Wwciguide December 2016.Pdf

Wwciguide December 2016.Pdf

Air Check Dear Member, The Guide The Member Magazine for In 2016, Chicago and the world marked the 400th anniversary of the passing of William Shakespeare WTTW and WFMT with a variety of events. As this year draws to a close, WTTW is proud to bring back the distinguished Renée Crown Public Media Center 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue Hollow Crown series with three of the Bard’s stirring history plays – Henry VI, Parts I and II and, on Chicago, Illinois 60625 Christmas night, Richard III starring popular British stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Judi Dench. Both of these renowned actors are also part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s gala celebration, Main Switchboard Shakespeare Live!, which also includes appearances by David Tennant, (773) 583-5000 Member and Viewer Services Joseph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, David Suchet, (773) 509-1111 x 6 and a very special royal guest. WFMT Radio Networks In December, we’ll offer a variety of music on WTTW11 for every taste, (773) 279-2000 Chicago Production Center whether it’s country legends Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Ray Price; (773) 583-5000 André Rieu, the King of the Waltz; pop superstars The Carpenters; opera great Placido Domingo; Broadway star Laura Osnes and the Mormon Websites Tabernacle Choir; choral ensembles from St. Olaf and Wheaton Colleges; wttw.com wfmt.com the Boston Pops; the New York Philharmonic; and notably Welsh crooner Tom Jones, in a new Soundstage concert recorded in the WTTW Studios President & CEO earlier this year. American Masters profiles the legendary architect Daniel J. Schmidt Eero Saarinen; Great British Baking Show experts Mary Berry and Paul COO & CFO Reese Marcusson Hollywood present several fun and informative Masterclasses; Call the Midwife returns with a new holiday special; and don’t miss the new Navy Pier: A Century of Reinvention with Geoffrey Baer and its Guide Staff accompanying immersive mobile website at wttw.com/navypier. Publisher This month, WFMT heralds the return of live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera on Saturdays. Anne Gleason Art Director The December presentations include Hansel and Gretel in the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Our holiday features include the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols live from King’s College Chapel at Cambridge WTTW Contributors University, plus a performance of Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus in honor of Hanukkah, sung by Chicago’s Julia Maish Music of the Baroque. And Live from WFMT will feature a holiday concert by Chicago’s Bella Voce, and Dan Soles WFMT Contributor a recital by pianist Matt Hagle, who continues his Levin Studio Beethoven cycle. Enjoy much more Andrea Lamoreaux digital content, including fine arts news and feature stories, weekly quizzes, playlists, live streaming, Distribution Manager and more at wfmt.com. Pat Sheppard On behalf of all of us at WTTW and WFMT, I extend best wishes to you and your family for a warm Advertising Sales and wonderful holiday season. Please consider an additional holiday gift, and thank you for your year- WTTW: Douglas Carleton round support which makes all of this possible. (773) 279-2128 WFMT: Paul Ansell Sincerely, (773) 279-2101 The Guide: The Member Magazine for WTTW and WFMT Dan Schmidt (ISSN 2329-1338) President & CEO December 2016 Volume 31, Number 227 The Guide: The Member Magazine for WTTW and WFMT is published monthly (for contributors of $40 or more annually) by Window To The World Communications, Inc., 5400 North Saint Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60625-4698. Periodical postage paid at Chicago, IL and additional mailing Inside the Guide offices. 3 Member Connections 14 Multi-Channel Primetime Grid POSTMASTER: Send address 4 Member Perks 17 Do it Yourself Saturdays changes to The Guide: The Member Magazine for WTTW and WFMT, 5400 5 TV Listings 19 At-a-Glance North Saint Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 6 WTTW Digital Channel Highlights 20 Radio Listings 60625-4698. Copyright 2014, Window To The World Communications, Inc., 8 WTTW Kid Grid 31 Sponsors Chicago, IL. ON THE COVER: Benedict Cumberbatch as RICHARD III in Great Performances: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses: Richard III. Credit: Courtesy of Robert Viglasky © 2015 Carnival Film & Television Ltd. 2 DECEMBER 2016 MEMBER CONNECTIONS Live Piano Concert: Lori Sims Save the Date for WFMT’s monthly live series, The PianoForte Salon Series, continues its MASTERPIECE: Victoria season and you’re invited to be part of the live audience! Join WFMT for a performance and conversation with pianist Lori Sims performing Debussy. Screening Internationally known pianist Lori Sims received the Gold Medal at the 1998 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, where she also won the prize for the best performance of a work by Brahms. WHAT Ms. Sims’s other awards The PianoForte Salon Series include first prize co- winner of the 1994 Felix Jenna Coleman WHERE Bartholdy-Mendelssohn PianoForte