‘American Epic’ and WPT’s Recorded Folk Music

May 23, 2017

The groundbreaking three-part documentary American Epic takes us around the country to explore how the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for…

Director’s Cut: Writer-producer Erik Crary and “Uncle John”

May 18, 2017

This week on Director’s Cut, it’s a good old-fashioned eerie small town murder mystery: Uncle John.  I sat down with…

Director’s Cut: Mark Davis, Jan Jensen and “The Bear and the Owl”

May 11, 2017

Director’s Cut kicks off its 10th – that’s right – 10th season this Friday night on Wisconsin Public Television. We have somehow…

“The Final Forte” 2017 Premieres Tonight!

March 29, 2017

Above, from left to right: Violinist Julian Rhee, harpist Naomi Sutherland, pianist Michael Wu and violinist Yaoyao Chen. Join us…

Preview: Wisconsin Film Festival 2017

March 25, 2017

The Wisconsin Film Festival is the state’s premier cinema event, featuring local filmmakers and movies shot in the state, as well…

The Journey to Overture Stage

March 23, 2017

For the finalists of the prestigious Bolz Young Artist competition, the journey to Overture stage is a long one that…

Quiz: Polka in Wisconsin

March 6, 2017

In Wisconsin, polka is tied to our identity like beer, brats and cheese! But, how much do you actually know…

Polka! – Meet Mollie B.!

March 6, 2017

Wisconsin Public Television’s all-new film Polka! – premiering 7 p.m. tonight, March 6! –  goes inside Wisconsin’s vibrant polka culture…