 Airs M-F from 4-4:30 p.m.
3/27 Arthur vs. the Piano/The Big Blowup
Arthur gets stage fright during a rehearsal. Will he be able to get through his recital without any mistakes? In the second story, can Francine and the Brain put aside their differences for the good of the soccer team? Probably not -- so Arthur and Buster decide to "write" some wrongs. (Show 208) Related Activities: Making Music / Group Endeavors
Airs M-F from 10:30-11 a.m.
3/16 Gotta Dance/ The Bad Dream (Show 134)
Brother can't dance, but Mama asks him to help her practice for an upcoming dance demonstration anyhow. / Sister has a bad dream after seeing a scary new villain on a TV show.
Airs M-F from 8-8:30 a.m., Sunday from 7-7:30 a.m.
 3/5 Prince for a Day / So Long Solo (Show 311)
Ord is named prince for the day, and he gives all his friends important positions. Ord thinks that being a prince is an easy job, until he is faced with some tough decisions. Related activity / Zak needs to find a Jugglebug. Wheezie needs to practice for her trumpet solo. They both need to get ready for the Twilight Talent show, but they can't do the two things at the same time. They decide to compromise and take turns. Soon both of their acts are ready, and they give an amazing performance at the talent show. Related activity
Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
 3/2 The Paper Crane
A mysterious man enters a restaurant and pays for his dinner with a paper crane that magically comes alive and dances. LeVar celebrates Japanese culture by visiting Gasho of Japan in Central Valley, New York. LeVar dons a kimono and steps into the enchanting world of Japan, exploring the artistry of a Japanese vegetable carver and the art of origami. He takes a side trip to see how paper can be made out of old blue jeans, then joins Soh Daiko, an energetic and colorful group of Japanese drummers and dancers, as they perform the celebratory "festival of the drums." Teacher's Guide Family Guide Science Guide Social Studies Guide ESL Guide
3/19 Mr. George Baker
Harry sits on the porch with 100 year old Mr. George Baker who can dance and play the drums but goes to school, just like Harry, so he can learn to read. LeVar visits with The Steppers, a group of senior women who are learning to dance, and the Ferrara family who runs a bakery where the youngest to the oldest have been mixing up sweet treats for five generations. Teacher's Guide Family Guide
 Airs M-F from 3:30-4:00 p.m.
3/23 A Bridge Back Home (Brooklyn, New York) (Show 122)
Buster helps Carlos search the New York city borough of Brooklyn for Carlos's family's oud - a Middle Eastern guitar. To find it, they get help from James, a Lebanese boy who leads Buster through his Middle Eastern neighborhood. Buster meets the Kholad family and other helpful New Yorkers who share their lives, homes, and music with him. Related activity: Yummy and Wholesome
3/28 The Music Mystery (New Orleans, Louisiana) (Show 124)
Fern is writing a mystery story for a writing contest, but she needs help developing the characters. So Buster Baxter, Private Eye, investigates New Orleans's rich music and dance history. Along the way, he meets African drummer Colin, choir director Brittany, and stilt dancer Niya. Related activity: Stilt Dancers
3/29 Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming) (Show 112)
On the Wind River Reservation, Buster meets kids from the Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who teach him American Indian traditions including drumming and powwow dancing. He also learns about another important tradition in this community-basketball-when he gets to participate in a clinic with his new friend Stephan. Related activity: Keep the Beat
Airs Saturday from 7-7:30 a.m.
3/24 Thomas and the Tuba
It's Lady Hatt's birthday and Thomas is transporting a brass band. He accidentally leaves the tuba player behind and has to find him by just listening for his sound.
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