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WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE PROGRAMPUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER LISTINGSMAY 2015 When MOTOWN originally aired on NBC on May 1983, it was an immediate sensation and became one of the most talked about concerts and TV specials ever. In an era before social media, it was a true water-cooler event, marking the first time that music fans saw Michael Jackson do the Moonwalk . Taped before a live audience, MOTOWN YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER showcased virtually every key artist from the company’s inception including Michael SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 8 PM ON WXXI-TV Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Supremes, (Repeats 5/31 at 6 PM ON WXXI-TV) The Jackson 5, The Miracles, The Temptations, Four Tops and many others. CHOPIN IN OUR DAY AND HIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT 8PM ON CLASSICAL 91.5 MOVE TO INCLUDE PRESENTS Details INSIDE >> “RETHINKING COLLEGE” AND “THE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT” MONDAY, MAY 4 AT 6:30 PM at THE THE LITTLE THEATRE Details INSIDE >> DEAR FRIENDS, EXECUTIVE Staff MAY 2015 No rm Silverstein, President WXXI and the Little Theatre recently VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager announced that Ken Glazer, Rick Glazer WXXI is a public non-commercial Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio and Mindy Glazer MacLaren have agreed broadcasting station owned Kent Hatfield, Vice President, Technology and Operations to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of our “Go and operated by WXXI Public Public” Comprehensive Campaign. Their Broadcasting Council, a not-for- El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News parents, the late Larry and Jane Glazer, profit corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of New BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS served as Co-Chairs of the Campaign for several years during the “silent phase.” York State. “Program Listings” Christopher C. Booth, Chair Norm Silverstein (USPS 0742-390) is published James W. Fulmer, Vice Chair Together, Larry and Jane helped to secure monthly at 280 State Street, Dr. Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, Treasurer more than $13 million in commitments before we launched the “public Rochester, NY 14614 to promote phase.” The funds raised to date have been invested in improving the the programs and activities of Robert A. Healy, Secretary broadcast signals of our television and radio stations (including a recently the public broadcasting stations. Periodical mailing postage paid at Member & Audience Services ............585.258.0200 installed and more reliable transmitter for AM 1370). We have also invested in new cameras, a critically-needed editing system and many local program Rochester, N.Y. WXXI Main Number ................... 585.325.7500 initiatives. At the Little Theatre, we’ve installed new digital projectors, sound Service Interruptions .................. 585.258.0331 POSTMASTER: systems, and brand new screens, in addition to many other “behind-the- Audience Response Line ............... 585.258.0360 Send changes of address to scenes” improvements. WXXI Program Listings, Copies of Local Programs .............. 585.258.0369 Membership Department, Reachout Radio ....................... 585.258.0333 There’s still much work to be done at WXXI and The Little to secure the future P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY Educational Resources ................ 585.258.0278 of both organizations. That’s why we are so pleased to have Ken, Rick, and 14603-3021. Volunteer Services .................... 585.258.0249 Mindy help lead the effort to reach our goal of $17 million and successfully * Please note that all programs are Corporate Sponsorships ............... 585.258.0282 complete the campaign. We are grateful that they are keeping their parents’ subject to change. For up-to-date Auction/Special Events ................ 585.258.0287 legacy alive. As I’ve said many times, this Campaign is and will always be program listings, special highlights Larry and Jane’s Campaign. With their family’s help, and guidance from our and local news, just log onto WXXI.org. Newsroom ........................... 