WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER DECEMBER 2018 JONI MITCHELL LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 8PM & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 11PM ON WXXI-TV This film captures A CHANUKAH the artist’s incredibly emotional and triumphant CELEBRATION performance. WITH CHICAGO A CAPELLA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 3PM ON CLASSICAL 91.5 Enjoy this choral music set to Chanukah texts with some musical twists. TINSEL TALES A FESTIVAL OF DELIGHTS NPR CHRISTMAS FAVORITES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 AT 12PM WXXI-WORLD ON AM 1370 Explore the evolution of David Sedaris, Bailey White, Hanukkah from its origin John Henry Faulk — as a small holiday within these and other NPR Judaism to one of voices, past and major prominence present, tell in assimilated stories of the Americans season. Jewish life. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN SPECIAL: WATKINS AND THE RAPIERS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY SHOW SPECTACULAR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 10PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT THE ON WXXI-TV LITTLE THEATRE. DOORS OPEN 7PM. The entire cast is home for Watkins and The Rapiers dip the holidays and they’re into their collection of over sharing their tips and 60(!) original holiday tricks for planning tunes for this annual Our staff shares a stress-free tradition. some of their favorite gathering. HOLIDAY TRADITIONS See inside >> We’re part of your routine. Make us part of your approach. Become a BUSINESS PARTNER. CONTACT: Alison Zero Jones [email protected] | (585) 258-0282 EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIEND, DECEMBER 2018 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio As we approach the end of 2018, I’d like to reflect broadcasting station owned and operated by WXXI Public David Lott, Vice President, Technology and Operations on the accomplishments of the past year. In Broadcasting Council, a not-for- El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News addition to compelling programming from NPR, profit corporation chartered by PBS and the Little Theatre, we are proud of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS the Board of Regents of New York work we do to engage with our community. I’m State. “Program Listings” (USPS Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, M.D., Chair pleased to share a few highlights from the year. Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly Robert A. Healy, Vice Chair at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY David A. Still, Treasurer Opioids and Heroin Epidemic Coverage: In April WXXI News partnered with 14614 to promote the programs and activities of the public Mark Cleary, Secretary journalists from public media organizations in Oregon and Ohio in a reporting broadcasting stations. series called Opioid Crisis: The Ripple Effect, which looked at the people and Periodical mailing postage issues indirectly affected by the opioid crisis. In October our work on this issue Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 paid at Rochester, N.Y. continued as we partnered with PBS stations across New York State for New WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 York’s Opioid Crisis, providing a week of special programming and reporting on Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 POSTMASTER: a state-wide level. 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For up-to-date educators, the learning resources we offer, the family engagement events we program listings, special highlights and Newsroom .........................585.258.0340 host, as well as our work with CPB’s American Graduate initiative and our Move local news, just log onto WXXI.org. WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org to Include partnership with the Golisano Foundation. Open House: In September we opened our doors to the public for a day of fun and discovery. The biennial event brought more than 3,000 visitors into the station to meet our radio and TV hosts and many PBS Kids characters, walk through our TV studios, learn how to access WXXI on their smart devices, catch a short film presented by the Little Theatre, and sneak a peek of Second Opinion’s new season. The Little’s Theatre 1 Restoration: The Little’s historic Theatre 1 reopened in October following significant renovations. The restoration included the installation of a remodeled stage, new theater seating that matches the original Art Deco style seats (with cup holders!), plus major technology improvements including an energy-efficient LED lighting system, new projection, and an upgraded sound system. Documentaries: Our TV production team brought us two amazing documentaries this year. The first was Wendell Castle: A Portrait, which provided a look into the life of the master furniture artist, designer, sculptor, and educator. The film premiered at the Memorial Art Gallery on September 5th and made its WXXI-TV debut two weeks later. The second was Dialogue in Metal, which captured the journey of Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame and world-renowned metal artist Albert Paley as they collaborated to make two sculptures. It premiered at The Little with a Q&A with Jesse and Albert before two sold-out crowds in October. The film premiered on WXXI-TV in November, and will be made available to PBS stations across the country this spring. From trusted, balanced reporting to Classical 91.5’s local hosts and productions, from the great music your hear on WRUR-FM to our 24-hour radio reading services for people who are visually impaired, and from all we present on TV and at The Little, it has truly been a great year. This important work would not be possible without your support, and for that, we thank you. Warmest holiday wishes and all the best for the New Year! Best regards, Norm Silverstein [email protected] | @normWXXI Q&A WITH A CORPORATE SPONSOR Since 1966, EAST HOUSE has been offering personalized care for people with mental health and substance disorders while advocating for the better understanding and acceptance of these issues in the community. Through housing and recovery support services, East House works to move individuals from illness to health. President and CEO Greg Soehner shares more. Q. What do you wish more people knew about mental health? Mental health is as important as physical health. Many people who are suffering do not try to access mental health treatment because of the stigma associated with the disease. The more we talk about mental illness and the possibility of recovery, the more people will pursue treatment. Q. What would you say is the greatest myth about mental illness and substance use disorders? Neither mental illness nor addiction is a choice. They are diseases of the brain, not a moral or character flaw. If you approach these disorders as what they are, diseases, then it disengages EVENTS the myths. Q. How has the opioid epidemic influenced the public’s perception of addiction? The opioid epidemic has reinforced what we know: social determinates, such as safe housing, & healthy food, and opportunities for education and employment are critical to recovery. This epidemic has also started a larger conversation about approaches to treatment. Waiting lists for detoxification and recovery services can be a barrier for someone struggling with addiction. Compiled with the fact that the profile of addiction is much more complicated than in past years with the complexity of available substances, there are no easy solutions. As a community, we must come together and demand our leaders to continue to fight for additional resources to help individuals dealing with this serious disease. Q. Advice for someone supporting a loved one that’s struggling? If you or a loved one is struggling, remember that you are not alone. There are many resources in our community to help you. If you are unsure where to begin, please call the East House Admissions Department at 585-238-4800. easthouse.org EastHouseNY EastHouse GREG SOEHNER NEWS EAST HOUSE PRESIDENT AND CEO To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA “A HEARTLAND HOLIDAY FEAST” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 9PM ON WXXI-TV Join Award-winning chef Lidia Bastianich as she travels to the heartland of America, immersing herself in diverse cultures that provide inspiration HOLIDAY for the holidays. SPECIALS CALL THE GREAT PERFORMANCES MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL MICHAEL 2014 AND 2015 BUBLÉ: TOUR STOP 148 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 8PM AT 1PM ON WXXI-TV ON WXXI-TV With Christmas preparations in full Experience the superstar singer’s flow and the midwives busy caring visually thrilling and musically for the expectant mothers of Poplar, triumphant ‘To Be Loved Tour’. Repeats unexpected visitors cause joy Saturday, 12/8 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV. and chaos in equal measure. THE AMERICAN ST. NICK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 8PM ON WXXI-TV WXXI remembers Pittsford native CHRISTMAS Richard Brookins, who played WITH THE MORMON the lead role in this TABERNACLE CHOIR documentary that tells FEATURING the amazing true story SUTTON FOSTER of war, honor, luck and love.