Upcoming programs http://www.wqed.org/ ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Millions of people visit the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania - to admire the monuments and to walk the battlefield. But beyond the battle and impressive "stone soldiers" are sights most visitors will never see. This 30-minute OnQ documentary takes viewers where tour groups don't go, tells stories that don't show up in the history books and shows good deeds that are quietly done by battlefield volunteers. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2153 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2153> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Ann Walko has sung the folks songs of her Carpatho-Rusyn heritage all of her life. At the age of 100, Ann is now working to preserve them. With the help of musicologist Jerry Jumba, Ann sings and Jerry writes down the music and words. OnQ goes to one of their preservation sessions. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2106 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2106> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL As the daughter of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick, Helen Clay Frick grew up in the shadow of her father's controversial legacy. A biography written by Helen's great-niece, Martha Frick Symington Sanger, offers an unprecedented look into the heiress' personal life and her passion for art, architecture and philanthropy. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2107 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2107> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION As PBS presents its documentary "The Story of India" over the next few weeks, OnQ examines why Pittsburgh is such a popular destination for Indian immigrants. Michael Bartley takes you inside the historic Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills and introduces an Indian-American businessman who continues to attract immigrants and Indian business to this region. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2108 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2108> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL When you think of Indian culture, you can't help but think of the food. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes us to The Taj Mahal Restaurant where the owners are as popular as the food. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2109 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2109> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Harish Saluja, founder of Silk Screen: Asian American Film Festival, Pittsburgh; and K.S. Venkataraman, editor and publisher of The Pittsburgh Patrika. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2110 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2110> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION In the fall of 2008, young adult professionals from various middle east communities and religions visited the Pittsburgh area to build tolerance and coexistence. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports on what they've learned and what they'll take home. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2111 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2111> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL At the Carnegie Museum of Art, the 55th Carnegie International Art Exhibit has an unusual title. OnQ contributor Lynn Sawyer tells us why it's "Life on Mars". http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2112 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2112> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION As part of Black History Month, OnQ follows up on WQED's prestigious Torchbearers documentary in a discussion with Pittsburgh civil rights pioneers featured in the film. Host Chris Moore welcomes Regis Bobonis, Sr., who was the first African-American to write for a major Pittsburgh newspaper and TV station and is now a historian for the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Alma Speed Fox, longtime president of Freedom Unlimited discusses women's roles in the movement. Dr. Laurence Glasco is a historian at the University of Pittsburgh. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2113 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2113> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Many Pittsburgh area voters experienced long lines this past presidential election day. Can that be prevented by "early voting" for Pennsylvania? Other states have it, why not PA? Michael Bartley reports on the movement to bring early voting to the Keystone State. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2114 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2114> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL This non-profit organization provides free medical foot examinations and shoes to the less fortunate men of the metropolitan Pittsburgh area. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports on how Our Hearts to Your Soles was founded by two high school students on a mission to help others. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2117 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2117> OnQ DOCUMENTARY You might know that the polio vaccine and the Ferris Wheel were invented here in Pittsburgh, but there are countless other inventions and innovations that got their start here too.OnQ's Tonia Caruso looks at some of the surprising Pittsburgh Firsts! http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2116 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2116> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Discover some of the impressive public gardens in Western Pennsylvania with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist, Doug Oster. This shortened version of the one-hour documentary, Gardens of Pennsylvania, spotlights gardens in Pittsburgh and Erie, including those at Phipps Conservatory, Kennywood Park and the Erie Zoo. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2154 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2154> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION He's conducted and performed in more than 150-musical theater and opera productions. He's also the first African American artistic director of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. WQED-FM's, Jim Cunningham, profiles Douglas as part of OnQ's Pittsburgh People Changing Lives series. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2118 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2118> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL She had quite a career working in the kitchens of the rich and famous. From the Kaufmanns at Fallingwater, to the Kennedys of Massachusetts, Pittsburgh-born Elsie Henderson has quite a few stories to tell. And at the age of 95, her recipes are now published in The Fallingwater Cookbook. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2119 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2119> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION 11-year old Justin McCord, a sixth grade student at Dickson Intermediate School, was selected to attend the 2009 Presidential Inauguration as part of a youth leadership program. OnQ's Tonia Caruso talked with Justin about an experience he'll never forget. