Heroes at the North Coast Repertory Theatre
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 5:30pm

Join us for a Producers Club pre-reception at the North Coast Repertory Theatre at 5:30PM and enjoy appetizers from La Jolla Brew House while chatting with fellow Producers Club members and staff. Following the reception, enjoy the 7:00PM performance of the theatrical hit Heroes.

Winner of the Laurence Olivier Best New Comedy award, Tom Stoppard's humor-filled and poignant translation of Gérald Sibleyras' HEROES, is a heartwarming tale of camaraderie and a moving portrait of the frustrations inherent in growing older. Three World War I veterans pass their days in a military hospital by engaging in verbal battles of long-forgotten military campaigns, grumblings about the staff, and reflections on their lives. The amazing trio of actors is sure to create a night of theatre not to be forgotten. (http://www.northcoastrep.org/)

Tickets are $30 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information contact Jennifer Majors at 619-594-6731 or jmajors@kpbs.org.

Meet & Greet with Rick Steves
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7pm

Producers Club members are invited to meet host, writer and producer Rick Steves. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and conversation with Rick and fellow Producers Club members in the KPBS Shiley Studio.

As host, writer and producer of the popular public television series “Rick Steve’s Europe,” and best-selling author of 30+ European travel books, Steves works to encourage American travelers to connect much more intimately and authentically with Europe.

Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters where he produces over 50 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune. (http://www.ricksteves.com/)

There is no cost to attend this event. Click here to RSVP now.
For more information contact Jennifer Majors at 619-594-6731 or jmajors@kpbs.org.

Some Lovers at The Old Globe Theatre
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 5:30pm

Join us for a Producers Club reception at The Prado at Balboa Park at 5:30PM and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with fellow Producers Club members and staff. Following the reception, we’ll move to The Old Globe Theatre for the 7PM performance of the musical Some Lovers. 

Tony Award winner Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) joins forces with Academy and Grammy Award-winning music legend Burt Bacharach for a world premiere musical that re-imagines "The Gift of the Magi," the classic O. Henry Christmas tale, for today’s audiences. On Christmas Eve, estranged lovers Molly and Ben are haunted by the memory of happier times and, like the unforgettable melody of a favorite song, their memories conspire to bring them together again. A timeless love story that takes place over 20 years, SOME LOVERS features a new score by Bacharach. (http://www.theoldglobe.org/)

Tickets are $60 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information contact Jennifer Majors at 619-594-6731 or jmajors@kpbs.org.

VIP Open House
Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 2-4pm

RSVP early to help us celebrate the newly remodeled Joan & Irwin Jacobs KPBS News Center.

Producers Club members are invited to this private VIP open house with tours through the new state of the art News Center led by KPBS on-air personalities. Tours will be every 15 minutes from 2-4PM with a champagne toast by General Manager Tom Karlo at 3PM sharp.

There is no cost to attend this event and space is limited. Click here to RSVP now.
For more information contact Jennifer Majors at 619-594-6731 or jmajors@kpbs.org.

2012 EVENTS

We are currently planning the Producers Club event calendar for 2012.

Our planned events include tours of the Olympic Training Center and the Olaf Weighorst Museum, a Sunday brunch at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, a Mardi Gras Dance at KPBS, as well as theatre performances, in-home salon events with KPBS personalities, concerts, receptions and more! Tell your friends, now’s the time to join!

For more event information, please visit the "Upcoming Events" section of the Producers Club website at www.kpbs.org/producersclub or contact Jennifer Majors at 619-594-6731 or jmajors@kpbs.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Screening of the New KPBS Show “Crossing South”
Evening of Thursday, Jan 5, 2012

This new travel show premiers Thursday, January 5, 2012!

Join us in the KPBS Shiley Studio for a reception with “Crossing South” director and host Jorge Meraz and producer Steven Javitz. Following the reception, stay for the 26-minute screening of the first episode of “Crossing South.”

“Crossing South” is a new travel show that explores the cultural, leisure, and culinary experiences of Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host Jorge Meraz takes the audience on a journey and de-mystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals. Jorge goes further than the tourist traps. There’s a lot to learn and fun to have right next door by Crossing South. (http://crossingsouth.com/)

Notes from the General Manager
Tom Karlo

Dear Friends,

We have successfully launched “KPBS Evening Edition” on TV weeknights at 6:30 p.m. This means we are now producing and delivering local news on all media platforms of TV, radio and digital outlets. Two years in planning, fundraising and preparation has led to this multimedia, in-depth news analysis show. I hope you’ll watch and let me know what you think.

