This week on WGCU TV
. Wednesday, May 27 - 8 p.m. Great Performances
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert In the Heights: Chasing Broadway
Dreams
In a journey reminiscent of the unexpected zeitgeist success of "Hair," "A Chorus Line" and "Rent," the story behind the success of "In the Heights."
. Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m.
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
An intimate performance from 1995 featuring the songs that made Denver an American treasure, including "Rocky Mountain High" and
"Annie's Song," to benefit
the Wildlife Conservation Society. Featuring interviews that express Denver's commitment to nature.
. Friday, May 29, 8:30 p.m. FGCU Quarterly Report
Environmental Initiatives at FGCU
Find out about ongoing environmental initiatives at Florida Gulf Coast University, including the construction of a 17-acre solar farm; a new affiliation with the Earth Charter; "green" research projects and the Center for Environmental Sustainability & Education.
Dr. Wayne Dyer: Excuses Begone! . Saturday, May 30, 7 p.m.
Big Band Ye ars
Nick Clooney and Peter Marshall host a nostalgic look at hit makers and songs of the 1930s and '40s
. Sunday, May 31, 9 p.m. Masterpiece Mystery!
Walla nder: Series 1: One Step Behind
Three young people celebrating Midsummer's Eve in a secluded meadow are ritually gunned down — and the murders have only just begun. One eventual victim is Inspector Kurt Wallander's most trusted colleague, who leaves behind a photo of a mysterious woman. As the clues add up, Wallander (played by Kenneth Branagh) remains one step behind the killer.
. Monday, June 1, 8 p.m.
Dr. Wayne Dyer: Excuses Begone!
Based on his newest book, Dyer identifies the 18 most commonly used, self-defeating excuses, and explains methods for
changing bad habits and
moving into new realms of possibility.
. Tuesday, June 2, 8 p.m. Great Performances
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: In Concert From Madison Square Garden Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar legend Eric Clapton reunites with longtime friend Steve Winwood for their first concert together since their days in the supergroup Blind Faith.
. Wednesday, June 3, 8 p.m. The Big Band Years
Peter Marshall hosts this new mix of vintage live, rare and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and '40s.
WGCU is turning off its analag signal and going digital on June 12 at 11:59 a.m. It will now have three channels, thanks to digital: standard HD, PBS World and Create/ Encore.