Join us for a FREE workshop for PreK-3rd grade educators! This ClassVINCI and WJCT workshop will share information about implementing technology in the classroom and details about the free, standards-based PBS resources available to educators! [list icon=”icon-pencil”] Gain knowledge on the background of technology used for the classroom Demystify the challenges and gain confidence in using technology in the classroom …
‘Dislecksia: The Movie’ Free Screening
What do Billy Bob Thornton, Stephen J. Cannell and Joe Pantoliano have in common with 1.4 billion children and adults worldwide? Dyslexia. They are also featured in DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE, a powerfully touching and entertaining documentary that mixes humor and perspective with insight and analysis. The film educates and illuminates many misconceptions about dyslexia, while underlining the need for raised …
Daughter of the Holocaust Screening
Join us for a special viewing of “Daughter of the Holocaust”, a story told by Irene Jaffa. Mrs. Jaffa recounts her family’s struggle during the Holocaust in this very moving documentary. [box]The viewing will be held in the Hixon Auditorium. For more information call 904.899.6038.[/box]
Travel & Entertainment Auction
[big_text]We have [marker background_color=”FFF3C0″]over 300 items[/marker] starting at [marker background_color=”FFF3C0″]75% off![/marker][/big_text] Get set for summer with amazing deals on travel and entertainment from local businesses, around Florida and across the region! Just a few items: [list icon=”icon-check-square-o”] Palms Hotel & Villas Orlando 4-night Deluxe Villa Jekyll Island Club Hotel 2-night stay Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance 2-day admission and seminars Hotel …
‘From Swastika to Jim Crow’ Screening
EQ3 Media, in partnership with WJCT and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, presents From Swastika to Jim Crow, a 2000 documentary that reveals the little-known story of Jewish refugee scholars who were expelled from their homeland by the Nazis and found new lives at the historically Black colleges in the American South. Join us for a wine & …
3×5 Film Festival
3×5 is a new film festival featuring some of the greatest films ever made. Coming on the heels of two years of WJCT’s film series at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, WJCT is proud to launch the The Brumos Companies 3×5 Classic Film Festival! In keeping with WJCT’s mission to encourage joyful learning, the film festival’s goal is to encourage …
First Coast Connect at One Spark
Attend one of three broadcasts of WJCT’s First Coast Connect live from the MOCA Jacksonville Theater during One Spark. April 9, 10 & 11! Special guests will include One Spark creators, speakers, jurors, and organizers. “First Coast Connect” regulars such as Ray Hollister and Tom Braun of WJCT’s “Deemable Tech” and Kerry “The Specktator” Speckman will take you inside One …
Dessert and Discussion
Join Us for a Special Evening at WJCT Studios! Dessert & Discussion about COMING BACK WITH WES MOORE 6:30pm – Doors Open 6:45pm – 7:45pm – Discussion hosted by Al Leston 8:00pm – 9:00pm – Screening of COMING BACK WITH WES MOORE A panel of special guests will share their experiences about the issues facing veterans when they return home. Then, join …
First Coast Forum
As Jacksonville prepares again for the national spotlight with Michael Dunn returning to court for his retrial on first-degree murder charges, WJCT will examine the difficult questions surrounding Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Does Stand Your Ground provide the protection innocent Floridians need to defend themselves, or does it promote a vigilante mentality that makes one person judge, jury and …
First Coast Forum
The “school-to-prison pipeline” describes a trend of children being removed from public schools and indirectly pushed into the juvenile justice system. Kids are suspended, expelled or arrested for minor offenses that in the past might have been handled in the school environment. Critics often point to zero-tolerance policies and the increased presence of police on campus as contributing factors to …
Speaking of Women’s Health
Take time to reconnect with all that’s good for you. Join us for an uplifting day of health and wellness. Be inspired by health experts. Be smart with free screenings. Be pampered with a lovely gift bag. Be nourished with fresh food and the spirit of women. [call_to_action background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”blue” button_text=”Click here!” button_url=”http://www.wjct.org/swh”]For more information and how to get tickets:[/call_to_action]
Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville: Behind-The-Scenes
Be the first to get a sneak peek of the Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville episodes with Executive Producer Marsha Bemko and a preview of the local “behind-the-scenes” documentary! Tickets only $25 [call_to_action background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”blue” button_text=”Click here!” button_url=”https://support.wjct.org/pages/donor-pages/_tv/antiques-roadshow-invitation”]If you would like to order tickets, or you cannot attend but would still like to support Antiques Roadshow:[/call_to_action]
