Season Nine of “Around the Corner with John McGivern Premieres February 6th
Season nine of Around the Corner with John McGivern premieres on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS
For the last eight years Milwaukee PBS’ Around the Corner with John McGivern has visited over 100 communities and neighborhoods throughout the state, engaging with each town’s residents and telling the stories of each unique community. John McGivern’s compelling storytelling was recently honored with a 2019 Chicago Midwest Emmy for Program Host. In February, Around the Corner with John McGivern returns with new episodes from diverse communities, sure to entertain and educate viewers.
Season nine of Around the Corner with John McGivern premieres on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS 10.1. John and the crew will find out what it’s like to live, work and play in Wisconsin communities. The new season’s episodes and air dates are:
Story Hill – Milwaukee …………………………….Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Menasha ………………..………………………….Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Marinette ………………..………………………….Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
New Berlin ……………….…………………………Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Then & Now …………………………..Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Janesville ……………….…………….……………Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Shawano …………………………..……………….Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Ashland…………………………………..…………Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Jackson Park …….……………….….……………Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Brewery & Deer Districts …………………………Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Marshfield ……..……………………………………Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Beaver Dam ………….………………….…..……Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.
John’s Christmas Traditions ………………….….Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
The crew will return to some of the towns and neighborhoods featured in the new season, with the Around the Corner with John McGivern Preview Party Tour. A sneak peek of the community’s episode will be screened before it airs, and John and the crew will be on hand for questions, to meet viewers, and visit the friends they made while recording. The Milwaukee PBS Preview Party schedule is:
Milwaukee – Story Hill
Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Croatian Church
New Berlin
Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.
New Berlin West High School Auditorium
Milwaukee – Then & Now
Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Harley-Davidson Museum Rumble
Milwaukee – Jackson Park
Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Serb Hall
Milwaukee – Brewery & Deer Districts
Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The Venue at Milwaukee Brewing Co.
The Preview Parties are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Visit www.milwaukeePBS.org/Events to reserve a seat.
Around the Corner with John McGivern airs every Thursday evening on Milwaukee PBS 10.1 at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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