Fridays at 8:30 PM
Saturdays at 1:30 AM
Sundays at 8 PM
Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
Friday, May 3, at 8:30 PM: Barry Carroll / Joseph Arthur
Friday, May 10, at 8:30 PM: JT’s Electrik Blackout
Friday, May 17, at 8:30 PM: The Cadillac Three / Flatland Cavalry
Friday, May 24, at 8:30 PM: Tyler Ramsey / Charlie Mars
Friday, May 31, at 8:30 PM: The Shootouts / The Dead South
Sunday, May 5 at 8 PM: Barry Carroll / Joseph Arthur
Sunday, May 12, at 8 PM: JT’s Electrik Blackout
Sunday, May 19, at 8 PM: The Cadillac Three / Flatland Cavalry
Sunday, May 26, at 8 PM: Tyler Ramsey / Charlie Mars
Sunday, June 2, at 8 PM: The Shootouts / The Dead South
Sunday, May 5, at midnight
Discover the story of Ohio's only national park in GENERATIONS: CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. GENERATIONS tells the story of the park's natural wonders and the people whose lives have crossed its many paths.
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
Monday, May 6, at 5 PM: Plan for the Unexpected
Monday, May 6, at 5:30 PM: A Conversation and Performance with Humble G the Fiddla
Saturday, May 4: A Conversation and Performance with Humble G the Fiddla
Monday, May 6 & Saturday, May 11: Therapy Dog, Tater Tot
Monday, May 13 & Saturday, May 18: Leadership: Is it Who You Are or What You Do?
Monday, May 20 & Saturday, May 25: 50 Years of Reporting NEO News
Monday, May 27 & Saturday, June 1: Maple Heights Mayor
Saturday, May 18, at 11 AM
Sunday, May 19, at 11:30 PM
Monday, May 20, at 3 PM
Thursday, May 23, at 5:30 PM
Thursday, May 30, at 10:30 PM
Friday, May 31, at 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 PM
Thursday, May 16, at 8:30 PM
Sunday, May 19, at 8:30 PM
Friday, May 31, at 7:30 PM
This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.
Friday, May 24, at 5 PM
Through insightful interviews, archival photos and cinematic reenactments, trace the rich history of PBS Western Reserve from its early days to the 50th anniversary of WNEO’s first broadcast.
Friday, May 24, at 10:30 PM
Learn the story of the formation of Black college football, the contributions that players from historically Black colleges and universities have made to the NFL, the founding of its hall of fame and why the hall is in the unexpected location of Canton.
Watch BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME: JOURNEY TO CANTON online.
For more than 50 years Richard Grell has been hand-crafting Windsor chairs on his Hudson, Ohio, property, using wood from his farm. His museum-quality chairs are owned by institutions, businesses and individuals across the country, including famous actors, musicians, Fortune 500 CEOs and presidents. This documentary is an intimate look into Grell’s woodworking skills and techniques.
PBS Western Reserve presents a new series focusing on individuals who reflect the fabric of six area cities. Each episode showcases a particular city’s individuals who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including entrepreneur, revitalizer, entertainer, humanitarian, politician and future/youth.
Sunday, May 26, at noon: City Centric, Canton
Sunday, May 26, at 5:30 PM
Friday, May 24, at 7:30 PM
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects hundreds of thousands of veterans. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. This 30-minute documentary, produced by Canton resident Ron Ponder, talks about some of the research and treatments of veterans and the general public of today.
Monday, May 27, at 3:30 PM
Friday, May 31, at 2 AM
Saturday, May 25, at 1:30 PM
Less than 3% of those who served during World War II are still alive today. Once they are gone, what will happen to the story of their sacrifice? Through personal accounts of real-life World War II veterans, this local program, dedicated to preserving the history and memories of those who served in the war, honors their sacrifice.