
Following a significant redesign, the MontanaPBS On-Air Community Calendar "Grapevine" is back!  With our new online submission form, you can enter your non-profit event information and get the word out to everyone in Montana.  Submission must occur 4 weeks in advance of the event, and this service is restricted to non-profit organizations. 
MontanaPBS in Butte is Now Digital!

Viewers of MontanaPBS on channel 43 in the Butte area should rescan their digital receivers to locate the new Digital MontanaPBS service.  Any trouble with your re-scan?  Click here to learn more.

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