Pl a nnerMichiana’s bi-monthly Guide to WNIT Public Television Issue No. 3 May — June 2013 National Memorial Day Concert Sunday, May 26 Experience Something Memorable Fat and Skinny Bike Festival WINE(ona) Hops at the Shops Festival May 18th - 19th July 13th Fun for all ages including races, road rallies, hill climbs, kids’ Wineries and breweries from Indiana, and beyond, will gather events, prizes, and much more! together for your enjoyment on the shores of Winona Lake for a 1-day tasting. Art Fair June 1st - 2nd Antique Car Festival Artists from across the country display and sell their artwork at August 17th this annual event enjoyed by thousands. This two day event Come and see a nostalgic display of pre-World War II features juried artwork, live music and a food court. vintage vehicles along with entertainment, food and fun. Northern Indiana Lakes Festival Canal Days June 9th September 7th Come and enjoy the great outdoors! The day includes a fishing Sales, crafts, and activities along the Canal. tournament, mountain bike race and 5K run. See lakesfestival.org for more information. Fall Festival / British Car Show October 5th MasterWorks A fall tradition at The Village with artisan demonstrations, June - July seasonal food and shopping. Come see a spectacular range A four-week festival featuring outstanding performing arts of British cars presented by the Northern Indiana Lakes students and professionals from around the world. Over 40 free British Car Club. public cincerts performed. See masterworksfestival.org for a complete schedule. Holiday Festival / Tree Lighting December 7th Patriotic Pops Concert Experience the joy of Christmas in The Village. Enjoy July 5th seasonal favorites while you find the right gift for those A patriotic musical celebration featuring the MasterWorks on your holiday list. orchestra followed by fireworks over Winona Lake. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana Visit villageatwinona.com for the latest event details 574.268.9888 Experience Something Board of Memorable Directors Chair David M. Findlay Fat and Skinny Bike Festival WINE(ona) Hops at the Shops Festival May 18th - 19th July 13th Vice Chair A Message from Greg Giczi Rodney F. Ganey Fun for all ages including races, road rallies, hill climbs, kids’ Wineries and breweries from Indiana, and beyond, will gather President and GM, WNIT Public Television events, prizes, and much more! together for your enjoyment on the shores of Winona Lake Ida Reynolds Watson for a 1-day tasting. Art Fair President and June 1st - 2nd Antique Car Festival General Manager Artists from across the country display and sell their artwork at August 17th Greg Giczi this annual event enjoyed by thousands. This two day event Come and see a nostalgic display of pre-World War II Treasurer features juried artwork, live music and a food court. vintage vehicles along with entertainment, food and fun. Kevin J. Morrison Northern Indiana Lakes Festival Canal Days Secretary Happy Spring Everyone! June 9th September 7th Dr. Susan Ohmer My first two months at WNIT have been a whirlwind of excitement! Come and enjoy the great outdoors! The day includes a fishing Sales, crafts, and activities along the Canal. Directors tournament, mountain bike race and 5K run. See lakesfestival.org I’ve spent a great deal of time listening. Listening to our staff, listening to the WNIT Board Thomas G. Coley, Ph.D. for more information. Fall Festival / British Car Show members, listening to our Community Advisory Council, and listening to the person in front October 5th Kathryn Demarais of me at the supermarket. MasterWorks A fall tradition at The Village with artisan demonstrations, Irene E. Eskridge June - July seasonal food and shopping. Come see a spectacular range William A. Gitlin It’s all been positive. I now have a better understanding of how strongly you feel about the role A four-week festival featuring outstanding performing arts of British cars presented by the Northern Indiana Lakes Tracy D. Graham students and professionals from around the world. Over 40 free British Car Club. of public media in our communities. public cincerts performed. See masterworksfestival.org for a Albert L. Gutierrez That doesn’t mean I’m going to sit around in my office all day and enjoy the view out the window. complete schedule. Holiday Festival / Tree Lighting James W. Hillman December 7th Najeeb A. Khan But, if you catch me staring out that window, it’s because of the vision I have for WNIT. We’re not Patriotic Pops Concert Experience the joy of Christmas in The Village. Enjoy Glenn E. Killoren just going to be good, nor just great. I want us to be “essential.” July 5th seasonal favorites while you find the right gift for those Paul A. Marsh Essential, as the leading media provider of education for your children. Essential, as the presenter A patriotic musical celebration featuring the MasterWorks on your holiday list. Ryan Matthys orchestra followed by fireworks over Winona Lake. of artistic performance and