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2123 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2123> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL It may be cold outside but it's a balmy 80 plus degrees in the Wetlands of the Americas room at the National Aviary. OnQ correspondent Tonia Caruso introduces us to the newest birds to call the Aviary home -- three baby flamingos. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2122 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2122> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Eartha Kitt was a versatile singer, dancer and actress of international stardom known for being a self-proclaimed “sex kitten” with a catlike purr. Ms. Kitt received multiple award nominations, wrote 4 books, and always remained devoted to performing to live audiences. OnQ remembers Eartha Kitt with an interview with Ms. Kitt when she was traveling through Pittsburgh. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2121 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2121> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION OnQ's Michael Bartley takes you on a unique visit inside the Allegheny County Jail, where inmates now appear before a judge without ever leaving the high-security jail facility. It's saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars while alleviating security concerns. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2124 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2124> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION The countdown is on for the digital television conversion.If you've recently bought a new TV, are you wondering what to do with the old one? OnQ's Tonia Caruso explains how you can safely recycle your old television. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2125 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2125> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL In January, OnQ entered its tenth season as WQED's flagship news magazine broadcast. Throughout 2009, you'll see special reports that show how OnQ evolved into a multiple Emmy-winning program, spawning documentaries, town hall meetings, special series, and music specials. This episode spotlights the impressive stable of contributors who've brought their talent to OnQ viewers. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2126 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2126> OnQ DOCUMENTARY A treasure of music history was lost when the Sharon, Pennsylvania museum closed - but new efforts are underway to re-open the Vocal Group Hall of Fame at a new location. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley gets a tour from original Letterman singer Tony Butala, and drops in on a doo-wop concert fundraiser. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2127 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2127> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION During the Civil Rights era, Sister Patricia McCann, a Sisters of Mercy nun, took Pittsburgh-area college students to Montgomery, Alabama to join the fight for African Americans seeking the right to vote. Sister McCann shares her experiences with OnQ. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2128 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2128> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL This veteran of the Civil Rights movement talks with OnQ about his activism and how he stood up in the fight for the right to vote. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2129 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2129> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Rev. Graetz is one of the white Americans who supported African-American efforts during the Civil Rights era. He shares his experiences in his book "A White Preacher’s Message on Race and Reconciliation." http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2130 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2130> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION OnQ visits the Pittsburgh Glass Center on Penn Avenue in Friendship. Several internationally renowned glass artists are featured in this award-winning half-hour special. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2155 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2155> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION It may never be Paris, Milan, or New York, but Pittsburgh has come into fashion in a way that might surprise you. OnQ shows how. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2132 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2132> ALSO FEATURED The Duquesne Light African-American Leadership Awards are granted to outstanding individuals or groups who promote and contribute to the advancement of African Americans, are dedicated to the betterment of the community as a whole, and who pursue excellence in their field. OnQ will profile some of the winners, and take you live to the award ceremony. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2131 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2131> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION As part of Black History Month, OnQ features another follow-up to WQED's Torchbearers documentary. This episode reprises a segment of the documentary featuring ministers involved in the civil rights movement: Rev. Leroy Patrick, Monsignor Owen Rice and Rev. Jimmy Joe Robinson. Torchbearers co-producer Minette Seate then hosts a studio discussion with the only living member of that trio, Rev. Robinson, pastor emeritus of Bidwell Presbyterian Church, and University of Pittsburgh historian Dr. Laurence Glasco. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2133 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2133> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION It is one of the most unique neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh but you may not even know it exists. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes us to Panther Hollow -- a community rich in history and heritage. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2134 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2134> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL Newly discovered records from the 18th-&-19th centuries document the sale, imprisonment and freedom rights of slaves and indentured servants in Western Pennsylvania. OnQ's Chris Moore explores a fascinating exhibit at the Heinz History Center on slavery in our region. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2135 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2135> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Ann Walko has sung the folks songs of her Carpatho-Rusyn heritage all of her life. At the age of 100, Ann is now working to preserve them. With the help of musicologist Jerry Jumba, Ann sings and Jerry writes down the music and words. OnQ goes to one of their preservation sessions. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2136 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2136> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL Many World War II veterans don't talk about their wartime experience. But Carol Lee Espy felt it was important to sit down with her father and let the camera roll. The result is an Emmy-winner - featuring Carl Wood Espy Jr.'s reflections on war, as told to his daughter. Mr. Espy died February 21, 2009 and will be buried in a naval funeral. "My Father's Story" airs once more in his honor. