This Month at WCCA TV, The People’s Channel
Mark Your Calendar! Our next TV Production Class starts on Saturday, February 13, 2021, and it’s held at the WCCA TV facility, in downtown Worcester. This class is a MUST for all aspiring TV producers, as it provides useful information about all components involved in TV production. The class will cover how to use our production equipment, cameras, lights, Adobe Premiere editing software, and studios. A certificate will be provided upon completion. The class is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. To reserve your seat, call 508-755-1880, ext. 114, or stop by our facility at 415 Main St. in Worcester. Our TV Production class is fun and informative! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to become a TV producer!
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WCCA TV’s Special Presentations
On December 30, 2020, we received very sad news that our dear friend, Barbara Roberts, had passed away. Barbara was a remarkable community activist and peace maker, as well as a WCCA volunteer producer, who produced numerous anti-racism and peace programs at WCCA TV. Worcester has lost one of its brightest lights with her passing. Barbara’s spirit as a peace maker has blessed and inspired us profoundly. This is the last episode of Ending Racism that Barbara produced at WCCA TV 194. Rest In Peace, Barbara! We’ll miss you and will keep you in our hearts always. Thank you for your contribution and friendship!
On Friday, January 8, 2021, Worcester resident, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishioner, and WCCA TV viewer, Ginger Rinaldi, turned 100!! Her friends and family members were there, along with WCCA TV 194, to celebrate: https://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/gingers-100-thbirthday. Happy 100th Birthday, Ginger!
Stay tuned for a new edition of WCCA
TV’s BandEdge featuring ‘Jazzed Up Trio’. They will perform a romantic blend of originals, classic Jazz, and American Songbook favorites, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The times of the show will be announced on www.wccatv.com and Cable Channel 194 in Worcester.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
WCCA TV’s ‘Daily Breaking’ Editions
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Jason Homer, Executive Director of Worcester Public Library. Jason updates the viewers on their Main Library renovation project, the state of the library during the pandemic, as well as services and offerings that the WPL staff continue to provide to the public during this difficult time.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features John Haran, MD, PhD., Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. John will provide important information about the COVID-19 vaccines; the importance of hive immunity in combating this pandemic; the new, more virulent strain that is spreading in the UK, and other details about the coronavirus.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Damaris Dominguez and Marie McCabe from the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) Committee. They will provide an overview of the GNEF and Income Eligible Solutions from National Grid. For more information, visit www.MAGoodNeighbor.org
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Michelle Nanouche, CSB, who will talk about the Christian Science approach to finding immunity from disease.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features John Arcaro, Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music, and Andrew Arceci, Founder and Director of the Winchendon Music Festival.
They will discuss the festival, current situation within the arts industry, and the impact of the COVID-19 on performing arts.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Cece Doucette, Technology Safety Educator and Director at Massachusetts for Safe Technology. She returns to ‘Daily Breaking’ to share credible information on how wireless technology facts are kept from the public, which leaves us all exposed to toxic radiation.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Terra Oliveira and Tim Jaegle, from the Worcester Community Action Council, to talk about their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The Worcester Free Tax Service Coalition will offer free tax preparation to income eligible residents through April 15th. For more information, visit www.wcac.net/vita
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features WCCA’s Development Officer, Michael Coogan, to discuss ways to support WCCA TV and, in particular, the Text2Give program.
WCCA TV Program Notes
Welcome to All Things Orthodox, a new WCCA TV program that focuses on Orthodox Christianity. Host of the program, Father Christopher Stamas from the Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, talks to Father Gregory Christakos from St. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough.
This is Worcester is a WCCA TV program hosted and produced by community activist Bill Coleman. In this episode, Bill recaps what happened in Worcester in 2020. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode of the show that will feature Bobby Rydell, singing star of the 50’s and 60’s, exclusively on WCCA TV 194 in Worcester!
What It’s Worth is a WCCA TV show definitely worth watching! Host Tommy Colletta welcomes to the show local musician Carlos Odria. Carlos has brought his guitar and shows his awesome skills by playing some Latin In another episode, Tommy’s guest is singer/songwriter/performer Ciara Cargiulo, who will impress viewers with her in-studio performance. You don’t want to miss this!
