WXXI

12/18/2025

Join us in welcoming Kevin Kalvitis to the WXXI family! Kevin will serve as our first ever Chief Marketing Officer.

A creative leader with a proven track record in transforming brands and driving audience growth, Kevin brings 20+ years of marketing and sales experience in the communications industry. In the aftermath of deep federal funding cuts, WXXI looks to adapt its business model to sustain and grow, and the Chief Marketing Officer is a key part of this work. You can read the full announcement in the link in the link in the comments.

12/17/2025

We look forward to this holiday concert with Madrigalia every year! We hope you can join us today at 12 p.m. in person at The Hochstein School or by listening live on WXXI Classical 91.5 (or streaming at WXXIClassical.org).

It's the annual Live from Hochstein "Cup of Good Cheer" concert at The Hochstein School TODAY at 12 p.m. We hope you can join us for this free Madrigalia performance that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Come in person to 50 N. Plymouth Avenue, downtown Rochester or listen to the live broadcast on WXXI Classical! Link in comments for more information!

12/13/2025

If you missed the premiere of American Masters “Starring Dick Van D**e” last night, no worries! It repeats today (12/13) at 3 p.m., which is Dick's actual birthday! He turns 100 today.

(PS. You can also catch it Sunday at 1 p.m. on WXXI-TV)

12/12/2025

A big heartfelt thank you to everyone who pledged their support of public media. You have given the gift of access to trusted journalism, thoughtful storytelling, educational programming, and the arts to everyone in this community.

12/12/2025

It's the final day of our week-long membership drive and every donation made today will be matched dollar for dollar!

Pledge your support today and it will be doubled.
☎️ Call 454-6300
📲 Text GIVE to 454-6300
💻Visit https://bit.ly/YEpledge

12/12/2025

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van D**e. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. "American Masters — Starring Dick Van D**e" airs Friday (12/12) at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI and PBS apps.

12/11/2025

We love this picture from January 24, 1980 when WXXI celebrated the installation of our new antenna, tower, and transmitter on Pinnacle Hill, which expanded WXXI-TV's reach by an estimated 50,000 homes and FM 91.5 began broadcasting 24 hours a day.

12/11/2025

It's day 4 of our membership campaign and if 100 New Members join today with a donation of any amount, it will unlock an additional $20,000 from the Leadership Circle.

Here's how you can help unlock that gift:
Call 454-6300
Text GIVE to 454-6300
Visit https://bit.ly/YEpledge

12/10/2025

The Eastman Horn Choir returns to "Live from Hochstein" for its annual festive performance, Holiday Horns. Join us TODAY (12/10) at 12:10pm, in person at the The Hochstein School (50 N. Plymouth Avenue, downtown Rochester) or by listening to the live broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5.

Celebrate the holidays with live classical music over lunch in person, on the radio, and streaming online with a festive performance by the Eastman Horn Choir on Live from Hochstein Wednesday, December 10th at 12:10pm, in person at the Hochstein Performance Hall and broadcast live on WXXI Classical.

12/09/2025

It's Day 2 of our week-long, year-end membership campaign and today if 200 people become monthly sustainers OR increase their monthly sustaining gift by $2 or more today, it will unlock an additional $20,000 from the Leadership Circle.

Here's how you can help unlock that gift:
Call 454-6300
Text GIVE to 454-6300
Visit https://bit.ly/YEpledge

12/08/2025

This Thursday (12/11) at 7pm and Saturday (12/13) at 3pm at The Little Theatre One Take (OTFF) presents The Short List 2025 — locally-produced short documentary films. To learn more visit thelittle.org.