August TV Specials

Join us throughout the month of August for concerts and specials from Elton John, The Tragically Hip, My Music, and more.

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Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano

Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter, and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert including "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)." Thursday, August 8 at 8 pm on Create.

America's Home Cooking: Easy Recipes for Thrifty Cooking

Host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. Friday, August 9 at 8 pm on Create.

Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert In Central Park

Join the iconic duo for this once-in-a-lifetime 1981 concert featuring "Mrs. Robinson" and "Sounds of Silence." Thursday, August 15 at 8 pm on Create.

Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano

Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter, and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Featuring a state-of-the art Yamaha piano, this unforgettable show features Elton performing his much-loved hits including "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)." Friday, August 16 at 9 pm on Delta College Public Media.

The Big Band Years

Return to the era of legendary orchestras, great singers, and song standards, drawing upon the most beloved melodies that kept the home fires burning and soliders' hearts alive during World War II. Among the immortal artists featured are Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Cab Calloway. Veteran game show host and singer Peter Marshall hosts. Saturday, August 17 at 7 pm on Delta College Public Media.

All New Rock, Pop & Doo Wop

All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop includes performances from Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler, and many more artists from the '50s and '60s. Sunday, August 18 at 6 pm on Delta College Public Media.

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration

The Tragically Hip has been at the heart of the Canadian musical zeitgeist for 40 years. When lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2015, their following tour felt like a long goodbye to their fearless singer. This show captures their hometown concert in Kingston, Ontario - their last show as a five-piece band. Friday, August 23 at 9 pm on Delta College Public Media.

Restored to Glory: Classic Automobiles, Collectors & Their Stories

Delta College Public Media talks to Michigan car enthusiasts who share their stories. You'll meet two brothers who restored a '40s milk truck as a tribute to their milkman father, a Midland couple who built their retirement home around their classic car collection, a Traverse City man who restores wooden cars, and many more. Saturday, August 24 at 7 pm on Delta College Public Media.

Detroit: The City of Hot Rods and Muscle Cars

Muscle cars didn’t just change Detroit automotive culture; they reimagined it. The ability to control raw power on an open road without checkered flags or pace cars, with distant frontiers beckoning, came to symbolize the unbridled freedom of the American spirit. Take a look in the review mirror to an era where big-block engines roared and a car’s worth was determined by the number of horses that powered it. Sunday, August 25 at 6 pm on Delta College Public Media.