Air Check Dear Member, The Guide As we approach the end of another busy fiscal year, I would like to take this opportunity to express my The Member Magazine for WTTW and WFMT heartfelt thanks to all of you, our loyal members of WTTW and WFMT, for making possible all of the quality Renée Crown Public Media Center content we produce and present, across all of our media platforms. If you happen to get an email, letter, 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue or phone call with our fiscal year end appeal, I’ll hope you’ll consider supporting this special initiative at Chicago, Illinois 60625 a very important time. Your continuing support is much appreciated. Main Switchboard This month on WTTW11 and wttw.com, you will find much that will inspire, (773) 583-5000 entertain, and educate. 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Schmidt COO & CFO Also this month, young detective Endeavour Morse returns for a third season, and we are pleased to Reese Marcusson present two exciting new drama series from the United Kingdom – The Tunnel and Dancing on the Edge. A EVP Radio & Project Development revealing documentary explores the history of Arab-Americans and a three-part series delves into the story Steve Robinson of The Greeks. The Interview Show with Mark Bazer continues on air (with its weekly premiere online at Guide Staff wttw.com/interviewshow), and be sure to visit wttw.com/10 to explore the rich digital content created for 10 Publisher that Changed America with Geoffrey Baer. Finally, as always, we bring you a variety of relevant content for Anne Gleason LGBT Pride Month. There are many ways to watch – WTTW11, online at wttw.com/watch, and on your phone Art Director and streaming devices via our video app. Learn all of the ways you can watch us at wttw.com/anywhere. On 98.7WFMT and wfmt.com, June ushers in a new season of live broadcasts from the Grant Park Music Television Contributors Julia Maish Festival: Carlos Kalmar and guest conductors lead the Grant Park Orchestra from Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Dan Soles Millennium Park and from the South Shore Cultural Center. Saturday afternoons this month bring more Radio Contributor performances from Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wozzeck, The Merry Widow, Nabucco, and Der Rosenkavalier. Andrea Lamoreaux And we have a new series of specials from the renowned Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival for Wednesday Distribution Manager evenings: pianists Kiril Gerstein, Marc-André Hamelin, and Anne-Marie McDermott are among the artists Pat Sheppard featured in these wide-ranging concerts. 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Periodical postage paid at Chicago, IL and additional mailing 3 Member Connections 16 WTTW Kid Grid offices. 4 Member Perks 17 Do it Yourself Saturdays POSTMASTER: Send address 5 TV Listings 19 At-a-Glance changes to The Guide: The Member 6 WTTW Digital Channel Highlights 20 Radio Listings Magazine for WTTW and WFMT, 5400 North Saint Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 14 Multi-Channel Primetime Grid 31 Sponsors 60625-4698. Copyright 2014, Window To The World Communications, Inc., Chicago, IL. ON THE COVER: Stephen Dillane As Karl and Clemence Posey as Elise in The Tunnel. Photo Credit: Courtesy of © BSkyB Limited / Kudos Film & Television Limited 2013. 2 JUNE 2016 MEMBER CONNECTIONS Live Piano Concert Yanni in Concert WFMT’s monthly live series, The PianoForte Salon Series, con- WHAT tinues its season of broadcasts, and you’re invited to be part of the The PianoForte Salon Series audience! 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Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with questions and comments from the audience. To reserve your spot, visit wttw.com/events. 2016 JUNE 3 MEMBER PERKS $5 Off Tickets to Scottish Festival and Highland Games WTTW Members have the exclusive opportunity to receive $5 off tickets to the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games taking place Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at Hamilton Lakes (1 Pierce Place in Itasca, Illinois). The beloved summer celebration is the largest festival of its kind in the Midwest and will feature an extravaganza of activities and attractions from the Caber Toss to the Highland Dance to the Dogs of Scotland. This family-friendly event is a chance to explore Scottish culture without buying a plane ticket. Event proceeds benefit the CHICAGO SCOTS’ prin- ciple charities that provide assisted living and first class memory care at two locations: The Scottish Home and The Caledonian House. 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