Highlights Archive

Arts + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity• WXXI-WORLD

Artists and healthcare clinicians present alternative perspectives on disability.

Arts + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity airs Thursday, October 31 at 11 a.m. on WXXI-WORLD.

Through stories and performances, artists and medical professionals redefine what we perceive as “normal.” Co-hosted by artist and storyteller Kevin Kling, professor Jessica Horvath Williams, Ph.D., and Dr. Tsegaensh Selameab, the program discusses issues of varying abilities through the arts and shares unique perspectives from a wide range of contributors who offer insight on the meaning of accessibility.

This documentary is presented as part of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation’s Move to Include^TM, an award-winning national initiative to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.

Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama with Dr. Henry Panion, III • WXXI-TV

A truly unique television program bringing together songs performed by musical legends The Blind Boys of Alabama and a full symphony orchestra.

Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama with Dr. Henry Panion, III airs Friday, August 16 at 9 pm on WXXI-TV, and encores Saturday, August 17 at 4 p.m.

Throughout the program, a documentary storytelling thread uses small vignettes to connect the artists and their songs. Beautifully orchestrated and conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, Symphony Celebration focuses on messages of humanity, peace and love.

PBS News Special Report: President Biden’s Address • WXXI-TV

PBS and PBS News will provide coverage of President Biden’s Oval Office address to the nation.

PBS News Special Report: President Biden’s Address airs Sunday, July 14 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

President Biden will speak about yesterday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

Please note: All programming shifts a half hour from its original time. So Professor T will start at 8:30 p.m., Grantchester at 9:30 p.m. and DI Ray at 10:30 p.m.

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.

VOCES “From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá) • WXXI-TV

This film tells the inspiring story of Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented attorney to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

VOCES “From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá)” airs Monday, July 22 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV

Follow Luis – an immigration attorney as well as a DACA recipient’s – on a journey from a difficult youth to the highest court in the land as part of a powerful legal team fighting the Administration’s attempt to rescind DACA.

Luis was attending a school for gifted students when he discovered he was undocumented when he couldn’t join a class trip to Europe, leading to his father’s deportation and his family’s upheaval. This hardship and his mother’s direction led Luis to Chicano Studies at San Jose State, where he would become an immigration lawyer.

When the Obama administration established DACA in 2012, Luis’s life changed, allowing him to practice law openly, and in 2017, he defended Daniel Ramirez, a DACA recipient facing deportation, and recognized the broader threat to DACA. This led to a landmark Supreme Court case where Luis, the first undocumented lawyer to appear before the Court, and his team won a victory in 2020, overturning the Trump administration’s rescission of DACA. Despite this win, the future of DACA remains uncertain, affecting hundreds of thousands of young people.

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration • WXXI-TV

See The Tragically Hip’s final iconic performance from 2016 at the K-Rock Centre in the band’s hometown of Kingston, Ontario

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration airs Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV

In 2015 the band’s captivating frontman, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, a prognosis that shook the band’s devoted fans around the world. Gord’s response was to spend this precious time as he always had — making music, making memories, and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends.

Having just finished their latest record, Man Machine Poem, the band took it out on tour — a tour that felt like a farewell. The 15-show run, culminated in a National Celebration on Aug. 20, 2016, at the K-Rock Centre in The Tragically Hip’s hometown of Kingston, Ontario, which would be their last performance as a five-piece band. The concert was broadcast live on CBC, an event that remains among the biggest in the country’s broadcast history.

Among the songs included in the special are “New Orleans Is Sinking,” “Fiddler’s Green,” “Fifty Mission Cap,” “My Music at Work,” “Ahead by a Century,” “Little Bones,” and “Courage.”

American Masters Bob Dylan: No Direction Home • WXXI-TV

This 2005 documentary film, directed by Martin Scorsese, explores the early life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

American Masters Bob Dylan: No Direction Home, a two-part series, airs Thursday, July 25 and August 1 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV

Starting at Dylan’s arrival in New York City in 1961, through a mix of rare archival footage, concert performances, and contemporary interviews, the documentary provides an in-depth look at Dylan’s influence on the cultural landscape of the 1960s.

PBS News Special: Republican Convention • WXXI-TV

At this Republican National Convention, you can expect the party to highlight its current values and strategies with keynote speeches from prominent Republican figures, including party leaders, past and present officeholders.

The Republican Convention airs Monday, July 15- Thursday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV

The Republican Convention will be focusing on policy issues and the future direction of the party. There will be in-depth platform discussions, where party members debate and outline their stances on various political, economic, and social issues.

A major highlight will be the formal nominations for the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates, accompanied by their acceptance speeches. New policy initiatives and legislative priorities for the upcoming election cycle will be introduced, providing a glimpse into the GOP’s plans.