Pl a nnerMichiana’s bi-monthly Guide to WNIT Public Television Issue No. 4 July — August 2015 Michiana’s Rising Star Vote for your favorites on Thursdays in July and tune in August 2–7 to see who will be crowned as the next Michiana’s Rising Star A Message from Greg Giczi Board of President and GM, WNIT Public Television Directors Chairman Ida Reynolds Watson Vice Chair Rodney F. Ganey, Ph.D. Susan Ohmer, Ph.D. President and Dear Supporters of Public Television: General Manager Greg Giczi I’m pumped up! I was able to attend the PBS annual meeting in May. It’s an opportunity for Treasurer general managers from public television stations from all over the country to share ideas and learn Thomas E. Slager about PBS’s upcoming plans. Unlike all the other television and cable networks, PBS is not a Secretary “network” but rather a programming cooperative owned by its member stations. Just like WNIT Cari Shein belongs to you, all of PBS belongs to you too! Directors David L. Bankoff, MD Paula Kerger, president of PBS, recently celebrated a work anniversary, she is now the longest Thomas G. Coley, Ph.D. Marvin Curtis serving president in PBS’s history. She has done a terrific job leading our organization to redefine it Katy Demarais in this world of hundreds of traditional television channels, plus thousands more on the internet. Robert G. Douglass Irene E. Eskridge Audiences are taking advantage of new technology to view programs where and when they want Rebecca Espinoza-Kubacki them on a device of their choice. We are adapting to these viewer trends while staying true to our William A. Gitlin mission of inspiration and education. Tracy D. Graham Albert L. Gutierrez One huge announcement made at the PBS annual meeting is the upcoming 25th Anniversary James Hillman Mary Horan rebroadcast of Ken Burns’ Civil War. This film is being totally re-mastered in 4K (Ultra High Katherine Humphreys Definition) technology. We’ll have lots of publicity to alert you to its broadcast when it is ready. Ryan Matthys Christine M. Maziar While there are so many new programs coming up next fall and winter, I don’t want to skip Brian McMahon Mary Louise Miller highlighting a few programs coming up in July and August. First Peoples (Wednesdays, June Pat Moody 24-July 8) shows how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to thrive Kevin Morrison around the globe. returns (Sundays, June 28-August 2), is Steven J. Perlewitz Last Tango in Halifax Capital Fourth Maritza Robles always a big hit (8pm and 9:30pm, July 4), and Michiana’s Rising Star returns in July and August Jill Sigsbee for its third season of showcasing Michiana’s best talent. Joyce F. Stifel James M. Summers Thank you to everyone who participated in St. Joseph County’s Day of Giving. Our county ranked Michael Wargo Patrick Welch third in the nation for overall giving! WNIT was a great beneficiary – your gifts were matched by Charter Directors the St. Joseph County Community Foundation to strengthen our endowment fund. Arthur J. Decio Jerry Hammes Enjoy your summer! Please know that your ongoing support of WNIT is greatly appreciated! Ernestine M. Raclin Jane Warner* Sincerely, Dar Wiekamp* Honorary Life Director Carmi Murphy *Deceased Charter Director Greg Giczi President & General Manager 2 What’s Worth Watching July 6 Membership Corner 22 Worth Watching August 10 Production News 23 Inside? Primetime July 14 WNIT Kids Club 24 Primetime August 16 Supporter Spotlight 25 Weekday Programming 18 Directors’ Circle 25 Weekend Programming 19 WNIT Supporters 26 Overnight Programming 20 Honor Roll Members 27 On The Cover Michiana’s Rising Star Michiana’s Rising Star is back for its third season. This talent event the Finals on Friday, August 7th. The grand prize winner selected at is a search for the brightest and best talent in the entire Michiana the conclusion of Live Week will receive a $1,000 cash prize and the area. WNIT will air four regional contests starting Thursday, July opportunity to appear on WNIT programs in the future. 9 and continuing July 16, 23 and 30. Each of the regional contests will be broadcasted on WNIT, Channel 34.1, each Thursday at In addition, WNIT will be hosting the second annual Grand 8pm with viewers invited to vote for their favorites among the five Finale Dinner/Viewing Party on August 7 at the Century Center finalists from each region. The twelve finalists receiving the most in downtown South Bend. This event includes dinner and viewing votes will move on to Live Week beginning Sunday, August 2nd with of the finale, followed by live entertainment and dancing. There will also be exclusive performances by the Rising Star finalists throughout the evening. For more information, call 574-675-9648. Michiana’s Rising Star • Regionals air Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 8pm on 34.1 • Live Week will be August 2 (7pm) and August 3-7 (8pm) on 34.1 Dreaming in Public PREMIERES AUGUST 10, 7:30PM This