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Call for Submissions to the 2013 PBS Online Film Festival

The PBS Online Film Festival is back for its second year, and WCVE PBS and WHTJ PBS want you to be a part of it. WCVE PBS and WHTJ PBS are searching for the best in short films from filmmakers across our region. If you’d like to submit your completed work for consideration in the 2013 PBS Online Film Festival, please contact John Felton and submit the associated deliverables as outlined below:

A Forum on Sports and Head Injuries

On October 16, WCVE Public Radio and Richmond Magazine will present a forum on Sports and Head Injuries at our WCVE studios located on 23 Sesame Street. A panel of experts will discuss the growing public awareness of this important health issue.

Good-bye to a Good Friend

Many know David Martin as the founder of the Martin Agency and a “Godfather of Richmond Advertising,” but he was also an inspiration and a personal friend of the Community Idea Stations. He developed our brand--the Community Idea Stations--and was the author of our mission statement – The Community Idea Stations use the power of media to educate, entertain and inspire.

Community Idea Stations VP Makes Waves in China

Your public broadcasting station recently left its mark - in China.

VP and General Manager for television, John Felton, was recently invited on an all-expenses paid trip to Beijing, China by Chinese Central Television (CCTV). John presented the keynote speech for a global distribution forum presented by CCTV to media representatives from around the world, talking about the public television system in the United States.

Ric Burns Interview: Death and Civil War

Current estimates of the death toll of the civil war hold that 2.5 percent of the nation’s population was killed – 750,000 people. A new American Experience documentary–airing Tuesday, September 18th at 8:00 p.m. on WCVE PBS / WHTJ PBS–explores the ways that the enormous loss of life transformed the culture and psyche the of American people and the expectations they had of their government.

Doc Martin Schedule Update

Due to the convention and debate coverage and special mini-series scheduled by PBS for the Fall, Doc Martin on Thursday nights has been removed from the schedule. To avoid confusion to our viewers, we have decided to air it in time slots that we can assure.

Medal Quest: What Makes A Champion?

Every two years, the world’s best athletes gather to compete in the world’s toughest games: The Paralympics. Called “the Olympics no one knows,” the Paralympics bring together top athletes with physical disabilities in thrilling matches on the field, in the pool, on bicycles, and in wheelchairs. This year the Games will be held in London, August 29 - September 9.

Artsline Presents: Angel’s Summer Camp

From Angel Limb, Artsline Producer – Having been a child and having raised a child, I know the importance of enriching summer activities to children and their parents and caregivers. No one wishes to hear a chorus of “I’m bored!” ad infinitum this summer. Likewise, most children need and enjoy some creative, structured fun during their months away from school.

A is for Asthma

With 1 in 10 U.S. children suffering from asthma, Sesame Workshop is taking steps to help families recognize the signs and manage the symptoms.

According to the American Lung Association, asthma is the leading chronic illness among children in the United States. To give families living with the condition some relief from the worry it can cause, Sesame Workhop created A Is for Asthma, a bilingual education kit full of simple tips for keeping children with asthma active and healthy.

Creating Art With LEGO Blocks

LEGO blocks are one of the most beloved toys in the world, playing a role in many a person's childhood. But for some creators, LEGO has evolved from toy to art form.

This episode of OFF BOOK talks to three LEGO artists who have made beautiful mosaics, amazing stop-motion videos, thoughtful sculptures, and have turned these tiny building blocks into a true artistic medium.