Events

Alma's Way WGTE Movie Night

Alma's Way is coming to Toledo! Join WGTE for a night full of FUN! 

Join WGTE on Friday, October 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to meet Alma, watch an episode of "Alma's Way" on the big screen, participate in fun activities, enjoy delicious treats and go home with free giveaways.

Created by actor, writer, and TV icon Sonia Manzano (beloved by generations as “Maria” on Sesame Street) and inspired by her own childhood, Alma’s Way centers on 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud, confident Puerto Rican girl. Alma lives in the Bronx with her family among a diverse group of close-knit friends and community members. Infused with Sonia’s humor and grounded in critical thinking and social-emotional learning, the series will give children the tools to discover the confidence to think for themselves, find their own answers, and recognize and respect the unique perspectives of others.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.Learn More

Reel Opinions: Walking with Dinosaurs

Join WGTE's Tv Programming and Engagement Coordinator Cathy Kamenca at Way Public Library for Reel Opinions: Walking with Dinosaurs Episode 6 – Island of Giants, October 23rd at 2 p.m.

Inspired by a remarkable discovery in Portugal, this is the story of Lusotitan, a colossal, long-necked dinosaur - one of the largest ever to walk the Earth - 150 million years ago, as it embarks on a quest for love.Learn More

FREE Advance Teacher Screening | Ken Burns "The American Revolution"

WGTE Public Media, your local PBS station, is pleased to invite you to a FREE special advance screening of The American Revolution, a new documentary film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

Each evening begins with a special gathering for educators, featuring refreshments, giveaways, and an introduction to PBS LearningMedia resources and multimedia challenges connected to the film. Following the screening, a local historian will provide additional context and insights:

October 30 – Dr. Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch, Professor and Chair of the History Department at the University of Toledo, will discuss Ohio’s role during the Revolutionary era.

November 12 – Dr. Shirley Green, historian, Director of Toledo Police Museum and author of Revolutionary Blacks, will share the story of her family’s involvement in the Revolutionary War.

Evening Schedule:

6:30 p.m. – Educator gathering in the McMaster Education Center

7:00 p.m. – Screening in the WGTE studio

7:30 p.m. – Historian presentation

For questions, contact Allison Mackin at allison_mackin@wgte.org or 419-380-4635.Learn More

Ken Burns "The American Revolution" Screener

WGTE Public Media, is pleased to invite you to a special advance screening of The American Revolution, a new documentary film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. These free events will be held on Thursday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 12 at WGTE, 1270 S. Detroit Ave. Toledo, Ohio. Following the screening, a local historian will provide additional context and insights:

October 30 – Dr. Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch, Professor and Chair of the History Department at the University of Toledo, will discuss Ohio’s role during the Revolutionary era.

November 12 – Dr. Shirley Green, historian, Director of Toledo Police Museum and author of Revolutionary Blacks, will share the story of her family’s involvement in the Revolutionary War.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

There will be light refreshments before and after the screening, door prizes, and station tours.Learn More