Sunday Lifestyle Programming Block
5 p.m. - History Detectives
History Detectives investigate a Civil War soldier's letter, fabric from an aircraft that could be linked to Charles Lindbergh and Igor Sikorsky, and a 1950s comic book Negro Romance.
6 p.m. - Market Warriors: Antiquing in Cumming, GA
Pickers Miller, John, Bob and Kevin encounter some southern hospitality at the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market just outside Atlanta, Georgia. This week's challenge is to find vintage advertising, and in Coca-Cola country, there's plenty to find. Some notable picks include a rare Red Rock Cola piece, a Sterling Card case and an antique hobbyhorse. Their finds are auctioned at Cowan's Auction in Cincinnati, Ohio.
7 p.m. - Antiques Roadshow: Seattle (Hour 1)
Antiques Roadshow rocks out at Seattle's EMP Museum and discusses Jimi Hendrix' trend-setting fashion style. Other highlights include a Vladimir Kagan desk used by Kagan himself and an impressive 1874 Francis A. Silva oil painting valued at $250,000.
165 Miles for USO of Illinois
Hit-Mix alumnus and Iraq veteran doing WEIU proud!Hit-Mix 88.9 is proud to call Brian Andries one of its own, especially in light of his most recent philanthropic efforts! Andries walked 165 miles from Oswego to Charleston in an effort to raise money for USO of Illinois.
Brian was recently featured in Eastern Illinois University's EIU360 online magazine, and the story includes an on-air interview with our own Rob Calhoun! Make sure you check it out!
My WEIU Story - Zach Nugent
My name is Zach Nugent and I co-anchor Black Hills FOX News at 9 weeknights in Rapid City, South Dakota. I first became interested in journalism as a freshman at Eastern Illinois University. An academic adviser encouraged me to take a news writing class as an elective, and I fell in love with the field of journalism.
Shortly into my freshman year, I began volunteering at WEIU and continued for nearly five years as I completed my undergraduate and graduate coursework. I can honestly say I learned more from the hands-on experience I received at WEIU than in any single class I took. Starting behind the cameras, I had a chance to work from the bottom up and get a true feel for every position in a working newsroom. From operating a camera and teleprompter, to live reporting and anchoring, WEIU gave me the opportunity to explore and find my niche.
Upon graduating, I applied to stations across the country and pursued an opportunity as a weekend anchor and producer/weekday reporter in South Dakota, and within 18 months I was promoted to weeknight co-anchor. Everyday I still think of the lessons and values I learned through my time at WEIU. Whether out in the field reporting, behind the desk anchoring or picking up any odd production jobs around my current station, I am able to do it with the confidence and drive that was instilled in my by the staff at WEIU.
We've got graduation covered!
Spring 2013 Commencement on WEIUIn case you couldn't attend EIU's spring commencement ceremonies and missed our live stream of the events, DVD copies are available in our online store to help you preserve these once-in-a-lifetime memories forever!
Masterpiece Classic!: Mr. Selfridge
Part 8 (Series Finale) | Monday, 8 p.m.Tragedy strikes on the day polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton comes to the store. An even greater celebrity plans a visit, and Harry and Rose attend a shocking play.
About the Series
Jeremy Piven ("Entourage") stars as a wheeling-dealing American who shows early 1900s Londoners how to shop. Based on the life of colorful retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, the new eight-part series is created by Emmy Award-winning writer Andrew Davies ("Pride and Prejudice," "Bleak House"). Also starring are Frances O’Connor ("Madame Bovary"), Aisling Loftus ("Page Eight"), Zoe Tapper ("Zen"), Amanda Abbington ("Case Histories"), and Samuel West ("Any Human Heart"). Who knew shopping could be like this!
Bill Boaz - Charleston, IL
"I try to seek out something that I would support ... it wouldn’t be a problem for me to sit and watch the Gaithers for an hour or two or even three!"
WEIU membership is important to Bill, and you can also be a proud member!
Judy - Mattoon, IL
"Being an avid dog lover, I’ve learned much from the veterinarian guests you’ve had on The Paw Report as well as about several animal rescue organizations I didn’t previously know existed. I hope WEIU will continue airing this program. Another of my favorites is Heartland Highways! I’m always wanting to see more interesting facts and video about the communities you visit. Thank you WEIU-TV."
WEIU membership is important to Judy, and you can also be a proud member!
Kate Pleasant - Producer/Director
When Did You Start at WEIU? Summer 2007
What Does WEIU Mean to You? WEIU means a safe, family-friendly entertainment and learning source.
Favorite Show on WEIU: I have a 2-year-old, so we're really getting into Super Why and Word World. My personal favorite is a lot of our local programming because it really connects me to our community. On the national side, I'm starting to get into Downton Abbey!
What have you learned while working at WEIU?: What haven't I learned!? WEIU has taught me about valuing my community. WEIU has taken me places I never thought I would go (like an underground river for Heartland Highways). I have learned that not only is WEIU great, quality programming, but the people behind it really believe in the mission too.
Why should someone become a member of WEIU? Everyone should become a member of WEIU. I'm a member. If you value educational programming, information straight from your own backyard, and family-friendly TV, then WEIU is for you. You should know, too, that everyone behind the scenes here at the station really believes in what we do too. For us, it's personal. We're a family and we're always looking to expand, so come be a part of our story!
Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Kate? Become a member today!
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