WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PROGRAMPUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER LISTINGSMARCH 2018 TUESDAY, MARCH 6 AT 8PM ON WXXI-TV Enjoy this celebrity-filled, hour- long special that celebrates Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering PBS series that premiered nationally 50 years ago and became an iconic and enduring landmark in the world of children’s television. Mister Rogers’ cast members share their personal perspectives and insights about television’s longest-running children’s series, still broadcast on WXXI-TV today. Hosted by Michael Keaton, who worked as a stagehand and made appearances on the series in the 1970s, the program also features interviews with numerous celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Fred Rogers, a modest man who always said, “I am not a teacher, I simply help children learn.” Favorite segments, such as a visit with Koko the Gorilla, Big Bird’s appearance in the Neighborhood of Make- Believe, as well as trips to the Crayola Factory and the Radio Flyer Wagon Company, are highlighted. A BEAUTIFUL WORLD: REBELS, RENEGADES WOMEN’S TITLE MAE JEMISON > HISTORY MONTH DATE < MARLINA THE MURDERER FEMALE ASTRONAUT IN FOUR ACTS (MARCH 29) AND WILD WOMEN FILM SERIES DETAILS INSIDE >> SUNDAY, MARCH 3 AT 9PM ON AM 1370 MORE INFORMATION AT thelittle.org. DETAILS INSIDE >> DETAILS INSIDE >> WXXI IS PROUD TO BE PART OF AMERICAN GRADUATE: GETTING TO WORK WXXI is one of 19 public media stations to be awarded a grant by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be part of the national American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative. The station collaborative will help to advance education and career readiness in their communities. The two-year initiative will allow stations working with partners in their local communities to assess workforce challenges and opportunities, and produce local content focused on the essential skills needed for students and workers to succeed in the job markets of today and tomorrow. The work will focus on good jobs in high need career sectors that require training beyond high school but less than a four- year degree. According to the National Skills Coalition, middle skills jobs account for 50% of New York’s labor market, but only 38% of the state’s workers are trained for these jobs. The new grants represent the next phase of public media’s American Graduate initiative focused on improving the graduation rates by a continuum of services cradle to career. Over the past six years, the initiative has attracted local business and community leader support and engagement by focusing on keeping young people on the path to success in school and life. This increased focus in “Getting to Work” will help youth and young adults, ages 16-26 years, to find a variety of career pathways to prepare for jobs that currently are going unfilled because of a skills gap and lack of awareness of the opportunities. To learn more visit WXXI.org/grad. EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIENDS, MARCH 2018 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 9, ISSUE 3WXXI is a public Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager non-commercial broadcasting Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio station owned and operated by WXXI Did you know that March is “Music in Our Kent Hatfield, Vice President, Technology and Operations Public Broadcasting Council, a not- Schools Month?” This national celebration for-profit corporation chartered by El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News the Board of Regents of New York is designed to engage music educators, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS State. “Program Listings” (USPS students, and communities to promote the 0742-390) is published monthly Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, M.D., Chair benefits of high quality music education Norm Silverstein at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY Robert A. Healy, Vice Chair 14614 to promote the programs programs in schools. At WXXI, we know how David A. Still, Treasurer and activities of the public important music is to a child’s intellectual and social development, which Mark Cleary, Secretary broadcasting stations. is why we’re joining the celebration – with Classical 91.5 taking the lead – Periodical mailing postage paid at Rochester, N.Y. Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 by providing a variety of on-air and online content. This includes special WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 arts segments and a curated web page where you can share a story, Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 tribute or memory of a music teacher who made a difference in your life. