12:00 Here and Now Here! Now! Imperative: not to be avoided: necessary. In a typical week, the show will cover not only all the big news stories, but also the stories behind the stories, or some of the less crucial but equally intriguing things happening in the world.
6:30 Marketplace® The award-winning daily program about business and finance puts a human face on the global economy, with insight from anchor Kai Ryssdal.
The Takeaway is a national morning news program that invites listeners to be part of the American conversation. Hosts John Hockenberry and Celeste Headlee, along with partners The New York Times, BBC World Service, WNYC, Public Radio International and WGBH Boston, deliver news and analysis and help you prepare for the day ahead.
10:00 On Point On Point unites distinct and provocative voices with passionate discussion as it confronts the stories that are at the center of what is important in the world today.
12:00 Here and Now Here! Now! Imperative: not to be avoided: necessary. In a typical week, the show will cover not only all the big news stories, but also the stories behind the stories, or some of the less crucial but equally intriguing things happening in the world.
1:00 Q with Jian Ghomeshi "Q" is Canada's liveliest arts, culture and entertainment magazine. It's a smart and surprising tour through personalities and cultural issues that matter.
Host Jian Ghomeshi covers pop culture and high arts with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends. "Q" presents big names, big ideas and those paving the way in the cultural community.
2:00 To The Point Hosted by award-winning journalist Warren Olney, To the Point presents informative and thought-provoking discussion of major news stories -- front-page issues that attract a savvy and serious news audience.
Request Passes to See 'The Met: Live in HD - Francesca da Rimini' at Area Theatres
NYC's Metropolitan Opera presents Francesca da Rimini and you can see it live - at a movie theatre near you! The production is part of The Met: Live in HD series. Zandonai's compelling opera, inspired by an episode from Dante's Inferno, returns in the Met's ravishingly beautiful production, last seen in 1986. Dramatic soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek and tenor Marcello Giordani are the doomed lovers. Marco Armiliato conducts.
WKSU members can request two tickets to see Francesca da Rimini for one of two showings - live on Saturday, March 16 at noon or the encore on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Limited passes are available for the following locations (we will fulfill requests on a first-come, first-served basis): This page will be updated as passes are claimed Montrose Movies,
Hudson Cinema,
Cinemark in Macedonia,
Cinemark in Mansfield,
Cinemark Tinseltown in North Canton,
Cinemark in Sandusky, Cinemark at Valley View,
Movies 10 in Wooster. Please request a specific theatre and showtime in your email!
To request two tickets, send an email with your choice of theatre and date you want to attend, your name and mailing address to HotPicks@wksu.org with "Francesca" in the subject line. The filter issue with the Hot Picks email has been addressed.
Because tickets will be mailed, all requests must be made by noon on Monday, March 11! Passes need to be redeemed at the theatre's box office at least 10 min. before the show. Seating is limited and tickets are on sale to the public, so please arrive early.