Studios 1335 S. Michigan Avenue Competition in Berlin, in Chicago Germany, winner of the Lori Sims WHAT 1993 American Pianists’ An Evening with Victoria: A New MASTERPIECE Series WHEN Association Competition with outstanding distinction Friday, December 2, 12:00 pm from the jury, and the silver medal winner in the 1987 WHERE Kosciuszcko Foundation Chopin Competition. While a Chicago History Museum student, Ms. Sims was the recipient of numerous awards, 1601 N. Clark Street in Chicago including the Dean’s Prize for Most Outstanding Graduating Student at the Yale School of Music, and a Deutsche WHEN Akedemische Austauschdienst two-year fellowship from the Federal Republic of Germany. Wednesday, January 11 Admission to this concert is free. For program information, visit pianofortefoundation. Time to be announced on wttw.com/events Meet Nature Cat at Kohl Children’s Museum The highly anticipated new MASTERPIECE series – Victoria – follows the drama of the candid, Join walk-around PBS and WTTW Kids character Nature Cat at the Kohl spirited monarch who was perhaps the first Children’s Museum as we celebrate the season with a special day of winter fun. woman to seem to have it all. Join us on the eve- From 2:00 to 4:00, ning of January 11 for a screening of the premiere children and families can before it airs on WTTW11. WHAT Nature Cat at Kohl Children’s Museum watch the new Nature Cat In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager is episode “Pet Sounds,” crowned Queen Victoria, navigates the scandal, WHERE participate in interactive, corruption, and political intrigues of the Court, Kohl Children’s Museum nature-inspired activities, and soon rises to become the most powerful 2100 Patriot Boulevard and sit in on story time! woman in the world. This new eight-part drama in Glenview Nature Cat can’t wait to follows Victoria from the time she becomes Queen WHEN meet you and get his in 1837 at the age of 18, through her courtship and Tuesday, December 13, 2:00 pm picture taken with you! marriage to Prince Albert. Famous for her candor And while you’re at the and spirit, Victoria’s often tumultuous reign lasted Museum, check out the for 63 years; she was England’s longest-serving new Animal Secrets monarch until she was overtaken by Elizabeth II exhibit! Children can explore the hidden habitats and secret lives of forest in September 2015. animals. Nature Cat Tickets to this special premiere event will be For more information, visit wttw.com/events. available on wttw.com/events in December 2016. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – LIVE The legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers lives on with the hit series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard the Trolley to delight live audiences with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel takes the audience on an interactive musical adventure, as he WHAT and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – LIVE loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new WHERE Rosemont Theatre experiences. This live theatrical production filled with 5400 N. River Road in Rosemont, singing, dancing, laughter, and “grr-ific” surprises will Illinois warm the hearts of multiple generations. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, and search for WHEN “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” Use code PBS for pre- Sunday, February 12, 2:00 pm Daniel Tiger sale tickets. 2016 DECEMBER 3 MEMBER PERKS 15% Off Tickets to Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Deeply Rooted Dance Theater kicks off its 20th anniversary Photo: Ken Carl season with performances featuring two world premieres. When Men, which explores the idea of abandoning stigmas to strengthen from within, is choreographed by Joshua L. Ishmon, with music by Ananda Giri and Paolo Nutini and text by Charlie Chaplin. Femme, which celebrates the allure, courage, strength, and beauty of women, is choreographed by Nicole Clarke-Springer, with music by Nina Simone. The program also includes a revival of Jagged Ledges, which explores the plight of people living with HIV/AIDS and the soul’s 50% Off Hyde Park School of quest for freedom, choreographed by Gary Abbott and Kevin Iega Dance Nutcracker Tickets Jeff, with music by Martin Tillman, Tom Bedvik, Jai Utal, and Peter Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD) offers Gabriel, and text by Staceyann Chin; The March, reflections on its annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s The American’s Civil Rights era, choreographed by Jeff and Abbott to Nutcracker, featuring 206 dancers – from four- music by Roberta Flack and Samuel Barber; Bach’d, which reflects the timeless grace, passion, power, and year-olds to grandparents – supported by more rhythmic qualities of Johann Sebastian Bach’s compositions, choreographed by Abbott; Wild is the Wind, than 100 volunteers. Staged by HPSD Founding choreographed by Jeff to music by Nina Simone; and Heaven, which celebrates joy and humanity, clarity Artistic Director August Tye, ballet mistress and and resolve, choreographed by Jeff and Abbott to original music by Raymond Jones.

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