half-hour documentary follows Jake Webster and Kay Westhues as they make art, make a living and struggle to build a community of like-minded artists in South Bend, Indiana. WNIT Channel Guide DISH/DIRECT COMCAST OR AT&T MEDIACOM U-VERSE * SD SD SD HD SD HD SD HD 34.2 34.2 INDIANA Argos - - - 34 - 4 704 - Bourbon - - - 34 - 4 704 - Bremen - - - 34 - 4 704 - Bristol 10 191 371 34 - - - - Culver - - - 34 - 4 704 - Elkhart 10 191 371 34 - - - - Goshen 10 191 371 34 - - - - Jefferson Township 10 191 371 34 1034 - - - Knox - - - 34 1034 4 704 - LaGrange County - - - 34 1034 2 704 - Lakeville - - - 34 1034 4 704 - LaPaz - - - 34 1034 4 - 371 LaPorte (city) – 26 371 34 1034 - - - LaPorte County (Eastern) 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - LaPorte County (Western) 26 371 34 1034 - - - Mishawaka 10 191 – 34 1034 - - 371 Middlebury 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Nappanee 10 191 - 34 1034 4 704 - North Judson 10 191 - 34 1034 4 - 371 North Liberty 10 191 - 34 1034 4 704 - Plymouth 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Porter County 26 – 34 1034 - - - Rochester 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - South Bend 10 191 – 34 1034 - - 371 Syracuse - - - 34 1034 4 704 - Valparaiso – 26 371 34 1034 - - - Walkerton - - - 34 1034 4 704 - Wakarusa 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Warsaw 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - MICHIGAN Benton Harbor 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Berrien Springs 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Buchanan 10 191 - 34 1034 - - - Cassopolis 10 191 - 34 1034 - - - Constantine 10 191 - 34 1034 - - - Dowagiac 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Edwardsburg 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - New Buffalo 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Niles 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - Stevensville 10 191 - 34 1034 - - - St. Joseph (city) 10 191 – 34 1034 - - - White Pigeon 10 191 - 34 1034 - - - * Dish Network, Direct TV and AT&T do not carry WNIT channel 34.2 (SD) MAILING ADDRESS WNIT Center for Public Media PO Box 7034 Charter Cable in Sturgis, MI South Bend, IN 46634-7034 has reassigned its channels STREET ADDRESS Original positions are: Base Tier 300 West Jefferson Boulevard WNIT 34.1, #2. New assignment: #12. South Bend, IN 46601 WNIT 34.1, #781. New assignment: #785. WNIT 34.1, #135. New assignment: #195. Phone: (574) 675-9648 After Charter’s conversion to all-digital, station will continue to be available to ALL Charter Email: [email protected] customers served by the above lineups in a digital format on the basic tier of service. © 2015 Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation Statement of Frequency: WNIT PUBLIC TELEVISION ROKU PLANNER (USPS 103-650 ISSN 1523-9373) is published bi-monthly by The Michiana Public Broadcasting WNIT is excited to announce the much-anticipated PBS and PBS KIDS channels are now available Corporation, a non-profit corporation in the State of on Roku! The PBS channel features videos from popular PBS programs. Once you activate the Indiana at 300 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, PBS channel and choose WNIT as your local station, you can stream content from WNIT’s local IN 46601. Periodical postage paid at South Bend, IN and productions, as well as short, web-original videos from Webby Award-winning PBS Digital Studios. additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address With the arrival of the PBS KIDS channel, junior streamers can enjoy full-length episodes and changes to P.O. Box 7034, South Bend, IN 46634-7034. clips from great shows including Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Dinosaur Train, Editor: Jamal Henry. Super WHY! and The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Help determine Michiana’s next Rising Star! Watch and vote via text - Thursdays in July at 8pm See five finalists from each of the regional competitions narrowed down to twelve to compete during Live Week, which starts on Monday, August 2 and ends with the finale on Friday, August 7. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi STRONGER EVERY DAY 1005 Hickory Road South Bend, IN 46615 (574) 233-5754 Monday - Thursday 7:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm Mcdonaldpt.com Worth Watching July Operation Wild A Capitol Fourth 2015 All programs are on both 34.1 and 34.2 THE NATIONAL MALL: AL CAPONE: ICON unless noted. AMERICA’S FRONT YARD Monday, July 6, 10pm Friday, July 3, 9pm OPERATION WILD Al Capone — the quintessential self-made Wednesdays at 8pm The United States National Mall, set in the heart American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his of Washington, DC, is a place unlike any other on name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody Join veterinarian teams around the world as they earth, and its history is equally fascinating.