THE CONNECTION
Spring 2019
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT WONYA LUCAS
Every day, the supporters of WABE 90.1 & ATL PBA inspire me.
First, I’d like to thank all the donors and Sustaining Members who stepped up with generous donations during our recent pledge drive.
WABE 90.1 & ATL PBA donors have also enabled us to present outstanding new programs including the new miniseries adaptation of Les Misérables (with a star-studded cast!) and the always-inspiring National Memorial Day Concert. Your support makes a real difference.
Moreover, because of your support, we’re bringing lessons from our Buried Truths podcast into area schools, teaching students about racism, injustice, and resilience in the American South.
Let’s keep working together!
David Oyelowo as Javert, Les Misérables
ATL PBA Introduces a Brand-New Adaptation of Les Misérables
Calling all fans of the classic Victor Hugo story, Les Misérables! PBS and BBC are proud to introduce a special six-episode miniseries based on the original novel, which premiered on ATL PBA on Wednesday, April 24th!
The epic drama stars Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply) as Fantine, David Oyelowo (Selma) as Javert and Dominic West (The Affair) as Jean Valjean. The series is written by multi-award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, best known for his work on House of Cards, Bridget Jones’s Diary and the PBS version of Pride & Prejudice.
The classic tale of France’s political unrest in the early 19th century has become a cultural staple over the years, and fans of the musical and novel alike will find things to love about this special television adaptation. The series will bring to life the dynamic characters and epic story you’ve come to know.
You can catch Les Misérables every week on ATL PBA at 9 p.m.
And now you can catch up on episodes of Les Misérables and all your favorite programs on ATL PBA Passport.
If you’ve ever tuned in to WABE 90.1 on a Friday night, you probably fell under the spell of the blues thanks to H. Johnson’s popular Blues Classics show.
We’re so lucky to have this true Atlanta icon spinning the best of the blues starting at 10 p.m. every Friday. With access to WABE’s archive of blues vinyl and CDs, he handpicks some of the best examples of the genre. This is no run-of-the-mill blues program. H. Johnson digs deeper to bring you the blues standards by the masters of the genre, such as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor, and also wonderfully obscure songs from lesser-known artists like J.B. Hutto, Earl Hooker and Bobby Saxton.
A longtime fixture on the Atlanta music scene, H. started his WABE 90.1 career in 1978 with his popular Saturday night show, Jazz Classics. In 2013, he added Blues Classics on Friday nights to the delight of blues fans in the Atlanta metro area. He’s been honored numerous times for his valuable contributions, and has interviewed hundreds of jazz and blues greats.
H. Johnson is now in his 41st year of enlightening WABE 90.1 audiences with his encyclopedic musical knowledge. Long may he run!
Tune in to Blues Classics with H. Johnson on Friday nights at 10 p.m.
Call the Midwife Returns
ATL PBA is excited to share season 8 of Call the Midwife!
The series left us heartbroken following the death of Nurse Gilbert at the close of the Christmas Day special. But this season, exciting newcomers will join the series’ familiar faces and breathe new life into Nonnatus House. In season 8, we welcome Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes as Sister Mildred, Fenella Woolgar as Sister Hilda and Ella Bruccoleri as Sister Frances.
Set in the spring of 1964, season 8 will answer important questions such as whether the Queen will have a boy or girl; where Nurse Crane’s and Nurse Lucille’s romances will take us next; and what dynamic the two new Sisters will bring to Nonnatus House. Of course, the series will also highlight new and interesting health issues and humanize them as only Call the Midwife can.
Watch Season 8 of Call the Midwife weekly at 8 p.m.
Call the Midwife
City Lights
Atlanta is a vibrant city with a dynamic art and music culture and our special radio show and podcast, City Lights, is on the air to give you a taste of that culture every day!
Hosted by Lois Reitzes, City Lights explores the many ways in which people express themselves creatively and enhance our lives. It covers a wide range of local music, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Tune in to WABE 90.1 every weekday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for a twice-daily dose of art and culture. Missed an episode? Stream City Lights here: wabe.org/shows/city-lights.
2019 National Memorial Day Concert
ATL PBA is pleased to present the 2019 annual National Memorial Day Concert – one of PBS’ highest-rated programs – on Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m.
On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for what has become an American tradition, honoring the military service, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Tune in for uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings that will unite the country in remembrance and appreciation of those who have given their lives for our nation.
National Memorial Day Concert
Upcoming Events with WABE 90.1
May 21
As Buried Truths season two wraps up, we’ll host another culminating event at the Morehouse School of Medicine with host Hank Klibanoff, producer Dave Barasoain and some special guests known very well to fans of the podcast.
Buried Truths acknowledges and unearths still-relevant stories of injustice, resilience and racism in the American South. Season 2 tells the story of A.C. Hall, a black teenager mistakenly identified as stealing a gun in 1962 in Macon, Georgia. Through A.C.’s story, host Hank Klibanoff examines police privilege, racial conditioning, community activism and more.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Sustainer Spotlight
Clifton and Anderson
Sustainer Spotlight introduces a real PBA monthly donor and highlights why he or she chooses to support PBA with a monthly gift. Today, we focus on Clifton and Anderson from Decatur.
Name: Clifton and Anderson
Neighborhood: Decatur, GA
Favorite PBS Show: “Daniel Tiger is fun to watch (even for Dad) and he teaches us some things that are helpful for us and that make us the best possible people.”
Why I’m a Sustainer: “We support PBS because of shows like Daniel Tiger. We love this PBS station!”
Share your Sustainer Story! Email us at [email protected]
To give today, visit atlantapba.org or wabe.org or call 678-686-0321.
Thank you in advance for supporting the programming you love.
Looking for a new way to support Public Broadcasting Atlanta? Now, you can donate your car, truck, boat, plane, motorcycle, RV or heavy farm equipment to the station you love!
Your vehicle donation will help fund the outstanding television and radio programming you rely on. To learn more, call 866-901-9223 or visit pba.careasy.org.