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Around the Corner: Watch Port's Premiere Online

The Milwaukee Public Television program with host John McGivern featuring Port Washington aired on Thursday.

After a premiere party of the Around the Corner Port Washington on Monday, the episode aired on MPTV on Thursday night.

Did you miss both events? Check it out here!

Around the Corner is a show that was created to "inspire pride and interest in Wisconsin's communities," according to the show's Production Consultant Deidre Martin. She said show dives into three main aspects of each community, which producers describe as the "working here, living here and playing here" aspects of the chosen town.

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  • Working here: McGivern introduces people as they do their jobs. He interviews workers and business owners, talks to patrons/customers and maybe even tries his hand at the jobs.  
  • Living here: McGivern meets people who embody the spirit of the community. This could take place in someone's home, a community building, a church, or a garden.
  • Playing here: McGivern finds out how people enjoy themselves in a particular place. 

Season two will have a total of 14 episodes and will air statewide, according to Lois Maurer, creator and producer of the show.

All episodes are also available online.

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