CCC Arts Hour • April 2005
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

News Writing
This 15-part series teaches the writing, reporting, editing and communicating of information in the public interest. More than 100 journalists working in print, radio and television reveal the secrets of their trade including Bob Woodward, Helen Thomas, Dave Barry and Linda Ellerbee. Coverage of policy issues sheds light on journalism history, law and ethics.

Episode 10 - Beyond the Summary Lead
Encourages novice writers to explore other creative introductory styles including anecdotal, quote, question, narrative, and direct address leads. Journalists — Gene Policinski (USA Today) and David Waldholz (The Wall Street Journal) among others — give tips on ways to avoid boring leads and grab readers in the first paragraph.
Fri., April 1st, 2:01-2:31pm

Episode 11 - Feature Writing Styles
Explores the difference between feature news, soft features, and advocacy journalism, as Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kundsen (Sacramento Bee), Joel Achenbach (The Washington Post), and others discuss their craft. Concepts such as trend stories, personality profiles, background stories, and human interest stories are also introduced and illustrated by working reporters.
Fri., April 8th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 12 - Column Writing and Editorial Writing
Reveals the relationships among hard news writing, opinion writing, journalistic critique, and column writing, illustrating how "objective" front-page news can coexist with coverage in other sections. Dave Barry and Andy Rooney examine humor in column writing, Siskel and Ebert discuss criticism, and Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writers dissect the elements of good opinion writing.
Fri., April 15th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 13 - Covering Disasters
Demonstrates use of journalism's basic principles in crisis situations and under deadline pressure. Journalists who have covered earthquakes, chemical spills, severe weather, and plane crashes discuss the difference between theory and practice during community emergencies.
Fri., April 22nd, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 14 - The Ethics of Journalism
Introduces a reporter's on-the-job ethical challenges. Journalists from a variety of beats discuss issues such as conflict of interest, honesty, thoroughness, objectivity, privacy, and balance, and one reporter demonstrates real-life ethical decision making as she covers a controversial local story.
Fri., April 29th, 2:00-2:30pm

The Rolling Blackout Blues
Butte College presents The Rolling Blackout Revue, a soulful combo of talented, seasoned musicians.  The Rolling Blackout Review combine a soulful mix of funk, Afro-Cuban, R&B, and Motown.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 16th, 7:15-8:12pm
Fri., April 22nd, 3:45-4:42pm

Beauty and the Beast
Watch this bold theatrical production from Palomar College drama students.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 16th, 6:00-7:15pm
Fri., April 29th, 3:24-3:39pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream as staged by City College of San Francisco. Directed by Adjunct Faculty member Dr. John Wilk with a cast of City College students. Broadcast Electronic Media Arts students, under the direction of BEMA Adjunct Faculty member Michele Sieglitz, served as crew. Post production was by BMS editor Susan Boeckmann; the executive producer, BEMA Faculty member John Odell. "This is must-see TV," says Odell. "The colorful characters, costumes, sets, music, and multimedia show all promise viewers a very entertaining experience."

Rebroadcast:
Mon., April 11th, 9:00-11:09am
Mon., April 18th, 9:00-11:00am
Mon., April 25th, 9:00-11:00am
Sat., April 30th, 6:00-8:00pm

Lydia Pense and Coldblood
Butte College presents Lydia Pense and Coldblood. Ms. Pense has been inspiring audiences with her unique blend of funk, soul and blues since Cold Blood's first shows in the early Seventies.  Today, many contemporary female singers count her as one of their major influences.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., April 29th, 2:30-3:24pm

Betty LaVette
Butte College presents soul singer Bette LaVette.  LaVette, a regular in night clubs and top theaters has been wowing audiences for forty years.  Her current album, "A Woman Like Me" was selected Blues Comeback Album of the Year by The Blues Foundation.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., April 22nd, 2:30-3:45pm

Scene Smoking Cigarettes, Cinema and the Myth of Cool
From fashion styles to music trends, young people often emulate celebrity behavior that they see on-screen, including the use of tobacco. Recent studies have found that films depicting tobacco use are increasing and are reinforcing misleading perceptions that smoking is a widespread, socially desirable, and normal behavior. In Scene Smoking, professionals from the entertainment and health fields discuss real-life choices they've made and what they think about the depiction of tobacco on-screen.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 9th, 6:00-7:00pm
Sat., March 19th, 7:15-8:15pm
Sat., March 26th, 7:00-8:00pm
Sat., April 30th, 8:00-9:00pm

Trying To Make It
Each fun, fast-paced program from Riverside College looks at three individuals as they work to become the best in their field.  Featured are composers, dancers, performers, artists and athletes.

Episode 1
Fri., April 8th, 2:30-3:00pm
Fri., April 15th, 4:00-4:30pm

Episode 2
Fri., April 8th, 3:00-3:30pm
Sat., April 9th, 8:29-9:00pm
Fri., April 15th, 4:30-5:00pm
Sat., April 23rd, 8:00-8:30pm

Stacie Eakes and Super Freaks
Butte College presents, Stacie Eakes, a breath of fresh air on the original scene.  Part Aretha Franklin, part Janis Joplin, part Bonnie Raitt, she's soulful, funny and entertaining to watch.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 23rd, 7:00-8:00pm

The Show
This fast paced magazine program from Riverside College features the latest styles, stories and trends.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 9th, 8:00-8:29pm
Fri., April 15th, 2:30-3:00pm
Sat., April 16th, 8:12-8:42pm

Delta College Fall Festival of Choirs
Choral performance featuring the Delta College Concert Choir, The Delta Singers and Vocal Soloists. This eclectic mix of choral music includes educational introductions by conductor Scott Bowlen.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., April 15th, 3:00-4:00pm
Mon., April 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Sat., April 23rd, 6:00-7:00pm
Mon., April 25th, 11:00am-12:00pm

The Making of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
A "Behind the Scenes" look at the making of a major production at San Joaquin Delta College. From sets, costume design, musical direction, the director and actors...this documentary takes you through the elements involved to produce "Jesus Christ Superstar".