From specials commemorating black history, to live performances and fundraising specials that celebrate our local community, February is full of new and noteworthy programs on WNMU-TV.

Check out features from this year's Fresh Coast Film Festival like Algoma Highlands, 9 Days in the Wildairing throughout the month as well. Tune in Sunday, February 11 for a day full of programming devoted to dog sledding, including A Copper Dog Film and Midnight Mushers, both highlighting Upper Peninsula dogsled races. Check out special editions of Ask the Experts airing on February 15 (Certified Public Accountants) and February 29 (Certified Financial Planners). You won't want to miss these and other specials airing all month long!

Scroll down to learn about the rest of this month's featured programs. Shows are organized week by week. All programs are on 13.1 unless otherwise noted. Programs are also available to stream LIVE from our website, pbs.org or the PBS app.

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February 1-3

Little BirdBineshi Kwe

The Little Bird family comes together to mourn death and celebrate life.

Friday, February 2 at 9/8c.

Great PerformancesRichard III

Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.

Saturday, February 3 at 1a/12c. Repeats 2/3 at 8/7c and 2/4 at 1p/12c on WNMU-PLUS (Broadcast Channel 13.3).

High School BowlMackinaw City vs Iron Mountain; Painesdale-Jeffers vs Marquette

Mackinaw City takes on Iron Mountain while Painesdale-Jeffers challenges Marquette in this round of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 3 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/5 at 3/2c.

February 4-10

Saving Our Theatre - a documentary from Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Featuring The VISTA Theater, Masonic Theater, Keweenaw Storytelling Center. Examine three community theater groups in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Includes interviews with Martin Achatz, Ryan Engle, Rusty Bowers, Rebecca Glotfelty, and Jazmin Gorsky.

Sunday, February 4 at 3/2c.

Lighthouse Legacy

The story of Stannard Rock Lighthouse, and how its two-ton lens was rediscovered.

Sunday, February 4 at 3:30/2:30c.

Talking Black in AmericaPerformance Traditions

African American artistic forms like the Blues, Spirituals, Spoken Word, Preaching, Comedy and Hip Hop reveal a story about the creative use of African American Language and its function as a tool for survival, liberation and belonging within the Black Community.

Sunday, February 4 at 7/6c.

Miss Scarlet & The DukeThe Calling

Eliza and Nash are still struggling to work together as they tackle a new case.

Sunday, February 4 at 8/7c. Repeats at 12a/11c.

All Creatures Great and SmallEpisode 5

With the war feeling closer to home, James wants things in order and Carmody trained.

Sunday, February 4 at 9/8c.

Funny WomanEpisode 5

Sophie is banished to Blackpool to await her fate and wonders if her career is over.

Sunday, February 4 at 10/9c.

Independent LensSister Úna Lived a Good Death

A wisecracking nun with stage IV cancer teaches others to live fully until death.

Monday, February 5 at 10/9c.

American MastersHow It Feels To Be Free

Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of iconic African American entertainers who changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.

Tuesday, February 6 at 9/8c.

NatureFlyways

Follow scientists racing against the clock to save the world’s migratory shorebirds.

Wednesday, February 7 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/14 at 3/2c.

NOVAEaster Island

What caused the vast deforestation of Easter Island? Watch a sneak peek here.

Wednesday, February 7 at 9/8c. Repeats 2/8 at 3/2c.

Secrets of the DeadGraveyard of the Giant Beasts

Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator.

Wednesday, February 7 at 10/9c.

Pinkalicious and PeterrificCupid Calls It Quits

Pinkalicious and Peter trade places with Cupid to deliver valentines to everyone.

February 8 at 11:30a/10:30c. Repeats 2/12 at 12p/11c; and 2/14 at 10:30a/9:30c.

Seaside Hotel Season 8We're Not Talking About That

The regulars are back, and everything is looking promising, until a Communist painter, two German soldiers and an orthopedic surgeon arrive.

Fridays at 9/8c, begins February 9.

High School BowlKingsford vs Hurley; Houghton vs Hancock

Kingsford takes on Hurley while Houghton challenges Hancock in this round of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 10 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/12 at 3/2c.

February 11-17

Lyla in the Loop

PBS Kids debuts a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4-8. Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old girl, lives in a big city with her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters in her community. In the exclusive clip, Luke teaches Lyla the dance, but she get frustrated in the process.

Sundays at 8a/7c, begins February 11.

WNMU DocumentariesMidnight Mushers

Behind the scenes at the first U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race in Marquette, Michigan, Feb. 1990.

Musher

A film about the lives of four sled dog racers (mushers) and their dogs. What it means to be a musher, and what it takes to be a sled dog, is revealed over the course of a year as they all wait out summer so they can train for the coming winter's races.

Sunday, February 11 at 7/6c.

Miss Scarlet & The DukeThe Fugitive

Eliza is on the trail of a fugitive who is charged with murder.

