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Ascension Day
Marks the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven; occurs the fortieth day after Easter....
The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It…, by Georgie Tarn, Tracey Fine
Shoving aside stereotypes, Tarn and Fine redefine the "Jewish Princess" as a woman who knows how to make the most of her time and her life and offer up quick and easy traditional and "Jewish nouveau" recipes to accommodate her...
Witch School: Ritual, Theory & Practice, by Rev. Don Lewis-Highcorrell
Celebrate Beltane with this "in-depth exploration of ritual from the Correllian perspective" which includes suggestions for decorating, costumes, sample ceremonies and more....
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Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day; remembers the Jews killed during World War II (begins at sundown the previous day)....
Mister Lonely
A Paris-based Michael Jackson impersonator moves in with a Marilyn Monroe look-alike in a Scottish community of impersonators in this whimsical love story. Limited Release....
Fugitive Pieces
Adapted from Anne Michael's novel, this film tells the story of a young boy who escapes from Nazi occupied Poland only to have the horror of his parents' death and sister's mysterious fate haunt and color his relationships as an...
Iron Man
After being injured by a weapon his own company manufactured, billionaire Tony Stark builds a super-suit of armor to protect himself, but then decides to use it to fight evil....
Made of Honor
Tom (Patrick Dempsey) tries to win over his engaged best friend from the inside, by acting as her Maid of Honor....
Son of Rambow
In the English countryside of the early 1980s, two young boys – Will, a member of a strict religious family, and Lee Carter – decide to make their own version of "Rambo: First Blood." But will Hollywood go to their...
20/20: “Secrets of the Sistine: Michelangelo’s Mystery”
A new book says that Michelangelo hid secret messages in the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Martin Bashir heads to Rome to investigate....
Doctor Who: “The Fires of Pompeii”
Talk about having the vapors! The Doctor and Donna head back to ancient Italy to find that the neighborhood oracles might not be talking to the gods afterall....
Ringo Starr: Off the Record
The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart hosts this intimate conversation with the world's most famous drummer about Beatlemania, the Maharishi and more....
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Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
A look at how black churches are responding to the Reverend Jeremiah Wrght's most recent comments, the global food crisis, and the new controversy surrounding Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church. Check local listings...
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis' beloved novel comes to life in this box office smash, Disney adaptation....
The Shell Seekers
Vanessa Redgrave stars in this two-hour original movie based on Rosamunde Pilcher’s #1 New York Times bestseller about the triumphs and struggles of Penelope Keeling....
License to Wed
It's a comedic Pre-Cana as Robin William's plays a pastor putting two love birds through a pre-wedding obstacle course....
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This American Life
NPR's Ira Glass looks at people trying to escape home, but without going very far in the season premiere....
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American Experience: "George H.W. Bush – Part I"
From his service in WWII to his days in the Oval Office, this two-part series documents the life and times of the elder President Bush. Part two airs Tuesday, May 6. Check local listings for dates and times....
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Prisoner of Tehran: One Woman's Story of Survival Inside an Iranian Prison
At sixteen, Nemat was arrested, tortured and sentenced to death for political crimes only to be saved from execution by a man who would try and force her to renounce her Christianity for Islam....
Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom for You to Read with Your Child to Enchant, Enlighten and Inspire, by Dharmachari Nagaraja
Twenty modern retellings of traditional Buddhist tales offer wit and wisdom for contemporary kids....
P.S. I Love You
Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank star in this tear-jerker about love, life and moving on....
Veggie Tales: Lessons From the Sock Drawer
This new collection of 18 shorts finds Bob and Larry trying to cheer up a little boy who has just lost his hamster with treasures form "The Veggie Vault."...
On My Way Here, by Clay Aiken
The "American Idol" turned Broadway matinee idol returns with his fifth album featuring such titles as "Sacraficial Love" and "Grace of God."...
Home Before Dark, by Neil Diamond
Hot on the heels of his "Idol" mentoring comes Diamond's latest album with producer Rick Rubin, featuring a duet with the Dixie Chiks' Natalie Maines and tracks such as "One More Bite of the Apple" and "Pretty Amazing Grace."...
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In The Land of Women
The “O.C.’s” Adam Brody stars in this heart-warming dramedy about a heartbroken young man who learns about life and love when he returns to Michigan to care for his ailing Grandmother....
Top Chef: “Wedding Wars”
The sacred nature of the wedding will meet the profane of chef's working 24 hours in the kitchen with teammates they dislike in this 75-minute special episode....
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Hear and Now
Emmy winner Irene Taylor Brodsky chronicles her deaf parent's marriage after their decision to receive cochlear implants and the challenges that a world of sound presents to their partnership....
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Speed Racer
Speed and his Mach 5 take on the evil of corporate greed in this Technicolor wonder from the brothers who brought you "The Matrix" trilogy....
