WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE PROGRAMPUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER LISTINGSAUGUST 2016 OLYMPIC NIGHT TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 8PM TO 11PM ON WXXI-TV THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON’S VARSITY The 2016 Summer CREW TEAM AT THE Olympics begins August 5th POUGHKEEPSIE REGATTA and in anticipation of the RACES IN JUNE 1936. games, WXXI dedicates an CREDIT: COURTESY OF © CORBIS evening of historical Olympic programming. The evening kicks off at 8pm with The Nazi Games – Berlin 1936, which looks at how the Nazis and the IOC turned, to their mutual advantage, a relatively small, elitist sports event into an epic global and mass media spectacle that, despite the IOC’s determined attempts to forget, continues to this day. The Boys of ’36 follows at 9pm. The film explores the thrilling story of the American rowing team that triumphed at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. The Gold Medal evening concludes with T-Rex: Her Fight for Gold at 10pm This Independent Lens program tells the story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, who rose from the streets of Flint, Michigan, and at 17 won the first Olympic gold medal for women’s boxing in 2012. THE NAZI THE BOYS T-REX: GAMES OF ’36 HER FIGHT BERLIN 1936 TUESDAY, FOR GOLD TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 9PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 8PM ON WXXI-TV AUGUST 2 AT 10PM ON WXXI-TV ON WXXI-TV SATURDAY NIGHT REWIND: RAIDERS OF THE CENTER STAGE LOST ARK FROM WOLF TRAP DETAILS INSIDE >> SUNDAYS AT 2PM, BEGINNING AUGUST 28 DETAILS INSIDE >> Never miss an episode of your favorite PBS show! WXXI PASSPORT is your ticket to all of your WXXI Passport is a new member benefit that provides members special access to current and past programs favorite PBS and WXXI content that have aired from both PBS and WXXI. It’s available via WXXI.org, PBS.org and other digital platforms. Some whenever and wherever you current titles include DOWNTON ABBEY, WOLF HALL, and other dramas from MASTERPIECE, as well as favorites want it. such as VICIOUS, MAKERS, EARTH A NEW WILD, NOVA, NATURE, and THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW. The best part? This library will continue to grow over time. If you’re a current member at the $60/year or above level and don’t have your WXXI PASSPORT Only PBS distributed programs and WXXI productions are available on WXXI Passport. Shows distributed by other services like BBC, ACORN token, please call our membership office at or American Public Television (such as Doc Martin, Father Brown and Foyle’s War) are not part of this service. Passport is available to members (585) 258-0200. If not, visit WXXI.org/passport or through WXXI.org, PBS.org, and the PBS Video apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, as well as the PBS app on AppleTV. WXXI call (585) 258-0200 to start accessing your account. Passport will be available on more platforms in the future. EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIENDS, AUGUST 2016 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 7, ISSUE 8 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio broadcasting station owned Kent Hatfield, Vice President, Technology and Operations and operated by WXXI Public As we approach the 50th anniversary of Broadcasting Council, a not-for- El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News profit corporation chartered by WXXI-TV (our official sign-on was September 6, the Board of Regents of New York BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS 1966), I am pleased to share some good State. “Program Listings” (USPS James W. Fulmer, Chair news about the future of public media in Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, M.D., Vice Chair at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY Rochester. Thanks to a capstone gift of Robert A. Healy, Treasurer 14614 to promote the programs $2 million from philanthropist Tom Golisano, WXXI has announced the Mark Cleary, Secretary and activities of the public successful completion of our “Go Public” Comprehensive Campaign! broadcasting stations. Periodical mailing postage Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 With the Golisano gift, the “Go Public” campaign topped $18.4 million, paid at Rochester, N.Y. WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 surpassing its original goal of $17 million. The funds raised over the past Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 five years have already paid dividends to the community with investments Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 POSTMASTER: in new transmitters for AM 1370 and Classical 91.5 FM, improvements Send changes of address to Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 WXXI Program Listings, Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 in the WXXI television signal, new cameras