WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER APRIL 2019 MONDAY, APRIL 29 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 ON WXXI-TV Spring is one of nature’s greatest performances – a time of rebirth, renewed energy, and dramatic transformations. For three consecutive nights Nature: American Spring LIVE presents the change from winter to spring in real time from iconic locations across America. From the Rockies to the Everglades, from inner-city parks to remote wilderness preserves, the series includes a mix of live and pre-taped footage highlighting some of the most pivotal events in nature’s calendar. “Nature throws a party every year, and it’s called spring. It is the most active time in the natural world for plants and animals, from birth and rebirth to migrations to pollination,” said Nature executive producer Fred Kaufman, who joined WXXI at the Little Theatre last month along with filmmaker Ann Johnson Prum to share their Nature is a production of THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS favorite Nature clips, behind the scene stories, LLC for WNET and PBS. American Spring LIVE is a and details about this American Spring LIVE. production of Berman Productions, Inc. and THIRTEEN “In addition to witnessing incredible wonders, PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET. Major support for Nature: the goal of this series is to inspire people to go American Spring LIVE was provided by the National Science Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation. outside and get involved with science. Everyone Local support provided by can play a part in our natural world.” SATURDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 6 AT 7 P.M. ON CLASSICAL 91.5 HOST DIANE JONES >> DETAILS ON PAGE 16 2 EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIEND, APRIL 2019 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial We recently had the pleasure of hosting in Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio broadcasting station owned Rochester PBS Nature executive producer and operated by WXXI Public David Lott, Vice President, Technology and Operations Broadcasting Council, a not-for- El issa Orlando, Senior Vice President of TV and News Fred Kaufman and Emmy award-winning profit corporation chartered by filmmaker Ann Johnson Prum for a visit in BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS the Board of Regents of New York anticipation of their three-part series Nature: State. “Program Listings” (USPS Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, M.D., Chair America Spring LIVE, which premieres at Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly Robert A. Healy, Vice Chair at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY the end of this month. They joined Evan David A. Still, Treasurer 14614 to promote the programs Dawson on Connections, attended a reception at The Strong Museum and activities of the public Mark Cleary, Secretary broadcasting stations. of Play, and hosted a special screening and discussion at the Little Periodical mailing postage Theatre. Grants from the National Science Foundation and Ann Ray paid at Rochester, N.Y. Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 Foundation, as well as local support from our friends at Cobblestone WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 Capital Advisors, made these March events possible and will continue POSTMASTER: Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 this month with a Family Fishing event at Powder Mills Park on April 13, Send changes of address to Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 WXXI Program Listings, Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 WXXI Kids’ Nature Fest at Seneca Park on April 27, and a digital Nature Membership Department, Challenge. To learn more about these events and other activities and P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 14603-3021. Educational Resources ...............585.258.0278 how you can take part, please visit WXXI.org/citizenscience. Volunteer Services ...................585.258.0249 I recently returned from my annual trip to Washington, DC for the Public * Please note that all programs are Corporate Sponsorships ..............585.258.0282 subject to change. For up-to-date Media Summit. Along with WXXI Board Chair Dr. Cynthia Reddeck- Newsroom .........................585.258.0340 program listings, special highlights and LiDestriI and WXXI Trustee Betsy Wilson, we joined our colleagues local news, just log onto WXXI.org. WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org from PBS stations across the country to advocate on behalf of public media. Our goal was to remind policymakers about the important work public media does in our communities and to remind Congress that PBS is rated #1 in public trust among nationally known institutions. Federal funding for public media is only a small piece of the final federal budget, less than 0.01%, but without it, WXXI and PBS stations across the country would not be able to provide viewers like you the same high quality programs