Tune in to a new episode of Rosen’s Rounds Table hosted by Councilor-at-Large Gary Rosen and produced at WCCA TV. Gary and his panel members – President of the Shrewsbury Street Neighborhood Association Gary Vecchio, District 2 City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson, and City Councilor At Large Moe Bergman – will discuss what’s in store for the city of Worcester in 2021. In another episode, the guys will talk about the Coes Pond area, which has undergone lots of changes over the past decade.
Connecting The Dots is a non-traditional legal program with the emphasis on the attorney as a trusted advisor, with an interdisciplinary approach to solving life’s issues. Host of the program, Attorney Liz Myska, welcomes to the show Dr. Melissa Fischer, Associate Dean at the UMass Medical School.
Tune in to The Mayor’s Forum hosted by Worcester Mayor, Joseph Petty, and produced at WCCA TV. The Mayor talks with two Worcester entrepreneurs who have opened new businesses during the pandemic – Tam Le, Co-founder of Chashu Ramen + Izakaya, and Jean-Luc Wittner, Owner of Suzette Creperie. In another episode, the Mayor welcomes Dr. John Broach, a doctor in the emergency room at UMass Hospital.
Welcome to Hidden Treasures! Host of the show, Bill Safer, helps you learn how to find that hidden antique or collectible that just may add cash to your life. In this episode Bill talks about Sand Painting, specifically about Sand Jars. These rare treasures had their heyday from the later 1800’s until the 1940’s. The sand jars were made by hand, using different colored sands in nearby river and stream beds. The most famous sand-jar maker was Andrew Clemmons. He was deaf and mute, and needed some way to make money for his family. His brother took him to a nearby lake bed, where Andrew was able to get many different colors of sand and started making beautiful sand jars. His work was so good, presidents commissioned Andrew to make sand jars and paintings of their summer homes or family. His sand paintings were displayed in different expositions and fairs. To find one is a real treasure, and one sold last year for $70,000. To find out more about sand painting and sand jars, tune in to this episode of Hidden Treasures. Exclusively on WCCA TV 194 in Worcester!
Healthy Living is a WCCA TV show that features interviews with medical doctors and allied health individuals regarding important health-related issues. Host of the show Dr. Donald Pelto talks with Dr. Michael Marciello, Physiatrist at Maragal Medical, and Dr. Timothy Gallagher, the CEO of Maragal Medical.
Perspectives with Asima Silva, is a WCCA TV program that features local and national guests sharing their perspectives on politics, current events, mental and emotional health, and religion. Asima’s guest is Dr. M. Faisal Khan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts University, to talk about the pandemic.
WCCA TV’s independent, eclectic music-video show, Video Jam, with host Tracy Foley, will feature holiday music from Alex Sparrow, MAAD, Bruce Sudano, Pennan Brae, Potter’s Daughter, and more. Tune in on Fridays at 9 pm and Saturdays at 7 pm to WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester MA. The show streams live at the same time worldwide at wccatv.com, where you can also download past shows. Keep on jammin’!!
Spend an hour enjoying the latest and greatest in country music with Video Jam Country hosted by Tracy Foley. This edition of the show will feature new music by Lakeview, The Springs, Tara Shannon, Lee Brice, and much more. Shout out to all our country music fans!!
Tune in to a new episode of WCCA TV’s Senior Speak. Host of the program, Edith Morgan, will discuss how seniors are coping with the stress of the pandemic, local happenings, and more. Senior Speak airs on WCCA TV, Cable Channel 194 in Worcester, on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and Wednesdays at 12 pm.
About WCCA TV
Worcester Community Cable Access is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation administering public access cable television for Worcester, Massachusetts. Our mission is:
To advance democratic ideals by ensuring the people have access to electronic media
To provide a platform for first amendment rights and for artistic and cultural expression
To promote co-operative relations with those who serve the public interest
To promote communication through community use of media
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