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CREATE Showcase in September • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout September!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Wellness Weekend – September 5-7
Leave the back-to-school stress behind and join Create hosts for a calming weekend of yoga and stretch that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to seize the day.

In Stitches – September 12-14
Feeling the call of the needle and thread? Have some fabric you can’t decide what to do with? Then join Create for a weekend of sewing and quilting creations that could light the spark for your next project.

Hispanic Heritage with Pati Jinich – September 19-21
Follow Pati Jinich on a trip throughout the diverse regions of Mexico to discover the rich culture and culinary traditions, including an early look at Pati’s upcoming season, featuring her hometown of Mexico City.

Art with Rick Steves – September 26-28
From prehistoric cave paintings and the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome through a thousand years of Middle Ages to the extravagant Baroque, Rick Steves takes us on an entertaining and connective journey through European art.

Fit 2 Stitch Sewing Careers for the Blind• WXXI-CREATE

Disability doesn’t stop these blind and visually impaired individuals from having a fulfilling career in sewing for the US Military

Fit 2 Stitch Sewing Careers for the Blind airs Thursday, August 1 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, the gang travels to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that’s more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment in their careers.

CREATE Showcase in August • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout August!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Al Fresco – August 1-3
Soak up the sun and enjoy some time outside in the garden and at the grill as Create hosts serve up inspiration for tasty summer fun.

All About Japan – August 8-10
Bask in the beauty of Japan’s striking scenery in an outdoor adventure that showcases the natural landscapes of the land of the rising sun.

Capture the Moment – August 15-17
Set your sights on the great outdoors and capture the spirit of exploration with View Finder and Outside: Beyond the Lens as they discover the magic of stunning vistas and more.

Home Cooking from Around the World – August 22-25
Let Milk Street be your guide to bringing flavors and techniques from across the world into your kitchen to make easy, delicious meals that will transform the way you cook.

Garden into the Fall – August 29-31
Whether you’re prepping for an autumn vegetable harvest, getting ready to plant next season’s bulbs, or just want to get a little more time outside, join Create hosts for tips and tricks to make the most of your garden.

CREATE Showcase in July • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout July!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

American Traditions – July 4-6
In a nod to Independence Day, we’re taking some time to enjoy some maker traditions — in the kitchen, the workshop, and on the road. Sit back and enjoy some traditional creations and their stories with some of your favorite Create hosts.

Cook’s Country Southern Style Summer – July 11-13
Southern staples shine in a weekend dedicated to the delicious, the fresh, and the comfort classics. Join Cook’s Country for a trip that winds through the Southeast and into Texas for delights that will go straight to the top of your recipe pile.

Focus on Flowers – July 18-20
It’s no secret that flowers are a simple and beautiful way to improve your well-being, but do you know about some of their other superpowers? Find out as J Schwanke brings the focus on flowers in ten back-to-back episodes of Life in Bloom.

Practice Makes Perfect– July 25-27
Beautiful things are created one stitch at a time, and our needle arts pros are here to get you started! Cozy up for a marathon of quilting, knitting, and crocheting to inspire your next handiwork.

CREATE Showcase in June • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout June!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Dancing Around the World – June 6-8
Mickela Mallozzi hits the dance floor in destinations across the globe, turning strangers into friends everywhere she visits. Explore culture through dance with her in a Bare Feet marathon that hops around the world.

Make Your Dad’s Day –June 13-15
In celebration of Father’s Day weekend, we’re putting the spotlight on some of our favorite makers. Let dad sit back, relax, and watch the pros bring new creative projects to life — and maybe even inspire the next item on the list!

School’s Out: Go Travel! – June 20-22
Now that summer is officially here, we are ready to hit the road with the whole family! Join Colleen Kelly and the crew of Outside: Beyond the Lens as they venture to destinations that have something for everyone.

Milk Street Pantry – June 27-29
This weekend’s destination? The Milk Street Kitchen. Whether it’s turning pantry staples into a feast, or recreating cherished family recipes with home cooks, Christopher Kimball and the team have the know-how to help you crack the code to creating culinary masterpieces.

CREATE Showcase: Memorial Day BBQ with Steven Raichlen • WXXI-CREATE

Fire up the grill and get ready to sink your teeth into mouthwatering barbecue dishes with tips and tricks from Steven Raichlen.

CREATE Showcase: Memorial Day BBQ with Steven Raichlen airs Friday, May 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Steven Raichlen (Barbecue University, Primal Grill, Project Smoke) returns for an insightful exploration of contemporary grilling. Innovators of live-fire cooking join Steven to share revolutionary techniques that elevate the backyard barbecue experience — from ember-roasting and salt slab grilling to fire-heated iron and high-tech rotisseries.

Project Fire introduces new foods — from unfamiliar cuts of steak to eco-friendly seafood — and twists on popular classics — from breakfast to paella to clambakes. And, as usual, Steven features a collection of new tools and fuels for the avid griller.

CREATE Showcase: Flavors of Asia • WXXI-CREATE

Savor the flavors of Asia with Create chefs Ming Tsai, Martin Yan, Christine Cushing, and Ed Kenney.

CREATE Showcase: Flavors of Asia airs Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

These create chefs explore food traditions from across the East.

Simply Ming – The James Beard and Emmy-nominated Simply Ming features mouthwatering recipes, celebrity appearances and culinary road trips. Each episode kicks off with a technique demonstration, followed by two dishes — one prepared by a nationally renowned guest chef and one by host Ming Tsai.

Yan Can Cook – The beloved chef takes viewers on an exciting adventure to Chengdu, the “Panda Capital of the World,” in Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom. Immersing himself in Chengdu culture, Chef Yan learns about bamboo, samples a few of the country’s estimated 30,000 hot-pot restaurants

Confucius Was A Foodie – Celebrity chef and former Food Network host Christine Cushing takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture and its surprising influence on food around the world.

Family Ingredients – A culinary travel series, hosted by acclaimed O‘ahu chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, tells unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaiian dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, it is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families.

CREATE Showcase: Celebrating with Family Ingredients • WXXI-CREATE

Venture to the islands of Hawai’i and beyond with Chef Ed Kenney as he explores the foods that bring family and friends together on Family Ingredients.

CREATE Showcase: Celebrating with Family Ingredients airs Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Every dish has a story, and every family has a dish. Family Ingredients is a culinary travel series that tells these unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaii dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, Family Ingredients is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families. Hosted by acclaimed O‘ahu chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, the story begins in the Hawaiian Islands, where big things are happening in the state’s dynamic culinary scene. Beautifully filmed, Family Ingredients showcases Hawai‘i’s small town communities, diverse cultures, and exhilarating experiences that cross the Pacific Ocean. Engaging, authentic, funny, even a bit quirky, Ed is the perfect host to trace these dishes around the globe. He takes off with guests to explore Okinawa, Tahiti, California, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the Hawaiian Islands, showcasing how cuisine can profoundly unite cultures, communities and families.

Photo: Chef Ed Kenney
Provided by CREATE