WGTE Programs

  • Views: 165 Timeline: Veteran's Service Commission -

    Join TIMELINE host, Qarie Marshall, to explore the Veteran's Service Commission of Lucas County, as they serve those who have served us so bravely.  Executive Director Lee Armstrong and Deputy Director Jason Brown are guests on the program.

    You may still ask questions by adding your comments in the space below the video player.  WGTE will contact the Lucas County Veteran's Service Commission and get answers to your questions.  In addition, your comments may even appear in a future episode of Timeline.
  • Views: 404 War of 1812 in the Old Northwest -

    In 1812, a very young United States of America had its sights set on expansion to the north and the west. But the British  wanted to keep its former colony tightly contained.  In the balance were the lands of the Northwestern Frontier. 

    England's Canadian provinces wanted a buffer zone between their lands and what they perceived as a hostile United States. The native peoples who called this land their home, wanted it declared a self-governing Indian territory; an independent nation.  The United States wanted to settle the frontier, as they felt they had been promised at the end of the Revolutionary War. 

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  • Views: 713 Apple Corps: The Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest -

    It takes a village to raise a festival.
    Each year the tiny village of Grand Rapids, Ohio, throws opens its streets and hearts to tens of thousands of guests.

    Discover the history of the Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest and get a glimpse behind the scenes as it comes together. This celebration of family, art, history, and of course, Applebutter, mobilizes hundred of volunteers... in a small town of less than a thousand.
  • Views: 255 Into the Fire -

    This Toledo Stories presentation explores the remarkable 50 year history of the Studio Art Glass Movement that began at an innovative workshop held at the Toledo Museum of Art in 1962.  "Into the Fire" features glass artists from around the nation celebrating the work of three visionaries who led the original 1962 workshops; ceramics artist Harvey Littleton, chemist Dominick Labino and the Director of the Toledo Museum of Art, Otto Wittmann.
  • Views: 336 WGTE in Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition -

    WGTE Public Media, the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Symphony present a unique performance of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."

    During the performance, renowned artist Felix de la Concha paints a dynamic portrait of the orchestra as seen from his chair, for the audience to watch in real time.  This fusion of music and painting adds another layer of visual artistry to the orchestra’s already-nuanced performance.

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  • Lake Erie Legacy: Restoration & Protection

    This comprehensive video series explores  the natural beauty of Ohio's great lake and also how scientists, industry and communities can help protect and restore Lake Erie, its coastal wetlands and watersheds.  Join us for an unforgettable journey to experience the Lake Erie Legacy.
  • Views: 4 Faith Matters

    This new WGTE series explores contemporary religious issues, beliefs and practices of the great religious traditions of the world.  Discussions include Religion & Violence, Religion & Consumerism, Contemporary Islam & Women.