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WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PROGRAMPUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER LISTINGSAUGUST 2017 GREAT AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNEYS SCHENECTADY TO NIAGARA FALLS AIRS MONDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 9:30 P.M. ON WXXI-TV Host Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic for an epic trip down the East Coast of the United States. In this episode he travels from Schenectady to Niagara Falls. He hits Schenectady, then Utica before heading to Rochester where he discovers a famous 19th-century name still trading today: George Eastman, who launched mass market photography with his Eastman Kodak company. Michael’s final stop: Niagara Falls for a ride on the “Maid of the Mist”. < HOST MICHAEL PORTILLO IN HIGH FALLS BACKSTAGE PASS LIVE FROM KODAK HALL GATEWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 1PM ON OPEN REHEARSAL CLASSICAL 91.5 DETAILS INSIDE >> INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 9:30PM AT THE LITTLE THEATRE DETAILS INSIDE >> WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE TWO GREAT THINGS, CRAFT BEER AND SINGING? BEER CHOIR! Beer Choir was founded in 2015 by composer and craft beer enthusiast, Michael Engelhardt. The idea is simple. We sing while drinking beer. The physical and BeerBeer emotional benefits of singing are overwhelming. And we get a chance to appreciate the brewers who are, in fact, creative artists themselves. The first Flower City Beer Choir will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at the Little Theatre Café, starting at 7:00 pm. We’ll offer craft beers from Rohrbach’s and several other local craft brewers. And we’ll sing some fun songs from the Beer Choir “hymnal” led by Master of Ceremonies Dan McInerney and The Flower City ChoirChoir Beer Band – Bill Dresnack, John Curry, and Brenda IS COMING TO ROCHESTER! and Don Tremblay. WXXI’s Julia Figueras, Mona Seghatoleslami, Ruth Phinney and Jeanne Fisher will TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 AT THE LITTLE THEATRE CAFÉ be on hand to host the festivities. PLEASE JOIN US ON AUGUST 22 TO HAVE A FEW BEERS, A LOT OF LAUGHS & SING TOGETHER JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! #ChoirToThePeople EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIENDS, AUGUST 2017 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial The sweeping and powerful documentary, The Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio broadcasting station owned Vietnam War, which is being referred to as Ken Kent Hatfield, Vice President, Technology and Operations and operated by WXXI Public Burns’ most ambitious film, premieres next El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News Broadcasting Council, a not-for- month on WXXI-TV. In anticipation of the series, profit corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of New York BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS WXXI has partnered with local organizations to State. “Program Listings” (USPS James W. Fulmer, Chair host outreach events to engage our community Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, M.D., Vice Chair in a conversation about what happened during at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY Robert A. Healy, Treasurer the Vietnam War. In July, MuCCC Theater hosted a week of readings, re- 14614 to promote the programs and activities of the public Mark Cleary, Secretary enactments, and a preview screening of the series. This month, WXXI will air broadcasting stations. a special Connections with Evan Dawson broadcast from the Little Theatre on Periodical mailing postage Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 August 24 (see the AM 1370 page for details), and in September the Central paid at Rochester, N.Y. WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 Library will host an event focused on preservation of the local history and Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 perspectives of the Vietnam War. POSTMASTER: Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 Ken Burns co-produced The Vietnam War with Lynn Novick, and the two Send changes of address to Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 filmmakers recently sat down with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to talk WXXI Program Listings, Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 about the making of the documentary. A few of the questions and answers follow: Membership Department, Educational Resources ...............585.258.0278 P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY Q: Why was it important for you to tell the story of Vietnam? 