An open letter to you, our loyal viewer

As the weather gets colder and the leaves begin to turn, it’s a season of excitement here at WGVU. We’re gearing up for our biggest event of the fall at the end of the month, Food, Wine & All That Jazz. Remember to reserve your tickets before October 16 to take advantage of your member discount! Visit wgvu.org or call 800-442-2771 for tickets or more information. You can also e-mail ticket orders or any questions to wineevents@wgvu.org. We’re anticipating another sell-out crowd this year, so don’t delay!

We’re also kicking off a new season of WGVU Jazz Night at Z’s this month, with live music hitting the stage and the airwaves on October 1 & 15. Head to downtown Grand Rapids or tune your radio to WGVU FM 88.5/95.3 for the best acts in town. If you’re more a fan of the oldies, don’t forget that WGVU AM is now the home of Real Oldies 1480/850, offering up the best of the 50s, 60s and early 70s all day long.

The StoryCorps crew will be in Grand Rapids for another few weeks as well, wrapping up their visit on October 18. You’ll soon begin hearing some of the local stories collected during their time here on WGVU FM. Call in during the drive or visit wgvu.org/support to make your contribution toward StoryCorps.

On WGVU TV, we have season premieres almost every week. On Tuesday, October 6, NOVA returns with the film Darwin’s Darkest Hour, honoring the legacy of Charles Darwin during the 200th anniversary of his birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of the Species. That same night, MI-5 kicks off its fifth season with a violent terrorist attack on London. On Thursday, October 8, Sherlock Holmes returns with a fourth season, including two-part adaptations of The Sign of Four and The Hound of the Baskervilles. On Tuesday, October 13, Frontline premieres with a look at Obama’s War and on Sunday, October 25, Masterpiece Contemporary is back with the film Endgame.

On Monday, October 5 at 9 p.m., WGVU TV presents A Radio City Christmas Spectacular – get your holiday season started early with tickets to see the show live at the Van Andel Arena on November 23! Call in during the broadcast, or click on Support to reserve your front row seats from WGVU. In the meantime, connect with WGVU on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on all programs, events and special offers from WGVU. Have a happy fall!

Michael T. Walenta, General Manager, WGVU