State of the ReUnion: Listening Event
Don’t miss a special public listening session of SOTRU’s “Trans Families” episode! [call_to_action background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”blue” button_text=”Click here!” button_url=”http://wearestraightallies.com/sotru-live-listening-event/”]For more information or to reserve your seat:[/call_to_action]
Electro Lounge LIVE! at Lillies Coffee Bar
Come join us for delicious coffee and smooth music at Electro Lounge LIVE! Thursday, October 16th at Lillie’s Coffee Bar! WJCT 89.9FM’s very own David Luckin, host of Electro Lounge, will begin spinning records at 7:30PM and the event will air LIVE! from 9PM to 11PM. Help us kick off WJCT 89.9FM’s fall fund drive right and enjoy special guests: …
Sid the Science Kid LIVE! 11AM Showing
“Sid the Science Kid” comes to life in this incredible live stage experience! Come join in the fun as Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald join us right here in Jacksonville to discover the excitement and curiosities of the world around us. SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! will have the whole family cheering, exploring, dancing and excited to figure out more …
Sid the Science Kid LIVE! 2PM Showing
“Sid the Science Kid” comes to life in this incredible live stage experience! Come join in the fun as Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald join us right here in Jacksonville to discover the excitement and curiosities of the world around us. SID THE SCIENCE KID LIVE! will have the whole family cheering, exploring, dancing and excited to figure out more …
First Coast Forum: Deepening the St. Johns River
Join us for this one-hour televised town hall with a live studio audience – as a panel of guests examine the pros and cons of the initiative to dredge the St. Johns River down to a depth of 47 feet to accomodate huge Panamax-ready ships that Jacksonville hopes to attract after the widening of the Panama Canal. WJCT’s Melissa Ross …
Race In The River City Television Premiere
The shooting deaths of young black men including Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis have raised difficult questions about race and justice in the United States. In late 2014, grand jury decisions in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases again brought to light painful rifts in the United States and focused attention on law enforcement, community relationships, and racial bias. …
Teaching Transformation
Join WJCT and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund for a special evening to talk about the role of teaching in ensuring all children receive a high-quality public education. This event is sponsored by a grant in support of 180 Days: Hartsville, a new documentary filmed in two elementary schools struggling with new curriculum standards and maintaining funding, while meeting the …
Jacksonville 2015: Mayoral Debate
Click here to stream LIVE! WJCT Public Broadcasting is partnering with First Coast News and The Florida Times-Union to provide voters with a comprehensive look at the 2015 mayor’s race. Jacksonville 2015: Mayoral Debate will air Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. on WJCT-TV 7 and 89.9 FM and online at WJCT.org. It will also simulcast on WJXX ABC 25 …
Cancer Care & Individualized Medicine
A Free Interactive Health Forum Approximately 115,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed in Florida each year, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common cancers are prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancers. On the rise are blood cancers, liver, thyroid, uterine, melanoma and bladder cancers. And although survival rates for all cancers have improved in the past five years, …
WJCT & First Coast Connect at One Spark
Melissa Ross will host WJCT’s popular radio program “First Coast Connect” from the MOCA Jacksonville theater during One Spark. Grab a seat in the audience to watch the show recorded at 8 p.m. April 7-9 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to air the following mornings. David Luckin from “Electro Lounge” will be spinning relaxing, laid-back sounds of downtempo, nu jazz, reggae, …
Electro Lounge LIVE! at Lillie’s Coffee Bar
Join WJCT for delicious coffee and smooth music to help us kick off our SPRING RADIO PLEDGE DRIVE right! WJCT 89.9FM’s very own David Luckin, host of Electro Lounge, will begin spinning records at 7:30PM and the event will air LIVE! from 9PM to 11PM. We’ll also be giving away a free HD3 radio to promote the launch of our …
Exploring Scotland & Ireland
WJCT presents Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring Northern Ireland. From rugged natural beauty to vibrant and historical cities, the diverse charms of Scotland and Ireland await! Book now and save $300 per person! RSVP deadline is April 30th. Some highlights include: Sampling the “Water of Life” at a Scottish whisky distillery. Embarking on a scenic cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond. …
Dinosaur Train LIVE!
