British Beat, Joe Bonamassa, More ...

June 4-10, 2012

Greetings!

This week, we are in the midst of our June TV fundraiser. One of our programs features Joe Bonamassa, who will be appearing at the Florida Theatre in December. You can support WJCT by purchasing tickets to his concert.

Another program features PBS' Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who will be the morning keynote speaker at this year's Speaking of Women's Health on August 25. Buy your Speaking of Women's Health tickets early, and be entered for a chance to win a commuter package to Dr. Fuhrman's 2012 Health Getaway in Amelia Island.

On Wednesday, we bring you a special First Coast Connect, featuring Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) President Steve Wallace and Board Chair Jim McCollum, who will discuss the state of the school. Be sure to listen at 9am on 89.9 WJCT-FM!

Today is the first day of the 49th Annual Great Auction! From dining certificates to sports, kids, pets and more, we offer a wealth of items, with bidding beginning at 25% of value. It's a great way to shop, while supporting WJCT. Check it out.

Stay tuned!
Natalie Tomola, Editor
WJCT Public Broadcasting

WJCT-TV 7.1

Petula Clark My Music: The British Beat

Tues., June 5 from 8-10pm

Travel around the UK to the places where the British Beat was born. Revisit classics like House of the Rising Sun, She's Not There, Wild Thing and more. Petula Clark hosts. Preview.

Oscar Hammerstein II: Out of My Dreams
Wed., June 6 from 8-9:30pm
Celebrate the legendary works of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century. Glee's Matthew Morrison hosts. Preview.

Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre-Live From New York
Sat., June 9 from 9-10:30pm

Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa delivers a stunning performance at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City. Preview.

Quest: Beyond the Stars
Sun., June 10 from 5-6pm

Delight in beautiful images from space set to music inspired by the cosmos. From Beethoven's Ode to Joy to Rocket Man, plus original soundtrack material.

Weekday Afternoons (7.1)

New Generation of One-Stroke Painting with Donna Dewberry

Tues., June 5 from 1-2:30pm

In her latest special, Donna introduces a fresh, new look with vivid colors and motifs, expanding her basic "One Stroke" techniques to include the latest fashion and home decor trends.

3 Steps to Incredible Health with Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Thurs., June 7 from 1-3pm
Dr. Joel Fuhrman addresses the crisis of obesity and chronic disease plaguing America.

WJCT-FM 89.9

Melissa Ross First Coast Connect

Monday-Friday from 9-10am

Join host Melissa Ross on WJCT's award-winning call-in radio program, and get plugged into everything happening on the First Coast. This week's guests include FSCJ President Steven Wallace and FSCJ Board Chair Jim McCollum (Wed.). Education segments on First Coast Connect are supported by The Chartrand Foundation. Full lineup.

NPR's American Dreams Series
Next on on NPR's continuing series:

1) The impact of the foreclosure crisis on the American Dream of homeownership, Mon., June 4 on All Things Considered (4-6pm)

2) Education as a path to the American Dream, Wed., June 6 on Morning Edition (5-9am).

Family Matters: The Money Squeeze (Wk. 8)
Tues., June 5 on Morning Edition (5-9am)
In the final week of the series, Morning Edition checks in with the three families profiled, and ponders the future. Should families now expect to plan to care for their parents, and what is the government's role in assisting families who can't afford nursing homes or in-home care?

Focus on the First Coast

Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Straight Talk: Teens and Success

Thurs., June 7 from 8-9pm

Straight Talk: Teens & Success addresses issues faced by teens today, including goal-setting, responsible decision-making, and overcoming obstacles to success. Presented by the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Jacksonville media. Produced by WJCT's Stephen Jones.

WJCT-TV Digital Channels

Saturday Marathon-Richard Bangs' Adventureland
Sat., June 9, All Day on 7.2 (Comcast 210)
Spend the day with globe trotter Richard Bangs. He'll take you rollin' on the River Nile, rocking on the Kasbah, and exploring in the rainforest. Don't miss an unforgettable adventure!

NOVA-Doctors' Diaries

Thurs., June 7 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on 7.3 (Comcast 211)

Follow the lives of seven people over two decades, as they move from Harvard Medical School to midlife.

The Thick Dark Fog
Sun., June 10 at 10pm on 7.4 (Comcast 212)

From 1879 until the 1960s, more than 100,000 Native American children were forced to attend government-run boarding schools in an effort the "civilize" them. Follow one man's quest to confront his past. Preview.