A sleepy 1840s English village comes to life with gossip, parties, romances, sudden death, bankruptcy and the drama of an encroaching railway on the three-part “Cranford,” based on the beloved Victorian-era writings of Elizabeth Gaskell. Gaskell combines the romantic flair of Jane Austen with the class-consciousness of Charles Dickens. The all-star cast includes Judi Dench (Casino Royale ), Eileen Atkins (Cold Mountain ), Michael Gambon (Harry Potter ), Francesca Annis (“Jane Eyre”), Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake ) and enough other top actors to populate a picturesque hamlet.
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Ask The…
New episodes air Thursdays at 6 p.m. and repeat Sundays at 6 a.m.
This informative
program features a variety of topics, from medicine to sports,
from animals to entertainment. Each week, host Shelley Irwin
invites a group of experts into the studio to discuss new developments
in their fields and to answer your questions. Viewers are encouraged
to call in and ask questions on air, or questions and comments
can be e-mailed to the show’s producer, Jim Holland
before the show at wgvu_askthe@gvsu.edu.
Every show is something new, so tune in to hear medical and legal
advice, tips on pet care, travel tips, and plenty more. And while
you’re watching, call in and get an answer to your own
specific questions! It’s great entertainment and free advice,
only on Ask the...
2008 Schedule
May 15: Ask the Boating Expert
May 22: Ask the Chef
May 29: Ask the Wine Expert
June 5: WGVU Community Connection
June 12: Ask the Social Security Expert
June 19: Ask the Gardener
June 26: Ask the Dentists
July 3: WGVU Community Connection
July 10: Ask the Veterinarian
Community Connection
New
episodes air the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
and repeat the following
Sunday at 5:30 a.m.
WGVU’s newest series, Community
Connection, offers an educational and informational spotlight
on non-profit agencies in West Michigan, as host Shelley
Irwin talks face to face with area non-profit leaders.
Discover
the unique opportunities for community participation within
the non-profit establishments and the lives of those who
have been touched by the offerings of non-profits.
The series
also includes a weekly and monthly community calendar, providing
the viewer timely information of area events and happenings.
Celebrating
and promoting public awareness of the many non-profit opportunities
in West Michigan, Community Connection hopes to inform the
viewer about opportunities to become a part of this community.
If
you are part of a non-profit organization that is holding
an event you would like on the Community Connection calendar,
please send your event and contact information to WGVU_Connection@gvsu.edu or
mail it to:
Attn: Community Connection
WGVU
301 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Any qualified non-profit organization
will be considered. Announcements will be placed subject
to space and time limitations.
Upcoming Shows:
In May, we welcome representatives from:
West Michigan Therapy Dogs
Zonta International
WGVU
Community Connection Calendar For everything that’s happening in
your community non-profits:
The Literacy Center of West Michigan is looking for adult volunteer readers. Change the lives of an entire family by tutoring for the Family Literacy Program. Call 459-5151 for more information.
Women's Resource Center invites you to attend the Job Seeker Support Group on Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. Costs is free! Log onto grwrc.org.
The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Executive Board meetings are open to the public and held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Newaygo Conservation District in Fremont, 5:30 p.m. Check the website for details at mrwa.org.
The UICA ArtWorks job-training program hosts its annual Art Around the Town fundraiser at Kindel Furniture. For more information, log onto kindelfurniture.com.
Attend the Allegan County Senior Fest May 1 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Head to the First Baptist Church on M40 South, in Allegan. Call 269-673-5472 for specifics.
The Muskegon Museum of Art presents Sunlight in a Paintbrush, open to the public May 1 - August 31. Log on to muskegonartmuseum.org for more information.
On May 3, head to GRACE on E Fulton at Barclay for the Grace Hunger Walk, 5k or 12k. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Call 643-0227.
Attend the White Lake Blues Festival with the Vincent Hayes Project and Tomas Esparza's Blues Experience Killer Blues May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Call 231-894-4048 for ticket info.
Ada Historical Society and the Tri Rivers Historical Museum host the annual Spring Into the Past Small Museum Tour, May 3 and 4. All museums free that weekend. Find out more information by calling 676-2426.
Mothers and More presents a Personal Safety and Disaster Prevention session on May 5, 7-9 p.m. at St Thomas Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Call 616-389-5376 for information.
Hospice of Michigan presents a Memorial Service on May 6 at 7 p.m. at Frederick Meijer Gardens. Plan for an evening of readings, music and reflection. Call 356-5258.
Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall presents the concert Steppin’ In It, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Call 231-894-4048 for details.