and editing systems, and Membership Department, Educational Resources ...............585.258.0278 support for news programming and documentaries. P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY 14603-3021. Volunteer Services ...................585.258.0249 Corporate Sponsorships ..............585.258.0282 The campaign also benefited Rochester’s historic Little Theatre with the * Please note that all programs are Auction/Special Events ...............585.258.0287 installation of digital projectors, sound systems, and new screens for all subject to change. For up-to-date five theaters. Since acquiring The Little more than three years ago, WXXI program listings, special highlights and Newsroom ..........................585.258.0340 local news, just log onto WXXI.org. WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org has raised and invested more than $1 million to restore and preserve this historic gem. Fundraising (and renovations) will continue at The Little, as we work to restore Theatre 1 and make it more accessible and more comfortable for everyone. As for our 50th anniversary, we’re proud of the way WXXI has become an essential part of the Rochester community. We hope that the “founding fathers” and “founding mothers” of the station would share our pride in the way WXXI works to make this a better place for all of us. I still marvel at the original Television Program Log on the wall outside Studio A (see photo to left). The first night included Julia Child making chocolate mousse, a performance of “The Mikado,” and a membership message. Some things never change! We’ll be sharing more news about our significant anniversary in the weeks and months to come. In the meantime, watch and listen for election coverage from PBS, NPR and WXXI. And if you haven’t heard yet, Great Performances will bring us Hamilton’s America in October. The feature film documentary brings history to life through the contemporary perspective of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary hip-hop musical, Hamilton. So, mark your calendars for Friday, October 21, 9-10:30 p.m. There’s a lot to celebrate at WXXI, from a very special anniversary to the inside story of one of the most popular musicals of our time. Thanks for helping to make it happen, through your support for WXXI! Best regards, Norm Silverstein [email protected] @normWXXI < WXXI TELEVISION PROGRAM LOG FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 1966 Q&A WITH A WXXI UNDERWRITER Park Ave Bike Shop owner, Andy August, and his team work hard to ensure their customers are comfortable and efficient on the bikes they buy. The shop’s knowledgeable staff, selection of bicycles, and array of accessories make them a resource for cyclists of all levels. With locations at Monroe and Clover, as well as in Henrietta, here is more from our local bicycling specialist! Q. How can new cyclists improve their cycling experience? New cyclists should make sure their bikes are properly set up in terms of fit and function. Also, finding good routes and people to ride with will make cycling a lot more fun. This is best done by joining a club like the RBC (Rochester Bicycling Club) for road riding, the GVCC (Genesee Valley Cycling Club) for road racing, or GROC (Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists) for off-road riding. Doing a charity ride EVENTS is also a great way to provide a goal for the season, plus you will get to ride a great route and meet like-minded people. Q. What other equipment and accessories do you carry? & We carry just about any accessory that can be imagined for cycling. We even sell safety lights that use radar to tell the rider when a car is approaching -- the light will also get brighter as the car gets closer. In the winter we keep it going by selling cross country skis, backcountry skis, and snowshoes. Q. Most bike-friendly city you’ve visited? Madison, Wisconsin. Q. What safety advice can you offer? When road riding, ride as if you are invisible. Be aware of traffic in front of you and, most importantly, of what’s behind you. parkavebike.com NEWS ANDY AUGUST, OWNER To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] STUDENTS FROM HILTON HIGH SCHOOL MAN PHONES DURING A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT WXXI? Join us Saturday, August 13 from 10am to 11:30am or Tuesday, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: August 16 from 5:30pm to 7pm to learn more about WXXI and volunteer > Open House opportunities throughout the year. During our Volunteer Orientation you’ll take a tour of the station, hear about our volunteer opportunities, meet > Summer Festivals other like-mind individuals, and enjoy light refreshments. To reserve your > 50th Anniversary Celebration Events seat online, visit WXXI.org/event or at facebook.com/WXXIrochester. > Pledge Drives You can also make a reservation by calling (585) 258-0287. > Special Events at the Little Theatre Volunteers are our lifeblood.