Radio & TV Program Guide | July12 Noteworthy in July n WKAR-TV Celebrates the Jubilee with Programs on Britain n Reporter Gretchen Millich Retires n Come to our July Screenings! n Highlights from WKAR’s Events “Scrapbook.” College of Communication Arts and Sciences July12 July Screening Events WKAR will host two screenings this month at the station. These free events are a wonderful way to get a sneak preview of an upcoming WKAR program and hear a speaker who adds insight into the program. On Our Cover Celebrate the Fourth of July with a grand display of fire- works and music from the U.S. Capitol on A Capitol Fourth. (July 4, 8 & 9:30 p.m.) Mark Your Calendars! Old Town Jazz Fest Great Performances The Small Matter August 3-4 at the Met of Big Science The Great Lakes Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m. at WKAR Monday, July 30, 7 p.m. at WKAR Folk Festival August 10-12 WKAR will host a sneak preview of the The Small Matter of Big Science is upcoming Great Performances at the a two-part video series exploring the WKAR will be at the Met production of Satyagraha. Preview evolution of science through the lens of Jazz Fest recording guest Molly Fillmore, an associate pro- nuclear physics. The first episode takes upcoming programs fessor of voice in the College of Music viewers from mankind’s basic curiosity about our origins all the way to modern for the new season at Michigan State University, appears isotope research at the National Super- of BackStage Pass. as Mrs. Naidoo in the Philip Glass opera conducting Cyclotron Laboratory And we’ll be at the which follows the life of Mahatma (NSCL) at Michigan State University. Folk Festival on the Gandhi during his early life in South City Hall Stage. Africa. It was here that he developed the revolutionary philosophy of non- Look for WKAR”s violent resistance that continues to be Street Team at both used in protests around the world. events and say hi! The opera was hailed by the Washington Post as “a profound and beautiful work CREDITS of theater.” Editor The event is free but advance reserva- Jeanie Croope tions are required at WKAR.org. College of Communication The Small Matter of Big Science includes scenes from Arts & Sciences MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. Dean Pamela Whitten WKAR General Manager The sneak preview of this series will Gary Reid include not only video but a talk with TV Station Manager Dr. Konrad Gelbke, director at the Susi Elkins NSCL and Facility for Rare Isotope Radio News Director Beams (FRIB). Kevin Lavery The event is free but advance reser- Radio Reading Service vations are required at WKAR.org. Brad Walker Volunteer Coordinator For additional information, contact Mary Wright Molly Fillmore Becky Scheel at (517) 432-3120, ext. 354. QUESTIONS? If you have questions about WKAR call (517) 432-9527, ext. 365 weekdays (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or contact Carol Karber at [email protected]. WKAR is a division of the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University. MSU is an Affirmative-Action/ Equal-Opportunity Employer. A scene from the Metropolitan Opera production of ''Satyagraha.” 2 July 2012 | StayTuned A Capitol Fourth Wednesday, July 4, 8 & 9:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s birthday with A Capitol Fourth, an Independence Day tradition. Unrivaled performances from some of the country’s best-known musical artists are topped off by a terrific display of fireworks, live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Tom Bergeron hosts. Masterpiece Mystery! Sundays at 9 p.m. WKAR Create Before Inspector Morse, there was the rookie Constable Marathons Endeavour Morse, ready to WKAR Create is seen on Channel 23.3 and on many cable systems. Create resign from police work until a Marathons are seen Saturdays from murder turns up that only he 6 a.m.-Noon and 6 p.m. to midnight can solve. Shaun Evans stars and the following Sunday from Noon in Endeavour as the young to 6 p.m. Morse, before his signature 7/07 Very Berry red Jaguar, but with deductive Julia Child, John Besh powers already running in and others share berry high gear (July 1). recipes, while P. Allen On July 8, Kevin Whately and Smith shows how to During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Lawrence Fox return in new decorate with berries. Jubilee Year, WKAR joins the celebration episodes of Inspector Lewis, with a number of programs tied to Britain solving cases in the seemingly 7/14 Exotic Sweets and the monarchy. perfect academic haven of Add juicy fruits to your The British Are Coming! Oxford. The season opens with dishes with tips from WKAR and PBS continue their the discovery of a ritual