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LuminUS — October 2023

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LuminUS: Stories About Us

LuminUS: Stories About Us

PBS Western Reserve presents LuminUS—a collection of stories that are singularly focused on this region that we all call home. LuminUS explores the people, places, history and events that make Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania so special.

 

October 2023

Forum 360

Forum 360


PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM 

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Mondays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 5 PM

 

This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
 

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Monday, Oct. 2, at 5 PM: Young People Doing Extraordinary Things

Monday, Oct. 2, at 5:30 PM: It’s a Girl’s Life

 

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Monday, Oct. 2 & Saturday, Oct. 7: Making Art Work

Monday, Oct. 9 & Saturday, Oct. 14: A New Akron Era — Shammas Malik

Monday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 21: Ohio’s Holocaust Survivor

Monday, Oct. 23 & Saturday, Oct. 28: Cybercrime — Coming to a Device Near You

 

Watch FORUM 360 online.


 

City Centric

City Centric

PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Friday, Oct. 6, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 7, at 1:30 AM & 5 PM
Sundays, Oct. 1 & 8, at 11 AM
Mondays, Oct. 2 & 9, at 9 PM
Tuesdays, Oct. 3 & 10, at 2 AM
 

FUSION (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Saturdays, Oct. 2 & 7, at 7 PM 
Wednesdays, Oct. 4 & 11, at 7 PM

PBS Western Reserve presents a new series focusing on individuals who reflect the fabric of six area cities. Each episode showcases a particular city’s individuals who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including entrepreneur, revitalizer, entertainer, humanitarian, politician and future/youth.

 

Explore CITY CENTRIC online.


 

Nick Cave, Summit Lake: Heard

Nick Cave, Summit Lake: Heard


PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Friday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 7, at 3:30 AM

A project by artist Nick Cave celebrated inclusion for Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood.

 

Watch NICK CAVE, SUMMIT LAKE: HEARD online.


 

Stark County Courthouse: 200 Years of History, Community and Justice

Stark County Courthouse: 200 Years of History, Community and Justice


PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Monday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 AM & 10:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 AM

Celebrate the rich history of this beautiful building in downtown Canton.  

 

Watch STARK COUNTY COURTHOUSE: 200 YEARS OF HISTORY, COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE online.


 

The World According to Polka

The World According to Polka


PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Fridays at 8:30 PM beginning Oct. 13
Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 AM
Sunday, Oct. 15, at 4:30 PM
Mondays at 3 PM beginning Oct. 16
Saturdays at 1:30 AM beginning Oct. 21
Mondays at 10 PM beginning Oct. 23
Tuesdays at 3 AM beginning Oct. 24

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Saturdays at 8 PM beginning Oct. 14
Sundays at 8:30 PM beginning Oct. 15
 

The zany Chardon Polka Band takes you on a wild six-episode polka adventure.

 

Learn more about THE WORLD ACCORDING TO POLKA online.


 

Studio C Sessions

Studio C Sessions 

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Mondays at 10 PM beginning Oct. 23
Tuesdays at 3 AM beginning Oct. 24

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Sundays at 8 PM 

 

Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.

 

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Monday, Oct. 23, at 10 PM: Rami Feinstein / Myron Elkins

Monday, Oct. 30, at 10 PM: Candace Campana / Josh Ritter

 

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Sunday, Oct. 1, at 8 PM: The Sublets / The Beyonderers

Sunday, Oct. 8, at 8 PM: Angela Perley / Samantha Fish

Sunday, Oct. 15, at 8 PM: Angie Haze & Floco Torres / 15 60 75 The Numbers Band

Sunday, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29, at 8 PM: Rami Feinstein / Myron Elkins
 

 

Watch STUDIO C SESSIONS online.


 

Around Akron with Blue Green

Around Akron with Blue Green


PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Saturday, Oct. 21, at 5 PM
Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11 AM
Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4 PM 
Monday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 AM
 

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Sunday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 PM
Monday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 PM

 

This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.

 

Watch AROUND AKRON WITH BLUE GREEN online.