Jerry Franklin 2016-08-20 14:32:08
Fall is upon us, and at the Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, home of Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR), this new season brings some exciting announcements.
First, we are thrilled that our Infinity Hall Live Free & Easy Concert Series will continue with another performance this September. Named for CPTV’s national music program Infinity Hall Live, this series of free concerts at Infinity Hall in Hartford kicked of in July with a show featuring the New Orleans-based band The Revivalists. We were delighted to have so many of our friends and neighbors join us for a fun-filled evening capped off by The Revivalists’ dynamic performance. On September 22, the folk group Blind Pilot will perform at our second Free & Easy concert, and we look forward to another great night celebrating live music. Find out more about the Blind Pilot show, and the entire Free & Easy series, at ihlive.org.
In other news, we are pleased to announce that PBS, of which CPTV is a member station, ha s received 26 Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the 2015-2016 television season. Nominated programs include the beloved series Masterpiece, which earned 16 nominations, as well as Antiques Roadshow and titles from American Experience and Independent Lens, among others. We congratulate all of our PBS colleagues and other member stations whose work was nominated, and thank them for helping to create the kind of high-quality programming that we are proud to feature on CPTV.
Finally, as the 2016 presidential election approaches, we hope we have been helping our CPTV viewers and WNPR listeners stay informed through our news reports, event coverage, and more. Stay tuned in the coming months for additional offerings, including Frontline: The Choice 2016. This special investigates formative moments in the lives of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton through interviews with those who know them best, and premieres on CPTV on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 p.m.
From community events to political coverage, we couldn’t do any of it without the support o f you, our members. We thank you and wish you a happy, healthy fall!
Jerry Franklin
President and CEO, Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network
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