burial Mary Ann Esposito, Ming own British Jubilee with new of an obsessive Oxford English Tsai and Jacques Pepin. professor, with the team’s work episodes of The Monarchy: 7/21 Take it Outside! The Royal Family at Work complicated by an amateur detective. Later episodes deal Get gardening tips from (continuing through July 9) The Victory Garden and and two new series. with the death of a lovelorn professor, the murder of a outdoor party ideas Michael Wood returns to public babysitter and the strangling from John Shields and television with the Story of of a guest lecturer. Katie Brown. England, following the English village of Kibworth through 7/28 London Calling 2,000 years. Kibworth lived Commemorate the through the Black Death, the start of the summer English Civil War, the Industrial Olympics in London, Revolution and World War II. England with Create! (Premieres July 3.) Make bread pudding, Queen & Country (premieres check out restaurants on July 1 at 8 p.m.) celebrates with the Galvin Broth- Elizabeth II as England marks ers and visit popular Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. sites with Rudy Maxa Sir Trevor McDonald looks at and Rick Steves. the traditions and institutions surrounding the monarchy, from Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace through the Kevin Whately and Lawrence Fox track down queen’s royal visits to some of murderers in Oxford on new episodes of the greatest historic palaces. ”Inspector Morse” on Masterpiece Mystery! Market Warriors | Mondays at 9 p.m., beginning July 16 Treasure hunters embark on an antiques adventure in Market Warriors, from the producers of Antiques Roadshow. Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables, selling their finds at auction with an eye towards maximizing profit. Fred Willard hosts. Katie Brown July 2012 | StayTuned 3 OUR OMMUNITY WKAR has been out and about in our community this spring and summer! Here are some favorite shots from our photo album. (Look for us at next month’s Old Town Jazz Festival, the Great Lakes Folk Festival and the Mosaic Festival on Labor Day Weekend.) 1 2 At the Zoo! 1. Connie Montague and her grandchildren stopped by WKAR’s tent at Potter Park Zoo during Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. Their favorite shows were “Peep and the Big Wide World” and “Wild Kratts.” 2. WKAR-TV station manager Susi Elkins chats with a visitor to WKAR’s booth at Potter Park Zoo. The event was in conjunction with Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. 3. WKAR gives out Dinosaur Train “Nature Trackers Guide” at the International Migratory Bird Day event at Potter Park Zoo. 3 4 July 2012 | StayTuned SUPPORTING WKAR IS SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY. 5 4 6 7 At the Art Festival! 4. Curious George, Super WHY! and a young fan pose for a photo at the East Lansing Art Festival. 5. Art festival fans Gary Reid, WKAR’s general manager, with Pat Madden. Wonder what station they enjoy most?! 6. Two WKAR Street Team members are happy to be with Super WHY! 7. Nothing makes us happier than seeing smiling fans – especially the little art festival-goers! 8. Stuck on WKAR! This little one in his springtime green, sports a WKAR sticker at the East Lansing Art Festival! Perhaps he’s a fan of “Sesame Street!” 8 July 2012 | StayTuned 5 04 | Wednesday 8:00 A Capitol Fourth 2012 The annual concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. WKAR TV 9:30 A Capitol Fourth 2012 11:00 Charlie Rose Weeknight News 02 | Monday The PBS NewsHour 8:00 Antiques Roadshow 05 | Thursday airs Monday-Friday Vintage Houston 8:00 Michigan Out of Doors at 7 p.m., preceded by 9:00 Antiques Roadshow 8:30 The Red Green Show BBC World News Atlantic City, NJ 9:00 This Old House Hour America at 6 p.m. and Nightly Business 10:00 Monarchy: The Royal 10:00 BackStage Pass Report at 6:30 p.m. Family at Work Bowery The Queen and Us Indie rock from Grand Rapids. Jim Lehrer Follow four guests invited to a gar- 11:00 Charlie Rose den party at Buckingham Palace. Get a crash course in Prince Charles and Camilla as they take tea with 01 | Sunday an organic farmer. 11:00 QuizBusters Okemos/Jackson County Western 11:00 Charlie Rose 11:30 QuizBusters Springport/Vandercook Lake 12:00 Washington Week 12:30 Off the Record 1:00 The McLaughlin Group 1:30 To the Contrary 2:00 Moyers & Company Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World 3:00 Woodsongs focuses on the art and artisans of the Middle Emmylou Harris East. (July 6) 4:00 Classic Gospel 5:00 This Old House 06 | Friday 5:30 Hometime 8:00 Washington Week 6:00 My Generation Tom Bergeron hosts the holiday tradition, 8:30 Off the Record 6:30 The Aviators A Capitol Fourth.