585.258.0340 WXXI On-line .........................www.wxxi.org Campaign Committee co-chairs Harry Trueheart and Dr. Cynthia Reddeck- LiDestri, we will successfully finish it in Larry and Jane’s memory. As always, we’ve been keeping busy at WXXI and The Little with events that go beyond our programming. We just hosted our annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at WXXI. More than 150 volunteers joined us in Studio A for an evening of good food and great company. We honored several special volunteers including Richard Vuillequez, who received the “Charles M. Wise Volunteer of the Year Award.” Richard chairs our Volunteer Leadership Council, serves as a member of our Board of Trustees, and has been very active in helping with membership drives, Auction, and special events. However, it’s what Richard did last summer for the Little Theatre that really made the vote for the Volunteer Award unanimous among the selection committee. That was the 400-mile trek the amazing 74-year-old made on his recumbent bicycle last July in support of The Little. Richard raised $2,500 pedaling his way from Buffalo to Albany! We also celebrated Reachout Radio’s 30th anniversary and honored two “original readers” who are still volunteering for the service – Annette Eisenstein and Nancy Zimmer. If you’re not familiar with Reachout Radio, it’s a closed- circuit, 24-hour radio reading services for the people who are print-handicapped. The service is provided in partnership with our friends at ABVI, and it includes readings of local and national newspapers, magazines, and special programs. To learn more about Reachout Radio, I encourage you to visit WXXI.org/reachout. WXXI’s Online Auction wraps up this month on May 2. That’s when all the big ticket items close, such as the 2015 Ford Focus from Shepard Ford, a Peter Max Original Oil Painting Titled “Mona Lisa,” and an Oak Harvey Ellis Rocker from Stickley Audi & Co. Our “After Auction” will kick off May 3, where all items will have an opening bid of just $1! Again, a big thank you to all our volunteers, who are so dedicated to our mission of public service. Their time and talents are very much appreciated. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer and joining our great team, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Carolyn Reynolds at [email protected] or (585) 258-0249. Best regards, Norm Silverstein [email protected] @normWXXI Q&A WITH A WXXI UNDERWRITER Co-owners of Scalia Development LLC, founded a decade ago by father and son, Bob and Dan Scalia, describe the company as a different kind of remodeling firm. Believing in full disclosure, they strive to explain to their clients why things cost what they cost, and why a project takes a certain time frame. Dan Scalia provides more details: Q. What would you like the WXXI audience to know about Scalia Development? NTS I I want the audience to know what I know: to appreciate the true benefit of a bona fide general contractor who took the time to understand your vision, and who can bring together a team of experts to make it a reality. Q. What renovation will have the greatest impact on the value of a home? What should a homeowner splurge on? A remodeled kitchen or bathroom generally provides the biggest bang for your buck for increasing the resale value of your home. Safety improvements are also important. EVE Dilapidated roofs and broken steps can also erode the resale value. If the homeowner’s goal is to sell and increase value, the kitchen or bathroom may be the splurge. But until you sell, it is your home. Splurge on what matters to you. That could be an outdoor space or a finished basement. & Q. What is the most interesting artifact found during a major renovation? I came across a cylinder that had fallen through a hole in the attic floorboards and rested S on top of the bedroom ceiling. We learned it was a phonographic cylinder from an old Edison Victrola machine. The homeowner was so excited at my discovery. Q. Is there a Scalia renovation project that has been the most unique and/or inspirational? The most rewarding thing by far is retrofitting homes that present a struggle to the owners. Installing ramps, support bars, and replacing traditional bathtubs with curb-less showers EW can make a huge difference in quality of life. Being forced out of a home sometimes seems inevitable, but often we can prevent or significantly delay that outcome. It makes people very happy and it means a lot to us. www.scaliadevelopmentllc.com N DAN SCALIA, CO-OWNER To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] BELOW: RICK GLAZER LOWER LEFT TO RIGHT: CAMPAIGN UPDATE MINDY MACLAREN GLAZER, KEN GLAZER AND WXXI’S Their parents, the late Larry and Jane NORM Silverstein at THE Ken Glazer, Rick Glazer, and Glazer, served as Co-Chairs of the 2014 WXXI Associates EVENT Campaign for three years, enabling us Mindy Glazer MacLaren have to launch the public phase last fall. The Glazer siblings will help lead the public agreed to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs phase of the campaign in honor of their of WXXI and the Little Theatre’s parents. The “Go Public” Campaign will raise $17 million “Go Public” Campaign. the funds needed to preserve and restore historic Little Theatre 1, support new program initiatives at WXXI and The Little, and ensure that capital and other needs are met to sustain two of Rochester’s non-profit community gems. As Honorary Co-Chairs, the, the Glazer siblings will join forces with Campaign Chair Harry Trueheart, Chairman Emeritus of Nixon Peabody LLP and Vice Chair Dr. Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, director of Wellness Programs at LiDestri Foods, Inc.