WCTE Stations of Imagination at Fall FunFest Sept 11-12th
Join WCTE as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stations of Imagination at Cookeville’s Fall FunFest, a beloved community event for children and families of the Upper Cumberland! Stations of Imagination features over 40 booths with hands-on activities, games, and more for children. This year, fans will have a chance to meet favorite PBS characters, Walkaround Elmo from Sesame Street and Sid from Sid the Science Kid.
We are thrilled to bring the TTU STEM mobile on site this year, which will feature WCTE’s Ready To Learn Interactive Transmedia Theater of PBS Kids mobile apps, as well as STEM activities and presentations for kids. Youth of any age can visit the WCTE Mobile Production Unit to learn about careers in television, as well as visit WCTE’s ‘selfie station’ to be part of an American Graduate photo series. Young ones can pick up a free book at the WCTE “Read Up” booth, where WCTE partners will distribute free new books to encourage families to Read 20 minutes per day.
Stations of Imagination entertainers will be performing live from the main Fall FunFest stage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. Local dance, choral, and theater groups will share their talent, and don’t miss the Latin Jimmy Bonilla band* at 2 p.m.! On both Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., you can view the film Sesame Street: The Cookie Thief on the big screen in front of the courthouse. From 6-9 p.m. “kids” of all ages are invited to dance at WCTE’s Silent Disco.
Stations of Imagination is completely FREE and open to the public. For the complete event and performance schedule, visit wcte.org/stations.
Is your child in the WCTE Kids’ Club?
Join here, and he or she can attend a special Meet & Greet event with characters Walkaround Elmo and Sid the Science Kid on Thursday, September 10! This special event is open to Kids’ Club members only.
New WCTE Original Programming in September
Discover the Upper Cumberland — New episode premieres September 17 @ 7 p.m.
Growing Education: The Middle Years– Fourth episode in WCTE’s American Graduate series premieres September 24 @ 7 p.m.
Inner Peace on the Plateau — New documentary on World Peace Day and the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences in McMinnville, TN premieres September 10 @ 7 p.m.
Live Green Tennessee — New episodes every Monday at 7 p.m.
View the full programming schedule online at wcte.org/schedule.
WCTE PBS: On the Radio
WCTE is now on the air…on the RADIO! Starting August 29, WCTE PBS: On the Radio will air Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on WHUB 107.7 FM and 1400 AM. This half-hour show will cover all things WCTE, including outreach and education, national and local TV programming, and special segments from local guests. Tune in to hear what’s going on at your Upper Cumberland PBS station!
**Other September programming you won’t want to miss:
Bluegrass Underground Season 5 Premiere: Aug. 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
Big Blue Live: Aug. 31 @ 8 and 10 p.m., Sept. 1 & 2 @ 7 and 10 p.m. In this three-night event, scientists, animal behaviorists and other experts come together in a live TV broadcast to document the extraordinary rejuvenation of the once endangered and now thriving ecosystem of Monterey Bay, California. Some of the world’s most charismatic marine creatures convene in a once-a-year confluence of fins, fur and fangs.
Mathline: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays @ 5 p.m., starting Sept. 1. –Mathline is a live math call-in show during which host Ernie Roberts, a teacher in Knoxville, provides callers with answers to their math problems over the air. Ernie answers relevant questions with a Common Core approach, facilitating a deeper understanding of learning mathematical concepts. Mathline is geared towards students Grades 4-12, but all students, parents, teachers and anyone else in the community with a problem is invited to call in.
Ready Tennessee: Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m., Sept. 6 @ 12 p.m., Sept.18 @ 9:30 p.m. Imagine yourself and your loved ones in a state of emergency. What would you do? How would you stay safe? Join the Tennessee Public Television Council in partnership with TEMA for Ready Tennessee, where Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam address the importance of emergency preparedness for all Tennesseans with state experts. The information presented in this program along with the Ready TN Smartphone App will help guide you through any emergency.
TTU Football: TTU vs. Mercer: Sept. 19 @ 6 p.m.
The Watson Brown Show: Wednesdays @ 5 p.m., starting Sept. 2
Jammin at Hippie Jack’s, Season 10: Thursdays and Saturdays @ 9 p.m.* (*excluding Sept. 10)
SAVE THE DATE!
~October 17~
Upper Cumberland Haunted Half: 7 a.m.
–Register now and sign up for a FREE training plan!
–$30 VIP tickets to Blues & Brews available with all Haunted Half registrations
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Blues & Brews Craft Beer Festival:
12-5 p.m.
—Get your tickets now; they’re going fast!
Hey, Parents!! a Ready to Learn parent tip:
Exposure to other cultures brings meaning to a child’s life. Books open children’s eyes, but actual experiences have the most profound influence on what children think and believe. Attend events or festivals that celebrate different cultures, which can expose your child to new holidays, music, food, games, or other special traditions.
Check out WCTE’s Stations of Imagination at Fall FunFest on September 12. In addition to all the fun activities, the Latin Jimmy Bonilla band* will take the main stage at 2 p.m., featuring high-energy music, salsa-style!
WCTE Stations of Imagination is free and open to the public, taking place on the Cookeville Square.
Did you know that you can be a WCTE member for as little as $5 a month?
Contact us today for information about becoming a sustainer member or making a one-time donation to WCTE. You can reach our Membership Coordinator by phone at 931-528-2222 or email membership@wcte.org.
Or, go to our online membership form now to become a member your Upper Cumberland PBS station!