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WMHT producer Joanne Durfee posts news and notes on what is going on in the communities profiled on the 'Our Town' TV series. | • 'Our Town' Homepage
Save the Date! 'Our Town: Glens Falls' Preview Screening
Posted November 2012
You are cordially invited to join us for a preview screening of 'Our Town: Glens Falls' at the Helen Froehlich Auditorium at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 7pm. Click here to view the invitation. RSVP to 518-880-3400 or rsvp@wmht.org.
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Glens Falls Residents: You're Invited to Attend the 'Our Town: Glens Falls' Informational Meeting
Posted August 2012
WMHT is recruiting volunteer storytellers to capture video that answers the question: 'What is special about Glens Falls, New York?' The resulting footage will be incorporated into a 60 minute special, 'Our Town: Glens Falls' airing in January 2013. See details below or click here to view the invitation. For more information about the project, please contact producer Joanne Durfee or call 518-880-3400.
Previous 'Our Town' Happenings
Posted May 2012
Join WMHT for a preview screening of 'Our Town: Troy' Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7pm. The screening will be held at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies Auditorium. RSVP to rsvp@wmht.org or call 518-880-3400. View the invitation below:
Troy Residents Shared Their Stories for 'Our Town: Troy'
We had a great turnout at our informational meeting for 'Our Town: Troy' at the Arts Center for the Capital Region. Participants have their assignment: to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Troy?' The resulting video will capture the personalities, businesses, activities and history of the area, giving viewers a sense of what it truly means to live in Troy. From the parks to the churches to the artists and organizations making a difference, these stories will collectively convey the heart and soul of the community. 'Our Town: Troy' will premiere June 14 at 7:30pm on WMHT.
Posted February 28, 2012
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Calling All Troy Residents!
Posted February 8, 2012
WMHT is recruiting volunteer storytellers to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Troy, NY?' The resulting footage will be incorporated into a 60-minute special, 'Our Town: Troy,' airing on WMHT-TV in June of 2012. Community members from Troy are invited to attend an informational meeting and training session being held at The Arts Center of the Capital Region on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. Click here for more information or view the invitation below.
Posted February 8, 2012
You're Invited to Attend the 'Our Town: Schenectady' Preview Screening
Posted December 19, 2011
You're Invited to Attend the 'Our Town: Saratoga Springs' Preview Screening
Posted July 26, 2011
Calling All Saratoga Springs Residents!
We're looking for volunteer storytellers to tell us what is special about Saratoga Springs for a new program, 'Our Town: Saratoga Springs,' a special airing on WMHT-TV this August. If you're interested, please attend an informational meeting on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Avenue Elementary School. Click here for more details.
Posted April 29, 2011
Hudson Takes Center Stage
WMHT's 'Our Town' project interviewed 27 participants for the program 'Our Town: Hudson' on April 5 and 6 at the Hudson Opera House. Many thanks to all those who shared what makes Hudson, NY so special with us!
Posted April 11, 2011
Hello, Hudson!
WMHT is currently looking for volunteer storytellers who can use their own cameras to shoot video that answers the question, 'What is special about Hudson, NY?' The resulting video will capture the personalities, businesses, activities and history of the area, giving viewers a sense of what it truly means to live in Hudson. From the parks to the churches to the artists and organizations making a difference, these stories will collectively convey the heart and soul of the community. Interested participants should contact producer Joanne Durfee no later than March 31, 2011 to confirm story ideas and set up an interview for April 5 or 6. Call (518) 880-3459 or send an e-mail.
Posted March 25, 2011
Next Stop: Hudson
Residents of Hudson, New York are invited to participate in creating the special, 'Our Town: Hudson,' which will air on WMHT in June 2011. For more information, join us at an informational meeting on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the John L. Edwards Elementary School. More information here.