information. Essential, as the center for civil political discussion. And, Christine M. Maziar essential in your lives to balance-out all the entertainment choices you have with programs that Mary Louise Miller contribute to your lifelong learning. Pat Moody Jill Richardson I hope you have had a chance to watch our new Big Questions series of programs, Mondays at Maritza Robles 10pm. These programs are produced at DePaul University, Chicago, and WNIT is serving as the Cari Shein “presenting station” for a hopeful regional or national launch. We’re very excited about being part Thomas E. Slager of this series and have been working closely with the DePaul University team. James M. Summers Michael J. Wargo Glancing through your new Planner, you will find it loaded with many great programs to stimulate Patrick Welch your intellect. And, I take great pride in pointing out that it’s PBS and WNIT viewers turn to for Charter Directors Memorial Day and Independence Day celebration special programs. We devote an entire evening Mr. Arthur J. Decio to recognize these two important American holidays. In fact, I think these two programs have Mr. Jerry Hammes become “essential” for our viewers. Mrs. Ernestine M. Raclin I can never close without a note of appreciation. Your ongoing support of WNIT means so much Mrs. Jane Warner to achieving our goals. Thank you, so much. Mr. Dar Wiekamp* Honorary Life Director Sincerely, Carmi Murphy *Deceased Charter Director © 2013 Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation Statement of Frequency: WNIT PUBLIC TELEVISION PLANNER Greg Giczi (USPS 103-650 ISSN 1523-9373) is published bi-monthly by The Michiana President & General Manager Public Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit corporation in the State of Indiana at 300 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601. Periodical postage paid at South Located in Winona Lake, Indiana Bend, IN and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes Visit villageatwinona.com for the latest event details to P.O. Box 7034, South Bend, IN 574.268.9888 46634-7034. Editor: Roger Chrastil. 3 What’s Worth Watching May 6 Membership Corner 23 Worth Watching June 10 WNIT Kids Club 25 Inside? Primetime May 14 Honor Roll Members 27 Primetime June 16 Supporter Spotlight 29 Weekday Programming 18 Directors’ Circle 29 Weekend Programming 19 WNIT Supporters 30 Overnight Programming 20 Production News 22 WNIT Channel Guide WNIT 34.1 on Comcast Channel 191 Shown In High Definition On The Channel 10 Indiana: South Bend, Mishawaka, Goshen, Bristol, Elkhart, Plymouth, Cover Rochester, Middlebury, Jefferson Township, Wakarusa, Warsaw and eastern LaPorte County National Memorial Day Concert (2013) Michigan: Edwardsburg, Niles, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, On the eve of Memorial Day, join co- • A tribute to all those who served during St. Joseph (city), Benton Harbor, hosts Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) WWII including Charles Durning, Berrien Springs, Stevensville, and Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”) for decorated WWII veteran, distinguished and New Buffalo a night of remembrance featuring an actor and longtime contributor to the Channel 4 all-star line-up performing with the National Memorial Day Concert Indiana: Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, who Culver, Knox, Lakeville, LaPaz, National Symphony Orchestra. The passed away in December, 2012. Nappanee, North Judson, North Liberty, 24th annual broadcast of the National • On the 60th anniversary of the end of Syracuse, and Walkerton airs live Memorial Day Concert (2013) the Korean War, the broadcast will also Channel 11 from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Indiana: LaGrange County pay tribute to the heroic service of the before a concert audience of hundreds of Michigan: Constantine and White Pigeon soldiers who fought and perished in this thousands, millions more at home, and Channel 26 “ forgotten war.” Indiana: LaPorte (city), western LaPorte to our troops around the world on the County, Porter County and Valparaiso American Forces Network. National Memorial Day Concert (2013) airs Sunday, May 26, 8:00-9:30pm with WNIT 34.1 on Dish & Direct The 2013 event will include: Satellite Providers repeat from 9:30-11:00pm on WNIT or AT&T U-verse • A segment that pays tribute to the 34.1 and 34.2. Channel 34 service members who have had multiple Shown In High Definition deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and focuses on the impact on these men WNIT InFocus 34.2 on and women and their families. Comcast Channel 371 Shown In Standard Definition National Memorial Day Concert (2013) Hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Sunday, May 26, 8-9:30pm 5 A STAR COULD ARISE BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES. WILL YOU BE THERE? Is there a rising star in your hometown? WNIT thinks so and is coming your way to audition the best and brightest your town has to offer.