WOSU believes public broadcasting can only be as great as the community of which we are a part, and we are part of a great community!

We are committed to building innovative models of community service that engage people in ideas, issues, and the diverse cultural life of our region. We have always been out and about in central Ohio: Ready To Learn regularly engages those who teach the young and week by week you can run into our hosts—Christopher Purdy, Boyce Lancaster, John Rittmeyer, and Fred Andrle—as they speak at live events, host live performances, and generally educate and entertain Central Ohioans!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

SHARE A STORY at WOSU@COSI “Ethan’s Barbershop Singing Family” Friday, March 16 at 12pm Local Author from Columbus! Author: Mary Ann Watson Illustrator: Bonnie Lemaire Friday, March 16 at 12pm WOSU will host local author Mary Ann Watson as she shares her book, “Ethan’s Barbershop Singing Family,” with a special appearance by some local barbershop singers. Music of the Heart will come to life at WOSU@COSI, so join in the fun, sing along, and experience the heart behind this wonderful music. “Odd Boy Out” Friday, March 30 at 7pm Author: Don Brown Illustrator: Don Brown WOSU caps off the month with a tribute to science and music during our Music of the Mind Share-a-Story. Bring your little ones to listen to a reading about young Einstein, and enjoy the masterful music of nationally recognized violinist, David Kempers, as tradition meets technology in his electronic display of the classics. For more information and to register, contact Sharon Feinblatt, or visit the Events Calendar at WOSU.

The Met Goes to the Movies: Experience the excitement of the Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinees. For the first time, high-definition, surround-sound opera broadcasts directly from the stage of one of the world’s greatest Opera houses: The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. ONE-DAY ONLY EVENTS January through April 2007. Exclusive location: Georgesville Square Stadium 16. WOSU's Christopher Purdy hosts. Read more... Schedule of upcoming events: January 13: WORLD PREMIERE: "The First Emperor," Tan Dun February 24: "Eugene Onegin," Tchaikovsky March 24: "The Barber of Seville," Rossini April 28: "Il Tritico," Puccini - (Triple bill of one-act Operas.)

From the Top Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 8pm Southern Theatre Bring the entire family and be a part of the live audience for a broadcast taping of From the Top, the popular National Public Radio (NPR) series that showcases the nation's most exceptional pre-collegiate classical musicians. Hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O'Riley, the show combines stunning performances with lively interviews, lighthearted sketches and musical gems. TICKETS: Call the CAPA Ticket Office at 614-469-0939 or Ticketmaster at 614-431-3600 www.ticketmaster.com TICKET PRICES: $65.00 Premium / $20.00 Adult / $14.00 Student

ArtZine WOSU TV's monthly arts and culture newsmagazine. Features highlights of some of the best artists and groups in the Columbus area.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra WOSU 89.7 is proud to host the first season of live broadcasts of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Saturday nights from the Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus. Christopher Purdy hosts each broadcast, offering commentary and background on the works as well as conversations with CSO players and conductors during intermission.

Arts Unscripted WOSU's Christopher Purdy and Columbus Dispatch Arts Columnist Barbara Zuck take a weekly look at the Columbus arts scene. It's unscripted because you never know what Christopher and Barbara might say!

Columbus On The Record In-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Mike Thompson, WOSU’s news and public affairs director, moderates the program that features well-respected journalists and veteran political observers offering insight and analysis of the top stories of the week.

Open Line Weekday mornings, Fred Andrle hosts his award-winning talk program. Fred’s show features fascinating national and local guests. He guides an intelligent and balanced discussion on topics ranging from politics to literature, music to science, health to finance, and psychology to science fiction.

Viewpoint A weekly public affairs series designed to inform, intrigue, and encourage the exploration and analysis of important issues in our communities and our state. Host Brad Mitchell provides thought-provoking discussions on education, government, sports, politics, religion, and medicine, as well as profiles the movers and shakers in Columbus.

Caregivers An extension of our radio series hosted by Judith Brachman, former director of Ohio Department of Aging. Topics include AARP, Alzheimer’s disease, Medicare, and other issues of interest to the elderly and their families.

Talk to Me (Health Literacy) WOSU Public Media and the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to provide senior citizens and their caregivers with advice on how to best communicate with health care professionals, based on advice from doctors and pharmacists.

Ready to Learn Ohio's Ready to Learn is a state-funded program targeted to home-based care providers for children birth to age three.

mycooljob.org Teens can explore various career choices, and what they might want to be or do someday