Friday, August 29, 2014

A Lively Experiment, week of August 29, 2014


Panel
Jim Hummel – moderator
Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor
Pablo Rodriguez - Latin public radio
Phil West – former executive director of Common Cause
Ted Nesi – WPRI.com

Topics
  • Governor’s race
  • Providence mayor's  race
  • Recent debates, polls, and ads
  • President Clinton’s visit to stump for Seth Magaziner
  • The idea of a Constitutional convention




A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 P.M. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; on Massachusetts cable: Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36 / 3128HD, Dish Network 36 / 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; in Rhode Island on Cox 808; Verizon FiOS 478; Full Channel 89; and in Massachusetts on Comcast 294 or 312.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

America's Forgotten Heroine: Ida Lewis, Keeper of the Light

America’s Forgotten Heroine: Ida Lewis, Keeper of the Light is an historical documentary that focuses on the intriguing life story of this country’s most famous maritime heroine. Rhode Island PBS premieres the documentary on Monday, September 8 at 8 p.m.

Written, directed and produced by Marian Gagnon of Goodnight Irene Productions, this 45-minute documentary film provides an intimate portrayal of Ida’s life from age 15 to 69 (from 1857 to 1911) and the passion and moral fiber she intrinsically brought to her work as a lighthouse keeper and unlikely heroine. It also explores the myriad decisions which led to a life of both fame and isolation, Ida’s unexpected celebrity in Newport as well as across the U.S., and the impact she inadvertently had on the early women’s rights movement.

As John Williams Haley, author of The Rhode Island Historian wrote in 1939: "...of all the Rhode Island women who have achieved fame in one way or another...and there have been many...none attained the world renown of a modest little woman who was born and lived most of her life in Newport. In fact, it would hardly be exaggeration to say that she was more famous, particularly during the latter half of her life, than any American woman of the past or present."

While this statement may very well stand today, Ida’s story has largely been forgotten. Gagnon’s goal with this film is to renew the “national memory” of Ida Lewis as an American heroine not only in her hometown of Newport and throughout R.I., but across the United States.

Indie-filmmaker Marian Gagnon researched, wrote, directed, and produced this film with the help of grants from the R.I. Council for the Humanities (RICH), the Rhode Island State Council for the Arts (RISCA), and a donation from the Ida Lewis Yacht Club.

Gagnon is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Johnson and Wales University. The videographer and editor is Jim Karpeichik of Ocean State Video. Both are Emmy nominees. Chris Robadue of Wave Garden Arts is the animator. The film premiered to a standing-room-only crowd at the Casino Theatre in Newport in late May and recently screened at venues throughout South County. It also was selected for the 2014 R.I. International Film Festival.

Encore! WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City returns in September 2014

WaterFire has captivated more than 15 million visitors, gaining national and international attention. Now, WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the world's most extraordinary nighttime events. WSBE Rhode Island PBS is proud to present WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City on Monday, September 8 at 9 p.m.

With its crackling bonfires sparkling on rippling water, and pungent wood fragrance mingling with enchanting music wafting from invisible speakers, WaterFire is a mystical sensory experience. How did it start? How does it happen? Where else in the world is WaterFire happening?

The answers to those questions and more are in this beautiful, compelling documentary produced by Joe Rocco and filmed by Jim Karpeichik in association with WaterFire Providence. The story of WaterFire is told through insightful and amusing commentary from WaterFire creator and artist Barnaby Evans, several participants and volunteers, local historians, and passionate fans from around the world.

WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City presents WaterFire in a rarely seen way. It reveals what inspires the artist, examines how this unique and living art installation touches people's lives, and speculates what is next for WaterFire.

Experience WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City again on WSBE Rhode Island PBS on Monday, September 8 at 9 p.m.

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable services: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, Full Channel 08; on Massachusetts cable services: Comcast 819HD, Verizon 18 / 518HD; on satellite:  DirecTV 36 / 3128HD, Dish Network 7776.



Encore of Watch Hill: Portrait of a New England Seaside Village

Watch Hill is not a place you can visit just once. It becomes a state of mind. It is a place that enchants and inspires you all year long. Now, a new documentary captures the essence of Watch Hill's charm.

Rhode Island PBS presents the encore of Watch Hill: Portrait of a New England Seaside Village on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m.

The documentary is based on the book, Watch Hill Through Time, the Conservancy's history of Watch Hill, written by Chaplin B. Barnes. The beautifully filmed documentary takes a look at the strong and enduring sense of community in southern Rhode Island's Watch Hill.

Located on a peninsula, at the most southwesterly point of Rhode Island, Watch Hill is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is the point where three states meet: Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. Watch Hill is scenic 12 months of the year.

Watch Hill: Portrait of a New England Seaside Village traces the area's history as a look-out point for Native Americans, and allows viewers to explore and appreciate the beauty of this coastal village.

The film also features vivid reminiscences of residents who, for generations, have summered, lived, worked, and come of age in the picturesque seaside village.



The documentary was made possible through a grant from the Alfred M. Roberts, Jr, Charitable Foundation and The Watch Hill Conservancy.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

A Lively Experiment, week of August 22, 2014


Panel
Dyana Koelsch – moderator
Ian Donnis – Rhode Island Public Radio political reporter
Maureen Moakley – political science professor, University of Rhode Island
Wendy Schiller – political science professor, Brown University
Lou Pulner – 630 WPRO-AM legal consultant

Topics
  • WPRI political poll results

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 P.M. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; on Massachusetts cable: Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36 / 3128HD, Dish Network 36 / 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; in Rhode Island on Cox 808; Verizon FiOS 478; Full Channel 89; and in Massachusetts on Comcast 294 or 312.

