WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER SEPTEMBER 2020 PREMIERES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 9PM ON WXXI-TV Amsterdam—city of bikes, boats, and bodies. At least, that’s the way steely-eyed cop Piet Van der Valk sees his murder-infested beat. Marc Warren stars as Van der Valk in this all-new, three-part series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers. Maimie McCoy co-stars as Van der Valk’s right-hand woman, Lucienne Hassell along VAN DER VALK with Luke Allen-Gale as the scruffy sergeant, Brad de Vries, and Elliot Barnes-Worrell as the squad’s brainy new guy, Job Cloovers. Together they face a trio of challenging cases that gives a new slant ON MASTERPIECE to Amsterdam’s renowned sophistication, for it appears that the city’s stylishness and toleration go hand in hand with murder. PHOTO: COURTESY OF © COMPANY PICTURES AND ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL SEE PAGE 2 FOR EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION! HARBOR FROM SUPPORT THE HOLOCAUST VIRTUAL SCREENING + DISCUSSION THE LITTLE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 6:30 PM AT THE VIRTUAL LITTLE THEATRE AND TUESDAY, THEATRE SEPTEMBER 8 AT 10 PM ON WXXI-TV DETAILS ON PAGE 16>> HOW TO HELP ON PAGE 18>> LOOK FOR YOUR PROGRAM LISTINGS GUIDE IN Everyone loves a good comeback story, and we have one for you. When our media partner CITY was forced to suspend publication of its award-winning weekly newspaper in response to the economic fallout of the pandemic, it stopped the presses, but not the reporting. Now, CITY returns to newsstands in September with a monthly magazine that will feature all its signature coverage of our community and integrate this programming guide into its pages. That means this will be the last edition of Programs Listings as you know it. But don’t look at it as losing an old companion. Think of it as gaining a new look at the world around you. Next month, you’ll receive a copy of CITY that will contain a special section for WXXI. Just like the Program Listings, the section will highlight everything that’s happening in the WXXI family. You’ll find news about upcoming documentaries, PBS and NPR programs, specials on Classical 91.5, AM 1370, and WRUR-FM, goings on at the Little Theatre, and everything you need to know about the station. All of that will be wrapped into CITY with news, arts, and life coverage that ignites important conversations about topics that propel our community forward. Every issue of CITY will combine an array of news and commentary with a street-level look at the arts, music, food and drink, and culture that offers an enlightening, entertaining, and honest reflection of life in our community. WXXI acquired CITY under a for-profit subsidiary, Rochester Area Media Partners (RAMP), in 2019. Since then, CITY and WXXI News have worked closely together to expand and enhance their respective news offerings. The new CITY is another example of that collaboration that we think creates something special for our members and our community. 2 EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIEND, SEPTEMBER 2020 No rm Silverstein, President I hope you had an opportunity to view our latest VOLUME 11, ISSUE 9 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial WXXI documentary, Journeys Through the Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio broadcasting station owned Finger Lakes. Our staff did a wonderful job of David Lott, Vice President, Technology and Operations and operated by WXXI Public capturing the beauty and history of our region Todd McCammon, Vice President of TV Broadcasting Council, a not-for- and we were proud to share it with our viewers. profit corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of New York BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Our producers and editors worked hard to State. “Program Listings” (USPS Robert A. Healy, Chair complete this program despite the coronavirus, Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly David A. Still, Vice Chair even doing some of the editing work at home. at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY Stephen Sloan, Treasurer If you need a lift, or just a reminder of the beautiful region we call home, 14614 to promote the programs and activities of the public Betsy Wilson, Secretary Journeys Through the Finger Lakes is a welcome respite from COVID-19! broadcasting stations. This month, we have a lot of exciting news to share. Our production team Periodical mailing postage paid at Rochester, N.Y. Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 will be back in studio to film Season 17 of Second Opinion, our television health care series aired by PBS stations throughout the nation. I’m pleased WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 POSTMASTER: Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 to share the news that award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and Send changes of address to Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden, has been named WXXI Program Listings, Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 the series’ new host. As one of America’s most recognized and trusted Membership Department, personalities, Joan exemplifies Second Opinion’s mission in providing highly P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 14603-3021. 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Airing Tuesday, September 1 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV and AM 1370, this WXXI Live Forum will explore the re-opening of schools and what K-12 education will look like in the fall. We are excited that CITY News will be back in publication this month with the launch of a new monthly magazine. At the end of March, we had to make the difficult decision to suspend printing the weekly CITY Newspaper and transitioned all stories and reporting online to roccitynews.org. After a great deal of planning, CITY is back in print – only now with the integration of the WXXI Program Guide into the publication. Next month – and every month moving forward – you will receive CITY with a special section dedicated to WXXI, where we’ll share programming and event content you’ve enjoyed in the Program Guide for years. COVID-19 has forced us to work differently and to be creative – and this move to unify our efforts is the best way for us to maximize budgets and staff. WXXI looks forward to extending and strengthening our partnership with CITY and we know you’ll enjoy the stories, photography, and information arriving at your door each month. (You can find further details about the new publication on the opposite page.) While August brought coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, this month we bring you the first of three presidential debates from PBS NewsHour and NPR. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden meet at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, September 29 for their first debate. We’ll carry the debate live on WXXI-TV and AM 1370, starting at 9 p.m. I hope you had a good summer with friends and family. We are anxious for the opportunity to see you again in person at an event or movie (when it is safe to do so). In the meantime, thank you for your support. We couldn’t do all this without you! Best regards, Norm Silverstein [email protected] | @normWXXI 3 Q&A WITH A WXXI COMMUNITY PARTNER THE GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives in the United States. Located on the historic estate of entrepreneur and philanthropist, George Eastman, the museum houses more than 400,000 photographs, 28,000 motion picture films, and the world’s preeminent collection of photographic and cinematographic technology. WXXI connects with Eliza Kozlowski, Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement, to learn more about the Museum’s recent reopening and extensive improvement projects. Q. Can you tell us about the restoration and construction undertakings at the George Eastman Museum this year? With our recent reopening, we are thrilled to showcase the restoration and renovation of the historic Colonnade. This is currently the interior route between the main museum entrance and the historic mansion and gardens. However, the museum is also currently undertaking a major construction project to relocate the museum’s main entrance and create a new visitor center. We broke ground in January on the Thomas Tischer Visitor Center and expect construction to be complete in mid-October 2020. Q. What were the goals of this capital project and how do you think the transformations will improve EVENTS experiences for visitors? The goal of the Colonnade project was to complete essential structural repairs and to provide a more hospitable experience for visitors, including enhanced views of the gardens! The location of the Thomas Tischer Visitor Center, next to the Dryden Theatre, is long overdue and will be more & convenient, visible, welcoming, and accessible for guests.