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 Classical 91.5 is also partnering with the Rochester Education Foundation WXXI Program Listings, Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 (REF) to collect musical instruments and supplies for Rochester City Membership Department, Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 School students. If you’d like to be part of this effort, visit Classical915.org P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY Educational Resources ...............585.258.0278 14603-3021. to learn more. Volunteer Services ...................585.258.0249 Corporate Sponsorships ..............585.258.0282 * Please note that all programs are March is also “Women’s History Month,” and WXXI and the Little Theatre subject to change. For up-to-date Auction/Special Events ...............585.258.0287 program listings, special highlights and will be bringing you films and programs that spotlight amazing women local news, just log onto WXXI.org. Newsroom ..........................585.258.0340 WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org who have shaped the world we live in. The Little celebrates with its annual film series, presenting a collection of documentary and narrative films about trailblazing women. The series features a film every Wednesday evening throughout the month, including The Piano, Viktoria, Marlina the Murderer, and more. (For complete information on The Little’s Women’s History Month film series, visit: thelittle.org.) WXXI-TV will present several documentaries celebrating women in history including the television premiere of Election Day 2016, from local filmmaker Linda Moroney. Linda came up with the idea just two days before Election Day, pulling together a crew of cinematographers, producers and still photographers from the Rochester Documentary Filmmakers Group. Shooting at Susan B. Anthony’s grave at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Election Day (November 8, 2016), they captured 12 hours of MARCH’S MEMBER BENEFIT footage, interviewing hundreds of visitors, asking not who they voted for but why they were there. The film has screened at several film festivals including the first-ever Meet the Press Film Festival with the American Film MEMORIAL ART Institute. We are proud to have it make its television debut on WXXI-TV on Saturday, March 3, at 5pm. (To learn more about other Women’s History GALLERY Month programming on WXXI, visit WXXI.org/wh.) I hope the work we do with and for our community will inspire you to help protect federal funding for public media. Federal dollars help make .blackfr possible educational services that really make a difference (including our new, 24/7 WXXI Kids Channel). You can do your part by visiting: protectmypublicmedia.org. Take a minute to weigh in with your Members of Congress to let them know how you feel about the value of public media. And as always, thank you for your support! Best regards, 500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROCHESTER NY 14607 (585) 276-8900 MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU VALID FOR 2-FOR-1 ADMISSION Norm Silverstein DURING MARCH 2018 [email protected] | @normWXXI Q&A WITH A WXXI UNDERWRITER Celebrating its ten-year anniversary this spring, Abilene Bar & Lounge, a local saloon in downtown Rochester, showcases local and national roots, Americana, rockabilly, and blues artists while serving quality craft beer and cocktails. Owner Danny Deutsch shares insight on his experience with Rochester’s entertainment scene. Q. Favorite part of the job? It’s nice when you see artists develop and build a bond with the local community. I do also enjoy a sold-out show at Abilene. Q. What’s your dream booking? Do I have to name just one? I’d love to work with Nikki Lane, Parker Millsap, and of course Emmylou Harris. Q. What are the biggest changes you’ve noticed in Rochester’s music scene? EVENTS It’s growing! Rochester loves live music and we’re truly thankful they occasionally love it here at Abilene. There also seems to be a demand for shows to start earlier and as we go into our 11th season, we’ll be accommodating that as much as we can. & Q. Looking back over the past ten years, what are some of your fondest memories? Too many to share! Abilene provides intimate and personal shows so when acts like Nikki Hill, Dale Watson, and the Blasters come to town, they leave an impression. There was one special afternoon prior to a show when JD McPherson and his band were polishing up a new tune on our little stage. They were working out the kinks, and my bartender and I were able to enjoy the whole thing. You don’t get to experience that every day. Q. What are your plans for celebrating Abilene’s ten-year anniversary? Our 10th anniversary concert will be with JD McPherson at the Harro East Ballroom on Friday, April 13. The week leading up to the event will be stacked with music and performers our patrons have come to know and love. Abilene Bar and Lounge abilenebarandlounge abilenebarandlounge.com DANNY DEUTSCH, NEWS OWNER To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] AN INDIE LENS POP-UP SERIES DOLORES MONDAY, MARCH 26 AT 7 P.M. AT THE LITTLE THEATRE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC With intimate and unprecedented access, Peter Bratt’s Dolores tells the story of Dolores Huerta, among the most important, yet least-known, activists in American history.