This Week on MNN: A long look back
The end of this week closes out the end of this year—365 days filled with some of the greatest tumult and shocking losses of recent memory. We’re looking back on 2016 and beyond with this week’s programming, as “The Facts” presents clips from the show’s seven-year series, “Gotta Run with Will” and “The Woman’s Connection” look at the history of running and beauty respectively, and “GingerNewYork” replays one of its favorite holiday episodes.
“The Woman’s Connection”
Monday, December 26, 11:00 pm
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“The Woman's Connection®” is about events shaping women's lives and how to help women gain authentic power on a personal or professional basis. This week, watch as host Barrie-Louise Switzen talks with author Autumn Whitefield-Madrano about her book “Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives .” Hear her perspective on how Madison Avenue has shaped our views of beauty, and what we can do about it.
More info:
“The Woman’s Connection” on the Web
“The Woman’s Connection” on YouTube
“The Facts: Meaning and Money, Part 2”
Tuesday, December 27, 11:30 pm
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Each episode of “The Facts” is either a music-story (using composed and improvised music and story), or a rehearsal for a music-story, or a discussion between scholars and experts. Watch this week’s music-story about the evolution and motivation for "The Facts,” featuring clips from the seven-year series. With Lenore Von Stein, narrator and singer; Andrew Bolotowsky, flute; Beth Griffith, singer; and Bern Nix, guitar.
More info:
“The Facts” on the Web
“The Facts” on YouTube
“The Facts” on LinkedIn
“Gotta Run with Will”
Thursday, December 29, 9:30 pm
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Guest host Roger Robinson engages in a lively chat with Katherine Switzer and Gary Muhrcke about the rich history of running. With an emphasis on the history of running in New York from Magua to Fred Lebow, the show also features excerpts from the documentary "Free to Run."
More info:
“Gotta Run with Will” on Facebook
“Gotta Run with Will” on YouTube
“Gotta Run with Will” on Twitter
“GingerNewYork”
Friday, December 30, 2:00 pm
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Holiday carolers extraordinaire The Fabulous Fezziwigs return to “GingerNewYork” to perform seasonal favorites to keep you in holiday mode, including a new arrangement of “Feliz Navidad.” Dressed in Victorian attire, this talented quartet presents songs of the season in a variety of formats, from traditional 19th century carols to contemporary favorites, Hannukkah songs to classic winter tunes.
More info:
“GingerNewYork” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork” on YouTube
“GingerNewYork” on Twitter
