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SUMMARY:The People's Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Take #1 \nWe have the mic. Who has the poems? Every Wednesday in April\, will you come? Confirm interest in email reserve@wpaa.tv or dm @Freeman P Quinn. All that is missing is U! \n#wpaatv #MoreThanTV Original or interpretations of classic or little known works.  Wednesdays in April in studioW.  No judging. Just sharing poetry. The event is 100% dependent on poetry lovers showing up because you love sharing poetry. Original\, or an interpretation of your favorite classic. Wallingford residency not required.  If a theme emerges\, we will organize the poems accordingly in post production. We will prepare the telepromptor with text version of your poem\, if you are not off the page.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry-2/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:The People's Poetry
DESCRIPTION:You Are Invited\nWednesdays in April in studioW.  No judging. Just sharing poetry. The event is 100% dependent on poetry lovers showing up because you love sharing poetry. Original\, or an interpretation of your favorite classic. Wallingford residency not required.  If a theme emerges\, we will organize the poems accordingly in post production. We will prepare the telepromptor with text version of your poem\, if you are not off the page.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
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SUMMARY:Your Story Is Part of Our Nation's Fabric May June Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:LAST SESSION APRIL 27  If anyone is interested in sharing a story\, they can send an email to reserve@wpaa.tv and use the regular producer program. \nWe think a great way to connect local history with the broader national commemoration is story with a shared meal. Unity means acting together\, not thinking alike. U are part of the fabric of our nation whether born here or transplanted.  \nThere are No Remaining dates with Supper Provided. \n\nApril 2026: 4th Monday is April 27th ✓ This is Muslim Heritage Month. We welcome stories in the cultural tradition of ‘Hakawatis’ that featuring narrative poetry also.\nMay 2026: 4th Monday is May 25th ✓ (Memorial Day) Feature: Veterans Stories CANCELLED\nJune 2026: 4th Monday is June 22nd ✓  Advocacy stories and more CANCELLED\n\nAmericana Themes: Featuring Narrative Poetry \n\n“What America means in my family…”\n“A family story about serving our country…”\n“How my ancestors celebrated holidays…”\n“The American Dream in my family looked like…”\n\nFamily/Community History: \n\n“The oldest story in my family is…”\n“My grandparents/great-grandparents came here from…”\n“This town used to be different when…”\n“My family’s recipe/tradition came from…”\n\nLocal History Connection: \n\n“The biggest change I’ve seen in this community…”\n“An old building/place that’s no longer here…”\n“What my street/neighborhood was like before…”\n\nLiving History: \n\n“A piece of history I witnessed…”\n“The oldest person I ever knew told me…”\n“I remember when [historical event] happened…”\n“My job/trade connects me to the past because…”\n\nDo you want to make a plan to feature your story:  Red\, White and Bicentenial Blues \nIs now Your Stories Our Nation’s Stories Red White and Blues: The Podcast \n  \nDo you have a story to share\n \nNote: This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner #99371890 or any government commission. Our use of the words America and 250 is not the project title\, it is a token reference only to the 250 years of nation building by\, for and of the people: Doing History.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/america250/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:The People's Poetry (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:We have the mic. You have the poems. \nOriginal\, classic or advocacy poems. Send copies in advance to reserve@wpaa.tv for teleprompter preparation. \nIn collaboration with Saturday Morning Poetry which welcomes poets from across CT to write\, rewrite\, share and present original poetry.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry-session-3/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Be The Seed Community Performance : The Bargain
DESCRIPTION:#greatGIVE06492  BeTheSeed Launch event for online giving supporting the mission of local nonprofits.\nConnection – Collaboration – Community
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/be-the-seed-community-performance-the-bargain/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
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SUMMARY:We Are Wallingford's Art Destination
DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE:  ART SALE DAY  #SocialActionArt Everyday \nWhat you can expect: \nhttps://wpaa-tvandcommunitymediacenter.pixieset.com/ \n 
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/we-are-wallingfords-art-destination/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Filming Fit To Print
DESCRIPTION:From an organizational meeting in November 2025\, there was a decision to ‘do history’ about the history of journalism: Doing History\, ‘Moses Yale Beach In Conversation’ is now the teleplay Fit To Print. It is an exploration of journalism history and American ideals featuring The Sun Penny Paper\, Moses Yale Beach\, and his contemporaries \n\nRoger Sherman Baldwin (1839) – Amistad Case Attorney Joseph Cinqué\n\n\nHistorical questions: What did “human rights” mean to different classes of white Northerners? How did newspaper coverage shape public opinion on Amistad? On Slavery? On the role of newspapers?\n\nThe Sun markets both reportage and a lithograph of the captive leader\, Aug. 31\, 1839 \n“Joseph Cinquez — The Brave Congolese Chief — Lithograph Now Available.” \n\nP.T. Barnum (1842) – The Showman   Opening of Barnum’s American Museum\, Broadway.\n\n\nHistorical questions: How did these entrepreneurs understand their role in shaping public taste? What’s the line between innovation and manipulation? Blending of advertising copy and editorial column.\n\nWONDER AT THE MUSEUM — SEE THE MERMAID YOURSELF — ADMISSION A PENNY. \n\nEdgar Allan Poe (1844) – Year of “The Balloon Hoax.”\n\n\nHistorical questions: Was hoax journalism considered ethical entrepreneurship? How did literary figures navigate commercial publishing?\n\nASTOUNDING NEWS! THE ATLANTIC CROSSED IN THREE DAYS! \n\nJane Storm (1844) – Manifest Destiny\n\n\nHistorical questions: Role of newspaper in wartime\, bylines\, and female journalists.\n\nHOUSE AUTHORITY — Our Manifest Destiny to Overspread the Continent. \n\nWillis A Hodges (1846) – anti-slavery activist\, newspaper editor\, black member Convention 1867-68\n\n\nHistorical questions: Does the Sun shine for all? He pays for a boxed advertisement posing a moral question. Obituary Rates.\n\nDOES THE SUN SHINE FOR ALL?” — HOUSE NOTICE \n\nDaniel Webster (1849) – Statesman  March 7 Speech\n\n\n The two Websters — Senator Daniel and Professor John (WEBSTER–PARKMAN murder trial).  The Sun conflates their names under a single head.\n\nWEBSTER — SENATE ADDRESS / TRIAL PROCEEDINGS – DOUBLE RULE. \n\nTailer Premiere: July 4\, 2024 – Independence Day broadcast\n\nFit To Print aTeleplay in six decisions. \nNOTE: Location Scouting Six of 12 scene are being filmed this weekend at a Wallingford location. The remaining six will be filmed in August. At the moment we are considering a barn built in the early 1800s in New Haven unless a 19c industrial location in Wallingford can be secured.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/filming-fit-to-print/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:About Moses Yale Beach
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SUMMARY:Democracy Creative Practice at Celebrate Wallingford
DESCRIPTION:Annual booth in support of studioW and all things arts & culture in Wallingford
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/democracy-creative-practice-at-celebrate-wallingford/
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