Can't get to the TV? Watch the episode online anytime and anywhere on our YouTube channel. Episodes of A Lively Experiment are generally available to watch on the next business day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and YouTube will notify you when a new episode is uploaded.

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Share Your Voice, Your Vision - Discover Our Town with Rhode Island PBS


Share Your Voice, Your Vision -
 Discover Our Town with Rhode Island PBS
 
Volunteers Invited to Capture Stories about Glocester, RI 

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (August 20, 2014) – Rhode Island PBS launches Our Town, a community project where neighbors become filmmakers to tell the stories of Our Town.

The Our Town series will share with viewers the local legends, historical happenings, and backyard secrets Rhode Island towns and villages have to offer – those untold or uncelebrated stories that capture the essence of the town. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. Residents are especially urged to participate, but one need not be a resident of the particular town - just have a great town story to tell.

Our Town is perfect for Rhode Island,” said David W. Piccerelli, president of WSBE Rhode Island PBS. “Our towns and villages are teeming with great stories, found in memories, on streets, and in libraries. We are giving the community a platform to tell the stories and perspectives of their town in their own voice. It's also a meaningful way for us to connect with our community of viewers.”

The first Our Town destination in Rhode Island is Glocester. Residents, business owners, town officials, and other interested parties in the vicinity are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m., at the Glocester Manton Library, 1137 Putnam Pike in Chepachet.

A technical, hands-on workshop for the volunteer videographers will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m., at Rhode Island PBS studios, 50 Park Lane, Providence. Volunteers are asked to bring their cameras.

Actual filming can take place any time between September 15 and 26.

“This kind of collaborative group project invites residents to be more involved with Rhode Island PBS, and with each other,” said Jodi Mesolella, project director. “Judging by the response we’re already getting, Glocester is as ready as we are, and we’re looking forward to an engaging experience.”

Rhode Island PBS hopes to recruit 20 to 25 volunteers with their own cameras. There are no restrictions as to age or experience and there is no cost or compensation to participate.

“We will offer guidance, technical advice and support to our volunteers, but this is definitely Glocester’s story as told by the community,” said Margie O’Brien, project producer. Video recorded by the volunteers will be edited together by Rhode Island PBS to create a one-hour film to be shown in December.

Part fund-raiser, part community builder, part historical and cultural documentary, and part “day-in-the-life” video scrapbook, Our Town is expected to be popular with project participants and viewers alike.

For information about joining the Rhode Island PBS Our Town project, visit ripbs.org/ourtown, or call Jodi Mesolella (project director) at 401-222-3636, extension 209, Margie O'Brien (producer) at extension 225, or email ourtown@ripbs.org.

About Rhode Island PBS
WSBE Rhode Island PBS is operated by the Rhode Island PBS Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1987 as a public charity to raise funds and provide support services for Rhode Island’s public television station. WSBE-DT is a viewer-supported member of the PBS network of public broadcasting stations, and transmits on three channels: Rhode Island PBS (digital 36.1), Learn (digital 36.2), and Spanish-language programming on Vme (36.3). Committed to lifelong learning since 1967, WSBE Rhode Island PBS uses the power of noncommercial media to educate, engage, enrich, inspire, and entertain viewers of all ages in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. For more information about the programs and education services at WSBE, visit www.ripbs.org. 

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Friday, August 15, 2014

A Lively Experiment, week of August 15


On the next A Lively Experiment Friday at 8:30, moderator Dyana Koelsch welcomes
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D)
Wendy Schiller, Brown University professor of political science
Dr. Mackubin Thomas Owens, professor, National Security Affairs, Naval War College
Ed Fitzpatrick, Providence Journal columnist

Topics
  • Changes in Iraq’s political structure; 
  • US intervention in Iraq and other foreign countries; 
  • domestic issues - unemployment and job growth; 
  • disapproval rate of Congress; 
  • care for Veterans

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 P.M. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; on Massachusetts cable: Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36 / 3128HD, Dish Network 36 / 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; in Rhode Island on Cox 808; Verizon FiOS 478; Full Channel 89; and in Massachusetts on Comcast 294 or 312.

Can't get to the TV? Watch the episode online anytime and anywhere on our YouTube channel. Episodes of A Lively Experiment are generally available to watch on the next business day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and YouTube will notify you when a new episode is uploaded.

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Latest at URI Today


Rhode Island PBS is pleased to present the latest (third) program in the television series, URI Today, a series that explores the fascinating and innovative scientific research work at our state's university.

The popular series will air on Thursdays in August at 8:30 p.m., immediately following the League of Women Voters Candidate Debates.

August 14 - Baby Talk examines research being done by two URI nursing professors with premature babies, showing that a simple delivery room procedure and interventions throughout childhood could mean improved health and easier transitions to adult life.

August 21 - Science of Survival examines innovative work being done at URI in immunology and ecology. The program explores the threat of Dengue fever and the search for a vaccine against this deadly disease. The show also looks at what role sea level rise may have played in the damage caused by Super Storm Sandy.

NEW August 28 - Sharks is the latest episode. For centuries sharks have been feared, hated and misunderstood. Today, aggressive commercial fishing around the world threatens the very existence of these apex predators. Sharks: The Demon Fish examines how University of Rhode Island faculty and alumni are conducting internationally recognized research and experimentation to develop a better understanding of sharks, one based on science rather than fiction.