WMHT Public Media

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)

Purchase tickets:

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!

12/25/2025

On behalf of your friends at WMHT, thank you for a historic and transformative year! At a time when WMHT faced the end of federal funding for public media - you stepped up to make 2025 a year of resilience and success.

You can set the stage for 2026 now with your year-end-gift at WMHT.org. Our heartfelt thanks for your support of WMHT Public Media now and into the future.

12/24/2025

There’s still time to apply to join our Community Advisory Board - applications are open for one more week!

The CAB is made up of 20-24 members that represent the different regions, people, and communities we serve. We are looking for a wide range of passionate community members that represent the regional, economic, cultural, and ideological diversity of our area to help us tell your stories and provide programming that engages and serves you and your neighbors.

We are currently accepting applications for the two-year term from January 2026 through December 2027. Applications are due December 31.

Learn more and apply: wmht.org/cab

12/23/2025

Take a look into our festive day at UAlbany's Holiday Hoopla! 🎄🏀

From cheering on the women’s and men’s games to Matt and Nicole competing in free throws and basketball tic-tac-toe, it was a great time all around!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support UAlbany basketball and public media! Happy holidays!

UAlbany Athletics, UAlbany WBB, UAlbany Men's Basketball, University at Albany

12/22/2025

After 47 years, the legend has retired!

On Friday, we celebrated our Building & Grounds Manager, Ron McGowty, as he steps into retirement. It was truly a day of Ron - from a special playlist on WEXT Radio to a special brunch and ceremony naming the cut shop in his honor.

We are incredibly grateful for your dedication and service to WMHT, Ron! You are missed already.

12/21/2025

Cozy up with a musical performance, documentary, or holiday special this week on WMHT!

🎥 American Masters: Starring Dick Van D**e, this Monday, December 22nd at 9pm
🩰 Great Performances: Nutcracker from English National Ballet, this Tuesday, December 23rd at 10pm
🎵 Holiday Sounds of Fredonia, this Wednesday, December 24th at 9:30pm
🍼 Call the Midwife Holiday Special, this Thursday, December 25th at 8pm and 10pm

See the full lineup: wmht.org/schedules

12/20/2025

Recently, students from the Gloversville Enlarged School District's Future Business Leaders of America club visited WMHT for a behind-the-scenes look at what we do! 🎥

Students wrote their own scripts, brought them to life on camera, operated studio equipment, directed the shoot from the control room, and collaborated on a hands-on branding exercise. See their scripts come to life on camera!

We loved showing these students what we do and giving them hands-on experience in the studio! (Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York)

12/19/2025

Here's a peek into this weekend with WMHT! 👇

🐑 All Creatures Great and Small, this Sunday, December 21st at 8pm
🏨 Seaside Hotel, this Sunday, December 21st at 11:30pm
🎄 Rick Steves European Christmas, this Sunday, December 21st at 4:30pm

See the full weekend lineup: wmht.org/schedules

12/18/2025

🍷 Go on a wine tasting adventure with Rick Steves as your travel guide! Join Rick and a sommelier on Thursday, February 26, 2026 and sip your way through 6 different European wine varietals.

With decades of experience in European travel, Rick Steves is widely recognized as "America's most respected authority" on the subject. From creating bestselling guidebooks to hosting popular public television and radio shows, Rick's passion for exploring the world is contagious. In this tasting, he'll combine his love for travel with wine. Sip along with Rick as our sommelier leads you through a unique selection of exceptional wines. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

🎫 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 your tickets: https://wmht.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=5B59027E-D83B-410F-BBF1-AE7DD294FDB3&source=