Posted March 4, 2011
The Many Stories of Bethlehem
Don't forget to tune in for the live broadcast premiere of 'Our Town: Bethlehem' on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. The 90-minute program is narrated by Bethlehem native Kathryn Zox and features the following stories, produced by Bethlehem residents:
2010 Holiday Parade – Nanci Moquin
'Adam's House' Historical Building (NYSARC, Inc) – Marc N. Brandt
Always Something To Do – Rose Ann Garry
Bethlehem Business Community – Heather Tangora and Bill Alston
Bethlehem Central Schools 'Green Team' – Mike Klugman and Mark Warford
Bethlehem Garden Club – Ellie Prakken and Virginia Acquario
Bethlehem From a 5th Grade Perspective – Maeve Kelly, Brendan Egan, Annie Quinn, Jacob Brass, Mackenzie Kresge, Lydia Martell and Barb Riegel of Eagle Elementary
Bethlehem Lab School – Jon Wittmann and Coby Berger
Bethlehem Parks and Playgrounds – Maeve Donnelly, Grace McGrath, Amy Burdick, Alaina Smith and Amy Burdick
Bethlehem Senior Chorus – Claudia Summers and Paula Rollins
Bicycling and Walking/Rail Trail – Robert Leslie and Dan Rain
Ch. 18 Bethlehem Public Access – Mary Rea
Delmar Chabad – Rabbi Nachman Simon and Clara Simon
Delmar Community Orchestra – Dan Driscoll
Delmar Farmer's Market – Paul Tick
Delmar Progress Club – Marge O'Brien and Pat Antonucci
Growing Up in the Elsmere Neighborhood – Emily Wink
Fair Trade Bethlehem – Anna McMahon
First United Methodist Church – Deborah Mazzone and Charles Bradley
Hamlets – Ed Kleinke
Henry Hudson Park – Susan Leath
Jericho Drive-In – Mike Chenette
Memorial Day Parade and Honoring Veterans – Sam Messina
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy – Judy Thomson and Peggy Sherman
Pine Hollow Arboretum – John Abbuhl and Kay Abbuhl
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center – Rich Bader
Slingerlands Historic Preservation District – Ilona Muhlich and Sheri Sandusky
Slingerlands United Methodist Church – Jan Messina and Jeanette Folger
St. Thomas the Apostle School – Thomas J. Kane and Sylvia Leary
Theatre Without A Net at Bethlehem Central High School – Katie Looney and James Yeara
Town of Bethlehem Historical Association – Valerie Thompson
And as we lead up to the premiere, please share your story, video and pictures of Bethlehem with us on our Facebook page. Thanks!
Posted February 25, 2011
We're Rolling...in Bethlehem
On December 15 and 16, a crew from WMHT set up a satellite studio at NYSARC, Inc., located in Delmar, NY. I interviewed Bethlehem residents to find out what makes their town a special place to live in. Nearly 50 community members are serving as volunteer storytellers for the documentary 'Our Town: Bethlehem.' The program will feature 31 stories as seen through the eyes and camera lenses of the people who call the town of Bethlehem home. 'Our Town: Bethlehem' will premiere on March 3, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. on WMHT-TV. In the meantime, please share your story, video and pictures of Bethlehem with us on our Facebook page. Thanks!
Posted December 29, 2010
'Our Town: Bethlehem' Gets the Green Light
More than 60 residents attended the informational meeting for 'Our Town: Bethlehem' that was held at the Family Farm Corporate Office. Participants have their assignment: to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Bethlehem, NY?' Volunteer videographers have through Tues., Dec. 14, 2010 to capture video that supports their stories. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted December 9, 2010
Calling All Bethlehem Residents!
WMHT is recruiting volunteer storytellers to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Bethlehem, NY?' The resulting footage will be incorporated into a 60-minute special, 'Our Town: Bethlehem,' airing on WMHT-TV in March of 2011. Community members from Bethlehem are invited to attend an informational meeting and training session being held at the Farm Family Corporate Office on Monday, November 29 at 7 p.m. Click here for more information.
Posted November 4, 2010
Free Public Screening in Amsterdam
WMHT is holding a free public screening event of 'Our Town: Amsterdam' in the Bert DeRose Theater at Amsterdam High School on Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by November 12 by calling WMHT at (518) 880-3400, or RSVP via e-mail here.
Tune in for the live broadcast premiere of 'Our Town: Amsterdam' on Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. on WMHT-TV.
Posted October 28, 2010
Lights, Camera, Action
We had a great turnout at our informational meeting for 'Our Town: Amsterdam' at the Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy (read about it here). Participants have their assignment: to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Amsterdam?' Volunteer videographers have through Sunday, September 26, 2010 to capture video that supports their stories.
If you would like to participate, please e-mail Producer Joanne Durfee or call (518) 880-3459 for more information.
Calling All Amsterdam Residents!
WMHT is recruiting volunteer storytellers to capture video that answers the question, 'What is special about Amsterdam, NY?' The resulting footage will be incorporated into a 60-minute special, 'Our Town: Amsterdam,' airing on WMHT-TV this November. Community members from Amsterdam are invited to attend an informational meeting and training session being held at Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy on Monday, September 13 at 7 p.m. The school is located at 55 Brandt Pl. in Amsterdam. Anyone interested in the production is invited to attend. There are no restrictions as to age or experience and no cost to participate. Click here for more information about the project.
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