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01/04/2026

Take a look at what's to come this week on WMHT! 👇

✍️ Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City, this Monday, January 5th at 10pm
💣 American Experience: Bombshell, this Tuesday, January 6th at 9pm
🔥 Weathered: After the LA Firestorm, this Wednesday, January 7th at 10pm
📕 The American Revolution (Part 1), this Friday, January 9th at 9pm

See the full lineup: wmht.org/schedules

01/02/2026

Here's your sneak peek at this weekend's shows on WMHT! 👇

🔎 Midsomer Murders, this Saturday, January 3rd at 7pm
🌴 Death in Paradise, this Saturday, January 3rd at 8pm
📺 Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety, this Sunday, January 4th at 2:30pm
🎤 Tina Turner: One Last Time, this Sunday, January 4th at 4pm

See the full lineup: wmht.org/schedules

01/02/2026

Watch violinist Magdalena Calabria perform the 1st movement of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole.

Magdalena, a violinist and the January 2026 WMHT-FM Classical Student Musician of the Month, is a student at the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY. She was nominated by her teacher, Helena Bailey.

Explore more student musicians and nominate a student: https://www.classicalwmht.org/classical-student-musician-of-the-month?fbclid=IwY2xjawPCIP1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGZzhjNU8wcVVRY0E4dnZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhzfQRVy_K8H0ObNTQukvH3x-JSt4mKiOEmhUNA7cNMaVY6TSnluSIPZenXg_aem_J-UfhPEk8SmW0ECpf0-oZA

WMHT-FM is made possible by Stewart's Shops and John Keal Music Company.

01/01/2026

Meet the January 2026 WMHT-FM Classical Student Musician of the Month: violinist Magdalena Calabria!

Magdalena is a student at the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY. She was nominated by her teacher, Helena Bailey. Magdalena plays the 1st movement of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole. Hear her feature on WMHT FM 89.1/88.7 Friday mornings just after 7am and Saturday evenings after 6pm in January.

Explore more student musicians and nominate a student: https://www.classicalwmht.org/classical-student-musician-of-the-month?fbclid=IwY2xjawPCH_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGZzhjNU8wcVVRY0E4dnZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhzfQRVy_K8H0ObNTQukvH3x-JSt4mKiOEmhUNA7cNMaVY6TSnluSIPZenXg_aem_J-UfhPEk8SmW0ECpf0-oZA

WMHT-FM is made possible by Stewart's Shops and John Keal Music Company.

12/31/2025

We mic'd up Matt & Nicole at UAlbany's Holiday Hoopla basketball games and here's how it went...

UAlbany Athletics, UAlbany WBB, UAlbany Men's Basketball

12/30/2025

Spend an unforgettable evening on Thursday, February 26, 2026 tasting wines with world traveler Rick Steves!

Learn the basics of wine tasting from the sommelier as you sip along at home. As you savor and learn about the wines, you'll also get the chance to talk with Rick. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of European wines with one of PBS’s iconic personalities. Secure your spot and get ready to indulge your senses.

🎫 Your ticket Includes:
💻 Access to the Zoom Webinar
⏱️ 2 hours of wine education and Q&A lead by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
🍷 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door

Ticket sales end on January 31st!

Ticket purchases for this event support WMHT programming.

Get tickets: https://wmht.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=5B59027E-D83B-410F-BBF1-AE7DD294FDB3&source=&fbclid=IwY2xjawPA9HBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUSnV5VkRNRXhIaGFpRnduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr85WjZYE-pwYA94Ok_gjBjl0SpZ2RMBy6ce4odvIDlDiOt8Unpm76dY75em_aem_b8JwoF8woyd50FQQyHCz7A

12/29/2025

Bach at New Year’s is almost here!

Ring in the new year with The Six Brandenburg Concertos at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on January 1st at 3 PM. Start your year on a high note and join a cherished tradition over 20 years in the making!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.troymusichall.org/events/2831/bach-at-new-year-s-the-six-brandenburg-concertos-/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22296651723&gbraid=0AAAAAokrvKCL0m1tyucX6XeJSRT9qcBro&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6sjKBhCSARIsAJvYcpPUycNgzvt12EU0J52LZO4k-UEKruLiwgW-jtuHiQMNqJzNY-p7wwcaAnnkEALw_wcB

12/28/2025

A new year just around the corner - here’s a roundup of what’s ahead in the first week of 2026! 👇

🎤 Broadway's Leading Ladies, this Wednesday, December 31st at 10pm
🎻 Great Performances - From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026, this Thursday, January 1st at 8pm and 9:30pm
🎸 Independent Lens: WE WANT THE FUNK!, this Friday, January 2nd at 9pm
🕺 American Experience: The War on Disco, this Friday, January 2nd at 10:30pm

See the full lineup: wmht.org/schedules

12/28/2025

🎥 December 28th marks Short Film Day, celebrating the day the motion picture industry was born!

We're proud to spotlight Upstate New York's creative talent through TVFilm, our series dedicated to showcasing the incredible work of local filmmakers.

Discover powerful stories, unique perspectives, and the vibrant creative community right here in our backyard!

Explore episodes and support local filmmakers: wmht.org/tvfilm

12/26/2025

🎵 Bach at New Year's is BACK! 🥳

Ring in the New Year with Bach at New Year’s: The Six 'Brandenburg Concertos', presented by The Berkshire Bach Society Nine-time Grammy Award winner and Artistic Director Eugene Drucker leads the Berkshire Bach Ensemble in the iconic works that started it all. Join us for an evening of great music and dazzling performances and start your New Year on a high note! (Troy Savings Bank Music Hall)

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Bach at New Year’s: The Six 'Brandenburg Concertos' - The Berkshire Bach Society and WMHT co-present Bach at New Year’s:  The Six 'Brandenburg Concertos', an event that has been a holiday tradition since 1993.  Nine-time Grammy Award winner and Artistic Director Eugene Drucker leads the Berksh...

12/26/2025

On the latest episode of Field Trip: a visit to the Albany Curling Club! 🥌

Join Nicole and Matt as they head over to the Albany Curling Club where they receive a free lesson from master curler Stu Howells and learn a few secrets on how to properly curl a stone!

Watch more Field Trip: wmht.org/fieldtrip

12/25/2025

There's snow time like now to donate your vehicle! ❄️

Turn your unused car into a powerful contribution by supporting WMHT and fueling local stories and educational content. Plus, you’ll qualify for a tax deduction!

Visit wmht.org/support/cardonation to donate today!