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The WCCA TV Newsletter, March 2019

This Month at WCCA TV, The People’s Channel

Happy Spring, everyone!! WCCA TV is calling for Volunteers and Sponsors for our BIG upcoming event ‘Central Mass Jazz Fest 2019’, happening on June 22, at Cristoforo Colombo Park in Worcester. You do not want to miss this opportunity to be a part of a signature event that will feature world class celebrity musicians – the first and only one of its kind in Worcester!! Please consider being a Sponsor! You will have access to a LOT of people from all over the region through our outreach, as well as other tremendous benefits. This is a real community event — The Newport Jazz Festival of Worcester!! WCCA TV is also calling for Visual Artists and Merchants interested in participating. There is a ‘CMJF 5k’ that will be preceding the show, please look for sign-up information coming soon. If interested, call WCCA TV at 508-755-1880, ext 111, or email Michael Coogan at michael@wccatv.com. For more information, visit www.centralmassjazzfest.com. Hope to see you there! Let’s get together and jazz it up!!

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WCCA TV Special Presentations

Ending Racism – Getting Along Without It, is a WCCA TV Special Presentation that features a panel discussion about Racism and insightful perspectives/ideas shared in a frank and open dialog, covering the history of racism in America, personal experiences, the need for education and work toward ending disparities and systemic policies that promote hatred, the need for respect and trust, how to address it with perpetuating it, and more. Guest include: Gordon Davis; Michael Harvey, Executive Director of the Baptist Ministries in MA; Robert Lane, Assistant Dean for Outreach Program at UMass Media School; Brian Leonard, St Peter Marion Religious Education Teacher; Barbara Roberts, Retired Engineer and Mathematician; Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director of WCCA TV and moderator. Ending Racism is aired exclusively on WCCA TV 194 in Worcester, also streaming live at www.wccatv.com.

WCCA TV Program Notes

  • Tune in to all new episodes of Soapbox in April, hosted by WCCA TV’s Executive Director Mauro DePasquale. The new episodes will feature: Stephanie Pratico from AdCare Hospital to discuss mindfulness and recovery; Patricia Burke to discuss Smart Meters and whether they’re good for the community; Priscilla Ress, Eversource Spokesperson, to talk about the Massachusetts Good Energy Fund; John Giangregorio to talk about the canal district development; Paul Ford and Rosemary Ford from the The 365Z Foundation; as well as Satya Mitra and Barbara Guthrie from the Worcester Rotary Club. Soapbox can be seen on WCCA TV Channel 194 in Worcester and streaming live online at www.wccatv.com on Saturdays at 10:30pm and Sundays at 6:30pm. To be a guest on the show, contact Tracy Foley at tracy@wccatv.org . There is something for everyone on WCCA TV!!
  • Know Your Rights is a WCCA TV show to inform viewers of their civil rights, hosted by Ron Madnick. In this episode, Ron talks about what can tax-exempt organizations do in the political arena.
  • Beacon Hill Chat is a talk show that features interesting people talking about the interesting
    things going on in Central Massachusetts. Host of the program, State Senator Harriette Chandler, welcomes Joe Bellil, the Vice President of Public Affairs and Youth Services for Easter Seals.
  • What It’s Worth is a WCCA TV show definitely worth watching! Host of the show, Tommy Colletta, welcomes to the show members of the 2018-2019 North High basketball team and their coach, Al Pettway. In another episode, Tommy learns about what’s new in dentistry, from his dentist Stanley Levenson, DMD.
  • Perspectives, with Asima Silva, is a WCCA TV program that features local and national guests sharing their perspectives on politics, current events, mental and emotional health, as well as religion. This episode features a meeting of The Committee to Protect Journalists. In another episode, Asima’s guest is Eliza Ennis, the President of International Relations Council at Harvard University.
  • Connecting The Dots is a non-traditional legal program with the emphasis on the attorney as a trusted advisor, with an interdisciplinary approach to solving life’s issues. Host of the program, Attorney Liz Myska, chats with Karen O’Hare and Theresa Kane from The Polus Center for Social & Economic Development.
  • Ramona Pokoly is the host of Ramona Interviews, a talk show that spotlights interesting guests from all walks of life. Ramona’s guest is Norman Boisvert. Exclusively on WCCA TV 194!
  • Hidden Treasures is a WCCA TV program that helps you learn how to find that hidden antique or collectible that just may add cash to your life. In this episode, host Bill Safer slices through the
    mystery of collectible knives.
  • Why are there so many candidates running for At-Large Councilor? Tune in to this episode of Rosen’s Round Table to find out what host Gary Rosen and his panel members have to say.
  • This is Worcester is a WCCA TV program hosted and produced by community activist Bill Coleman. The program focuses on interesting Worcester area facts and history. Bill’s guests are candidates who are running for office in the 2019 election – Chantel Bethea and Jermoh Kamara for the Worcester School Committee and Evan Corrigan for Worcester City Council.
  • Activate Worcester, hosted by Ron Motta, is a WCCA TV program that shows viewers how to participate and become active in Worcester. Ron’s guest is Debby Dugan. Tune in to find out what they talk about.
  • Ben Behind The Scenes is a WCCA TV program that showcases music videos, interviews, reviews, and short films. The show is produced and hosted by Ben Allotey, one of WCCA TV’s longest active producers. Tune into another episode of pure entertainment.
  • Time for a coffee break and another episode of Coffee with Konnie. Join City Councilor Konnie Lukes and her guests as they discuss city issues at Worcester area coffee shops. Konnie has coffee with one of her neighbors, Mary Mullaney.
  • Video Jam is your source for eclectic music videos. Your favorite host, Tracy Foley, has been presenting mainstream and indie rock for more than 10 years on cable TV public access stations. Today’s Playlist features: Dean Lewis – 7 Minutes, Stealth ft. The Dap Kings – Black Heart, The Shindellas – Ain’t That the Truth, Black Coffee – Wish You Were Here, Jason Derulo – Let’s Shut Up + Dance, Joshua Israel – You’re Not Alone, Sean Darin – California, Man Made Time – Insanity. Keep on jammin’!!
  • Tune in to Video Jam Country and spend an hour enjoying the latest and greatest in country music with host Tracy Foley. Today’s show features: Kyle Park – Rio, Crowder – Red Letters and Prove It, Hasting & Co – American Love, Tim Montana – American Threas, David Petovar – My Kind of Country, Alan Turner – Tennessee Twister, Kenny Davin Fine – What Happened to Goodness, Co Co O’Connor – This Ol’ War, Toby Keith – Don’t Let the Old Man In & Should’ve Been a Cowboy, Jenna Raine – Us, Lee Gantt – Ruined This Town, Walker Montomery – Just Say When. Shout-out to all our country music fans!!
  • Senior Speak is a program by WCCA TV in collaboration with the Worcester Senior Center. Senior issues are discussed and a good time is had by all. Senior Speak is recorded at the Worcester Senior Center, located at 128 Providence St., on Tuesdays at 2 PM. Stop by and be a part of the show!

About WCCA TV

Worcester Community Cable Access is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation administering public access cable television for Worcester, Massachusetts. Our mission is:

  • To advance democratic ideals by ensuring the people have access to electronic media
  • To provide a platform for first amendment rights and for artistic and cultural expression
  • To promote co-operative relations with those who serve the public interest
  • To promote communication through community use of media

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