Station News

Summer Action Auction Bidding Open from May 3 through May 7

Who’s not looking forward to summer and enjoying outdoor activities? The CET/ThinkTV Action Auction, which will be back in September, will have a summer edition again this year! The Summer Auction will give you the chance to get a jump start on planning your summer activities. Certificates for activities to enjoy during the summer and early fall will be available alonside several day camp opportunities for the kids. There will be certificates for hotel stays in out-of-town locations as well as items such as an 8x8 wooden deck. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the Labor Day Fireworks on the Ohio River from the top of the Radisson in Covington, Kentucky. Be the winning bidder on a behind-the scenes tour of the newly renovated Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park – given by Jack Rouse. The bidding will be open May 3 through May 7. Check out thinktv.org/auction or CETconnect.org/auction to preview the available items and place your bids.

May Festival Documentary Premieres May 6

Public Media Connect’s latest local documentary will air this month. The City That Sings: Cincinnati’s May Festival will be part inspirational, part informative as the Cincinnati May Festival celebrates its 150th anniversary. Through a series of deeply moving and personal profiles, audiences will recognize that the traditions which built the May Festival are not isolated ideals plucked from a dusty past. The organization was built on the love and respect for music excellent - a passion that continues to drive it today. Importantly, when it comes to the May Festival, the past truly is present. Don’t miss this great program 150 years in the making! Tune in Saturday, May 6, at 7pm for the premiere broadcast on CET or the station livestream. Encore presentations will be broadcast on CET on May 7 at 2pm and then on CET Arts throughout the day on May 9, 10, 11, 30 and 31. Visit CETconnect.org/schedule for more information.

Staycation with The Baking Journal

Enjoy a staycation this summer by baking the latest recipes from The Baking Journal! Check Stephanie’s YouTube page starting next month for updates around Blackberry Lemon Snacking Cake, Strawberry Basil bars, Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches and more — it’s sure to be a summer to remember! While you’re there, don’t forget to peruse some helpful tips and tricks around the kitchen such as how to quickly peel a peach and how to make your own infused olive oil. And if you’re even in more of a pinch for time, watch a few of Stephanie’s addictive YouTube Shorts for awesome tips all under 1-minute. Enjoy!

Adopt a Class Students Visit CET

Ten of our staff members have been volunteering in two classrooms at Hays-Porter School in Cincinnati since the fall. This program, run through Adopt a Class, partners underserved youth with representatives of companies and nonprofits throughout our community. Our staff members talk about the work they do at Public Media Connect and how STEAM applies to our work as a local PBS station while leading activities and helping children feel safe and connected right here in their own community. On Friday, March 24, our two adopted classrooms took a field trip to see our CET Studios!