GREATER BOSTON

A production of  

Wednesday, May 16, 2012      
Presentation School Re-Opens
Presentation SchoolIn 2005, the Boston Archdiocese shuttered the Our Lady of the Presentation School in Brighton. But the community rallied to buy the building and poured millions into renovations. On Friday, the Presentation School will re-open its doors once again. Tonight, Greater Boston gives you a preview of the renovations.
 
Boston Pops: Visions of America
Boston Pops Visions of AmericaBernadette Peters belting, Steve Martin playing the banjo, and hot dog stands in Symphony Hall. It's all part of the Boston Pops 2012 season now underway. Conductor Keith Lockhart talks about the season with Jared Bowen. And renowned photographer Joseph Sohm discusses Visions of America — a project that sets his photographs of Americana to music on the Pops stage.
 
Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari
Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog SafariIs there really such a thing as the perfect hot dog? The Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari is a fundraising event that raises money for the Joey Fund and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by helping hot dog enthusiasts find the perfect dog. Safari host Eddie Andelman and Joey Fund founder Joe O’Donnell join Emily tonight.
 

May 16, 2012
The Presentation School in Brighton re-opens

May 16, 2012
The Presentation School in Brighton re-opens

Greater Boston

In 2005, the Boston Archdiocese shuttered the Our Lady of the Presentation School in Brighton. But the community rallied to buy the building and poured millions into renovations. On Friday, the Presentation School will re-open its doors once again. Greater Boston gets a preview of the renovations.



May 16, 2012
The Boston Pops: Visions of America

May 16, 2012
The Boston Pops: Visions of America

Greater Boston

Bernadette Peters belting, Steve Martin playing the banjo, and hot dog stands in Symphony Hall. It's all part of the Boston Pops 2012 season now underway. Conductor Keith Lockhart talks about the season with Jared Bowen. And renowned photographer Joseph Sohm discusses Visions of America — a project that sets his photographs of Americana to music on the Pops stage.

May 16, 2012
The Phantom Gourmet's Hot Dog Safari

May 16, 2012
The Phantom Gourmet's Hot Dog Safari

Greater Boston

Is there really such a thing as the perfect hot dog? The Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari is a fundraising event that raises money for the Joey Fund and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by helping hot dog enthusiasts find the perfect dog. Safari host Eddie Andelman and Joey Fund founder Joe O’Donnell join Emily.

May 15, 2012
The federal Secure Communities program is enacted statewide in Massachusetts

May 15, 2012
The federal Secure Communities program is enacted statewide in Massachusetts

Greater Boston

The federal Secure Communities program was enacted statewide across Massachusetts today, despite objections from state and local officials who say the program unfairly targets immigrant communities. However, law enforcement officials say the program is overdue and will make Massachusetts safer. Fore more on the controversial program, Emily is joined by Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and immigration attorney and Democratic Senate candidate Marisa DeFranco.

May 15, 2012
Problems for JPMorgan Chase

May 15, 2012
Problems for JPMorgan Chase

Greater Boston

A few days after revealing a $2 billion trading mistake, JPMorgan Chase shareholders voted today to allow Jamie Dimon to keep both his chairman and CEO titles. Were the lessons from the 2008 financial collapse lost on the bank? Former John Hancock Financial Services CEO David D'Alessandro joins Emily.

May 15, 2012
The works of acclaimed artist Orestes Gaulhiac at Galeria Cubana

May 15, 2012
The works of acclaimed artist Orestes Gaulhiac at Galeria Cubana

Greater Boston

The works of internationally acclaimed Cuban artist Orestes Gaulhiac are on display at Galeria Cubana, one of the few galleries in the US that is licensed to import artwork from Cuba. Jared Bowen sits down with Gaulhiac and gallery owner Michelle Wojcik who talks about the difficulty of importing Cuban art into the US.

Schedule

Wednesday
5/16/12 11:00 PM
WGBH World
Thursday
5/17/12 12:00 AM
WGBH 2/HD
Thursday
5/17/12 6:00 AM
WGBH World
Thursday
5/17/12 12:00 PM
WGBH World

Related Features

Comment on This Program

Post a Comment

Greater Boston updates from WGBH

See a sample »

   

Explore! Members' Magazine iPad App