What Happens in Vegas
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher star in this comedy about a couple who have to remain married after a drunken, quickie wedding in order to share the windfall from a slot machine, but end up falling in love....
The Fall
A bedridden hospital patient spins a whimsical tale of heroes from around the globe for a young girl recovering from a fall. Limited release....
Surfwise
Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz left a successful medical career and packed up his wife and nine children in a 24-foot camper van to pursue his passion of surfing. Limited release....
Battlestar Galactica: "Faith"
President Roslin is aggravated by a fellow cancer patient's insistence on listening to Baltar's wireless broadcasts during treatment, but soon the two women connect over their shared experience and questions of life after death....
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Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
Are American food aid programs benefitting private contractors more than the hungry in foreign countries? Fred de Sam Lazaro travels Malawi to investigate. Plus, how the Department of Homeland Securities' plans to erect a border wall will negatively impace the...
Disputed Truth: Memoirs Volume 2, by Hans Kung
Covering the time from the close of Vatican II until present day, this extraordinary memoir by the controversial Kung unveils the workings and politics of the Church in the 20th century....
48 Hours Mystery: "The Preacher's Wife"
The wife of a charismatic Baptist preacher is found dead and it is ruled a homicide, but her relatives launch an investigation to see if the reverend committed the ultimate sin....
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Mother's Day
Second Sunday in May; a celebration of motherhood and a day to honor mothers....
Absolutely Fabulous Mother's Day Marathon
Sure, eccentric PR guru Edina isn't the ideal mom, but she and flaky friend Patsy (as a not-so-sober surrogate) protect Saffron in their own absolutely fabulous way....
Teleflora Presents: America’s Favorite Mom
Donny and Marie celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day by hosting this special featuring the stories of inspirational mothers nominated at www.AmericasFavoriteMom.com....
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Sex: The Revolution
This four part documentary series exploring the cultural legacy and moral controversy of the sexual revolution starts with "save it for marriage' 1950s....
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Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection
Brush up on the Indy's archeological antics before the release of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Heck, this is the kind of studying we like to do, Professor Jones....
Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection
Brush up on all three of Indy's archeological adventures with this special edition release before "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Heck, this is the kind of studying we like to do, Professor Jones....
The Great Debaters
Denzel Washington stars as controversial college debate team coach, Professor Melvin Tolson, who turned a group of "underdog students from a small African American college in the deep south into a historically elite debate team."...
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Harry Gregson-Williams
The companion soundtrack to the upcoming release of the second film in the Narnia series not only features orchestral works from the Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Gregson-Willimas, but also a brand new Switchfoot single and video....
Tooth of Crime
The prolific producer returns with an album of his own featuring songs that are an outgrowth of his long-running collaboration with playwright Sam Shepard....
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Boston Legal: “The Gods Must Be Crazy”
Shirley and Carl take on the Catholic Church on behalf of their female client who has decided to sue the Holy See to become a priest....
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Molotov Alva And His Search for The Creator: A Second Life Odyssey
Documentary filmmaker Douglas Gayeton, a.k.a. "Molotov Alva," attempts to abandon his real-world persona, and real life problems, by living completely in the virtual online universe of "Second Life."...
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Trinity Sunday
Sunday after Pentecost; a day appointed to celebrate the doctrine of the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit....
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Vesak (Visakha Puja / Buddha Day)
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha (Hana Matsuri in Japan); celebrated on different days in the spring depending on one's culture and Buddhist tradition....
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Corpus Christi
Honors the body and blood of Christ; observed the eighth Thursday after Easter although in the U.S. it is celebrated on the following Sunday (May 25th this year)....
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Declaration of the Bab
Celebrates the Bab, herald of the greater messenger of God (begins sundown the previous day)....
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Memorial Day
Last Monday in May; commemorates the service men and women who died in service to their country....
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Ascension of Baha'u'llah
Commemorates the death of Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith....
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May 1
Christian
Book Release
Book Release
Ascension Day
Marks the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven; occurs the fortieth day after Easter.
The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It…, by Georgie Tarn, Tracey Fine
Shoving aside stereotypes, Tarn and Fine redefine the "Jewish Princess" as a woman who knows how to make the most of her time and her life and offer up quick and easy traditional and "Jewish nouveau" recipes to accommodate her lifestyle.
» Buy the BookWitch School: Ritual, Theory & Practice, by Rev. Don Lewis-Highcorrell
Celebrate Beltane with this "in-depth exploration of ritual from the Correllian perspective" which includes suggestions for decorating, costumes, sample ceremonies and more.
» Buy the BookMay 2
Jewish
Movie Opening
Movie Opening Movie Opening
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On TV
On TV
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Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day; remembers the Jews killed during World War II (begins at sundown the previous day).
