Festival | Iowa PBS

Feb. 27

4 p.m.

Loretta Lynn: My Story in my Words

With archival audio, interviews and classic performances, this special takes viewers back to the time when Loretta Lynn hit the airwaves and follows her rise to record-breaking artist.

Featured Programs

27
Feb

General

Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You (My Music)

The iconic singer-songwriter is seen from the early days of career through her crossover success as a pop superstar.

28
Feb

In and About Iowa

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Bon Appétit!

Based on a PBS television cooking lesson by Julia Child, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle portrays the master chef as she prepares Le Gateau au Chocolate l’Eminence Brune (a chocolate cake).

28
Feb

In and About Iowa

P. Buckley Moss: The Lady Behind the Brush

This special features footage of Pat Moss appearing at galleries in Carroll and Osceola, Iowa; in her home studio in St. Petersburg, Florida; and of the artist at work and connecting with her fans.

Program Highlights

In and About Iowa

20
Feb

Gardening With Steil
2 p.m.

28
Feb

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Bon Appétit!

28
Feb

P. Buckley Moss: The Lady Behind the Brush

1
Mar

Blenko Glass: The Collectors

1
Mar

Blenko Glass: Behind the Scenes

2
Mar

Historic Buildings of Iowa: Cedar Rapids

3
Mar

Iowa Land and Sky

4
Mar

Greetings From Iowa Special

4
Mar

Iowa Ingredient: Farmer’s Market Special

Arts & Entertainment

20
Feb

Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs
7 p.m.

20
Feb

John Sebastian: Folk Rewind (My Music)
10 p.m.

20
Feb

Peter, Paul and Mommy, Too
5 p.m.

21
Feb

ABBA Forever — A Celebration
9:32 p.m.

21
Feb

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece
7:57 p.m.

21
Feb

John Denver: Country Boy
5:30 p.m.

21
Feb

Magic Moments—The Best of ’50s Pop (My Music)
1:30 p.m.

27
Feb

50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary

27
Feb

Johnny Cash: A Night to Remember

27
Feb

This Land Is Your Land (My Music)

28
Feb

Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry

28
Feb

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2

1
Mar

Carole King & James Taylor at the Troubadour

4
Mar

Carpenters: Close To You (My Music)

5
Mar

Joe Bonamassa: Live From the Ryman

5
Mar

Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony: S&M 2

6
Mar

Tina Turner: One Last Time

6
Mar

Tower of Power: 50 Years of Funk

7
Mar

Downton Abbey Returns

12
Mar

Classical Rewind (My Music)

13
Mar

It’s What’s Happening, Baby!

13
Mar

The Lennon Sisters: Same Song, Separate Voices

General

20
Feb

Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
8:30 p.m.

20
Feb

Rick Steves’ Facism in Europe
8:30 a.m.

20
Feb

Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace
3:30 p.m.

21
Feb

Ken Burns: The Civil War
10:00 a.m.

27
Feb

Julia Child: Best Bites

27
Feb

Ken Burns: Country Music

27
Feb

Loretta Lynn: My Story in My Words

3
Mar

Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry

9
Mar

Ken Burns: The Civil War

10
Mar

The Colorado

10
Mar

NOVA: The Truth About Fat

Health

20
Feb

Aging Backwards 3 With Miranda Esmonde-White
7:30 a.m.

20
Feb

The Brain Revolution
6:00 a.m.

20
Feb

Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind With Daniel Amen, M.D.
10:00 a.m.

27
Feb

Joyful Pain Free Living With Lee Albert

27
Feb

Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Grief with Daniel Amen, M.D. and Tana Amen

27
Feb

What to Eat When With Dr. Michael Roizen & Dr. Michael Crupain

28
Feb

The Transformational Power of Yoga With Desiree Rumbaugh

6
Mar

The Energy Paradox With Dr. Steven Gundry, M.D.

7
Mar

Eat Your Medicine: The Pegan Diet With Mark Hyman, M.D.

Home & How-To

20
Feb

Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide
12:00 p.m.

27
Feb

Rick Steves’ Island Hopping Europe

4
Mar

Retire Safe & Secure With Ed Slott 2021

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