Events

WXXI Voices

WXXI Voices, the innovative lecture series that bring special guests from Rochester and around the world to present intriguing programs on a wide variety of topics, kicks off with a special election lecture.

WXXI's Curt Smith and Karen DeWitt come together to discuss The Politics of Politics on Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at WXXI Studios, 280 State Street, Rochester. Tickets are $10 for WXXI members and $25 for non-members. Click here to learn more and to order your tickets online, or call 585-258-0200.

WXXI Open House

Date: Saturday, September 27

Thank you to everyone for putting on another terrific WXXI Open House! We had a lot of people at the station. It was a very diverse group of visitors, demonstrating how we serve the entire Rochester community. The Engineering Department had a busy day explaining digital television and answering questions about the upcoming conversion. The Education Department entertained perhaps 2,000 children. Fans got to meet our radio hosts (lots of comments about "Simon's Window"). We had health screenings on the fourth floor with Second Opinion, readings for children (WXXI President & CEO Norm Silverstein got to read "Martha Speaks"), demonstrations of our new web site, lots of give-a-ways (thanks to Rowe Photo for the great Digital Television we gave away), live performances, and the list goes on and on. Of course, we couldn't have done it without all the friends and family who helped out with Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and our other PBS "stars." We had Board Members greeting people at the door, tons of volunteers helping out, great snacks, participation from other organizations, like the RPO, live WRUR broadcasts from Studio 280, TV Production control putting kids "on the air," and so many staff working behind the scenes to keep things humming (from the front desk to the fifth floor). So thanks again for another special event that proved the value of WXXI to our community!!! Open House Website

WXXI Tour

Take off the rose colored glasses and come in to WXXI to see what goes on behind the scenes. You can see where all your favorite WXXI shows are made. Did you know that WXXI broadcasts more than just WXXI-TV 21 (cable 11) and Classical 91.5? It’s true. You can see how all of our stations record and broadcast into your home. From master control to the studios, you have the opportunity to see it all. Reserve a spot in a WXXI station tour by calling 585-258-0200.

A Prairie Home Companion Trip Giveaway

A Prairie Home Companion is giving away four trips to see a live broadcast of the show from the Fitzgerald Theater St. Paul during the winter broadcast season.  During their weekend with A Prairie Home Companion, winners may sit in on a script rehearsal, eat supper backstage with the cast and crew, and then enjoy the live broadcast from preferred on stage seats at the Fitzgerald Theater. (A Prairie Home Companion airs Saturdays on Classical 91.5/90.3/HD 91.5-1 at 6 pmand Sundays on AM 1370 and WXXI-FM HD 91.5-2 at 12 noon.

For more information, visit: wxxi.org/phc