Bach Festival Week begins May 10. For a complete list of events, log on to kzoo.edu/bach.
Attend the Muskegon Sand Dollers Doll Club's 25th annual Doll Sale on May 10. The event takes place at the Maranatha Conference Center in Norton Shores. Call 231-755-4993 for times.
The Allendale Historical Society hosts an Antique Appraisal Fair May 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Head to the Allendale Township Hall, or call 895-6412 for more information.
The White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the 9th annual Legislative Luncheon on May 12 at noon at Alcoa/Howmet Plant 10 in Whitehall. For details on attendance and speakers, call 231-893-4585.
Actors Theatre presents Kiss of the Spider Woman opening May 15. Log on to actorstheatregrandrapids.com.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presents Great Strides, kicking off May 17. Register for the walk on greatstrides.cff.org.
The American Lung Association of Michigan Asthma Walk will be held on May 17 at 9 a.m. at Ah Nab Awen Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Call 800-LUNG-USA.
The Annual Arts in Ada Festival will be held May 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. behind Town Hall in downtown Ada. The event is free. Visit adaarts.org for details.
Don't miss a community celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Park Elementary School in Hudsonville, May 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Head to 5525 Park, where the event will be held outside.
The West Michigan Survivors of Suicide meet May 20 at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Muskegon 7 - 8:30 p.m. Call 231-724-6063.
Sportspersons Ministries International presents a Spring Banquet featuring Charles Alzheimer on May 22 at the Pinnacle Center at 6 p.m. Contact 647-9161 for more details.
Zonta International presents Cover to Commentary, a Community Book Club Fundraiser to benefit Camp Newaygo. For this May 31 event, held 1 - 3 p.m. at St Cecilia's, call 616-842-2714.
Mothers and More presents Fitness for Time Challenged Moms June 2 from 7 - 9 p.m. at St Thomas Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. The event is free and more information can be found at GRMothersandmore.org.
Fontana Chamber Arts opens its summer music festival June 21 at 6 p.m., Cityscape Events in downtown Kalamazoo. Log onto fontanachamberarts.org.
Berrien County Cancer Service presents the One Hill of a Ride Bike Ride June 22 to pedal for the patients. Call 269-429-3281.
Family Health Matters
For
more than a decade, Family Health
Matters on WGVU’s Health Care Theme Nights has offered
an in-depth examination of health issues affecting people in West
Michigan.
Programs deal with such topics as cancer, mental
illness, stroke and eating disorders, often with stories told through
the eyes of people who suffer from the ailment being discussed.
Each
theme night features programs on the topic along with a live, in-studio
panel discussion with local experts and professionals. Viewers
can call in to ask questions or to share their own outlooks and
stories on the air.
Often touching and always informative,
this series brings a personal aspect to health issues that affect
millions of people every day.
COMING UP
Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m.: Advanced Care Planning
(featuring the program Healthy Body, Healthy Mind)
Sunday, June 29 at 3 p.m.: Childhood Obesity
(featuring the programs Surviving Abundance & Kids: Trying to Trim Down)
Newsmakers
New episodes air Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
and repeat Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Featuring
profiles of the people and issues that shape our community, Newsmakers
explores the news that lies closest to home. From local stories
of triumph and discovery to entertainment and competition in West
Michigan, host Fred Martino presents guests who have overcome odds
and made a difference in the world around them. The people who make
the news tell their stories and share their extraordinary lives
with viewers every week on this program that celebrates our neighbors
and community leaders.
Newsmakers Interview with Senator Carl Levin, Part 1
Newsmakers Interview with Senator Carl Levin, Part 2
Do you know any Newsmakers?
To submit an idea for the program, contact
Newsmakers at
West Michigan Week
New
episodes air Fridays at 9:30 p.m. and repeat Sundays at 5:30
a.m.
Featuring a wide variety of
viewpoints and lively discussion that goes beyond the
headlines, West Michigan Week highlights the news that
is important to West Michigan. Each week host Peter
Ross, along with regular guests Gordon Gould of WOOD
Radio, Carol Valade from the Grand Rapids Business
Journal and Fred Martino of WGVU, discuss the top local
news with a wide range of guests that has included
Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie, Senator Carl Levin and
Representative Vern Ehlers. Tune in for the news that
affects you the most, with the people who know it the
best.
Gordon Gould of WOOD Radio,
Carol Valade from the Grand Rapids Business Journal
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy
of our TV listings in our Showplace guide, some changes occur to the schedule
after the guide has gone to press. Current changes to our schedule are:
On Sunday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m., Pure Magic: The Mother-Daughter Bond will air in place of Spirit of Healing.
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