Mister Lonely
Rating: Not RatedA Paris-based Michael Jackson impersonator moves in with a Marilyn Monroe look-alike in a Scottish community of impersonators in this whimsical love story. Limited Release.
Fugitive Pieces
Rating: RAdapted from Anne Michael's novel, this film tells the story of a young boy who escapes from Nazi occupied Poland only to have the horror of his parents' death and sister's mysterious fate haunt and color his relationships as an adult. Limited Release.
Iron Man
Rating: PG-13After being injured by a weapon his own company manufactured, billionaire Tony Stark builds a super-suit of armor to protect himself, but then decides to use it to fight evil.
Made of Honor
Rating: PG-13Tom (Patrick Dempsey) tries to win over his engaged best friend from the inside, by acting as her Maid of Honor.
Son of Rambow
Rating: PG-13In the English countryside of the early 1980s, two young boys – Will, a member of a strict religious family, and Lee Carter – decide to make their own version of "Rambo: First Blood." But will Hollywood go to their heads? Limited Release.
20/20: “Secrets of the Sistine: Michelangelo’s Mystery”
8:00 pm on ABCA new book says that Michelangelo hid secret messages in the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Martin Bashir heads to Rome to investigate.
Doctor Who: “The Fires of Pompeii”
9:00 pm on SciFiTalk about having the vapors! The Doctor and Donna head back to ancient Italy to find that the neighborhood oracles might not be talking to the gods afterall.
Ringo Starr: Off the Record
11:00 pm on HBOThe Eurythmics' Dave Stewart hosts this intimate conversation with the world's most famous drummer about Beatlemania, the Maharishi and more.
May 3
On TV
On TV
On TV
On TV
Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
12:00 am on PBSA look at how black churches are responding to the Reverend Jeremiah Wrght's most recent comments, the global food crisis, and the new controversy surrounding Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church. Check local listings for dates and times.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
8:00 pm on ABCC.S. Lewis' beloved novel comes to life in this box office smash, Disney adaptation.
The Shell Seekers
9:00 pm on Hallmark ChannelVanessa Redgrave stars in this two-hour original movie based on Rosamunde Pilcher’s #1 New York Times bestseller about the triumphs and struggles of Penelope Keeling.
License to Wed
10:00 pm on CinemaxIt's a comedic Pre-Cana as Robin William's plays a pastor putting two love birds through a pre-wedding obstacle course.
May 4
On TV
This American Life
10:00 pm on ShowtimeNPR's Ira Glass looks at people trying to escape home, but without going very far in the season premiere.
May 5
On TV
American Experience: "George H.W. Bush – Part I"
9:00 pm on PBSFrom his service in WWII to his days in the Oval Office, this two-part series documents the life and times of the elder President Bush. Part two airs Tuesday, May 6. Check local listings for dates and times.
May 6
Book Release
Book Release
DVD Release
DVD Release
CD Release
CD Release
Prisoner of Tehran: One Woman's Story of Survival Inside an Iranian Prison
At sixteen, Nemat was arrested, tortured and sentenced to death for political crimes only to be saved from execution by a man who would try and force her to renounce her Christianity for Islam.
» Buy the BookBuddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom for You to Read with Your Child to Enchant, Enlighten and Inspire, by Dharmachari Nagaraja
Twenty modern retellings of traditional Buddhist tales offer wit and wisdom for contemporary kids.
» Buy the BookP.S. I Love You
Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank star in this tear-jerker about love, life and moving on.
» Buy the DVDVeggie Tales: Lessons From the Sock Drawer
This new collection of 18 shorts finds Bob and Larry trying to cheer up a little boy who has just lost his hamster with treasures form "The Veggie Vault."
» Buy the DVDOn My Way Here, by Clay Aiken
The "American Idol" turned Broadway matinee idol returns with his fifth album featuring such titles as "Sacraficial Love" and "Grace of God."
» Buy the CDHome Before Dark, by Neil Diamond
Hot on the heels of his "Idol" mentoring comes Diamond's latest album with producer Rick Rubin, featuring a duet with the Dixie Chiks' Natalie Maines and tracks such as "One More Bite of the Apple" and "Pretty Amazing Grace."
» Buy the CDMay 7
On TV On TV
On TV
In The Land of Women
8:15 pm on CinemaxThe “O.C.’s” Adam Brody stars in this heart-warming dramedy about a heartbroken young man who learns about life and love when he returns to Michigan to care for his ailing Grandmother.
Top Chef: “Wedding Wars”
10:00 pm on BravoThe sacred nature of the wedding will meet the profane of chef's working 24 hours in the kitchen with teammates they dislike in this 75-minute special episode.
May 8
On TV
Hear and Now
8:00 pm on HBOEmmy winner Irene Taylor Brodsky chronicles her deaf parent's marriage after their decision to receive cochlear implants and the challenges that a world of sound presents to their partnership.