Sunday, February 11 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/12 at 12a/11c.

All Creatures Great and SmallEpisode 6

When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.

Sunday, February 11 at 9/8c.

Funny WomanEpisode 6

The team reunites to record the last show, but there are a few surprises still in store.

Sunday, February 11 at 10/9c.

GospelPart 1: The Gospel Train/Golden Age of Gospel

Explore how Black sacred music transcends to mainstream, impacted by blues and jazz. In this preview, GOSPEL explores Black spirituality in sermon and song.

Monday, February 12 at 9/8c.

GospelPart 2: Take The Message Everywhere/Gospel's Second Century

Experience how gospel music and preaching achieved platinum-selling success, embracing a new generation. GOSPEL explores Black spirituality in sermon and song in this inside look.

Tuesday, February 13 at 9/8c.

NatureAttenborough and the Sea Dragon

Join Sir David Attenborough as he uncovers a new species of Ichthyosaur.

Wednesday, February 14 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/21 at 3/2c.

Secrets of the DeadThe Woman in the Iron Coffin

Uncover the story of early America's free black communities via remains of a woman from the 1800s.

Wednesday, February 14 at 10/9c.

Seaside HotelChocolate and Whipped Cream

A plan is born in a bid to get rid of the unwanted guests. Meanwhile, Madsen gets involved in the fate of a young German solider.

Friday, February 16 at 9/8c.

High School BowlIronwood vs Pickford; West Iron County vs Manistique

Ironwood challenges Pickford while West Iron County takes on Manistique in this 'Cerebral 16' round of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 17 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/19 at 3/2c.

February 18-24

Secrets of Royal Travel

Pack your bags for a rare look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains.

Sunday, February 18 at 8/7c. Repeats at 12a/11c.

All Creatures Great and SmallEpisode 7

James tries to get home for Christmas and Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.

Sunday, February 18 at 9/8c.

Fresh Coast Film Festival 2023 FeatureRestoring Aquatic Ecosystems

Examine Michigan’s first indigenous-led, multi-agency collaborative created to restore and protect the ecology of streams and rivers across an entire region.

Sunday, February 18 at 10:30/9:30c.

NOVAHunt for the Oldest DNA

Follow the quest to recover DNA millions of years old, revealing a lost world from before the Ice Age. In this clip, researchers drilled in the Kap København formation in Greenland to collect soil samples.

Wednesday, February 21 at 9/8c. Repeats 2/22 at 3/2c.

Secrets of the DeadThe Alcatraz Escape

Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.

Wednesday, February 21 at 10/9c.d

The Devil's Instrument

Explore the history, lore, craft and haunting music of the eight-string fiddle.

Friday, February 23 at 10:30/9:30c.

High School BowlIshpeming vs Sault Ste. Marie; Bessemer vs Lake Linden-Hubbell

Ishpeming challenges Sault Ste. Marie while Bessemer takes on Lake Linden-Hubbell in this 'Cerebral 16' round of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 24 at 8/7c. Repeats 2/26 at 3/2c.

Festival! '24 Fundraiser: Saturday, 2/24 - Monday, 3/11

Festival! 24 Fundraiser SpecialThe Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang - Live on Copacabana Beach

On February 18th, 2006, The Rolling Stones performed from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. This fully restored and re-mastered concert from their “A Bigger Bang” world tour now includes four previously unreleased tracks. Part of Festival! '24 Fundraiser.

Saturday, February 24 at 9/8c.

February 25-29

Italy Made with LoveItaly Made with Love

Travel through Italy to meet artisans who still create exceptional items by hand. Scan the QR in the broadcast for bonus content–like additional artisans–available only on WNMU Passport.

Monday, February 26 at 8/7c.

Festival! '24 FundraiserNitty Gritty Dirt Band–Hits, History & Dirt Does Dylan

Join the band for songs from Bob Dylan and the Will the Circle Be Unbroken album. Part of Festival! '24 Fundraiser.

Monday, February 26 at 9:30/8:30c.

Festival! '24 FundraiserFrom Sea to Shining Sea

Experience the USA’s grandeur with stunning visuals set to uplifting music and poetry. Part of Festival! '24 Fundraiser.

Tuesday, February 27 at 9:30/8:30c.

Festival! '24 FundraiserMolly Tuttle and Golden Highway Live in Nashville

Join the Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist, banjo player and rising star for a dynamic concert with her band in Nashville. Watch a sneak peek of Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway: Live in Nashville! Part of Festival! '24 Fundraiser.

Wednesday, February 28 at 9:30/8:30c.

Festival! '24 FundraiserInside Grand Hotel

Explore Grand Hotel’s iconic spaces to learn what has made this unique property an icon of success for more than 125 years. Part of Festival! '24 Fundraiser.

Thursday, February 29 at 9/8c.