and services that we do today. We had a very favorable reception from our local Representatives from both sides of the aisle, but we still need your help (especially since the President’s budget is expected to again try to zero-out our federal funding). You can participate in this effort by sharing why public media is important to you. Please visit Protect My Public Media’s website at: protectmypublicmedia.org and submit your own testimonial. Your support – through advocacy and membership – enables us to educate, inspire, and engage our community through in-depth news reporting, meaningful educational services, and quality programming. That includes local productions that spotlight people and places in our region. That’s why I’m so proud to share the news that Opioids from Inside, a documentary that WXXI served as co-producer on, has been nominated for four New York Emmy Awards and Turn the Page, Election Day, and Brewed in New York, of which WXXI served as the presenting station, have received a total of nine nominations. Altogether, WXXI and our local partners received 13 New York Emmy nominations. That’s something to be excited about! As we’ve said many times, thanks for your support, which makes it all possible. Happy Spring! Norm Silverstein [email protected] | @normWXXI 3 Q&A WITH A WXXI CORPORATE SPONSOR With 15 years of industry experience, Jack McGowan in 2004 opened TWO POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, an investment management firm using a proprietary discipline to give clients confidence that their investments will work across good times, and bad. Jack says, “Our tagline, ‘Live a Richer Life,’ reflects our wishes for our clients, our community, and our own team to appreciate and embrace a life of purpose, passion, and joy.” WXXI sits down with Jack to learn more about trends in investing. Q. What’s the Two Point Investment Approach? We assess companies’ long-term performance over two dimensions (Quality+Value™), construct portfolios of individual stocks and bonds tailored to the risk-and return preferences of each client, and proactively manage those portfolios. Q. Thoughts on cryptocurrency? The rate at which hundreds of millions of dollars of cryptocurrency is vanishing, “lost,” or stolen EVENTS indicates that the underlying blockchain technology—though powerful—isn’t yet suitable as the basis for a currency. Q. How is artificial intelligence (AI) impacting private wealth management? & Some firms are using it, but AI in its current state cannot perform the complicated reasoning that sophisticated securities investors bring to bear. Q. What are the most noticeable shift in trends related to retirement goal priorities? People are more focused on leading active lives, and pursuing new interests. Q. Tips on successful charitable planning? Due diligence based on what matters to you is key—start with an issue dear to your heart, and let your passion guide your research into relevant organizations. Consider volunteering or serving first. Review your investments and finances before any measurable increase in giving. Remember, gifting appreciated stock can help you give and save on taxes at the same time. https://TwoPointCapital.com @twopointcapital @twopointcapital NEWS JACK MCGOWAN FOUNDER To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] LILLIAN JOHNSON WINS THE GENEVA ON THE LAKE GETAWAY! In February during our winter radio drive we hosted a drawing for a two-night stay at Geneva on the Lake. Long-time member Lillian Johnson won that special getaway, and sent us this kind 4 note of thanks. Congratulations Lillian! TV HIGHLIGHTS Pictured: Favorite (CHARLOTTE DYLAN), Blacheville (MATTHEW STEER), Felix (JOHNNY FLYNN), Fantine (LILY COLLINS), Fameuil (REECE RITCHIE), Zephine (AYOOLA SMART) Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables masterpiece comes to television in a six-part drama adaptation by multi award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. It stars Dominic West (The Affair, The Hour) as Jean Valjean, and David Oyelowo (Selma) as Javert in this landmark drama adaptation. They are joined in this epic event LES MISÉRABLES drama by Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply, Love, Rosie), in the role of Fantine. With a striking intensity and relevance to us today, Victor Hugo’s novel is testimony ON MASTERPIECE to the struggles of France’s underclass and how far they must go to survive. The SUNDAYS AT 9 P.M., APRIL 14-MAY 19 ON WXXI-TV six-part television adaptation of the renowned book will vividly and faithfully bring to life the vibrant and engaging characters, the spectacular and authentic imagery and, above all, the incredible yet accessible story that was Hugo’s lifework. To learn more about underwriting on WXXI, email [email protected] AMERICAN MASTERS: JOSEPH PULITZER FRIDAY, APRIL 12 AT 9 P.M. ON WXXI-TV Discover the man behind the award. A journalist who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous editorial voice and two best- selling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred STREIT’S role of the free press in a democracy.