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Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions

Immigrating to America, II (#810)

Immigration has created social difficulties, produces new vitality and transforms American culture.

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Program Description: Travels & Traditions is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world, telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating.

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Dublin, Ireland (#602)

Visit the Guinness brewery, learn the origin of the Guinness Book of Records & tour the local pubs.
- Sat, March 13, 6:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, March 14, 12:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, March 17, 6:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, March 17, 12:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, March 18, 12:00 AM on IPTV Learns
The Lands of St. Patrick, Ireland (#603)

Visit St. Patrick's original church & the mystic pilgrimage sites of Lough Derg and Croagh Patrick.
- Sat, March 13, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, March 14, 4:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, March 17, 10:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, March 17, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, March 18, 4:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Chicago, Illinois (#1004)

Burt untangles the city's history, laughs at Second City's food joke and visits the House of Blues.
- Sat, March 27, 8:00 AM on IPTV
- Sat, April 17, 5:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, April 17, 11:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Napa Valley, California (#1005)

Burt tours the valley, visits a successful wine maker and tries dishes at the best restaurants.
- Sat, April 3, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Las Vegas (#111)

The ancient Roman Feast of Saturn and the impact of the Vegas Strip around the world are showcased.
- Sat, April 3, 6:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 4, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
San Francisco, California (#1009)

Explore the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food.
- Sat, April 3, 7:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 4, 1:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Napa Valley (#207)

See this beautiful part of the world by hot air balloon and learn how to play croquet when you land.
- Sat, April 3, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 4, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Sonoma County (#303)

Take a tour and learn the history of this scenic county which includes the redwood forest.
- Sat, April 3, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 4, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
San Francisco (#205)

Learn about this city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of tolerance.
- Sat, April 3, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 4, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Basque Region, Spain (#1006)

Visit a museum in Bilbao and in San Sebastian enjoy to some of the finest Basque cooking in Europe.
- Sat, April 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Greater Miami & The Beaches (#102)

Tour this sophisticated subtropical city on a water taxi and visit Little Havana and Coconut Grove.
- Sat, April 10, 6:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 11, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Miami (#208)

Explore the infusion of cultural excitement and regional performing arts of this subtropical city.
- Sat, April 10, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 11, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Miami, Florida (#1007)

Visit some of the art galleries and taste the local flavors of the sophisticated, subtropical city.
- Sat, April 10, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 11, 4:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, April 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Manhattan (#212)

Learn how this city became the world epicenter for money, culture and creativity while touring it.
- Sat, April 24, 5:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, April 24, 11:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Belgium (#1008)

Burt tours the capital city of Brussels, learns about Antwerp and enjoys Belgian cooking.
- Sat, April 24, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Philadelphia (#209)

Learn why it's considered the city of brotherly love and try some traditional Philly foods.
- Sat, April 24, 6:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 25, 12:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Boston, Massachusetts (#401)

Retrace the city's historic sites and learn what really happened during the ride of Paul Revere.
- Sat, April 24, 7:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 25, 1:00 AM on IPTV Learns
New York City (#1002)

Learn about the city's architectural heritage and roam from the tip of the island to Central Park.
- Sat, April 24, 7:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 25, 1:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Ellis Island (#213)

12 million people immigrating through this tiny island changed food, music and art in the U.S.
- Sat, April 24, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 25, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (#1003)

Tour the largest collection of outdoor murals, visit a Masonic Temple and taste Philly's best foods.
- Sat, April 24, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, April 25, 4:30 AM on IPTV Learns

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