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2137 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2137> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Breastfeeding is a learned skill that used to be passed from one generation to another. But today with a decreasing number of women who breastfeed, it's a a skill that often has to be taught to new mothers. OnQ visits The Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh to find out how women from all over the tri-state area get help learning this natural -- and healthy -- activity. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2139 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2139> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Dave & Dave recently stopped by A.B. Charles Hobby Shop for an introduction into the world of slot car racing. You remember slot car racing... the electric track you had as a kid! Well they're still doing it in Mt. Lebanon and we got the chance to see what it's all about. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2138 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2138> COVER STORY Michael Bartley reports on what one agency, Project Star, is doing to encourage the adoption of more than 5,000 waiting children in Pennsylvania. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2140 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2140> VIEWER'S REQUEST Two viewer favorites from the OnQ collection of stories: DIXMONT: BREAKDOWN OF A MENTAL HOSPITAL - This award-winning feature, rich with archival images and compelling interviews, chronicles the rise and fall of the landmark "insane asylum" near Pittsburgh. The OnQ staff got unprecedented access to the Dixmont property and its underground tunnels just prior to demolition.RELATED LINKS:Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Dixmont ArticleOhio Trespassers - DixmontUNQUIET RUIN - Pittsburgh's abandoned Armstong Cork Factory was in ruins when photographer Annie O'Neill captured the beauty in its dilapidation. Since then, the buildings were saved and renovated into beautiful upscale apartment lofts. You'll see that part of the story, too! http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2156 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2156> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Good oral hygiene is about much more than a pretty smile. Your mouth can often impact the health of the rest of your body. OnQ's Tonia Caruso begins the four-day series by explaining why we all need to care about our teeth, gums and more. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2141 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2141> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL The Highmark Foundation recently awarded $1.9 million in grants to 21 oral health programs across 49 Pennsylvania counties. It's to improve access to oral halth and dental care programs for low-income, rural and uninsured populations. OnQ's Michael Bartley shows what's at stake for the health of the poor who don't have regular access to overall care. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2142 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2142> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Guest: Dr. Bobby Collins, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2143 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2143> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Physical, neurological and behavioral challenges make it difficult for some people to get crucial dental and oral care. OnQ's Chris Moore reports on a new facility that serves special needs patients. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2144 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2144> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL Guests: Dr. Brian Martin, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Beatriz De La Roche, pediatric and special needs dentist with a private practice, Tender Care Pediatrics, in Connellsville. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2145 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2145> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Many patients don't know it, but there are new, exciting technologies in dentistry. OnQ's Michael Bartley shows how some of these innovations can improve your oral health, brighten your smile, and make your trip to the dentist a lot easier. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2146 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2146> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL Within a 10-mile radius of downtown Pittsburgh, there are 70,000 working people who do not have health insurance. Catholic Charities has opened a free health center - with most of the incoming patients needing dental care. OnQ contributor Mike Clark tours the facility and talks with a volunteer dentist and patients who have few other options.If you need help and don't know which program to contact:Call Catholic Charities CAREline at412-456-6976 or 1-800-321-CARE (2273) Be sure to include your name and telephone number. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2147 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2147> OnQ DOCUMENTARY Guest: Dr. Robert Weyant, associate dean for Public Health and Outreach, and chair of Dental Public Health and Information Management at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2148 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2148> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Dental coverage is even tougher to come by than medical insurance. In a studio discussion, OnQ host Chris Moore welcomes guests Dr. Richard Klich - National Dental Director with United Concordia; Christina Wilds - Senior Program Officer with Highmark; Dr. Bruce Dixon, director of the Allegheny County Health Department; Mary Hartley, Dental Project Coordinator at the Arc of Greater Pittsburgh/ACHIEVA. The guests discuss dental insurance opportunities and challenges, as well as help for the uninsured. Viewer calls are invited.For information on the Allegheny County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinics call 412-687-ACHD, or click the health department's link above. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2149 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2149> ONQ SPECIAL EDITION Dr. Marcela Bohm-Velez is a local radiologist who not only helps patients in Pittsburgh, but educates doctors and patients throughout South America. OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on the doctor's life-saving work in countries where cancer detection and survival rates are low. http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2152 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2152> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL Is an event designed to raise awareness and vitally needed funds for The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. OnQ shows how you can get an amazing piece of pottery while helping those in need.Empty Bowls DinnerSunday, March 15, 20092pm - 7pmRodef Shalom http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2150 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2150> OnQ NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL They came from all over the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions to compete in a barista competition in Cranberry Township. Among the competitors: baristas from Tazza D'oro in Highland Park. OnQ followed them through the competition. See how they fared, and learn what it takes to make a good espresso! http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2151 http://www.wqed.org/tv/onq/#2151>