COMMUNITY EVENTS - Special Speakers & Presenters

Dr. Franseen tells us how to live a healthy life with an emphasis on the concept of wellness. This prgram is part of the Traverse City Free Clinic's Healthy Living Workshops.

First aired on 9/4/2010 by Remington, M.

This Elmwood Charter Township celebration includes the Carter's Kids Foundation Park Dedication of August 14, 2001, public officials and benefactor remarks in support of this community effort. Greilickville Harbor Park sits on a waterfront that once functioned as an industrial site for logging and brick-making industries and is now one of the few public access points on West Grand Traverse Bay.

First aired on 9/3/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Author Stephanie Mills reads from her latest book - On Gandhis Path.

First aired on 8/31/2010 by Russell, B.

Local producer Maxin Meach presents research developments in Parkinson's Disease in this informative presentation by Stanley Fahn, MD of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Recorded at the Parkinsons 2010 Summer Forum held in Traverse City, MI June 3, 2010.

First aired on 8/16/2010 by Meach, M.

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and commercial design. Intellectual property embraces nearly everything we do. At home and at work, at rest and at play, we are surrounded by the fruits of human creativity and invention. The field of copyright and related rights protects the creators of original works. However, technological development and world-wide communication tools raise new questions concerning the laws that defend creative genius. Traverse City attorney Lawrence R. LaSusa will share his knowledge of IP in this global era. Mr. LaSusa is the author of several national and regional articles on intellectual property, trademarks, trade secrets and employment issues.

First aired on 5/28/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Legendary news anchor and television journalist Tom Brokaw visited Traverse City on Wednesday, May 12 as part of the 2010 TC National Writers Series. Anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004, Brokaw is the only person to ever host all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News and Meet the Press. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of runaway hits “The Greatest Generation,” “The Greatest Generation Speaks” and “Boom! Voices of the Sixties,” as well as recipient of the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement and the first journalist to ever receive the George Catlett Marshall Medal, the U.S. Army’s highest award.

First aired on 5/21/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Michelle Corteggiano and Jodi Mallow Maas are innovative Social Media Specialists. Deemed the “Dynamic Duo,” they are known for their high energy, passion and “be as you are” philosophy. Co-founders of ATI Attraction Marketing, they bring over 20 years of extensive business experience in sales, relationship building, technology and leadership. Michelle and Jodi will discuss how to utilize social media to attract viewers.

First aired on 4/20/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Peter Payette is news director for IPR and host of Points North. Anne Stanton is editor for Northern Express Weekly, northern Michigan's largest weekly newspaper. Bill Froehlich is a reporter and weekend news anchor for TV 7&4. These professionals utilize different media to collect and share stories that are compelling and revealing. Each shares his/her insight into how to tell a good story that others will want to hear.

First aired on 3/21/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Damon Knight is an independent filmmaker and award winning visual effects artist. A native of northern Michigan, Damon graduated from Petoskey High School and relocated to Hollywood to become an MTV director. His film credits include Titanic, Mortal Combat II, Matrix Reloaded, Matrix Revolutions and a slew of other films. Damon discusses his work in special effects and the application of 3D animation for video set design.

First aired on 2/19/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Moderator Bronwyn Jones visits with author and syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon. They are joined by series creator, author Doug Stanton to discuss Amy's new book "I See Rude People".

First aired on 2/14/2010 by Community Media Center

Citizen Journalism is a modern media trend for progressive communities. Laurie Cirivello of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center will discuss how to establish a network of news bureaus for citizens to report on local issues and events.

First aired on 1/23/2010 by UpNorth Media Center

Local author Doug Stanton hosts authors (father & son) Elmore and Peter Leonard in an event held at the Traverse City Opera House June 28, 2009. The Leonard's discuss their work and take questions from the audience.

First aired on 7/17/2009 by Community Media Center