
WXXI Public Broadcasting Singer/songwriters Cosy Sheridan and TR Richie were on "Open Tunings" with Scott Regan on WRUR-FM this morning. They're in town performing at Cafe Veritas at the First Unitarian Church, tonight at 8 p.m. Details call (585) 309-2196. We caught one song they performed in studio this morning. Enjoy, and Happy Friday!

WXXI Public Broadcasting Like science? Want a challenge?
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NPR wants to see science through your eyes. Whether it's video, photography, animation or a finger-puppet show, we're challenging you to bring sciency stuff to life. We give you a topic, and you show us what you've got. Deadline for entries is Dec. 17, 2009.

WXXI Public Broadcasting This Wednesday, November 18 at 10:30 p.m. be sure to tune in to WXXI-TV for Words on the Wind, a film that shares insight into the rhythms of Mother Earth, native wisdom and spirituality. It was produced by Lou Angora and directed by Thom Marini of Morning Light Films in Rochester!
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WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, NY presents Words on the Wind, produced by Morning Light Films. Featuring the book, Blood of Our Earth, written by Ponca author Dan Jones, the film combines readings ...

WXXI Public Broadcasting Happy Friday the 13th!
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As folklorists, we may not be able to cure paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th), but we can at least lend its sufferers a few good excuses. The origins and history of Friday the 13th.

WXXI Public Broadcasting Bob Smith Interviews Big Bird, Bob and Oscar from Sesame Street. Listen here!

WXXI Public Broadcasting Happy 40th Sesame Street!
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As the classic children's television program celebrates its 40th anniversary, the producers of Sesame Street talk about how the show has changed.

WXXI Public Broadcasting is getting ready to head over to the Rochester Children's Book Festival this morning at Monroe Community College. It's a free event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You should come.
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Tune in to WARM 101.3 the week prior for Read To Your Child Week. Each night at seven, a different Rochester-area author will be reading on of their stories!

WXXI Public Broadcasting Happy Friday, and please drive safe this weekend. You never know who will be on the road.
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An Oklahoma couple driving home after church nearly slammed full on into a 4,500-pound pachyderm that had escaped from a nearby circus late Wednesday. "Didn't have time to hit the brakes," driver Bill Carpenter said. "At the very last second I said 'elephant!"'

WXXI Public Broadcasting Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. WXXI-TV aired the taped salute last night.
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Cliff puts on a pair of taps and faces off against Rudy's teacher, the legendary Sandman Sims. The tap-stepping marathon leaves him beaten and bowed.

WXXI Public Broadcasting Sesame Street made Google Doodle (in celebration of its 40th anniversary)! Check it out.

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Vote for the 40 Absotively Posilutely Greatest Sesame Clips from 40 years on the Street!

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Last night WXXI recognized the unsung heroes and heroic efforts of six individuals by presenting them with the PBS Be More Awards. Thewinners included Sister Christine Wagner, Hon. John Ninfo, II, SandraHausenhauer,
Elizabeth Ewell, Kathy La Bue and Thomas Warfield. Thomas Warfield, who
won the Be More Creative Reward for his work in the arts, had this to
say after the ceremony:

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Still need a costume for your kid? Download the pattern: http://www.pbs.org/parents/dinosaurtrain /costume/
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Halle Stanford, Executive Producer of "Dinosaur Train," shows off the custom Buddy costume designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The pattern is available for parents to download at PBSParents.org. Happy Halloween!

National Center for Media Engagement  Is your station working with youth around the economy? Remember to check out WXXI Public Broadcasting's financial literacy program Biz Kid$. Details in our Pipeline...
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Community engagement through public broadcasting: helping stations strengthen civic life and deepen their local significance.

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