On October 29 at our KPBS Celebrates Gala: Masquerade de Venezia, we inducted Gloria Penner into our Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award. During Gloria’s 42 years at KPBS, she has worn several hats, demonstrating her ability to adapt to the changing needs of the station and advances in technology. She has worked as Writer/Editor for KPBS’ On-Air Magazine as well as writer, producer, host, political correspondent, public affairs director and blogger. Gloria headed up KPBS TV’s program production unit and hosted KPBS Radio’s weekly "Editors Roundtable" (now named “The Roundtable”) and "San Diego Week." She was the host of the first hour of KPBS Radio's "These Days" (now named "KPBS Midday Edition”) from 1995 to 1999, and the host of KPBS TV's "Full Focus" from 2003 to 2007. She is probably best known for her election coverage, having moderated scores of town hall meetings, debates and forums for KPBS radio and TV as well as the League of Women Voters.

In the Visionary category, KPBS honored Ms. Danah Fayman and Carol and Dick Hertzberg for their extraordinary gifts. Ms. Fayman’s support of KPBS has enabled the station to expand our local news coverage with funding for metro reporting. Carol and Dick Hertzberg have provided major funding for vital upgrades to KPBS’ television broadcast center. In addition, the Hertzbergs are champions of public radio, providing major funding for local, national and international news from NPR as well as original content from KPBS, including our environmental coverage.

The new Joan and Irwin Jacobs KPBS News Center is up and running and we are delighted to have moved into our new space! A generous gift from Joan and Irwin Jacobs enabled us to converge the entire content news and editorial team. I hope you can join me for a toast on January 21, 2012, at our VIP Open House when we celebrate and tour our new News Center!

Warm Regards,

Tom Karlo
General Manager and Producers Club Member

Your Support Makes a Difference

Many thanks for your great support of KPBS through your membership in the Producers Club. As the end of the year approaches, I would like to offer you an opportunity to make another investment in San Diego’s leading source of news and information, children’s and arts and entertainment programs.

There are two urgent needs that affect everyone who lives in San Diego:

-Back-up power for our transmitters in case of a black-out or disaster like the wildfires of 2007 or an earthquake. During the recent power loss, we had to broadcast over KFMB because we didn’t have a back-up generator. We have raised $50,000 of the estimated $153,000 project.

-A new radio transmitter on Mt. Soledad that will enable 400,000 more people who live in La Jolla and North County to receive our signal. It has taken us 15 years to get FCC permission to move our transmitter and increase our signal. We have raised $653,500 and must raise $596,500 by December 2012 to meet the installation deadline.

I hope you will help us with your generous support. As always, you can make your gift with appreciated securities, check or a credit card. Another option through December 31, 2011, is an IRA rollover. You are allowed to donate any amount up to $100,000 from your IRA and it can count as your required minimum distribution, however you are not taxed on the withdrawal. Please call Trina Hester at 619.594.2104 for more information.

PC Spotlight
Grace Kilpatrick

I am a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. I grew up playing club soccer in San Diego. I graduated from Menlo College, Silicon Valley’s Business School, where I played soccer for all four years. I like being a part of groups and attending events that help the community. I play flag football, soccer and enjoy running. I am the third generation financial advisor in my family, and work for one of the world's strongest investment organizations.

KPBS is important to me, because I think news and discussion-based radio programs help people stay informed. I truly believe KPBS promotes individuals to listen, analyze and create their own opinions. I especially like that KPBS and its programs inspire people to know what is going on financially in the world. My favorite program is the new weeknight TV show, “KPBS Evening Edition”, because I value being connected to my local community. The thing I enjoy most about being a Producers Club member is that it helps me interact with others who care about what is happening in San Diego.

Grace Kilpatrick is a Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in San Diego. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is in a general nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC, or its affiliates.

Tours --- New afternoon times available
KPBS Behind-the-Scenes Tours for Producers Club members

Don't miss this opportunity to tour KPBS! Come see the newly remodeled second floor News Center of the Future!

On the behind-the-scenes tour of KPBS you will meet on-air radio hosts, TV reporters and journalists frequently on KPBS. We go in the studios of “Morning Edition”, “The Roundtable” and see the TV studio staff preparing for our new show “Evening Edition.” The tour is about one hour and then we spend a few minutes in Q & A; we love to get your feedback on KPBS. It is a very enjoyable, interesting and informative opportunity, and we would love for you to bring a guest(s). We limit the tours to 15 people. You’ll love it!

Upcoming dates 2011:
Friday, November 18, 8:30-10:00am

Upcoming dates 2012:
Friday, January 20, 8:30-10:00am
Friday, February 17, 1:30-3:00pm (following the KPBS LunchHour)
Friday, March 16, 3:00 - 4:30pm

Tours fill up quickly, so be sure to contact Trina Hester at trhester@kpbs.org  or (619) 594-2104 to reserve your spot! We look forward to hearing from you.

Questions or comments?
Contact Jennifer Majors at jmajors@kpbs.org or (619) 594-6374,
Caitlin Bergin at cabergin@kpb.org or (619) 594-6731,
Trina Hester at trhester@kpbs.org or (619) 594-2104,
Stephanie Bergsma at sbergsma@kpbs.org or (619) 594-7822.

KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University.