Aloha mai kakou from Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO... Here’s wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude for what we have. We at PBS Hawaii are always mindful, always grateful, that you support this great endeavor of education through powerful multimedia storytelling. We can’t do it without you. Thank you! Explore the origins of our country’s Thanksgiving tradition with two history programs on Tuesday, November 24: 
--At 8:00 pm, brutal truths behind the Pilgrims’ arrival in the New World
are exposed on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Pilgrims. Through dramatic re-enactments, director Ric Burns explores the history of our nation’s
beginnings in this tale of converging forces. Pictured: Roger Rees as
Plymouth Governor William Bradford.
--Then at 10:00 pm, forensic anthropologists excavate the early American colony on SECRETS OF THE DEAD Jamestown’s Dark Winter. What do newly discovered bones reveal about what really happened during the winter of 1609? It’s always a pleasure to introduce a new NA MELE program! On Monday (Nov. 23, 7:30 pm), enjoy the sounds of a young Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning trio, Hūʻewa, which is committed to the tradition and the evolution of Hawaiian music. 
“‘Hū’ is to hum or to make sound, to make music. And ‘ewa’ is to go off
course or to find your own path,” explains Hūʻewa member Kekoa Kane, 25,
who performs with 17-year-old Kupu Dalire-Na’auao and 19-year-old Kahi
Lum-Young. “That’s what we do with our music…we make music on our own
path, on a different style.”
Performances include “Kaulana Niʻihau,” accompanied by the dancers of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniakea; and a medley of the band members’ favorite songs: “Kaulana Molokaʻi,” “Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua” and “Meleana Ē.” On break: INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII. The program returns on December 10, with a follow-up discussion on best ways to keep drug offenders from returning to familiar lifestyles and committing more crimes. 
INDIAN SUMMERS ON MASTERPIECE (Sun., Nov. 22, 8:00 pm) comes to
an end. On the finale, Madeleine gets a shock, Ramu’s fate is in Ralph’s
hands and Aafrin makes two fateful decisions. Pictured: Julie Walters as
Cynthia Coffin.
Some of the biggest names in comedy salute Eddie Murphy as he’s
honored with the Mark Twain Prize (Mon., Nov. 23, 9:00 pm).
From the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., see
tributes from the likes of Dave Chapelle, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall,
George Lopez, Tracy Morgan and Chris Rock.
A mother-daughter duo faces tough choices as they age, on INDEPENDENT
LENS Mimi and Dona (Mon., Nov. 23, 10:30 pm). Mimi is 92 years old
and still caring for her mentally disabled 64-year-old daughter, Dona.
Mimi’s family decides that she can no longer care for Dona, and Dona
must leave home to live in a state-run institution.
On Wednesday, November 25, two highlights for the keiki will get them ready for the holidays: 
--At 3:00 pm, WILD KRATTS takes a break from adventuring to
celebrate the holidays on Creature Christmas. But when Martin,
Chris and the team receive an alert that their favorite creatures are
suddenly disappearing around the globe, their party turns into a rescue
mission.
-- At 3:50 pm, immediately following Wild Kratts, meet NATURE CAT,
the latest addition to the PBS KIDS roster. Join Fred, a house cat who
transforms into Nature Cat after his human family leaves for the day. With
the help of animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on adventures that inspire
children to go outside and explore their world.
Retrace Einstein’s thought experiments on NOVA Inside Einstein’s
Mind (Wed., Nov. 25, 9:00 pm). Experience the simple but powerful
ideas that reshaped our understanding of gravity, illuminating the theory
of general relativity – and Einstein’s brilliance – as never before.
Martha Stewart shares recipes for her favorite desserts using
Extraordinary Fruits on MARTHA BAKES (Sat., Nov. 28, 4:00
pm). Learn how to make a raspberry-rhubarb cobbler (pictured), fragrant
passion fruit soufflé and other delights.
Starlight Ballroom (Sat., Nov. 28, 8:00 pm) is a throwback to the
days of legendary orchestras, bandleaders and singers that brought joy
and escape during wartime, and through the era of victory that followed.
Enjoy music from Perry Como (pictured), Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Count
Basie and more.
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