Summer is always a great time to experience the spirit of community Central Indiana residents share.

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and all of the sponsors for their efforts on June 12 to make WFYI’s 17th Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park a success. It is always a great way to kick off the summer, and a fantastic opportunity to share an afternoon with so many of WFYI’s supporters and partners in the cultural community.

I’d also like to thank those who became members of WFYI, or renewed their commitment, during our June television membership drive. Your support makes it possible for WFYI to serve as a center of discovery for Central Indiana residents of all ages. Thank you for partnering with us in that effort.

That support enables WFYI to produce local programming that engages and inspires viewers and listeners. This month, two new locally produced programs will explore one of Central Indiana’s newest cultural attractions and Indiana’s most important natural resource. Together in Peace chronicles the creation of Indianapolis’ newest landmark, the Glick Peace Walk – the latest extension of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Drop by Drop explores where Indiana’s water comes from, and where it goes once it’s down the drain. You can read more about these specials on pages 2 and 3. And, if you want to learn more about Indiana’s water issues, WFYI Public Radio’s award-winning five-part series Water Pressure is available online at wfyi.org/podcasts

We also hope you will tune in to WFYI 1 on Sunday, July 4 as we celebrate America’s birthday with the public television tradition, A Capitol Fourth. This year, the special has a Central Indiana connection with Jack Everly, principal pops conductor for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, directing the National Symphony Orchestra.  

Looking ahead, preparations have begun for Speaking of Women’s Health®. This extremely popular event will return to the Indiana Convention Center on September 10, and tickets are on sale now. You can read more about it online.

It’s going to be a fantastic summer at WFYI and we are excited to be able to share it with you. Thank you for support.

Lloyd Wright WFYI President and CEO