14603-3021. Volunteer Services ...................585.258.0249 Corporate Sponsorships ..............585.258.0282 Ken: I think the Vietnam War is arguably the most important event of the second * Please note that all programs are Auction/Special Events ...............585.258.0287 half of the 20th century. It’s a defining moment. subject to change. For up-to-date program listings, special highlights and Newsroom ..........................585.258.0340 Q: How do you tell the story of the most divisive period within our nation local news, just log onto WXXI.org. WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org during the 20th century? Lynn: One of the tragedies of the Vietnam War is that America got involved in a conflict in a country far away that we didn’t really understand. We didn’t understand our allies or our enemies. We as filmmakers did not want to make that same mistake. I spent a lot of time in Vietnam getting to know people who lived through the war there and hearing from civilians and soldiers, and also speaking to Vietnamese-Americans who fled Vietnam after the war. Q: Why does Vietnam still matter? Ken: Just think about it. You want to understand WikiLeaks? Let’s go back to the Pentagon papers. You want to understand about meddling in foreign affairs, about political parties reaching out to foreign powers? That’s in the story of Vietnam. You want to find out about the disconnect between the generals who make the plans and the service members who do the fighting and dying? AUGUST’S MEMBERCARD PLUS BENEFIT Vietnam reveals this. To understand Vietnam is to arm yourself in the best sort of way for how to deal with our present incredibly fraught moments. It couldn’t be BAY CREEK more relevant than it is today. Q: What did you learn from making this film? Lynn: One thing that I learned that I will carry with me is that history is a lot PADDLING CENTER more complicated than we give it credit for. There is no story that I’ve tried to tell that is more complicated than this. With any one aspect that we tried to tell – there were at least three points of view or more. It was a constant exercise in compassion. It’s important to be open to considering that things are not as simple as they seem. We look forward to this new series and will use it as a catalyst to update and share the resources that WXXI’s Veterans Connections website provides. Our goal is to identify the most pressing needs and issues facing veterans in our region and to develop ways that WXXI programming and outreach can help address those needs. Whether it’s a veteran or the family of a veteran, WXXI is dedicated to helping bridge veteran needs with community support and awareness. For more 1099 EMPIRE BLVD, ROCHESTER, NY information please visit us: WXXI.org/veterans. (585) 288-2830 • www.baycreek.com Sincerely, TWO OFFERS: #1 VALID FOR A 2-FOR-1 CANOE, KAYAK OR PADDLE BOARD RENTAL. #2 VALID FOR 10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CANOE, Norm Silverstein KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD [email protected] | @normWXXI Q&A WITH A WXXI UNDERWRITER In 2016, GEVA THEATRE CENTER named Christopher Mannelli Executive Director. Christopher joins the iconic Geva Theatre from Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago and previously held leadership roles at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and HotCity Theatre in St. Louis. WXXI catches up with Chris as Geva looks toward the start of its 45th season. Q. Q. Can you tell us about your professional history in a nutshell? I began my career as an actor/musician and toured nationally and internationally for 10 years; my very first professional acting job was at Geva in the late ‘90s. After touring, I transitioned my focus to the administrative side of theater organizations. Q. How does Rochester compare to Chicago? Rochester has a rich tapestry of incredible arts institutions and a community that loves them. So, there is great similarity in this regard between the two cities. There is also a warmth and friendliness of the people of Rochester that is very much like what you experience in the Midwest. Rochester wins on less traffic, and although there’s more snow, the weather is a bit EVENTS milder here. While I do like white hots quite a bit, I think a Chicago hot dog still has the edge! Q. Top three favorite things about Rochester (yes, just three). Go! Our family enjoys being so close to all the natural beauty of the region, especially the Finger Lakes & and state parks. We’ve made some terrific friends already and love our new community in Brighton. We’re also taking advantage of the cultural offerings in regard to the arts and museums! Q. Which shows would you name as the most memorable - either as a performer or spectator? Two years ago I saw the most arresting production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge produced by the Young Vic. It was an incredibly resonant production. Q. Grab the book nearest to you. What is it? A blank journal. I always keep one around to capture ideas and thoughts. Q. Dream role? I was fortunate enough to get to play the role of Tobias in Sweeney Todd back in my undergrad days at Geneseo – it was always my favorite.