May 9
Movie Opening
Movie Opening
Movie Opening
Movie Opening
On TV
Speed Racer
Rating: PGSpeed and his Mach 5 take on the evil of corporate greed in this Technicolor wonder from the brothers who brought you "The Matrix" trilogy.
What Happens in Vegas
Rating: PG-13Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher star in this comedy about a couple who have to remain married after a drunken, quickie wedding in order to share the windfall from a slot machine, but end up falling in love.
The Fall
Rating: RA bedridden hospital patient spins a whimsical tale of heroes from around the globe for a young girl recovering from a fall. Limited release.
Surfwise
Rating: RDorian "Doc" Paskowitz left a successful medical career and packed up his wife and nine children in a 24-foot camper van to pursue his passion of surfing. Limited release.
Battlestar Galactica: "Faith"
10:00 pm on SciFiPresident Roslin is aggravated by a fellow cancer patient's insistence on listening to Baltar's wireless broadcasts during treatment, but soon the two women connect over their shared experience and questions of life after death.
May 10
On TV
Book Release
On TV
Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
12:00 am on PBSAre American food aid programs benefitting private contractors more than the hungry in foreign countries? Fred de Sam Lazaro travels Malawi to investigate. Plus, how the Department of Homeland Securities' plans to erect a border wall will negatively impace the towns of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico. Check local listings for dates and times.
Disputed Truth: Memoirs Volume 2, by Hans Kung
Covering the time from the close of Vatican II until present day, this extraordinary memoir by the controversial Kung unveils the workings and politics of the Church in the 20th century.
» Buy the Book48 Hours Mystery: "The Preacher's Wife"
10:00 pm on CBSThe wife of a charismatic Baptist preacher is found dead and it is ruled a homicide, but her relatives launch an investigation to see if the reverend committed the ultimate sin.
May 11
American 
Secular
On TV
On TV
Mother's Day
Second Sunday in May; a celebration of motherhood and a day to honor mothers.
Absolutely Fabulous Mother's Day Marathon
2:00 pm on BBC AmericaSure, eccentric PR guru Edina isn't the ideal mom, but she and flaky friend Patsy (as a not-so-sober surrogate) protect Saffron in their own absolutely fabulous way.
Teleflora Presents: America’s Favorite Mom
7:00 pm on NBCDonny and Marie celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day by hosting this special featuring the stories of inspirational mothers nominated at www.AmericasFavoriteMom.com.
May 12
On TV
Sex: The Revolution
10:00 pm on VH1This four part documentary series exploring the cultural legacy and moral controversy of the sexual revolution starts with "save it for marriage' 1950s.
May 13
DVD Release
DVD Release
DVD Release
CD Release
CD Release
Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection
Brush up on the Indy's archeological antics before the release of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Heck, this is the kind of studying we like to do, Professor Jones.
» Buy the DVDIndiana Jones: The Adventure Collection
Brush up on all three of Indy's archeological adventures with this special edition release before "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Heck, this is the kind of studying we like to do, Professor Jones.
» Buy the DVDThe Great Debaters
Denzel Washington stars as controversial college debate team coach, Professor Melvin Tolson, who turned a group of "underdog students from a small African American college in the deep south into a historically elite debate team."
» Buy the DVDThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Harry Gregson-Williams
The companion soundtrack to the upcoming release of the second film in the Narnia series not only features orchestral works from the Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Gregson-Willimas, but also a brand new Switchfoot single and video.
» Buy the CDTooth of Crime
The prolific producer returns with an album of his own featuring songs that are an outgrowth of his long-running collaboration with playwright Sam Shepard.
» Buy the CDMay 14
On TV
Boston Legal: “The Gods Must Be Crazy”
10:00 pm on ABCShirley and Carl take on the Catholic Church on behalf of their female client who has decided to sue the Holy See to become a priest.
May 15
On TV
Molotov Alva And His Search for The Creator: A Second Life Odyssey
8:00 pm on CinemaxDocumentary filmmaker Douglas Gayeton, a.k.a. "Molotov Alva," attempts to abandon his real-world persona, and real life problems, by living completely in the virtual online universe of "Second Life."
May 18
Christian
Trinity Sunday
Sunday after Pentecost; a day appointed to celebrate the doctrine of the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
May 20
Buddhist
Vesak (Visakha Puja / Buddha Day)
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha (Hana Matsuri in Japan); celebrated on different days in the spring depending on one's culture and Buddhist tradition.
May 22
Catholic
Corpus Christi
Honors the body and blood of Christ; observed the eighth Thursday after Easter although in the U.S. it is celebrated on the following Sunday (May 25th this year).
May 23
Baha'i
Declaration of the Bab
Celebrates the Bab, herald of the greater messenger of God (begins sundown the previous day).
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