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Join us Oct. 3 for a new season of Wisconsin Life!

October 1, 2019 Susannah Brooks Leave a Comment

We’re just two days away from the new season of Wisconsin Life, premiering 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 on Wisconsin Public Television, and we can’t wait to share new stories of Wisconsin’s people and places with you!

Host Angela Fitzgerald and the Wisconsin Life crew have crisscrossed many Wisconsin highways as they sought out new experiences to see and try.

Read on to learn more about what’s in store!

Series Producer Kelly Saran, left, and host Angela Fitzgerald record an upcoming segment on Wisconsin Public Radios Central Time.

The Season 7 premiere, “Headfirst,” sees Angela visit the yards of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (watch the Facebook video!) to see how the legacy of shipbuilding continues in Sturgeon Bay. Then she introduces stories of a maritime archaeologist from Madison, an Indian classical dancer from Middleton and a pair of Irish Road Bowlers from La Crosse, as well as an animated tale about the jitters that come with the first day of every school year.

In addition to a fantastic array of stories from around the state, each episode opens as Angela creates some Wisconsin memories of her own at unique locations around the state.

Here are some visits you’ll see this season:

1. Plum Lake
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

2. Stratford
Marshfield Agricultural Research Station

3. Aniwa
Motorama Auto Museum

4. Menomonie
Menomonie Blue Caps vintage baseball

5. Sturgeon Bay
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

6. Little Chute
Little Chute Windmill

7. Baraboo
Girls Who Hike – Mirror Lake

8. West Bend
Shalom Wildlife Zoo

9. Bagley
Wyalusing State Park

10. Oregon/Madison
Operation Fresh Start

11. Milwaukee
Black Arts MKE

12. Lake Geneva
Winterfest Lake Geneva

13. Kenosha
Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile

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Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Erik Ernst

I'm the Communications Associate Director at PBS Wisconsin. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

Mike Devine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer and writer, he has experience telling stories from everything from a history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.

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