This week on WGCU public media

• Gulf Coast Live Arts Edition Carlos Bertonatti - Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m. 90.1FM

Venezuelan born, Miami resident recording artist Carlos Bertonatti performs free concerts throughout Southwest Florida during the month of June and he kicks them off on Gulf Coast Live Arts Edition call in show. His unique blend of acoustic, hip hop, pop originals, eclectic instrumentation and Latin percussion, characteristic songwriting style and captivating sultry voice have touched the hearts of many. Call 1-877-GCU-TALK (1-877-428-8255) to participate.

• WGCU Brings WordGirl Fun to Lehigh Acres - Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. East County Regional Library, Lehigh Acres

Join WGCU and WordGirl fans as they expand their vocabulary through games and activities designed by the creators of the popular PBS program WordGirl. The workshop is free and open to the public.

• Connect! Continual Learning - Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. TV30/Cable 3

Group instruction on email and digital photograph at Cape Coral Hospital; the rewards and challenges of attending High Tech North's culinary arts program, and expanding your mind through FGCU's Renaissance Academy will be featured. Hosted by Jim McLaughlin.

• Sammy Davis Jr. Live in Germany - Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m. TV30/Cable 3

The world-famous entertainer's 1985 show features Candy Man, New York, New York, I've Gotta Be Me and Mr. Bojangles.

• Gulf Coast Live Connect! Continual Learning - Monday, June 16 at 2 p.m. 90.1FM

Thinking about learning a foreign language? Want to learn how to use your new digital camera? Interested in combining your love of travel with your quest of knowledge? Tune into Gulf Coast Live! Connect! to join in the discussion with representatives from Lee Memorial's SHARE program and FGCU's Renaissance Academy. Call 1-877-GCU-TALK (1-877-428-8255) to participate in the community dialogue. The summer edition of Gulf Coast Live! Connect! is hosted by Barbara Linstrom, WGCU's multimedia director.

• WGCU Brings WordGirl Fun to Estero - Tuesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. South County Regional Library, Estero

Join WGCU and WordGirl fans as they expand their vocabulary through games and activities designed by the creators of the popular PBS program WordGirl. The workshop is free and open to the public.

• Gulf Coast Live Arts Edition "Third House Rising"- Thursday, June 19 at 2 p.m. 90.1FM

A Fort Myers family commemorates the 60th anniversary of Israel with their CD of contemporary/ pop songs co-written and produced by Grammy nominated songwriter and producer Lawrence Dermer and his BMI award-winning songwriter wife, Robin. Join Amy Tardif as she welcomes these artists to discuss "Israel at 60: We Are Strong." Call 1-877-GCU-TALK (1-877- 428-8255) to participate.

• WGCU Brings WordGirl Fun to Pine Island - Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m. Pine Island Public Library, Pine Island

Join WGCU and WordGirl fans as they expand their vocabulary through games and activities designed by the creators of the popular PBS program WordGirl. The workshop is free and open to the public.