Get on board! The Dinosaur Train is coming to your town! It’s Jim Henson’s Dianosaur Train LIVE! Buddy’s Big Adventure. See the beloved stars of the hit PBS series come to life on stage in your hometown for the first time! Join Buddy, Tiny, King, Don, and their family and friends in this fun-filled, interactive musical trip back in time. …
Mayo Clinic Interactive Forum: Stroke
A Free Interactive Health Forum Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke, regardless of age or family history. Learn more about your risk at a free, interactive health forum with Mayo Clinic physicians on May 12. Do you know? Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke, regardless of age or family history. Nearly 700,000 people in the United States have …
First Coast Forum – Breaking Through Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health
The Jacksonville Community Council has identified mental-health treatment as an area in need of improvement on the First Coast. This hour-long program will focus on barriers people with mental illness face to getting treatment. Topics include the stigma associated with mental illness and how it manifests in work, school and family environments. We’ll hear one man’s story of overcoming struggles …
WJCT’s Great Auction!
Get those fingers ready to click, bid, and win in this year’s Great Auction! [big_text]Great deals up to 75% off![/big_text] Just a few items: [list icon=”icon-check-square-o”] Oceanside Inn Daytona JRoberts Fine Jewelry Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Jacksonville Jaguars Tickets And so much more! [/list] [call_to_action background_color=”FFF3C0″ color=”red” background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”orange” button_text=”Click here!” text_color=”545454″ button_url=”http://auction.wjct.org”]Click, bid and …
Voices of the River
A Cultural Fusion collaboration between MOSH, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, the Ritz Theatre & Museum, WJCT, Theatre Jacksonville, and the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Voices of the River puts a spotlight on the important role the river has played in our history and continues to play today. This one-day-only Year of the River event includes tours of MOSH, …
Meet Buddy The Dinosaur!
Join WJCT at MOSH for a special visit with popular PBS character Buddy the Dinosaur from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Dinosaur Train” embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains, while encouraging basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history and paleontology. Included with Museum admission. The day’s activities …
AARP Summer Movie Classics
Join AARP and WJCT for a free screening of Last Days in Vietnam! Last Days in Vietnam chronicles the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War and is the compelling story of bravery and resilience on the part of the South Vietnamese who escaped, and the U.S. military personnel who, in many cases, disobeyed orders in an effort to help …
Cast Party
On Tuesday July 28th, hosts of several of the biggest and best podcasts in the world will convene on stage for the inaugural CAST PARTY: a stage show simulcast to cinemas, celebrating the emergence of podcasting as a powerhouse medium with millions of obsessed fans. Like, the Lollapalooza of podcasts. Cast Party will feature original stories and performances by: Jad …
What does your sex have to do with it? How to keep your heart ticking.
Join First Coast Heart & Vascular Center and WJCT for a free presentation, lunch and discussion with heart expert Neil Sanghvi, MD. The event will be held Wednesday, July 29 from Noon to 1pm. Check-in at 11:30am. RSVP by July 27 You will benefit from attending this event if you are interested in learning more about the facts, symptoms, and …
First Coast Forum: Violent Crime
“First Coast Forum: Violent Crime” is a look at Jacksonville’s violent crime rate and what’s being done to lower it. WJCT’s Melissa Ross will host this live event, simulcasting on WJCT-TV and WJCT 89.9 FM from WJCT Studios from 8-9pm. The show will be a town hall style program with audience members asking questions of our panel. Panelists will include: …
WJCT’s Summer Sizzle Auction
Cast your bid for WJCT’s Summer Sizzle Auction! Hot end of summer deals, and over 300 items to choose from. Bid high and bid often before it’s going, going, gone! [big_text]Great deals up to 75% off![/big_text] Just a few items you won’t want to miss: [list icon=”icon-check-square-o”] The Spa on Marion Sunburst Adventures Rafting Le Pavillion Restaurant Blue Sky Golf …
“Retirement Done Right” – Free Lunch & Learn
Petros Estate & Retirement Planning and WJCT are hosting a free lunch & learn at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, September 22, 2015 from 11:30AM to 1PM. “Retirement Done Right” will feature brief overviews by a panel of experts. The program will also include a time for questions and answers. Panelists will include: Jeannette Bajalia – President, Petros Estate & …